On Monday, June 27, the Spoleto Study Abroad Board convened in Spoleto for a week of strategizing, travel, and cultural immersion. This is the first time in twenty-five years that the SSA Board was able to meet in Spoleto. The Board stayed in Palazzo Leti, a historical residence located in the heart of historic Spoleto and owned by SSA.
The first few days of this week-long Board meeting focused on strategy and discussion, but with time for wandering Spoleto and tasting delicious local foods.
The SSA Board in Palazzo Leti on Day 1
For dinner on Tuesday, the Board visited the Napolini family winery and tasted local Umbrian meats and cheeses. Wednesday saw the group heading to Montefalco for dinner, where SSA Alum and Board member Jonathan Cohen planned and hosted the evening.
Dinner in Montefalco
Come Thursday and Friday, it was time for more hands-on excursions, with truffle hunting in Fontanelle and cheese making in Monteleone. “My perspective on truffles and truffle products has completely changed,” said Board Member Tal Mangum.
(Truffle hunting and cheese making are just a couple of the things our Taste of Umbria students will have the opportunity to do during their 10-day program in a couple of weeks!)
We were thrilled to have our Board together to experience first-hand why Spoleto and SSA are so special.
