What you will learn
Why not spending a LONG WEEKEND immersing yourself in local traditions and practicing your Italian language while relaxing, walking and breathing?
“Research shows that mindful walking in nature offers stress-busting and mood-boosting advantages, plus a welcome chance to stretch our legs.” – “Research shows that light walking for 20 minutes can help mild depression, anxiety, and attention, not to mention our physical wellness.” (Chris Willard, PhD)
https://www.mindful.org/6-ways-to-get-the-benefits-of-mindful-walking/
You will enjoy locally grown organic food for every meal, and take care of your mental and physical wellness. Walks in the woods and on the beach will make you disconnect from your daily routine. Furthermore, sharing your feelings and thoughts with other participants will make you feel part of a group and of a whole. We will exchange energy and regenerate ourselves. In this context of immersive experience, every participant will feel free to express themselves in Italian without fear, obstacles or pressure. No rush! Everyone will practice and improve their language level according to their skills, pace and personality. You will notice improvements in a short time.
Itinerary
A typical day includes:
9:00 am: Breakfast at Villa Stella
10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Walk in the wood/on the beach/in the archaeological park
12:00 pm: Aperitivo in the garden
1:00 pm: Lunch + Relaxing time/Reading time
4:00 pm: Easy walk in the village/ Cultural excursions ( local products tasting)
7:00 pm: Aperitivo at sunset (in the garden or on the beach).
8:00 pm: Dinner
9:00 pm: After-dinner with sharing sessions/goodnight chats (you will be free to speak in Italian or English).
Included
Transfer to/from International Airport of Lamezia Terme
Room for 3 nights with breakfast
3 light lunches + 3 snacks
3 dinners
Guided excursions to the beach /woods
Aperitivo + gelato
Morning/Evening Walks
Italian sessions (if wished)
Cultural Excursions
Room cleaning (end of the week)
Not included
Flight to/from home
Medical Insurance
Personal expenses
Optional activities can be booked at the villa
Massage
SPA
THE PLACE
Villa Stella will be the base for your language classes, cooking workshops and daily activities. It sits on the edge of Torre di Ruggiero, a medieval hamlet, totally immersed in nature. 20' drive from the gorgeous beach of Soverato, on the Ionian coast; 50' drive from Pizzo; 70' from Lamezia Airport.
It is a beautiful house where you can spend time to detoxify from your work routine or you can join a small group of people to enjoy art/cultural activities. Here, you can relax and feel inspired, eat natural and organic food (Km 0) and feel free to express yourself. A library with books and Italian DVDs is available to the guests.
LODGING
During the full immersive programme you will stay in an independent room with private bathroom. The rooms are a few minutes walking from the main house Villa Stella where you will go every day for breakfast and the activities with the group.
“I did a course at ‘Italian anywhere’ with Anna before I took a trip to Italy; and I absolutely loved it. Anna is a wonderful tutor, knowledgeable, skilled, highly educated, also a kind, patient teacher. She went extra miles to make sure learning took place. Lessons were organised in a very user-friendly theme and progressed beautifully to meet my level and needs. I not only learned the language, I also learned about the country, Italian culture, food, arts and customs.” - Asgar
Price
EUR 600 (shared room)
EUR 800 (single room)