Friday, May 23
Rendezvous mid-afternoon at Avignon TGV station
from where you will transfer by minivan to Mas de Cornud,
a beautifully restored 18th century Provençal
stone farmhouse, complete with pool, Jacuzzi and indoor
and outdoor professional teaching kitchens. Orientation
walk in Saint Rémy where Nostradamus was born
in 1503. Aperitifs and dinner with your hosts, the Carpitas.
Nitockrees ("Nito") has dual nationality, France and
Egypt. David is a well traveled American with a passion
for wine and the life and art of Vincent Van Gogh.
Saturday, May 24
We accompany Nito to Saint Rémy, where you
will shop with her and then have free time in this wonderful
farmer's market with its stalls of colorful spices,
vegetables, fruits, soaps, fabrics and handicrafts.
After a market basket lunch and siesta, we gather in
the well appointed teaching kitchen for a hands-on cooking
class. Before enjoying the fruits of our labor, David
will plunge us further into "la vie Provençale"
with a game of pétanque on the bouledrome
while we sip pastis and glasses of rosé.
Sunday, May 25
Early departure to be on hand for the milking session
at a goat farm. We follow the farmers from the milking
shed to their immaculate fromagerie where we
observe the cheese making process and learn about affinage,
light lunch and then an afternoon cooking class to prep
for dinner. Our late afternoon outing will be a visit
to the asylum in Saint Rémy where Vincent Van
Gogh spent a year and painted many of his best works.
We will cook the evening meal in the outdoor kitchen.
Sunday, May 26
The day starts with a pastry class, from savory
to sweet. Pool side lunch. In the afternoon, we visit
an organic olive oil mill and epicurean specialty stores
in Saint Rémy. Free time for shopping. Aperitifs
and dinner at Mas de Cornud.
Monday, May 27
We ascend a winding road to the fabled castle of
Les Baux, a "must see" village steeped in the history
of the feudal era of Provence. Wine tasting and picnic
lunch . In the afternoon we will have a seafood cooking
class, followed by aperitifs and dinner.
Tuesday, May 28
Depart for the delightful weekly market at Isle-sur-la
Sorgue, the "Venice of Provence" because of its many
canals with waterwheels still working away. Besides
the food market, you will have a chance to visit the
many galleries with antiques and bric-a-brac as well
as the flea market on the street. After a casual lunch,
we return to Mas de Cornud for an afternoon cooking
class and a farewell dinner.
Wednesday, May 29
Breakfast and transfer to the Avignon TGV station
for your departure.
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BOOKING CONDITIONS
The cost of the program is US$3,300
per person, double occupancy, single supplement: US$500.
The price includes all specified activities, wine, with
meals, six nights lodging at Mas de Cornud and ground
transportation. Not included is rail and air transportation,
insurance or expenses of a personal nature. Point of
arrival and departure is Avignon TGV station on the
dates specified. Participants are free to make alternative
arrangements at their own expense.
A
deposit of 50% of the booking amount is required to
confirm your reservation. The balance is due 30 days
before the arrival date. If notice of cancellation is
received more than 30 days prior to the arrival date,
the deposit will be refunded less a 5% administration
fee. Within the 30-day period prior to the arrival date,
cancellation will result in the loss of all monies paid.
We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation
insurance through your travel agent.
Please
make checks payable to David and Nitockrees Carpita.
Personal checks are accepted, no credit cards.
In
the case of cancellation by Mas de Cornud for any reason
prior to the arrival date, the refund of any monies
held shall constitute full settlement. Mas de Cornud
reserves the right to decline to accept or to retain
any participant at any time and for any reason whatsoever.
No refunds will be made for any part of the program,
which are voluntarily omitted by a guest.
Due
to unforeseeable circumstances it May sometimes be necessary
to alter the scheduled activities or itinerary. All
efforts will be made to keep any changes to the minimum
and, where they are necessary, to make alternative arrangements
which are of an equally high quality.
The
itinerary begins and ends on the dates specified. Late
arrivals and early departures will be charged for their
fully reserved stay.
Mas
de Cornud, Savory Spoon and their owners are not responsible
for any injury, loss or damage to person or property
while guests are en route to or from or staying at Mas
de Cornud or participating in any activity.
I
have read the booking conditions, which I accept in
full.
Signed
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Date __________________________________
Registration deadline is March 23,
3008 with final payment by April 23, 2008
Savory Spoon Cooking School
12042 Hwy 42,
Ellison Bay, WI 54210 • Phone: (920) 854-6600
