Imagine… Medieval villages, art cities, luscious countryside, delicious food--- and we absorb it through all five senses. Painting and journaling; art history and appreciation; the art of food: cooking class, wine and olive-oil tasting; art for the soul: ancient abbeys, gregorian chants; rejuvenation for the body: yoga every morning, and time for walks or runs on the trails, or lounging by the pool.  And lots of good eating, wine-tasting, laughing and enjoying La Dolce Vita--the sweet life!
 
This retreat will be a week-long celebration of art and the art of living, Tuscany-style. We will lodge in the beautiful villa of an ancient wine-estate in the heart of the most magical area of Tuscany.

Hands-on art-making and art history brought to life… We will paint outdoors in the landscape and the medieval villages surrounding us—from elegant towns such as Montalcino to jewel-like villages such as Pienza; from the famous gardens of Villa La Foce to the ancient-Roman spa of Bagno Vignoni, the majestic spiritual abbeys of Sant’Anna (the church where the English Patient was filmed), and exquisite Sant’Antimo where the monks still chant vespers as they have for over 1000 years, you will have a feast of subjects to paint and enjoy.
 
There will be full, expert instruction for all levels… Beginning and experienced artists alike will be treated to a fulfilling voyage of discovery and creative expression in the land where art is a way of life and life itself is artful!
 
We will be painting outdoors each day as well as creating a personal, illustrated journal with daily guided exercises designed to attune you to your inner heart’s desire, connecting you with the present moment, recording clues, making a personal map of the journey. Rejuvenating yoga sessions will be offered each morning, and there will be free-time for walking/running the trails around our estate, or relaxing poolside.
In addition to hands-on art-making, we will also be exploring the bounteous art-treasures of Siena, the frescoes of the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, the Renaissance masterpieces of Pienza, and more, with knowledgeable guides illuminating the works.
 
Naturally, we will also be celebrating the art of living, following local custom.. Slow down, taste, savor, sip, and indulge. We will partake of one of the most luscious culinary traditions in the world, and learn traditional recipes in a cooking class at the villa. We will enjoy a guided visit of the working vineyards of our estate, and taste their award-winning wines, among the finest in Italy.
 
Come for joyful art-making, yoga, for beauty, medieval villages, the ancient hot-springs spa, the food, the wine, the delightful company, the magnificent abbeys, the magical landscape, the Renaissance masterpieces, in short-- the unequalled atmosphere of Tuscany. And return with a map of your own imagination, a bundle of paintings, new insight into your heart’s desire, and an experience to treasure!
 
Space is strictly limited at this retreat to 7 participants in order to offer the finest, personalized instruction.


* Price does not include airfare.

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