New Tuscan Experience ...a unique way to visit Tuscany...a unique way to visit Tuscany...a unique way to visit Tuscany...a unique way to visit Tuscany

Join us on this fabulous journey where we will discover the best things

Tuscany has to offer. Incredible scenery, fabulous food and wine, history,

art, architecture and warm friendly people. See first hand why so many

choose this destination for a relaxing and inspiring vacation.

Tuscany is also an amazing place for a photography workshop!

With cameras in hand you will visit some of the most panoramic settings

in the world that beckon to be captured by a lens. Much more than a course,

this is an experience, where Joanne will share her expertise so that you can

learn about photography while actually living and enjoying the Tuscan life.

The trip will feature luxury accommodations and transportation, fine

dining, certified tour guides and sommeliers, cellar tours at award-winning

wineries, organic farm visits and more...

Please, view our itinerary to see what we have planned!

Joanne Heaviland Photography and New Tuscan Experience

are proud to present:

Experience Tuscany: A Cultural and Culinary Journey through a photographer’s lens …through a photographer’s lens …through a photographer’s lens …through a photographer’s lens …

September 20-27, 2014

Day 1: Saturday, Sept. 20 Day 1: Saturday, Sept. 20 Day 1: Saturday, Sept. 20 Day 1: Saturday, Sept. 20 –––– Arrive in Florence Arrive in Florence Arrive in Florence Arrive in Florence

Arrive in Florence from overseas and transfer (on your own) to an elegant boutique B&B located in the heart of the historic center.

As all participants will be arriving at different times, this will be a free day to allow everyone to rest and settle in. Joanne and/or Kathy from New Tuscan Experience will meet you at the B&B at 6:30pm for a welcome cocktail. We are happy to provide recommendations and reservations for dinner. No meals includedNo meals includedNo meals includedNo meals included Day 2: Sunday, Sept. 21 Day 2: Sunday, Sept. 21 Day 2: Sunday, Sept. 21 Day 2: Sunday, Sept. 21 ---- Morning Tour of Florence and then it’s off to Morning Tour of Florence and then it’s off to Morning Tour of Florence and then it’s off to Morning Tour of Florence and then it’s off to Southern Tuscany, with a stop in San Gimignano Southern Tuscany, with a stop in San Gimignano Southern Tuscany, with a stop in San Gimignano Southern Tuscany, with a stop in San Gimignano Check out of the B&B after breakfast and meet your private guide for a walking tour to discover the historic center of Florence. The tour will end with a visit at the bustling San Lorenzo Food Market where you’ll have a chance to get a bite to eat in the new upper gallery of the pavilion. You should also have a bit of free time to shop and explore before our 1:30 pm departure for Southern Tuscany. On your way out of the city you’ll stop at the panoramic Piazzale Michelangelo to see the amazing view of Florence and, of course, to take some photos. During the drive down south you will stop to take a stroll through the world famous medieval town of San Gimignano where there will be free time to explore and shop.(Don’t forget to try the delicious, award-winning gelato in Piazza Cisterna!) At about 6:30 pm you will check into a majestic, Luxury Castle B&B. Recently restored to its antique splendor, this unique property is part of a medieval hamlet perched on a hill outside of Siena, in the magical setting of the Crete Senesi. You’ll have time to stroll the beautiful grounds, freshen up and unpack before the welcome dinner at the castle. Breakfast & Dinner includedBreakfast & Dinner includedBreakfast & Dinner includedBreakfast & Dinner included

Day 3: Monday, Sept. 22 Day 3: Monday, Sept. 22 Day 3: Monday, Sept. 22 Day 3: Monday, Sept. 22 ---- Visit Pienza and MontepulcianoVisit Pienza and MontepulcianoVisit Pienza and MontepulcianoVisit Pienza and Montepulciano

9:00-10:00 am— Photo Workshop Today you will be accompanied by a private guide/sommelier who will enlighten you about the beautiful Val d’Orcia and its fine wines. The first stop will be at a family-run Pecorino farm for a visit and tasting.

