I want to comment on Naomi's post, below. I haven't been to a workshop at La Rogaia, but I've been to a few milongas there and I agree that the place, a remote complex of stone houses in the Umbrian hills, is indeed beautiful. The night sky there is a spectacle of stars like I haven't often seen. I want to add that the hosts, Annette Griefenhagen and Wolfgang Sandt, are sweet and generous people who seem to care a lot about their guests' happiness and wellbeing. They have restored this artists' and dancers' retreat with their own hands, especially Wolfgang, a sculptor who has gone as far as to carve the kitchen and bathroom sinks out of marble! This couple has been selfless in giving their energies to promote tango in the Perugia area.
Maybe I'll see some of you there with Amira (Oct. 1-8) or with Yvonne Meissner (Sept. 30 & Oct 1). Helaine On Tuesday, September 05, 2000 5:48 AM, Naomi Bennett [SMTP:[email protected]] wrote: > I spent a week at La Rogaia in June of this year. It was fabulous. The > homemade Italian dinners and good strong German breakfasts al fresco > each > day was wonderful. Amira was a dedicated teacher and we became good > friends with all the other 6 couples. The location is beautiful and we > were tourists every afternoon. Do rent a car for regional travel. > > The combination of lodging, meals and tango lesson was exceptional. I > highly recommend the experience. >
