The best way to discover and enjoy

Secret Venice February 5 – 11, 2011
May 21 -27, 2011

Discover secret Venice when the lagoon laps peacefully against the ancient foundations glimmering in the misty light of winter! The city is free of crowds, you can hear the true sound (or silence) of Venice and the Venetians.

You’ll learn about art and history from Celia, a long time resident of Venice, meet artists and artisans in their private studios and enjoy Venetian cuisine in private palaces. You’ll have the chance to learn Venetian style rowing in the canals- and get to know Venetians and residents - experiences inaccessible to most visitors!

"You desire to embrace it, to caress it, to possess it, and finally a soft sense of possession grows up and your visit becomes a perpetual love affair"....Henry James.

Suggested reading: , “A Literary Companion to Venice” by Ian Littlewood,
“The City of Falling Angels” by John Berendt, “Art and Life in Renaissance Venice” by Patricia Fortini Brown, “Venice” by Peter Lauritzen, “Venice Observed” by Mary McCarthy and “Venetian Life” by William Dean Howells..

$3,900.00 includes hotel, all meals and wines, local transportation, cooking class, concerts, private events and entrance fees.

For more information contact celiacurfman@hotmail.com