The Sweet Life

The Sweet Life is a retreat for creativity and inspiration, to relax, recharge and rejoice in life. Enjoy four days of hiking, creative writing, yoga, painting, good food and wine. 

This is our simplest retreat and will suit you if you would like a relaxing stay in a shared room with great company, important discussions and fun activities. We will have a programme of hiking and picnics, as well as short excursions to nearby towns. If you like painting, sketching, hiking, and yoga, this is a good choice for you. You can also add mountain biking or horse riding to your programme.

For those of you who are interested, we offer sunrise and sunset yoga. Bring a swimsuit and a yoga mat if you have one! Writers and poets, professional or amateur, are especially welcome. The swimming pool will be open in June if you would like a dip or to relax by the pool.

€ 900 shared room, € 240 supplement for single room.

Prices are all-inclusive and include: 

• Airport or train station transfer from Perugia, Rome or Pisa (see Terms and Conditions)

• 4 nights accommodation in a shared room

• Breakfast, picnic lunch, 3-course vegetarian dinner, wine, mid-morning coffee, afternoon tea, Umbrian snacks, seasonal fruit, sunset cocktails

• Yoga, creative writing workshops, hiking,  transportation and activities.

Upcoming retreats:

21st - 25th of October, 2024 
2nd - 6th of June, 2025 Now, 50% off for family and friends!*

In the Footsteps of the Renaissance

In the Footsteps of the Renaissance, a retreat to discover renaissance jewels, including jewels that are off the beaten track in magical medieval towns in Umbria and Tuscany. 

These four days of hiking, exploring, exceptional food and wine tasting will suit you if you love renaissance art and are looking for a deep-dive into the cultural and culinary experience of Umbria. The programme is intensive and packed with cultural activities including guided excursions to Asissi, Perugia and local towns and villages. 

For those of you who are interested, we offer sunrise and sunset yoga. Bring a swimsuit and a yoga mat if you have one! The swimming pool will be open in September if you would like a dip or to relax by the pool.

Price includes accommodation in single or shared rooms, food, wine, transportation, activities, guided tours and entrance fees.

€ 1300  shared room, € 240 supplement for single room.

Prices are all-inclusive and include: 

• Airport or train station transfer from Perugia, Rome or Pisa (see Terms and Conditions)

• 4 nights accommodation in a shared room

• Breakfast, picnic lunch, 4-course dinner with exquisite wines, mid-morning coffee, afternoon tea, Umbrian snacks, seasonal fruit, sunset cocktails

• An evening of wine tasting with Umbrian culinary specialities

• Hiking, transportation, guided cultural tours, entrance fees to art galleries and museums.

Upcoming retreats:

8th - 12th of September, 2025
20th - 24th of October, 2025

Art as Poetry

Art as Poetry is a retreat for painters and urban sketchers. We make excursions to spectacular rural and urban locations. These are five days of painting, hiking, good food and wine.

Bring your own painting equipment or use professional grade art supplies that we will supply at no additional cost for watercolour painting and charcoal sketching.

We offer an introduction to watercolour painting and personal tutoring with challenges and inspiration throughout your stay. You will meet local artists in the area and go on excursions to inspirational art exhibitions.

For those of you who are interested, we offer sunrise and sunset yoga. Bring a swimsuit and a yoga mat if you have one! The swimming pool will be open if you would like a dip or to relax by the pool. 

Price includes  accommodation in single or shared rooms,  food, wine, transportation, activities, guided tours and entrance fees. 

€ 1400  shared room, € 300 supplement for single room.

Prices are all-inclusive and include: 

• Airport or train station transfer from Perugia, Rome or Pisa (see Terms and Conditions)

• 5 nights accommodation in a shared room

• Breakfast, picnic lunch, 3-course vegetarian dinner, wine, mid-morning coffee, afternoon tea, Umbrian snacks, seasonal fruit, sunset cocktails

• Professional grade art supplies including artists quality watercolour paper, paints, charcoal and sketching pads. 

• Hiking, transportation, guided cultural tours, entrance fees to art galleries and museums.

Upcoming retreats:

9th - 14th of June, 2025 
16th - 21st of September 2025