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Arrival
– Arrive at the airport to be greeted by your host and driven to the Finca
– Around 8pm, the group meets to enjoy drinks and dinner together and a chance to chat about your level of experience with your tutor
Accommodation
– Unspoilt and peaceful, this rural ‘off the grid’ Finca is surrounded by outstanding views, wild flowers, olive trees and wildlife from vultures to exotic birds
– Set a mile down a long track, this is pure rural Spain, unspoilt, ‘off-grid’, relaxing and at one with nature and a great setting to inspire your painting
– Traditionally built this Finca is set in a walled 3 acre olive grove, tucked away in a varied landscape of olives, figs, grapes and pasture and cork and holm oak trees provide shade to paint or relax
– The two twin/double rooms are traditionally furnished and windows have internal shutters and tiled floor and both rooms have an en-suite bathroom
– The house has terraces and covered areas, perfect for keeping out of the direct sunlight and painting or drawing to your heart’s content
– There is a table and chairs for eating, as well as a sofa and hammocks to relax enjoying the views or watching the moon rise over the Sierra
– At the back of the house is a small patio with a table and chairs, to enjoy sun and shade at different times of the day
– Solar panels provide electricity powering an A++ energy efficient larder fridge, lighting, fans, washing machine (cold wash)
– There is no air conditioning but the rooms have fans and walls are thick to keep the house cool in the summer
– The house has a radio and CD player for guest’s use in the communal lounge and dining area
– There is no TV or internet, however there are mobile phone signals and local bars have WiFi
– Some guests stay at one of the country Fincas or hotels chosen in the area, guests are collected after breakfast and return after dinner
