Our guest speakers are Italian author Ettore Farrattini and his American publisher Julie Gianelloni Connor from Bayou City Press.
This is an extraordinary opportunity to meet Ettore before the October 11 launch of an English-language translation of his award-winning novel, The Nine Lives of Tito d’Amelia. Perhaps you have already heard of the book or even read it in Italian. It's been a big hit both with Italian literary critics and readers and is certain to be a hit in the U.S.
Ettore will speak about his book, his family history, his cat (the star of the book), and of course his hometown, Amelia.
Julie will join the conversation and offer her perspective on publishing the book, what it's like to publish a translation, and her experience as a publisher.
Coffee, light refreshments, and simple pastries will be served. Guests welcome.
Cost: €25 per person
Register and pay online by Monday, September 9!
Join AWAR member Julia Griner and Olive Hill Sabina owner producers Emma and Scott Notman for a morning olive grove walk and talk, following by an olive oil tasting lesson before heading out to a local agriturismo for lunch.
This is a FAMILY friendly event. Weather permitting, the tasting is done outdoors under a pergola, so if the kids are not interested in the tasting, parents can bring a quiet activity for them to do during the lesson.
Cost: 35€ per person. Kids (under 12) get a 25% discount. Lunch will be a la carte pricing paid directly to the restaurant.
Register online by Sept 10!Because OHS are quite busy and they have limited space we need a minimum of 8 participants.
For questions about this event, please contact Julia at juliagriner@gmail.com.
How to get there: Car, Carpool or Train (the FCO-Orte line) to Poggio Mirteto Scalo. Julia can pick up and drop off 3 people at the station. Arrival time at station is 9:15 am.
Join AWAR member Julia Griner and Marta and Claudio, the owner Truffle cultivators of La Montagnola Agriturismo for a one of a kind EXPERIENCE. This will be an opportunity to be enchanted by and get to know the world of truffles up close.
The day starts with truffle hunting in the woods of their estate of 2 hectares of holm oaks, oaks, strawberry and mastic trees. Accompanying us will be Clara or Cumbia, their veteran truffle hunting English cocker spaniels who are the real stars of the day. Thanks to their noses, we will loca the best truffles available to use directly in the dishes we bring to the table for lunch. This FAMILY friendly experience requires good health, experienced walkers and comfortable walking/hiking wear plus hiking boots.
Cost: 100€ per person over 16 years of age. 75€ for Kids from 10-16 and under 10 years old is the cost of lunch only. Lunch is included in these prices.
Maximum 20 people. Register online by Oct 1! For questions about this event, please contact Julia at juliagriner@gmail.com.
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