A Renaissance Retreat

7 Nights Accommodation

2–3 bedroom agriturismo apartments — restored stone farmhouses with modern kitchens & baths, 75 min east of Florence.

5 Mornings of On-site Classes

Choose one of three expert-led curricula. Optional En Plein Air painting outings in the afternoons.

Transfers Included

Transfers to/from Poppi bus/rail station and all ARTroads events throughout the week.

Benvenuti Reception & Tuscan Dinner

Welcome reception and Tuscan buffet dinner with local wines to kick off your Italian week.

Daily Continental Breakfasts

Daily continental breakfasts using fresh local fare, prepared in your agriturismo apartment.

Morning Meditation & Yoga

Optional morning meditation and yoga sessions to ease you into the creative day.

Mercato Outing

Farmer's market shopping trip — a quintessential Italian experience and great painting inspiration.

Bistro Lunch near Castello Guidi

A scenic bistro lunch near the stunning Castello Guidi, with time to sketch and explore.

Ceramics Factory Tour

Visit the local Fabbrica di ceramica — paint your own souvenir plate, fired and returned to you.

Trattoria Dinner with Wine

A leisurely trattoria dinner including local wine, enjoying the best of Tuscan cuisine.

All'aperto Brick-Oven Lunch

Casual outdoor brick-oven lunch on-site — fresh Italian flavours in the Tuscan air.

Vino Toscano Wine Tasting

Wine tasting with Povere Cucina cooking demonstration and dinner — a highlight of the week.

Art Show & Awards

Celebrate your week's work at the end-of-retreat aperitivo reception, art show, and awards ceremony.

Arrivederci Dinner

A final ristorante farewell dinner to say arrivederci to new friends and a memorable week.