Our New 2010 Program includes exciting new courses and workshops.
Choose from Landscape painting, Floral and Still-Life painting courses as well as Life Drawing, Pinhole Photography and Art & Printmaking workshops. Click here for details, dates and prices.
Choose from Landscape painting, Floral and Still-Life painting courses as well as Life Drawing, Pinhole Photography and Art & Printmaking workshops. Click here for details, dates and prices.
John W. Skelcher
Le Marche is the perfect destination for any aspiring artist.
At The Retreat we run painting holidays and art workshops for anyone who loves art and enjoys Italian culture and food. The Retreat, our art studio at Villa San Taddeo, is set in stunning surroundings in the countryside with magnificient views over southern Le Marche's ancient hill-top towns and rolling hillside. From here, I run all courses and workshops. I will encourage you to try new techniques and you can have a go at using a range of methods from traditional to modern. I am a practising artist and experienced art tutor who will help you build your confidence and inspire your imagination. My partner Jana looks after your hospitaly and every need. The food is fresh and home-cooked and the wine locally produced. Our aim at The Retreat is to give you a wonderful holiday experience
A View from The Retreat
Le Marche and the Renaissance
Booking now for courses in 2010
Did you Know that Le Marche is the true birthplace of the Renaissance? Le Marche is where Piero della Francesco, Crivelli and Raphael lived and worked in this most beautiful region of Italy. Click the Link to read more about Le Marche and it's rich art history.
Villa San Taddeo
View to Montefalcone
Our magnificient views
The Studio
Student Work
Outside the Guestrooms
Student Work
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Find painting holidays and other creative breaks on the Travel-Quest Arts & Crafts Holiday directory.
Welcome to The Retreat