Then it’s off to Pienza where you’ll spend some time exploring this lovely UNESCO world heritage site.

Lunch will be in charming Monticchiello, one of those unique hamlets where time seems to have stood still. You will enjoy a gourmet meal with a paired wine tasting in one of the area’s best restaurants. The next stop is Montepulciano for shopping, photographs and a visit to the Cantina del Redi, the ancient wine cellars in the heart of the old town.

For dinner you’ll go to a charming restaurant in the medieval hamlet only minutes from the castle.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner includedBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner includedBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner includedBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Day 4: Tuesday, Sept. 23 Day 4: Tuesday, Sept. 23 Day 4: Tuesday, Sept. 23 Day 4: Tuesday, Sept. 23 ———— Cooking Class on an Organic Farm in Chianti Cooking Class on an Organic Farm in Chianti Cooking Class on an Organic Farm in Chianti Cooking Class on an Organic Farm in Chianti

Departure at 8:30 am for a full day hands-on Tuscan cooking class at a family-run organic wine estate and farm in stunning Castellina in Chianti.

This fun experience wins over even those who were skeptical about taking a cooking class because the very entertaining and friendly owners, and the extremely panoramic setting, ensure that it becomes a memorable day.

Your day will include:Your day will include:Your day will include:Your day will include:

• Cooking class • 4-course lunch and plenty of wine • Farm and cellar tour • Wine and balsamic vinegar tastings

The day will last until about 4:30 pm – since the objective is for you to enjoy things leisurely and never feel rushed.

Here is the owner’s description of what

you’ll do and taste/eat:

Our Cooking Classes last about 3 - 4 hours

and allow for the group to observe and then

participate, alternately. We make two types

of Pasta, Tagliolini and the wider, Tagliatelle.

A type of Tuscan bread (focaccia) or Pizza,

Grilled Vegetables, and - of course, Tiramisù!

Wine Tasting with Us:

You will visit the Super Tuscan and Balsamic Vinegar Cellars, where you will gain an

understanding of the rare and limited production process for our Balsamic Vinegar,

using small casks which are open to allow for natural evaporation. In the Super Tuscan

wine cellar you will be able to taste 4 or 5 wines:

Easy to Fall in Love - an exquisite dessert wine - the grape having the flavor and scent of

wild strawberries.

Chianto Classico - aged over 3-4 years, we bottle only a selected final product annually.

Super Tuscan - A limited production of the highest quality, which we restrict to only

450-500 bottles annually. This wine will have been aged for 5 years in small oak casks.

You will also have the chance to try our 30-year-old Balsamic Vinegar over ice cream,

a unique and memorable experience!

We do not sell our wines commercially; they cannot be found in supermarkets, shops or

restaurants. We sell only privately, and ship all over the world.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - In the evening you’ll have a light dinner at the castle.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner includedBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner includedBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner includedBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Day 5: Wednesday, Sept. 24 Day 5: Wednesday, Sept. 24 Day 5: Wednesday, Sept. 24 Day 5: Wednesday, Sept. 24 ---- Free morning (with Spa option) Free morning (with Spa option) Free morning (with Spa option) Free morning (with Spa option) Brunello Wine Tour and Montalcino visit Brunello Wine Tour and Montalcino visit Brunello Wine Tour and Montalcino visit Brunello Wine Tour and Montalcino visit 9:00– 10:00 am — Photo Workshop

Today you will have a free morning to relax and enjoy the scenery and pool on the estate. For those interested, there will be the option of going to a beautiful Spa nearby. In the afternoon you will discover the stunning land of Brunello Wine, visiting an award-winning Brunello winery for a private cellar tour with wine tasting. Afterwards, you can’t miss the chance to see the lovely town of Montalcino with its medieval castle and the surrounding

panoramic landscapes — which you’ll quickly recognize as those pictured in many postcards of Tuscany.

You will enjoy the late afternoon with a guide, discovering the history of this impressive medieval hill town. Afterwards there will be free time to explore and shop before meeting at a great local restaurant for dinner.

Return to the castle after dinner.

