Tuscan Winter Workshop January 2025
Iconic Italian farm houses surrounded by pencil pines, vineyards and endless rolling hills that change colour and texture with every season. This is the Orcia Valley. After a successful 2024 Workshop in Winter we are back for another date, with a maximum of 6 participants.
Although this area is beautiful to see during spring and summer with blue skies and sunflowers, during the months of winter, the Orcia Valley has some hidden secrets. With the humidity coming in from the nearby coast and beìng craddled by Mount Amiata in the South, during this time of year the fog sets in amongst lush green rolling hills, without the crowds of international tourists and other photography groups.
This time of year is very rewarding for the landscape photograper to appreciate this land in another season, and enjoy the peaceful time that it has to offer. In collaboration with Paul Thomson, Matt’s local knowledge of the area and more than 20 years experience shooting these rolling hills guarantees a real Tuscan experience.
Price from £1895 (all inclusive) 29th January-3rd Feburary 2025
This is a 6 day workshop comprising 4 nights in Tuscany (Orcia Valley) and one night in Rome prior to the workshop commencement.
Join Matt Bishop in his local Italian environment in collaboration with Paul Thomson
“ALL INCLUSIVE TRIP” INCLUDING ALL MEALS, LOCAL TRANSPORT AND ACCOMODATION
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Day 1
Today the group participants will be flying into Rome from various destinations abroad. To avoid that the group arrivals will affect workshop commencement we have the whole afternoon for check in at our Hotel where we can prepare our gear, recharge our batteries and rest after the flight. This evening we will have a welcoming dinner at a typical local roman restaurant, knock the top of a bottle of wine to celebrate, get to know each other and debrief for the days ahead.
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Day 2-5
This morning we will depart Rome in our private van after a continental breakfast and travel for about 3 hrs to arrive at our farmstay accomodation amongst the tuscan hills and ancient olive groves. The accomodation was once owned by monks and today comprises of authentic tuscan rooms, each with their own private bathroom. At this typical tuscan farm house we will also enjoy delicious warm Tuscan dinners cook by our hosts. The farmouse is situated right in the heart of the Orcia Valley and gives us the perfect opportunity to access many destinations to photograph within a short van drive. We will use this as a base to photograph many destinations within the area over the next 4 days
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Day 6
After an early morning photoshoot, we will spend the morning shooting some of local villages, where we may have time for last minute souvenir shopping if needed and a quick bite to eat before we make our way back into Rome.
It will be a 3 hour drive back into Rome City and based on participants departure arrangements we will try and accomodate for a drop off convenient to the groups needs. Cosider that drop off in Rome will be some time after lunch. We do ask that if you choose to fly out on this day that you get an evening booking.
Price £1895
£300 non refundable deposit required to secure your place. Remaining balance will be due By the end of December 2024.
Book now and your will be taken to Paul’s website to hold your place on this workshop
shared accomodation price
(Single suppliment £200 extra on to total price)
Not Included:
Flights
Drinks and Alchohol
Travel Insurance ( Mandatory we will require a copy of this for the trip)
Included:
5 Nights Accomodation
Breakfast
Express Lunches
Evening Meals
All Transportation While In Italy in a private van
Tuition and Guidence by two experienced Photographers
Important Information
Pre Workshop: we highly recommend that prior to workshop commencement that you arrive prior to 5pm. Our meeting point will be at the Hotel in Rome, and here will commence our welcoming dinner and debriefing, so make sure you arrive on time! Follow the link below the page to the Borgo Palmieri Orto di Roma, so you can locate the address for taxi or other transportation services. The Hotel is located 5km from the historic centre so if you arrive early or wish to stay on post workshop it is conveniently located for a short visit to the colosseum etc
Travel Insurance: It is mandatory that you obtain travel insurance for this trip, and evidence of the insurance must be provided.
Physical Activity Level: The workshop does involve some low level hiking on some occasions. We do ask the that suitable footwear, backpack for camera gear, and thermal wear, be taken with you. Mornings in Val D’Orcia can sometimes drop below zero. Luggage advice will be provided prior to commencement on group chats