Le Marche, Italy Borgo Storico Seghetti Panichi The secrets of Le Marche have yet to be discovered. The villages and towns of this beautiful region perch atop the hills rolling from the Sibylline Mountains down to the Adriatic coast. The elegant Borgo Storico Seghetti Panichi is an 18th century country mansion, with a fully restored medieval farmhouse which is equipped with a swimming pool, solarium, workout studio and sauna and even its own private chapel. Positioned high above the Tronto valley, the Borgo has a breathtaking view extending to the peak of the Gran Sasso mountain and down to the sea. As well as hands-on classes there will be visits to the provincial capital of Ascoli Piceno with its marble piazza, the beautiful town of Offida, dinners at other stately homes by private invitation and a seafood dinner on the coast. There will be a chance to visit the factory outlets for shoes – did you know Le Marche was the shoe capital of Italy? Dates: 1~8 May 30 October ~ 6 November 2004, Price: £1,775 per person Single sup: £250 2005 Dates: please call the office