Then we finished up with a week at the Fattoria Del Colle, an agritourismo spot that produces exquisite wines. The wined tasting was such fun, we learned a lot about the Donatella C. Colombini vineyard and Wine production. Donatella started her wine business in 1988 on family lands owned since 1592. When she sought a vintner/wine to oversee and produce her wines from the Wine Schools of Siena, they said they had none available, all the men had been hired already. Donnatella thought about that, called back and asked if they had any women? They replied that yes, they did have women available...so she hired a woman and now produces wine with all women in the production areas. Men do help in other capacities though : )...overseeing the vineyard and olive groves, etc. - a very fun place to stay, dine on wonderful food, sample wines. I sold a painting to a couple visiting who saw me at work! First International sale of artwork - happy happy joy joy -
Oh - and I was part of a Art Workshop there : ). We painted daily with Yuki Hall and Diana Mara along with lots or touring to various towns and cities nearby. Siena and Florence caputured our hearts. Dan and I walked daily through the countryside and I made a few paintings, took way too many photos and will make more paintings, hopefully in time for the Open Studio Tour on Oct. 19 and 20! I will have guest artist Pam Geisel with her Art Quilts.
Please come visit my studio and the others in Yellow Springs! It is a fun way to see how artists work and maybe pick up a painting or piece of artwork that captures your heart...
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| we got to bike in Paris and Italy! |
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| Lovely countryside |
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| First Painting in Italy - the Tuscan fields and mountains - |
