Since the mid-1990’s, Dave and I have had great fun taking groups to Europe, Central America, Mexico and the Bahama’s to experience different cultures. Painters and non-painters have explored hilltop villages, rafted down ancient rivers and zipped lined from mountain top to mountain top. We have been most fortunate to explore the ancient caves in the south of France and Spain, watch truffles being dug by a world famous truffletier, sample chocolate at an ancient chocolate plantation, tour wineries throughout Italy, France, Spain, Greece and Portugal. Visits to famous artists homes and studios such as Renoir, Monet, Cezanne, Picasso, Dali, Rivera and Van Gogh’s asylum bedroom were most memorable. Enjoy the photos from some of these past trips!
If you would like to join us on an upcoming trip, please check out the “Travel Opportunity” page.
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Northern Italy
ITALIAN JOURNEY
SOLD OUT!
with Dave & Joye Moon: September 20 ~ October3, 2015
With Pre-trip in Milan and Post-trip in Venice, Available!
Join us on our 25th International group trip to Northern Italy. View the snow-capped Alps as you explore and relax along the Lakes District of Italy. Lago Maggiore, Lake Como and Lake Garda have a wealth of experiences waiting for us to savor! Small villages, boat rides, castles and world famous gardens will dazzle our senses. A delightful day trip to Switzerland will be an additional highlight in the region. Day trips to Padua, Verona, Vicenza and we will complete our tour in magical Venice!
This customized itinerary has been developed to maximize your travel experience. First Come ~ First Served. Do not wait to sign up.
Private Guides ~ Customized Tours ~ Excellent Hotels
It’s all about the experience!
$2995, single supplement- $1400
Prague Extension, $995, single supplement $425
Dave and I explored these beautiful areas last Fall to pre-plan this amazing tour! Going during the Oktoberfest is VERY expensive but we have negotiated the very best pricing while maintaining the highest quality experience! We hope you will join us on the wonderful tour!
People are signing up NOW! Do NOT hesitate! First Come~First Served!
Contact Joye for an Electronic Brochure at joyemoon@northnet.net
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Greece & Turkey, 2014
SOLD OUT
Our 23rd International group trip to the amazingly diverse countries of Greece and Turkey was quite wonderful. Here is the group photo taken at a world famous Icon Painter’s studio outside Athens, Greece.
Greece & Turkey, April 27 – May 9, 2014
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Spain Adventure
SPAIN ADVENTURE, April 16 to April 29, 2012
Our trip to Spain was a huge success! What a wonderful group of people from all across the United States to travel with!
27 adventurous travelers enjoyed Costa Rica! Photo’s from our Reunion Party will be posted later.
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San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, October, 2013
SOLD OUT
Dave and I traveled to one of our favorite places, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, this past October during the day of the Dead Celebration! We have taken two groups here in the past and have had so many requests to go back that we decided to start organizing another group trip. We will go for the Day of the Dead Celebration, which is an amazing time to be at this authentic colonial town. We will include visited to near by cities, tour many artisan studios, ride horses into Coyote Canyon, visit ancient pyramids and enjoy all the festivities of the Day of the Dead. Please let me know if you would like to be on the list to receive a brochure as soon as this trip is organized.
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Costa Rican Adventure, January, 2013
27 adventurous travelers enjoyed the Costa Rican Adventure in January, 2013! We toured the country from the East coast to the West coast, experiencing the rich culture of Central American. Here are a few photos of the group enjoying the zip lines, a spa evening, chocolate tasting at an ancient cocoa plantation, dancing the night away at one of our resorts and the group photo with our guide, Leonardo and bus driver, Jesus. We are looking forward to the reunion party in May!
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Spain Adventure, April, 2012
Royal Palace, Madrid, Spain
Guards at the Royal Palace
MMMM, Paella!
Toledo, Spain across the river
Another elegant lunch at Toledo, Spain
Lunch, Toledo
Lunch, Toledo
Seville at night
Tapas dinner in Seville. Our guide, Maria, has joined us!
Seville courtyard
The Cortijo Dona Maria Ranch. Our group had a private performance!
Wine tasting and appetizers before our elegant lunch inside the beautiful dining room at the ranch.
Inside the Mezquita at Cordoba, Spain
859 granite and jasper columns in the 12th century mosque of the Mezquita, Cordoba, Spain
A small slice of the Alcazar Garden close to the Mezquita in Cordoba
Streets of Cordoba
Courtyard at the Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Our group at an inner courtyard at the Alhambra
A portion of the Gerealife Gardens at the Alhambra
Calle Mijas along the Costa del Sol
Calle Mijas
We loved our tiny village of Calle Mijas along the Costa del Sol!
What an experience at the caves where they perform the original Flamenco! We joined in the dancing!
Day trip to Ronda situated on the limestone cliffs.
After our fairwell dinner, we were treated to a surprise folkdance performance!
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Colorado, September 25 to October 1, 2011
This group spent a full week enjoying perfect fall weather in the Colorado Rockies at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort at Nathrop, CO. We painted during the day, then enjoyed soaking in the relaxing hot spring pools, massages and great food. Our last day was spent at St. Elmo, the ghost town, where we painted, hiked and enjoyed the hospitality of the Ghost Town B&B.
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After a gourmet lunch at the St. Elmo Ghost Town B&B.
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Anita painting at St. Elmo.
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Denise painting at St. Elmo.
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Joye painting in the streets of St. Elmo, CO.
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Liza beginning her painting day at St. Elmo.
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Lucretia painting outside our studio.
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Liza and Joye painting after lunch.
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Linda painting in the studio.
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Breathtaking mountain scene! Hope to be back again soon!
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39 travelers toured Rome, Italy, the Amalfi Coast, the Isle of Capri, Pompeii and Sorrento.
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Joye and daughter-in-law, Karen enjoying the day!
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The group touring the Colosseum in Rome.
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Touring ancient Pompeii.
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Dave and I climbed to the top of the Duomo in Florence, Italy.
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The drive along the Amalfi Coast was amazing! We explored the town of Amalfi and Ravello.
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Trevi Fountain in Rome.
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Italy Group 2, May 7 to May 17, 2011
22 people joined the second tour, staying a week in Tuscany and 3 nights in Rome.
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Painting Demonstration at San Fedele.
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Beautiful, peaceful San Fedele, Italy. We painted for a week here plus toured Florence, San Gimignano and Siena.
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Julia painting the landscape!
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Judy and Karen painting at San Fedele.
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Fun at the pool along Lago Maggiore, Stresa, Italy. From left to right, Sara Friedel, Dave Moon, Joye Moon, Milo Cushman, Laurie Leher, Connie Friedel and Sue Priem.
The islands in Lago Maggiore, Italy were owned by the Borromeo family. They built a beautiful castle and this amazing grotto/garden on the island of Isola Bella.
Our first evening meal in Oporto. There were 64 appetizer/salads to choose from plus a huge cheese table and then two entres to choose from! Dessert plus 5 different wine and port were served.
Past Trips
Since the mid-1990’s, Dave and I have had great fun taking groups to Europe, Central America, Mexico and the Bahama’s to experience different cultures. Painters and non-painters have explored hilltop villages, rafted down ancient rivers and zipped lined from mountain top to mountain top. We have been most fortunate to explore the ancient caves in the south of France and Spain, watch truffles being dug by a world famous truffletier, sample chocolate at an ancient chocolate plantation, tour wineries throughout Italy, France, Spain, Greece and Portugal. Visits to famous artists homes and studios such as Renoir, Monet, Cezanne, Picasso, Dali, Rivera and Van Gogh’s asylum bedroom were most memorable. Enjoy the photos from some of these past trips!
If you would like to join us on an upcoming trip, please check out the “Travel Opportunity” page.
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Northern Italy
ITALIAN JOURNEY
SOLD OUT!
with Dave & Joye Moon: September 20 ~ October3, 2015

