We run quality art courses set in the stunning Italian countryside in the heart of Le Marche, the true birthplace of the Renaissance. Tuition by professional English artist and tutor in a range of techniques from traditional to modern in a variety of media, including oils, acrylics watercolour, pastels.
The accommodation is a beautifully restored farmhouse
with panoramic views, where you can paint, relax or simply enjoy the fresh food and wine in idyllic surroundings.
The accommodation is a beautifully restored farmhouse
with panoramic views, where you can paint, relax or simply enjoy the fresh food and wine in idyllic surroundings.
John W. Skelcher
New Autumn Courses
Landscape Painting 18th-25th September.
Few places left!
New Life Drawing course added!
12th-17th September. Only 2 places left!
Few places left!
New Life Drawing course added!
12th-17th September. Only 2 places left!
Last Minute Offers
21st-28th August La Dolce Vita Painting Course:
If you want to learn to paint and draw and explore Italy's rich culture and the stunning Le Marche area, then this course is ideal for you! 50 Euros discount p.p. Only one single or two shared places left.
4th-11th September Water Colour Landscapes:
Due to a cancellation one place has become available
on this popular course. 50 Euros discount p.p.
on this popular course. 50 Euros discount p.p.
What our guests say...
The Retreat is truly an inspiring place to be. Immediately, you are confronted by a tremendous panoramic view which sweeps from the snow-capped Sibillini Mountains on the left across a large selection of charming hill topped villages through to the glittering Adriatic on the right. Marvellous. It is most definitely a unique and very beautiful place to be. The food is excellent, the company stimulating and ... John is an excellent and inspirational painting and drawing tutor, so leave space in your luggage to enable you to carry your work home!
You’ll love it – highly recommended! M. Chatfield 2009
You’ll love it – highly recommended! M. Chatfield 2009
Extended stays and accommodation for painters
Why not extend your stay after completing a course and explore this area on your own with easel, drawing board and paints in tow? We supply you with the materials and studio space. You can choose from self--catering, full-/half board with or without tuition. We also offer accommodation with use of facilities for painters without attending a course. Minimun stay 3 nights.
Le Marche is the perfect destination for any aspiring artist.
Non-painting partners are welcome at a discount. Group bookings of six people or more are welcome at a discounted price.
We also welcome painters and artists wishing to book accommodation with use of our art facilities outside course dates.
We also welcome painters and artists wishing to book accommodation with use of our art facilities outside course dates.
Le Marche and the Renaissance
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 links to read more about Le Marche and it's rich art history.
lived and worked in this most beautiful region of Italy. Click the links to read more about Le Marche and it's rich art history.
We have teamed up with local Trifolao (truffle hunters) and truffle experts to bring you this exciting new course. Join us for a week of truffle hunting, cooking with truffles, informative sessions on all things to do with truffles, meals at truffle restaurants, excursions and wine tastings. Prices from Euro1350 p.p.
Places are strictly limited. Early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.
Places are strictly limited. Early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.
New to the Retreat! Italian Truffle Experience 2010 13th -20th November
Email: Theretreat@rocketmail.com
Tel: 0039 334 903 4401
Tel: 0039 334 903 4401
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