Breakfast & Dinner includedBreakfast & Dinner includedBreakfast & Dinner includedBreakfast & Dinner included

Day 6: Thursday, Sept. 25 Day 6: Thursday, Sept. 25 Day 6: Thursday, Sept. 25 Day 6: Thursday, Sept. 25 ---- Tour of Siena and visit to the Abbey of San GalganoTour of Siena and visit to the Abbey of San GalganoTour of Siena and visit to the Abbey of San GalganoTour of Siena and visit to the Abbey of San Galgano

9:00 -10:00 am Photo Workshop

Visit the Abbey of San Galgano, built in the 13th century and considered one of the best examples of Gothic-Cistercian architecture in Italy.

Today the roofless abbey is in ruins, but it remains absolutely fascinating, offering one of the most unique settings for stunning photography. Then it’s on to Siena to enjoy some free time to have lunch.

3:00–6:00 pm - You’ll take a private guided tour through Siena and visit the Cathedral where you’ll get the chance to see the beautiful pavement which is uncovered only during this time of the year. (Entrance fee included.)

Return to the castle by about 6:30.pm.

Dinner will be at the castle.

Breakfast & Dinner includedBreakfast & Dinner includedBreakfast & Dinner includedBreakfast & Dinner included

Day 7: Friday, Sept. 26 Day 7: Friday, Sept. 26 Day 7: Friday, Sept. 26 Day 7: Friday, Sept. 26 ---- Return to Florence and in the afternoon enjoy a Return to Florence and in the afternoon enjoy a Return to Florence and in the afternoon enjoy a Return to Florence and in the afternoon enjoy a Private Guided Tour of the Galleria dell’Accademia Private Guided Tour of the Galleria dell’Accademia Private Guided Tour of the Galleria dell’Accademia Private Guided Tour of the Galleria dell’Accademia 10:00 am check out from the hotel and departure back to Florence.

Arrive in Florence at around 12:00 pm to check back into the B&B. You have a little free time to settle in and get some lunch locally.

At 2:30 pm meet the guide for a private tour of the Galleria dell’Accademia to see Michelangelo’s David (Entrance and reservation fees included) - 3 hours.

At about 7:00 pm you’ll all meet to walk to a nearby restaurant for a farewell dinner. Breakfast & Dinner includedBreakfast & Dinner includedBreakfast & Dinner includedBreakfast & Dinner included

Day 8: Saturday, Sept. 27 Day 8: Saturday, Sept. 27 Day 8: Saturday, Sept. 27 Day 8: Saturday, Sept. 27 ———— Tour Ends: Depart Florence (or extend your stay) Tour Ends: Depart Florence (or extend your stay) Tour Ends: Depart Florence (or extend your stay) Tour Ends: Depart Florence (or extend your stay)

Check out of the B&B in the morning (or plan to extend your stay if you can).

Depending on your departure schedule, you can visit some of the other historic sites and museums in Florence, or just stroll through town to shop and explore on your own. Enjoy a day of total freedom in one of the world's most beautiful cities or easily take a day trip, even by train, as Florence is centrally located. For example, Pisa is only one hour away. Hopefully you can stay longer in beautiful Italy — we’d be happy to help you make arrangements!

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About this tripAbout this tripAbout this tripAbout this trip Joanne Heaviland is a successful fine-art photographer with a passion for travel. Her Italian heritage and frequent visits to Italy have led Joanne to develop a special relationship with this incredible country, which she proudly shares by hosting and teaching groups of photo enthusiasts on location. She lends her expertise, fueled by her love and knowledge of this extraordinary place, to help others learn how to express themselves by capturing its beauty through the camera’s lens.

This year Joanne has begun a new collaboration with travel planner Kathy Perunic, owner of New Tuscan ExperienceNew Tuscan ExperienceNew Tuscan ExperienceNew Tuscan Experience, who specializes in designing custom vacations. Together they have created a unique trip to Tuscany, specifically tailored to allow Joanne’s guests to learn about photography while being fully immersed in Tuscan life. This photo workshop is not a tour – it is truly an Experience. And, what better photography studio could there be than the incredible setting of Tuscany?!

