An Artist's Renaissance Retreat!
Join us for a magical experience in Autumn in Tuscany, 2025 at the beautiful Agriturisimo Antico Fio. Chris Holt on creativity and Pamela Rhodes on improving your watercolor painting. Immerse yourself in planning and painting. Unleash your artistic talents surrounded by the stunning Tuscan landscape. Let your creativity flow in this serene setting. Connect with fellow artists and ignite your passion for art.
Don't miss this opportunity to rejuvenate your artistic spirit and create unforgettable memories. We can't wait to see you there!
Poppi, Tuscany, Italy
September 27th ~ October 4th, 2025
Live like an Italian artist! Use the time to improve your creativity and the days to improve your technique. Use the amazing locale for inspiration!
This is your time without appointments or obligations… just focus on your own art. Tuscany and your time await!
Your workshop includes:
Classes; mornings, on-site(5)
- "Approaching Your Own Art", Chris Holt
- "Watercolor, Tuscany and Technique" , Pamela Rhodes
- En Plein Air , optional, afternoon outings, strengthening technique, painting, painting and more painting!
- Accommodations; 7 nights, in 2 or 3 bedroom, "agriturisimo apartamente" * (restored, stone farmhouses, with modern kitchens & baths), in the luscious Casentino Valley, just 75 minutes east of Florence
- Transportation; local pick up and drop transfers from and to Poppi stations, to and from all ARTroads events (tuition does not include airfare)
- Benvenuti (welcome) reception & Tuscan buffet dinner, with local wines
- Continental breakfasts, local fare(7)
- Morning Meditation & Yoga (optional)
- Mercato outing ~ morning market shopping
- Bistro lunch, all'aperto, next to the Castello Guidi
- "Fabbrica di ceramica" ~ ceramics factory tour ~ Paint your own, "made, by you, in Italy" ceramic plate, as a souvenir, fired by the factory
- Dinner, including wine, at our favorite, local, trattoria
- "Vino Toscano" wine tasting with
- "Povere Cucina" cooking demo followed by dinner, vino included
- " All'aperto" lunch; onsite, with brick-oven specialties
- Aperitivo Reception, on site, Art Show and Awards
- Arrivederci Ristorante Dinner, celebrate our efforts, Tuscan vino included
Tuition:
Artists: $3,200. pp/dbl., A ten percent discount is available to ARTroads alumni and select art association members until 8/1/25.
Non-artists: $2,200 pp/dbl ~ $2,750. pp/single
Artist-in-Residence tuition: $900.; application available here:
Register now! Limited class size. Improve your painting skills, doing more of what you love. Join us! More info and registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-artists-renaissance-retreat-autumn-in-tuscany-2025-registration-1260234468219?aff=oddtdtcreator
* Agriturisimo properties are renovated buildings, farms and vineyards that offer tourist services, ranging from rustic to luxury accommodations, thus preserving historic buildings and traditional agricultural methods.