With Pre-trip in Milan and Post-trip in Venice, Available!
Join us on our 25th International group trip to Northern Italy. View the snow-capped Alps as you explore and relax along the Lakes District of Italy. Lago Maggiore, Lake Como and Lake Garda have a wealth of experiences waiting for us to savor! Small villages, boat rides, castles and world famous gardens will dazzle our senses. A delightful day trip to Switzerland will be an additional highlight in the region. Day trips to Padua, Verona, Vicenza and we will complete our tour in magical Venice!
This customized itinerary has been developed to maximize your travel experience. First Come ~ First Served. Do not wait to sign up.
SOLD OUT with 44 travelers!
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Budapest, Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Sept 18-30.
Prague Extension, Sept 30-Oct 3, 2014
Private Guides ~ Customized Tours ~ Excellent Hotels
It’s all about the experience!
$2995, single supplement- $1400
Prague Extension, $995, single supplement $425
Dave and I explored these beautiful areas last Fall to pre-plan this amazing tour! Going during the Oktoberfest is VERY expensive but we have negotiated the very best pricing while maintaining the highest quality experience! We hope you will join us on the wonderful tour!
People are signing up NOW! Do NOT hesitate! First Come~First Served!
Contact Joye for an Electronic Brochure at joyemoon@northnet.net
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Greece & Turkey, 2014
SOLD OUT

Our 23rd International group trip to the amazingly diverse countries of Greece and Turkey was quite wonderful. Here is the group photo taken at a world famous Icon Painter’s studio outside Athens, Greece.

Greece & Turkey, April 27 – May 9, 2014
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Spain Adventure
SPAIN ADVENTURE, April 16 to April 29, 2012
Our trip to Spain was a huge success! What a wonderful group of people from all across the United States to travel with!
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COSTA RICA
January 15, 2013
Click here for pdf: CostaRicaAdventure
27 adventurous travelers enjoyed Costa Rica! Photo’s from our Reunion Party will be posted later.
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San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, October, 2013
SOLD OUT
Dave and I traveled to one of our favorite places, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, this past October during the day of the Dead Celebration! We have taken two groups here in the past and have had so many requests to go back that we decided to start organizing another group trip. We will go for the Day of the Dead Celebration, which is an amazing time to be at this authentic colonial town. We will include visited to near by cities, tour many artisan studios, ride horses into Coyote Canyon, visit ancient pyramids and enjoy all the festivities of the Day of the Dead. Please let me know if you would like to be on the list to receive a brochure as soon as this trip is organized.
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Costa Rican Adventure, January, 2013
27 adventurous travelers enjoyed the Costa Rican Adventure in January, 2013! We toured the country from the East coast to the West coast, experiencing the rich culture of Central American. Here are a few photos of the group enjoying the zip lines, a spa evening, chocolate tasting at an ancient cocoa plantation, dancing the night away at one of our resorts and the group photo with our guide, Leonardo and bus driver, Jesus. We are looking forward to the reunion party in May!
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Spain Adventure, April, 2012
Royal Palace, Madrid, Spain
Guards at the Royal Palace
MMMM, Paella!
Toledo, Spain across the river
Another elegant lunch at Toledo, Spain
Lunch, Toledo
Lunch, Toledo
Seville at night
Tapas dinner in Seville. Our guide, Maria, has joined us!
Seville courtyard
The Cortijo Dona Maria Ranch. Our group had a private performance!
Wine tasting and appetizers before our elegant lunch inside the beautiful dining room at the ranch.
Inside the Mezquita at Cordoba, Spain
859 granite and jasper columns in the 12th century mosque of the Mezquita, Cordoba, Spain
A small slice of the Alcazar Garden close to the Mezquita in Cordoba
Streets of Cordoba
Courtyard at the Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
Our group at an inner courtyard at the Alhambra
A portion of the Gerealife Gardens at the Alhambra
Calle Mijas along the Costa del Sol
Calle Mijas
We loved our tiny village of Calle Mijas along the Costa del Sol!
What an experience at the caves where they perform the original Flamenco! We joined in the dancing!
Day trip to Ronda situated on the limestone cliffs.
After our fairwell dinner, we were treated to a surprise folkdance performance!
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Colorado, September 25 to October 1, 2011
This group spent a full week enjoying perfect fall weather in the Colorado Rockies at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort at Nathrop, CO. We painted during the day, then enjoyed soaking in the relaxing hot spring pools, massages and great food. Our last day was spent at St. Elmo, the ghost town, where we painted, hiked and enjoyed the hospitality of the Ghost Town B&B.










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After a gourmet lunch at the St. Elmo Ghost Town B&B.
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Anita painting at St. Elmo.
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Denise painting at St. Elmo.
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Joye painting in the streets of St. Elmo, CO.
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Liza beginning her painting day at St. Elmo.
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Lucretia painting outside our studio.
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Liza and Joye painting after lunch.
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Linda painting in the studio.
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Breathtaking mountain scene! Hope to be back again soon!
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Italy, April 25 to May 7, 2011
39 travelers toured Rome, Italy, the Amalfi Coast, the Isle of Capri, Pompeii and Sorrento.









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Joye and daughter-in-law, Karen enjoying the day!
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The group touring the Colosseum in Rome.
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Touring ancient Pompeii.
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Dave and I climbed to the top of the Duomo in Florence, Italy.
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The drive along the Amalfi Coast was amazing! We explored the town of Amalfi and Ravello.
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Trevi Fountain in Rome.
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Italy Group 2, May 7 to May 17, 2011
22 people joined the second tour, staying a week in Tuscany and 3 nights in Rome.
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Painting Demonstration at San Fedele.



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Beautiful, peaceful San Fedele, Italy. We painted for a week here plus toured Florence, San Gimignano and Siena.
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Julia painting the landscape!
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Judy and Karen painting at San Fedele.
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San Miguel, Mexico
First group at San Miguel, Mexico
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Enjoying the music group at our hotel on the first night!
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Don and Anita dancing to the music in San Miguel
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A perfect day to ride horses with Rodrigo, our guide!
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The main church, San Miguel, during the Day of the Dead Celebrations.
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Sally and Cheri really got into the spirit of the day of the Dead.
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Hand Painting pottery at the Santa Rosa Pottery Factory.
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Linda Eskritt, Joan Farrell, Theresa Drinka and I enjoy buying berets at the market at Issigeac, France.
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Monet’s home at Giverny, France
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Demonstrating in the olive grove at La Romita, Umbria, Italy
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Fun at the pool along Lago Maggiore, Stresa, Italy. From left to right, Sara Friedel, Dave Moon, Joye Moon, Milo Cushman, Laurie Leher, Connie Friedel and Sue Priem.
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The islands in Lago Maggiore, Italy were owned by the Borromeo family. They built a beautiful castle and this amazing grotto/garden on the island of Isola Bella.
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Demo at a man-made waterfall in Umbria, Italy
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Demo at Carsule, Italy, an ancient Roma ruin
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Changing of the Guard, Athens, Greece
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Dave, Peter, Don and Howard learning a Greek dance! Let’s just say, they tried!
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What a way to start this great trip!
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