A typical Day
Below are the timings for a typical course day at The Retreat:
(Please note summer courses have a different schedule. During the hot summer months we will work for 4 hours in the morning and then undertake excursions in the afternoons. See details below)
Breakfast: 8:00 - 9:00 buffet breakfast
Morning Session: 9:30 - 12:30 work in the studio or on location in surrounding areas.
(When painting on location we leave at 9:00 am)
Lunch and Siesta 1:00 - 2:30 traditional Italian lunch and time to relax at
The Retreat or explore painting location further
Afternoon session: 3:00 - 6:00 we continue our work from the morning at the studio
or on location and discuss progress and share ideas
Aperitivi: 6:30 a time to reflect upon the day and share ideas and
inspirations
Dinner: 7:00 at The Retreat or a local restaurant
We will offer visits to seasonal local festas and other events in the area .
On your free day:
Breakfast: 8:00 - 9:00 buffet breakfast
Exursion: 9:30 departure to selected locations, sightseeing, guided
tours etc.
Lunch 1:00 You will be able to have lunch at a restaurant of
your choice (price not included)
Afternoon: sightseeing
Dinner: 7:00 we will meet at a local restaurant to have dinner
(*price not included) before returning to The Retreat
in the evening
The Summer Heat...
Our summer courses throughout July and August include morning sessions from 9:00 am to 13:00 pm. After our midday lunch, we will undertake excursions to different places around the area. We will visit historic towns, the beautiful beaches on the Adriatic, seaside towns, the Sibillini National Park and many more. We will agree the excursions with our course participants so that everybody gets to make the most of their holiday.
Non-painting partners are welcome to join us on all trips and visits to painting locations. We can assist with itineraries and ideas for things to do to give you too a wonderful holiday experience.
(Please note summer courses have a different schedule. During the hot summer months we will work for 4 hours in the morning and then undertake excursions in the afternoons. See details below)
Breakfast: 8:00 - 9:00 buffet breakfast
Morning Session: 9:30 - 12:30 work in the studio or on location in surrounding areas.
(When painting on location we leave at 9:00 am)
Lunch and Siesta 1:00 - 2:30 traditional Italian lunch and time to relax at
The Retreat or explore painting location further
Afternoon session: 3:00 - 6:00 we continue our work from the morning at the studio
or on location and discuss progress and share ideas
Aperitivi: 6:30 a time to reflect upon the day and share ideas and
inspirations
Dinner: 7:00 at The Retreat or a local restaurant
We will offer visits to seasonal local festas and other events in the area .
On your free day:
Breakfast: 8:00 - 9:00 buffet breakfast
Exursion: 9:30 departure to selected locations, sightseeing, guided
tours etc.
Lunch 1:00 You will be able to have lunch at a restaurant of
your choice (price not included)
Afternoon: sightseeing
Dinner: 7:00 we will meet at a local restaurant to have dinner
(*price not included) before returning to The Retreat
in the evening
The Summer Heat...
Our summer courses throughout July and August include morning sessions from 9:00 am to 13:00 pm. After our midday lunch, we will undertake excursions to different places around the area. We will visit historic towns, the beautiful beaches on the Adriatic, seaside towns, the Sibillini National Park and many more. We will agree the excursions with our course participants so that everybody gets to make the most of their holiday.
Non-painting partners are welcome to join us on all trips and visits to painting locations. We can assist with itineraries and ideas for things to do to give you too a wonderful holiday experience.
Excursion Day:
