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An Unforgettable Summer: The Matta Arezzo Program 2025 Recap


Dal mattino in classe alle notti di festa: la magia del Matta Program ad Arezzo

From Morning Lessons to Festive Nights: The Magic of the Matta Program in Arezzo

Arezzo, Giugno 2025 Reassunto: un’estate tutta da parlare… in italiano!
Arezzo, June 2025 Recap A Summer Meant for Speaking… in Italian!

La Matta offre due esperienze immersive per tuffarsi a capofitto nella cultura e nella lingua italiana. Quest’anno, cinque studenti di lingua si sono uniti a me in un’avventura speciale attraverso l’Italia, pensata per chi desidera viaggiare, imparare e creare legami autentici.

La Matta offers two immersive experiences to dive deep into Italian culture and language. This year, five language students joined me on a special adventure through Italy, designed for those eager to travel, learn, and connect.

Un programma per tutti
A Program for Everyone

I programmi linguistici “Matta” in Italia sono perfetti sia per single che per coppie, con una durata di 10-12 giorni di immersione culturale e linguistica. Collaboriamo con scuole locali: le mattine sono dedicate alle lezioni di lingua, adatte al livello di ogni studente, guidate da insegnanti esperti. I pomeriggi sono riempiti di escursioni vivaci, tour guidati, degustazioni di vino e cioccolato, lezioni di cucina e laboratori artistici per mettere in pratica l’italiano in situazioni reali.

The “Matta” Italian Language Programs are perfect for both singles and couples, spanning 10-12 days of cultural and language immersion. Partnering with local schools, mornings are dedicated to lessons matched to each student’s level, led by expert teachers. Afternoons are filled with vibrant excursions, guided tours, wine and chocolate tastings, cooking classes, and art workshops to practice Italian in real-life situations.

Vecchi amici e nuove avventure
Old Friends and New Adventures

Quest’anno è stato particolarmente dolce perché TRE partecipanti del programma 2024 sono tornati per un’altra dose di divertimento Matta. Il nostro gruppo era affiatato ed entusiasta. Abbiamo seguito lezioni mattutine alla scuola Cultura Italiana di Paola Testi, visitato Anghiari, cucinato insieme, e dipinto affreschi con Laura Ghezzi prima di ammirare i capolavori di Piero della Francesca nella Basilica di San Francesco.

This year was especially sweet because THREE participants from the 2024 program returned for another dose of Matta fun. Our group was close-knit and enthusiastic. We attended morning classes at Paola Testi’s Cultura Italiana, visited Anghiari, cooked together, and painted frescoes with Laura Ghezzi before admiring Piero della Francesca’s masterpieces in the Basilica of San Francesco.

Sapori, colori e storia
Flavors, Colors, and History

Abbiamo degustato vini e cioccolato, scoprendo la storia e i segreti di entrambe le delizie. Il momento clou? La Giostra del Saracino! Abbiamo cantato, ballato e mangiato la bistecca alla Cena Propiziatoria, assistito alla parata medievale e tifato la squadra di Santo Spirito… che ha vinto la Lancia d’Oro!

We tasted wine and chocolate, learning the history and secrets behind both delights. The highlight? The Giostra del Saracino! We sang, danced, and feasted on bistecca at the Cena Propiziatoria, joined the medieval parade, and cheered for the Santo Spirito team… which won the Lancia d’Oro!

Relax e panorami mozzafiato
Relaxation and Breathtaking Views

Domenica dopo la giostra ci siamo rilassati in piscina con picnic e degustazione in una cantina locale. E non poteva mancare durante il nostro soggiorno toscano una gita di un giorno a Firenze, per incontrare il David all’Accademia e sorseggiare un aperitivo su un rooftop con una vista spettacolare sulla città.

The Sunday after the Joust we relaxed poolside with a picnic and tasting at a local winery. And of course during our stay in Tuscany, we couldn’t miss a day trip to Florence, to meet David at the Accademia and sip an aperitivo on a rooftop with a spectacular view over the city.

Un arrivederci col cuore
A Farewell from the Heart

Questo gruppo era davvero speciale: molti erano già miei studenti online o membri del Matta Bookclub, e alcuni erano anche “repeaters”! Ci sono state tante risate, tanto apprendimento… e non poche lacrime l’ultimo giorno. Tutti, credo, hanno lasciato un pezzetto di cuore ad Arezzo.

This group was truly special: many were already my online students or Matta Bookclub members, and some were even “repeaters”! There was lots of laughter, lots of learning… and more than a few tears on the last day. I believe everyone left a piece of their heart in Arezzo.

A presto, Arezzo!
See You Soon, Arezzo!

Il Programma Matta di Arezzo tornerà nel 2026! A breve pubblicherò i dettagli per tutti i prossimi programmi. Restate sintonizzati… e preparatevi a vivere la vostra avventura italiana con La Matta!

The Matta Arezzo Program will be back in 2026! I’ll soon post the details for all next year’s programs. Stay tuned… and get ready to live your Italian adventure with La Matta!

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  • I just want to say that you all were an absolutely wonderful group of women to spend time with in Italy. Melissa you really have a well thought out program. Worth every penny!!
    Dolores Juarez, June 2025 Program Participant
  • Melissa – I can’t begin to thank you enough for putting this program together.  I loved the classes-loved the “after school” activities,all the wonderful dinners and especially the Giostra! Extraordinary experience. Thank you!
    Christina Pompa, June 2025 Program Participant
  • I have just left Arezzo, where I spent two unforgettable weeks with five other wonderful students, organized by Melissa. The time flew by. From Italian language lessons at Paola’s beautiful school to activities in museums, art studios, and around the Arezzo area, it’s clear that these women understand how important balance is in life. By now, we feel like part of one big, welcoming family. I can’t wait to come back and do it all again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Paola and Melissa.
    Sharon Oxner, June 2025 Program Participant
  • It was truly a wonderful experience. I enjoyed my time with everyone. I couldn’t have picked a better program. 
    Annalisa Bertorelli, June 2025 Program Participant
  • Melissa, the Arezzo experience was, in a word, amazing. It would be difficult to list all the wonderful things that we experienced in those all too brief two weeks. Thanks to your enthusiasm, knowledge, and love of the people and places of Arezzo, we were not just travelers, tourists, or language students during our time there, but real Aretini (residents of Arezzo). The teachers and fellow students at Cultura Italiana were brilliant, and the afternoon and evening activities (especially the cooking classes and the Giostra (the Joust)) were fantastic. Thank you for a wonderful experience.”
    Mark Burris, June 2024 Program Participant

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