IL TRULLO E LA FORMICA
CREATIVE RETREATS IN THE APULIAN COUNTRYSIDE
Join me for a creative retreat in the stunning landscape of Puglia!
Get hands on experience learning to work with clay or metals attending a ceramic or jewelry making workshop.
You will create your own artisanal pieces as a memory of your time with us or as a gift to someone special!
Il Trullo e La Formica and its 300 years-old Trulli in Puglia
ABOUT THE 'VILLA'
Far from the city noise and surrounded by the sound and scent of nature, my family 'villa' is the place where I love to go to relax and disconnect from the urban routine, immersed in a bucolic reality. I'll be very happy to host you in our home to experience the peaceful atmosphere among olive trees, local vegetation, good food, creativity and pure inspiration. Here you'll also have the chance to spend your holidays in a typical 'trullo' architecture,
declared World Heritage Site by Unesco.
You can also enjoy your breakfast or dinner outside, in our private garden at the shade of a big gazebo, or visit the nearby cheese factory with a farm and all their animals where you'll have the chance to taste a real 'mozzarella', 'burrata' and all the typical genuine local products.
Our little pool is currently resting, we love saving water for the garden during the warm months.
To cool off, there's a lovely outdoor shower tucked beside our ancient olive tree,
or why not head to the seaside and enjoy one of the beautiful beaches all within about 30–40 minutes by car from Putignano:
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Lama Monachile, the iconic postcard cove nestled between dramatic cliffs. Stunning, but go early in the morning for a spot.
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Cala Paura, a more relaxed, local vibe with beautiful clear water and sunbeds available for rent. Great for a full day out.
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Cala Tre Buchi, a wilder, rocky cove. Less crowded than most. Perfect for snorkeling and exploring. Bring water shoes!
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Torre Canne Beach, the most family-friendly of the bunch, with sandy shores and calm water. Great if you're going with children.
ABOUT 'PUTIGNANO'
'During your staying you can walk around the area to relax in nature or at a few km distance by car, you can visit the historic center of Putignano, a typical ancient village filled with narrow streets, small squares surrounded by enchanting loggias and also famous for its Carnival, the typical restaurants, churches and museums. Do not forget to visit the small but enchanting 'Grotta del Trullo', a corner of underground wonders to continue your journey discovering the seaside and all the beauties of Apulia: Alberobello, Martina Franca, Castellana Grotte, Grottaglie, Bari, Polignano, Lecce, Ostuni etc.)We hope to host you soon in this piece of paradise and to make you live a memorable time, focused on nature and all Apulian good vibes!
ACCOMMODATION
If you'll decide to spend one or more nights with us you can choose for the double room with ensuite bathroom or the master room with a private bathroom. We will share the rest of the house and please feel free to use the kitchen, the living room and all the outside area as you wish.
PLEASE NOTE we live with two sweet cats Gigio and Mirò. Please let me know if you have some allergies to cats/animals.
HANDMADE PIZZA & PANZEROTTO EXPERIENCE
While staying at our villa, you could also enjoy some Apulian experience like making - and eating! - a homemade Pizza or our very typical street food 'Panzerotto', filled with fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella and other irrestistible ingredients, fried or cooked in our wood-fired oven,
always surrounded by nature in a warm atmosphere. Join us for an unforgettable Apulian party!
JEWELRY MAKING & CERAMIC LABS: ENHANCE YOUR CREATIVE SKILLS!
Would you like to enhance your practical and creative skills during your holiday learning the main jewelry making or ceramic techniques?
I'll be happy to share all my passion and guide you to create your personal pieces inspired by local vegetation, architecture or anything you might like.
Please visit the WORKSHOP section and choose the one that suits you or contact me for personalized programs.
For longer and intensive jewelry making programs: VAWAA - Vacation With An Artist
