Join me in Tuscany in 2026!

NEW ART RETREATS DATES AT A GLANCE:

MUSE OF SPRING April 26- May 2
A THOUSAND EYES June 6 - 13
GODDESS OF THE LAND October TBA

MUSE OF SPRING ART RETREAT FOR WOMEN

April 26 - MAY 2, 2026

Montisi (Siena), Tuscany

After a completely magical art retreat in early October 2024, and a creativity booster Empress of Spring art retreat in April 2025, we are gathering again to paint, do yoga, find new friends, eat and drink together in one of the most wondrous natural beauty of the world, the Unesco-heritage Valdorcia, in the heart of Tuscany.

These six nights, five full days all-inclusive retreat will be packed with art classes (indoor and outdoor), yoga, meditations, time in nature, cultural and culinary experiences, and the most delicious home cooked organic, local meals made daily for us by our private chef. A small group of women will be tended to by another small group of women (that makes an awesome group of women!) between the frescoed walls of an ancient villa in the middle of a Mediaeval hilltop village with a garden. What else can we wish for? Oh, sure: a full moon - I almost forgot! On May 1st we will be blessed with a full moon called “the Flower Moon’, which we will honor with a Full Moon walk and meditation.

Every day we will wake up to gentle hatha yoga with a special combination of sounds, followed by a delicious breakfast with everything you love about breakfast, and then we will prepare for our art workshop, which is all about sparkiling your creativity, intuition and curiosity, experimenting with mixed media such as acrylics, pastels, markers, inks, collage and much more, alongside with creative watercolor and charcoal drawings. All the materials are provided, and we will fill a sketchbook with our paintings and notes, which will become a visual diary of our playing. Because of the playful nature of these workshops, all levels of experience are welcome: complete beginners will break the ice and learn easy, empowering tools that will make them want to continue painting, and seasoned artists will have the space and support to be inspired by new techniques and subject matter for their practice.

Special experiences will include: opening and closing circles, sound baths, natural mandala making, local wine-tasting, a dinner in a local restaurant, circle singing, cooking class, walking meditation, full moon ritual, outdoor sketching, and more! This year I gained a Tour Leader license and I can’t wait to show you around my favorite spots in the area.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner will all be prepared for us by our private, inspired, groovy chef Elisa from Bologna, considering each one’s allergies and preferences. There will be unlimited local wine (and we are in the Montalcino area, one of the world’s most renowned wine countries): which is your favorite, red, white or rosé?

This is your week to immerse yourself in Beauty, painting and restoration of the senses, reconnecting to your inner Muse. Your sketchbook will be forever a memory of your insights and discoveries.

We will speak both English and Italian.

What’s included:

6 nights, 5 full days in a single or double occupancy bedroom in an historical villa in the village with ensuite private bathroom
A daily 2 hour art workshop
Daily breakfasts, local home cooked lunch and dinner (special food allergies/intolerances and preferences will be honored)
Daily morning yoga and evening yoga Nidra / sound bath
Unlimited local wine, healthy drinks and snacks
A cooking class
All materials: acrylic paint, easels, sketchbooks, paintbrushes, pastels, and anything needed for the workshops. You are welcome to bring your own materials also, but everything will be provided.
Private transportation to experiences
Spa day
A restaurant dinner

What’s not included:

transportation to/from airport (can be arranged in advance)
any shopping, extra expenses
airfare
travel insurance (must be purchased)

Hey! And there is a Special Bring A Friend discount :)

LEARN MORE: Please submit the form below for more info on pricing and accomodation options. Double and single occupancy rooms available, all with ensuite bathroom, in a beautiful villa in the village.

NEW! A THOUSAND EYES ART RETREAT in collaboration with CIAO GIULIA!

June 6 - 13, 2026

Lucignano d’Asso (Siena), Tuscany

One of the best things that happened in 2025 was that I started working in the magical little hamlet of Lucignano d’Asso, one of my favorite spots in the area, for the lovely resort of Lucignanello Bandini. Along with the hospitality commitment came a gorgeous garden painting studio where I paint in all tranquillity and host workshops for groups and privates.

This year I am joining forces with slow travel expert CIAO GIULIA based in Belgium for an art, yoga and local experiences 7 nights retreat hosted by Borgo Lucignanello, where we will enjoy a private and a panoramic hilltop pool while being immersed in the quiet countryside of valdorcia.

During this soulful and nourishing retreat you will open new eyes for a deeper view into your creativity, the Beauty surrounding us, and your connection to the world.

Here is what’s included:

7 nights, 6 full days in double or single accommodation in a charming country residence with pool and private bathroom
A daily 2 hour art workshop
Daily breakfasts, local home cooked lunch and dinner (special food allergies/intolerances and preferences will be honored)
Daily morning yoga and evening yoga Nidra / sound bath
Unlimited local wine, healthy drinks and snacks
A cooking class
All materials: acrylic paint, easels, sketchbooks, paintbrushes, pastels, and anything needed for the workshops. You are welcome to bring your own materials also, but everything will be provided.
Private transportation to experiences
Spa day
A restaurant dinner