"Come Dancing" Package

The special "Come Dancing" Package includes:

4 individual 55 min. dance lessons (single or couple)
2 group lessons
1 social dance evening

Dances include Ballroom, Latin, Salsa and Disco/Rock

Total Package Price - 125 Euros

Purpose built dance studio is just five minutes away from the Hotel.

For more information call 913 760051

Strictly Social Dance
Parque Industrial do Rogel,
EN 125
8365-901 Alcantarilha

graham.woodcrest@hotmail.co.uk

Winter Workshop - Garden Design and Appreciation

11th, 12th, 13th and 14th February, 2008






This workshop consists of 4 x 2.5 hr. sessions

10.00am till 12.30 pm

Tutors:

Alan Mason is a former Gardens Manager to the Queen’s cousin at Harewood House in Yorkshire and has presented gardening programmes on TV and radio for over 20 years. Since 1987 Alan has run his own Garden Design business (now with Marylyn) and is considered to be one of Europe’s top garden designers.

Marylyn Webb was for 17 years, Senior presenter and producer at Yorkshire Television, specialising in News, Current Affairs and the Environment. She agreed to make a gardening series at Harewood House and that led to a name change as she is now Marylyn Mason. For 10 years Alan and Marylyn ran their own TV production company where they made gardening programmes from Britain, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Holland.

Course content

The course will look at the changing styles of gardens throughout Europe and history. It will show how and why fashions have come and gone.

There will be instruction on garden design, looking at the “bone structure” of a garden, the creation of rooms and the decoration of them.

The use of plants to create different styles and atmospheres will be explored. Examples will be given from some of the best gardens throughout Europe, both large and small.

We will look at how to add value to a property and to make it more desirable and saleable. There will be an opportunity to develop thoughts, ideas and schemes for participants own gardens with Alan and Marylyn.

After this course, Alan and Marylyn will be available to offer garden design consultations for clients. It is also hoped that a series of instructive local garden visits can be arranged.

Price per person – 140 Euros per person

Creative Writing - Additional Course

Over the last two years Jenny Grainer has held several very successful writing workshops at the Hotel Garbe in Armação de Pera.

Some have been over four half days a week others over two days and even a one day course of six hours.

Now in order to fit in with yet another schedule, Jenny plans to do two half - day workshops over two weeks on the 28th April and 5th May.

Students who have longed to write for many years will be inspired by what they will learn and even seasoned writers can find inspiration and ideas within the group.

Through creative writing innermost thoughts can be brought to the surface and the imagination released to take off in any direction.

Learn how to write simple press releases, articles and news stories or start that book or memoirs for the family.

The workshop won’t make you a writer but it will release whatever natural talent lies within and apart from all that it will be a lot of fun.

For further details and to book contact Vicki at the Hotel Garbe on 282 320 260 or Jenny on 963518184

Courses coming up

Painting Course – 12th, 13th, 14th & 16th March, 2007
The painting course consists of four 3-hour sessions. Colourful fishing boats, crystalline waters, white washed old houses on narrow cobble stones streets, wrapped in magnificent light makes Algarve an artist’s dream spot. Beginner or experienced artists will benefit from such an inspiration which will be guided by the experienced instructor Manuela Vale on a one to one basis with an introduction lecture to the relevant points on painting on location. Special attention will be placed on perspective, hue, colour temperature and above all light. 180 Euros per person If you choose to have materials included (canvas board, and acrylics) it will be an additional 20 Euros.

Introduction to Portuguese Wine Course - 12th and 13th March, 2007
Wine experts now agree that the quality of Portuguese wines have vastly improved over the last decade. Come and decide for yourself . Whether you simply drink or taste wine this course is for you. The course consists of two 4 hour sessions including lunch – this will be an excellent opportunity to combine the wines with food. A team of wine buffs from WineMine, an established local wine company, will guide you through the finer points of Portuguese wines including A brief history of Portuguese wine making - Tasting techniques and other tips for enjoying wine - The Portuguese table wines, districts and grapes; Port wine – the Portuguese legacy….Madeira and Moscatel. By the end of the course a total of 16 table wines and ports will be tasted aiding your understanding and enriching your experience Each day we will be tasting the wines on their own and then with lunch giving you a chance to put your new skills to the test. 105 Euros per person (Includes tasting wines, two lunches and a course certificate).

Creative Writing Course – 12th, 13th, 14th & 15th March, 2007
This course consists of four 3-hours sessions. If you enjoy writing, and would like to learn creative writing for profit or pleasure, this is the course for you. Jenny Grainer, a professional journalist, will provoke your writing skills. Start that book or your memoirs for future generations to remember you by? 125 Euros per person.