So grab your cameras and get ready to learn about: • How they work • Exposure/ISO • Aperture – controlling light and depth of field • Shutter speeds – controlling light and movement • Focus – automatic to manual and other modes • Lenses – types and what they are used for • Light – hard, soft and ambient • White Balance and Histograms • Composition – colors/textures/lighting/landscapes

Trip information:Trip information:Trip information:Trip information:

Price: $ 3,499 per person (double occupancy)Price: $ 3,499 per person (double occupancy)Price: $ 3,499 per person (double occupancy)Price: $ 3,499 per person (double occupancy)

Solo travelers are welcome to join us! There is a single occupancy supplement of $750 Solo travelers are welcome to join us! There is a single occupancy supplement of $750 Solo travelers are welcome to join us! There is a single occupancy supplement of $750 Solo travelers are welcome to join us! There is a single occupancy supplement of $750 to have your own room. to have your own room. to have your own room. to have your own room. If you would like to share a room with another single traveler, please let us know and we will try to arrange it. You would have a room with 2 twin beds and a shared bathroom. In this case, there would be no supplement. This trip is a land package for 7 nights and 8 days. The group size will not exceed 14 people. Accommodations are double occupancy in Deluxe/Superior category rooms.

Included in the price of the Itinerary Package are: Included in the price of the Itinerary Package are: Included in the price of the Itinerary Package are: Included in the price of the Itinerary Package are:

• 2 nights in a luxury B&B in the historical center of Florence

• 5 nights in a luxury historic B&B in the Val d’Orcia

• Tours indicated in the itinerary (accompanied by licensed guides or sommeliers).

• Private Transfers throughout the stay (as indicated in the itinerary – not including airport transfers) - transportation will be with licensed English-speaking drivers in luxury air–conditioned vans seating a max. of 8 people per vehicle.

• All excursions as listed and described in the itinerary, including museum/church entrance fees, meals (as specified for each day in the itinerary), city tours, farm visits, cooking class, wine tours and tastings. • Meals will include local wine and bottled water. • Local VAT taxes and government fees, gas, highway tolls, city access licenses and

permits, parking fees, (does not include new accommodation tax imposed by local municipalities - to be paid in cash by guests directly to the hotel – costs vary from Euro 1.50 - 4.00 per person, per night based on the location of the hotel).

Not Included in the price of the Itinerary Package:Not Included in the price of the Itinerary Package:Not Included in the price of the Itinerary Package:Not Included in the price of the Itinerary Package:

• Airfare • Airport transfers • Travel insurance (we strongly advise guests to purchase travel and cancellation coverage at the time of booking) • Optional Spa morning (day spa packages start at about $100 + transfer costs) • Personal or travel-related expenses not specified in the itinerary • Activities suggested in the itinerary (which are not specified as included) • Meals not listed as included in the itinerary • Food and wine/drinks ordered during included meals that are not part of the fixed

menu. • Gratuities (for drivers, guides, restaurants, etc.) are at the discretion of the individual

traveler – and are not required.

TO REGISTER:TO REGISTER:TO REGISTER:TO REGISTER: Please download the Trip Registration Form at: www.JoanneHeavilandPhotography.com

The Form must be completed and returned with a 50% deposit to be officially registered for this trip (personal check, money order, or credit cards accepted).

Registration deadline isRegistration deadline isRegistration deadline isRegistration deadline is JUNE 15, 2014.JUNE 15, 2014.JUNE 15, 2014.JUNE 15, 2014.

Final Payment Final Payment Final Payment Final Payment is due 60 days prior to start date: JULY 20, 2014JULY 20, 2014JULY 20, 2014JULY 20, 2014

For more information, please contact Joanne at: joanneheavilandphotography@hotmail.com joanneheavilandphotography@hotmail.com joanneheavilandphotography@hotmail.com joanneheavilandphotography@hotmail.com or or or or 760760760760----519519519519----1556155615561556 Please note: Published USD Price listed is subject to change with or without notice if there should be a significant shift in the exchange rate. Once full payment is made, the price is guaranteed.