New master classes at Red's Palace (Portugal)
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New master classes at Red's Palace (Portugal)
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2009-01-06
Legendary Reid’s Palace on the sub-tropical island of Madeira will be launching five exciting master classes in 2009, each designed to offer guests the opportunity to learn new skills whilst relaxing in the luxury hotel. The classes are themed: ‘Churchill Painting’, ‘Reid’s Dancing’, ‘Perfume Classes’, ‘Duplicate Bridge Sessions’ and ‘Botanical Painting’.
The Churchill Painting Class celebrates one of Reid’s Palace’s most famous regular guests and follows Winston Churchill’s memories of Madeira. The programme will include lessons in the hotel, along with painting excursions to picturesque places including Churchill’s favourite fishing village - Camara de Lobos, local flower markets and the Levada Mountains. The class is led by David Mynett, one of Britain’s leading impressionist artists, and welcomes both beginner and advanced levels. Participants will have the opportunity to choose between a six or four night course on selected dates in January and February 2009. Prices start from 2,050 Euros (£1,906*) per room per package, including breakfast, lunch and dinner either at the hotel or on location.
Whilst the Churchill Painting is offered as a complete package, the following Reid’s Palace master classes may be booked as a supplement by guests already staying at the hotel.
The Reid’s Dancing Master Class is the perfect option for those inspired by the growing popularity of ballroom dancing. The dancing tutor will teach guests the steps to a selection of traditional dances, as well as leading them through a number of contemporary performances. The classes will be held three times a week, ending with a Gala Dinner Dance on the Saturday night, opening the floor to aspiring Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaires. The dance classes will be held on selected dates in February and March 2009, costing 325 Euros (£302*) per person including a welcome cocktail, dancing classes, a gala dinner and a dancing diploma.
The Reid’s Perfume Master Class offers the chance to discover the origins of scents, senses and blends, along with the art of creating a fragrance. Nicolas de Barry, an expert Maître Parfumeur, will help guests explore Madeira’s scents by visiting the gardens of Quintina das Ervas and Blandy’s Gardens. During the course, guests will also learn how to make bath salts, perfumed paper and have the opportunity to create their own unique fragrance. The classes take place on selected dates in March and April 2009 costing 325 Euros (£302*) per person, including a Gala Dinner on the last day.
The Reid’s Palace Botanical Painting Class will challenge the most proficient of artists and also allow novices to discover the beauty of painting. Home to a 10 acre sub-tropical garden full of rare and exotic plants, Reid’s Palace is the perfect place to practice skills in this disciplined art. The four day experience is on selected dates in March and April 2009 costing 300 Euro (£279*) per person, including welcome cocktails, a tour of the garden, refreshments and a Gala Dinner.
Guests can master the secrets of Bridge at the Reid’s Duplicate Bridge Session, led by Bridge master, Nahid Ghani. The class is designed for both advanced players and beginners, offering participants a challenging experience within the world of this fantastic card game. The three day course is offered on selected dates in February 2009 and costs 290 Euros (£269*) per person, including welcome cocktails, daily lecture and game, refreshments and a Gala Dinner.
Reid’s Palace epitomises the spirit of travel from the heyday of luxury, style and adventure. Opened in 1891 by William and Alfred Reid to accommodate passengers of the great ocean liners, it now stands for contemporary luxury and elegance. Perched on a cliff-top amid 10 acres of semi-tropical gardens, providing its own brand of personal service to all generations, today’s Reid’s Palace offers relaxation and indulgence, romance and activity for the whole family on the exotic, temperate island of Madeira.
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