An Introduction to Travel Photography - Wednesdays, 7th and 21st March, 2007
This 4-hour course starts at 9.00am at the Hotel Garbe. Have you ever wished you knew more about your camera so that you could take better photographs? This course is designed to help you develop your camera skills and techniques to enable you to create images which capture the real mood and atmosphere of your travel destinations. Bring along your camera, whether it’s film or digital and enjoy a fresh approach to your photography. Price per person 40 euros

Introduction to the Portuguese Language, History and Culture Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th March 2007
This weekend course starts on Saturday at 10.00am at the Hotel Garbe. To understand the culture of a country you need know its history, or at least some of it. The objective of this course is to tell you about the history and the development of Portugal throughout the years and how that affects the country’s culture and mentality.Hand in hand with the history and culture is a language as unique as any Latin language.Learning Portuguese can become an interesting challenge but the idea of this weekend is to learn the basics, common expressions, building sentences and conversational Portuguese.We will use role-play activities, games and many other learning activities. Join us and get to know the real Portugal

January Courses

Coming up soon - A few places available - Book Now

Painting Course - 8th, 9th, 10th and 12th January
Each painting course consists of four 3-hour sessions. Colourful fishing boats, crystalline waters, white washed old houses on narrow cobble stones streets, wrapped in magnificent light makes Algarve an artist’s dream spot. Beginner or experienced artists will benefit from such an inspiration which will be guided by the experienced instructor Manuela Vale on a one to one basis with an introduction lecture to the relevant points on painting on location. Special attention will be placed on perspective, hue, colour temperature and above all light. 180 Euros per person. If you choose to have materials included (canvas board, and acrylics) it will be an additional 20 Euros. Special rate for overnight accommodation - 21 Euros per person per night sharing twin landview room to include breakfast

Introduction to Portuguese Wine Course -15th and 16th January

Wine experts now agree that the quality of Portuguese wines have vastly improved over the last decade. Come and decide for yourself . Whether you simply drink or taste wine this course is for you. The course consists of two 4 hour sessions including lunch – this will be an excellent opportunity to combine the wines with food. A team of wine buffs from WineMine, an established local wine company, will guide you through the finer points of Portuguese wines including A brief history of Portuguese wine making - Tasting techniques and other tips for enjoying wine - The Portuguese table wines, districts and grapes; Port wine – the Portuguese legacy….Madeira and Moscatel. By the end of the course a total of 16 table wines and ports will be tasted aiding your understanding and enriching your experience Each day we will be tasting the wines on their own and then with lunch giving you a chance to put your new skills to the test. 105 Euros per person (Includes tasting wines, two lunches and a course certificate) Special rate for overnight accommodation - 21 Euros per person per night sharing twin landview room to include breakfast.

Garden Design and Appreciation Course 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th January

Alan Mason is a former Gardens Manager to the Queen’s cousin at Harewood House in Yorkshire and has presented gardening programmes on TV and radio for over 20 years. Since 1987 Alan has run his own Garden Design business (now with Marylyn) and is considered to be one of Europe’s top garden designers.Marylyn Webb was for 17 years, Senior presenter and producer at Yorkshire Television, specialising in News, Current Affairs and the Environment. She agreed to make a gardening series at Harewood House and that led to a name change as she is now Marylyn Mason. For 10 years Alan and Marylyn ran their own TV production company where they made gardening programmes from Britain, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Holland.The course will look at the changing styles of gardens throughout Europe and history. It will show how and why fashions have come and gone. There will be instruction on garden design, looking at the “bone structure” of a garden, the creation of rooms and the decoration of them. The use of plants to create different styles and atmospheres will be explored. Examples will be given from some of the best gardens throughout Europe, both large and small. We will look at how to add value to a property and to make it more desirabe and saleable. There will be an opportunity to develop thoughts, ideas and schemes for participants own gardens with Al an and Marylyn. After this course, Alan and Marylyn will be available throughout January and February to offer garden design consultations for clients. It is also hoped that a series of instructive local garden visits can be arranged. 140 Euros per person. Special rate for overnight accommodation - 21 Euros per person per night sharing twin landview room to include breakfast.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information or to book your place.

Painting on the Beach

This week we have three of our Activity Courses taking place in the Hotel - these photos are some of the participants of the Painting Course - taken yesterday at Fishermens beach.

Fisherman's Beach - Armacao de Pera

Armação de Pêra was originally a small fishing village where tuna used to be caught and brought up onto "Fisherman’s Beach". The net that the fishermen used to catch the Tuna in was called "Armação" and as it is very close to "Pêra", the village was named Armaçao de Pêra.











Fishing continues to be an important local activity and local fishermen can still be seen mending their nets on the beach of Armacao de Pera, selling their catch to the local market, and during the summer months they will take holidaymakers for a trip along the coastline to see the fascinating rock formations, caves and grottos.

Activity Holidays - Middle Eastern Dancing

A Journey through dance of the Middle East

7 nights - 300 Euros per person

Each break consists of seven nights accommodation sharing a twin landview room, breakfast, afternoon tea and biscuits and a place on our Middle Eastern Dancing Course

Course details
The course consists of four 3-hour sessions

From the desert sands of Morocco and Tunisia to the African borders and Nile Delta, we are entering on an historical journey, exploring dance in its many elements. The sensuous classical Beledi of Egypt, from which we have coined ‘Belly Dance’, elements from ancient Persia, fast Gypsy rhythms through Andalusia to fusions of India and world music, from Cairo to New York. Learn the ancient and the modern, exploring many cultures as you learn the techniques and appreciation of the many different styles which today form one of the largest and most exciting dance movements in the world.

