Immerse yourself into your creative zone in the midst of stunning Italian countryside, on this inspirational oil painting retreat. Whether you are already experienced painting in oils, or a complete beginner, this summer art escape will let you create to your heart’s content, in a relaxed and tranquil country house, nestled amidst rolling hills, sunflower fields, vineyards and olive groves. There is an abundance of inspiration everywhere you look. 

With views this good, there may not seem much need to head anywhere. But of course, we venture out to historic towns, such as the Renaissance city of Ascoli Piceno, boasting Italy’s finest Travertine Squares. We’ll explore the local culture and engage in some traditional activities, including evening visits to ancient local towns and summer festas, A fun and vibrant Cooking Class will introduce us to healthy secrets of the Mediterranean Cuisine. Our curated program, also includes a fantastic vineyard paint and sip, a relaxing day trip to the stunning sea-side for a swim or sketching charming coastal scenes and soaking up the atmosphere and sea-side flair on the palm-lined promenade with its stunning Liberty villas (Italian Art Nouveau). Or maybe, you just feel like pitching yourself in a cafe and sketching the little fishing harbour before enjoying a superb sea-food lunch.

A well balanced and curated program of demonstrations, plein-air opportunities, cultural and culinary explorations of the area, make this a perfect and relaxed experience of one of Italy’s most beautiful and varied regions, Le Marche.