Would you like to retreat for a while from the worrying headlines and hurly-burly of daily life to throw yourself into a good book, great art or fine music? Do you ever finish a difficult book or leave a concert or museum wishing you had someone to talk to about what it had to say? Come spend some time with us. Adventure for the mind, Classical Pursuits offers a variety of travel vacations for adults from all over North America to share their ideas about great works of literature, art and music in a relaxed and informal setting. Classical Pursuits works closely with the Great Books Foundation in Chicago. The GBF provides many of the seminar leaders both in Toronto and abroad and offers continuing guidance on how to more meaningfully read and discuss books.

Whether in Toronto, Siena or Paris, the days are made up of a combination of animated discussion in small seminars guided by a skilled leader; a broad array of cultural and recreational activities; and ample opportunity read, reflect, and linger over a good meal and conversation. Because Classical Pursuits operates in the 'slow zone,' camaraderie develops easily and lasting friendships form. And you get to explore someplace new - even if it is your own hometown. The only prerequisites are to READ BEFORE YOU ARRIVE and to have an open mind.

Together with the Great Books Foundation in Chicago, Classical Pursuits travels the world to become immersed in the world where the works we explore were created.

You may wonder who travels with Classical Pursuits. We are the only group we know of that offers the opportunity to travel through both space and time to destinations like Lorca's Spain, Paris in the Twenties, Dante's Italy, or Ancient Rome. What makes our travel special is the balance of in-depth discussion of illuminating readings, easy guided walks to immerse ourselves in the cultural and natural history of a place, informal talks about the context of our inquiry, ample free time, and excellent comraderie. And, of course, exceptional cuisine. With Classical Pursuits you will not compromise the spontaneity, flexibility and a sense of personal discovery you seek in your own private travels - only the logistical hassles.

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