Your tutor specialises in teaching control and isolation of movement, enabling students to build confidence early in their experience. Age and ability is no barrier to learning this wonderful form of self expression. Over fifteen years as a teacher have given your tutor knowledge of the potential blockages and ways to facilitate learning. In the past she has enabled students with many disabilities, including steel hips and blindness, to take part and feel special.

This course will take you through the basic movements, gaining co-ordination skill along the way which enables the use of veils, scarves and finger cymbals, building to dance choreography. Costume and make-up will also be explained as part of the overall performance skill.

The course takes place in the beautiful Raj at the Garbe with views through the palm trees, over the sand with waves lapping the shore. Classes are divided into two one and a half hour sessions daily. Extra classes can be arranged. Photo shoots on the beach can also be arranged as a special memento of your stay.

Price per person to include the course and 7 nights accommodation sharing twin landview room and breakfast is 300 Euros per person.

Dates
5th – 12th November, 2006
21st – 28th January, 2007
18th - 25th February, 2007
18th – 25th March, 2007

To book or for more information, please send an e-mail to activities@hotelgarbe.com

Special Interest Breaks

Winter, 2006-07

Following the success of the courses we ran last winter we are planning a number of courses for this winter, 2006-2007.

Introduction to Portuguese Wine
Middle Eastern Dancing
Painting
Stained Glass Courses
An Introduction to the Plants and Flower of Southern Europe
Creative Writing

For more information please contact activities@hotelgarbe.com

Painting Course Reviews

Our painting week took place at the beginning of the month - lead by Manuela Vale. We were delighted with the comments we received from two of the participants.

Not having held a paintbrush for some years - and never one loaded with acrylic paint - I was somewhat tense and apprehensive when I turned up for Manuela's Art Course. But my fears were unfounded, I was soon put at my ease and my confidence grew day by day. I thoroughly enjoyed the course, learned a lot and I am determined to carry on the good work. Thank you Manuela. Mary B.

Dear Manuela,
I just want to thank you for a very enjoyable art course, that you held this week. Your explanations and help with techniques were invaluable and easy to understand. I feel as though I learnt more in 3 days than I did back in England in 3 years. Painting on location was great and I have enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you. June B.

We are planning more activity holidays for next winter - please contact us for information.

The perfect day for painting

A few pictures of the Painting Course that started this morning - capturing the boats at Fishermens beach....

Activity Course - 23-25th January

Barbara Camph ran her second stained glass course this week in the Hotel.

Participants were delighted to learn the various stages of this art. Each made a butterfly and a box to individually designs.



Monique Wells collects penguins so was delighted that she was able to make a little penguin family.





Pictured here are two of the participants with Barbara after receiving their certificates


Other course dates:-

Creative Writing 30th, 31st, 2nd & 3rd February
Photography 6th, 7th, 9th & 10th February
Painting 6th, 7th, 8th & 10th February
Flowers of the Algarve 13th, 14th, 16th & 17th February
Belly Dancing 20th, 21st, 23rd & 24th February
Stained Glass Course 20th, 21st, and 24th February

To book of for your copy of our brochure, please contact us on +351 282 320 260 or email activities@hotelgarbe.com

Creative Writing Course

30th, 31st January and 2nd and 3rd February

Course starts at 10.00am on Monday, 30th January in the Hotel Garbe

The course consists of four 3-hour sessions.

If you enjoying writing , and would like to learn creative writing for profit or pleasure, this is the course is for you. Jenny Grainer, a professional journalist, will provoke your writing skills. Start that book or your memoirs for future generations to remember you by.

Price per person is 125 Euros. Includes welcome drink , farewell dinner and course certificate.

This course is one of a number that we are running this winter at the Hotel Garbe - others include Stained Glass, Middle Eastern Dancing, Painting, and Photography. For more information about this course or the others please contact us.

The first of our Activity Holidays is currently taking place here in the Hotel:

Picture shows two of the students (Pat and Brian) with some of their completed projects from the Stained Glass Course with tutor Barbara Camph– see below for full list of courses.

Other course dates:-
January
Painting 9th, 10th, 11th & 13th
Photography 9th, 10th 12th & 13th
Wine Appreciation 16th, 17th, 19th, 20th
Stained Glass Course 23rd, 24th, 25th & 26th
Creative Writing 30th, 31st, 2nd & 3rd February

February
Photography 6th, 7th, 9th & 10th
Painting 6th, 7th, 8th & 10th
Flowers of the Algarve 13th, 14th, 16th & 17th
Belly Dancing 20th, 21st, 23rd & 24th
Stained Glass Course 20th, 21st, 23rd & 24th

To book of for your copy of our brochure, please contact us on +351 282 320 260 or email activities@hotelgarbe.com