Join us for an Italian food retreat in the beautiful Turku archipelago 21. – 22. November 2015
Welcome to join us for a food retreat in the beautiful natural landscape of Naantali Velkua!
We have rented a house by the sea, and invite you to join us to enjoy beautiful nature, good company and delicious Italian cuisine over the course of a couple of days.
As organizers of the retreat, this is not only an opportunity to share fun weekend with great people and good food, but also the opportunity for the two of us to form a more accurate perception about the possibility of building a new business around food. This retreat is our last test round, and that is why we have worked to make sure it is affordable for participants, keeping the price at just 180 euros, including lodging and all food. The food will mainly be prepared for you by us, Johanna Tikkanen and Ann Plough, but if you’d like to learn a little more about making Italian food – you’ll have the chance to prepare some of the dishes, together with us.
Space is limited! We have room for just the first nine people, so be sure to sign up soon so you don’t miss this great opportunity.
Weekend Schedule
Saturday 21. November 2015
- 12:00: Arrival
- 13:00: Lunch
- 14:00 – 19:00: Relax or Explore!
- Snacks Available
- Free time for exploring the area: take a walk on nature trails; ride the ferry to the neighboring island and climb up to the highest point; sit on a cliff and enjoy the views; or otherwise just relaxing.
- Dinner prep for those who want to join and learn some cooking tips
- 19:00: Dinner!
- Sumptuous and plentiful evening buffet, where local guests will also join us.
- If you have a beautiful dress or nice outfit in your closet that you have been waiting to use, bring it with you to wear to our Saturday dinner!
Sunday 22. November 2015
- 9:00 – 11:00: Breakfast: generous and leisurely
- After breakfast: more time for relaxation or outdoor fun
- 14:00: Lunch
- 16:00: Departure by bus or own cars
The Food for the weekend will be inspired by the Italian kitchen so you can look forward to enjoying some of the delicious Italian classics like bruschetta, pasta and risotto, along with a few surprises. As much as possible, we will try to use seasonal ingredients and local produce.
Our house for the weekend is in a stunning cliff-top location, with large windows facing directly out to the sea and to the forest on the other side. The small town center of Velkua is conveniently located just a few hundred meters away, while the house is situated in the peace and quiet of a forest shelter. Between the house and the beach is a small campfire area where you can admire the sea views. The beach is just over a hundred meters walk from the front door. The surroundings are suitable for walkers and runners, with nature trails that run through the sandy roads, forests and seashores.
Sleeping takes place in shared rooms with 4-5 people per room, split between the main house (pictured below) and separate guest quarters.
Guests arrive in Velkua mainly via their own transportation, but we can provide transport, where appropriate, between Turku and Velkua for a small fee. Please let us know as soon as possible if you require transportation assistance.
From Helsinki to Turku we recommend taking the Onnibus – prices from Helsinki to Turku are from 3.50 to 5 euros / one way. A bus service runs a few times a day between Turku and Velkua and costs just few euro. Timetables can found at www.foli.fi.
You don’t want to miss this!
Sign up Today to secure your place by sending an email to us: johannatik@gmail.com or annplough@gmail.com letting us know “I’m in!” If you have any food allergies or other food-related preferences, please let us know when you register. If you have any questions, you can also reach us by telephone: 040-7401322 (Johanna) or 0400-316314 (Ann). Registrations are binding.
Welcome! We guarantee you a great weekend!