Capitignano Tuscany Painting Retreat
May 15th - 22nd, 2027
highlights:
Where We’ll Stay:
For the third year in a row, we’ll be staying at Podere Capitignano, a stunning retreat-style estate nestled in the mountains, just under an hour from Florence. We’ll stay in beautiful 16th century stone houses, carefully restored to preserve their original charm. It truly feels like a storybook.
The whole property is ours to enjoy: swim in the pool overlooking the countryside, play on the tennis court, wander the surrounding trails, and relax on one of many patios with a glass of wine, enjoying the mountain views.
What We’ll Do:
This trip is made up of a fulfilling but flexible schedule. Start your mornings with expert painting classes led by renowned artist Damon Lehrer, and spend your afternoons as you please: painting, hiking the scenic hills, swimming, or just sitting with a good book enjoying the endless views. With a perfect balance of structured learning and free time, you’ll find both creative growth and rejuvenation.
We encourage you to bring along friends or family even if they don’t draw or paint - it’s an incredible place for anyone looking to unwind, explore, and enjoy the company of a creative, welcoming group.
Connect with Creative Community:
Evenings are all about connection: share meals, enjoy music, and take part in games, fostering a warm, welcoming atmosphere of camaraderie among like-minded artists.
Relax in Comfort:
Expect delicious meals, refreshing drinks, and thoughtful amenities that ensure you feel at ease. After a day of painting, unwind by the pool or enjoy the on-site tennis court for a perfect end to the day.
With its combination of artistic focus, cultural exploration, and peaceful relaxation, this retreat promises to be an unforgettable experience for artists of all levels.
Escape, create, and be inspired! This is your time to paint the beauty of Tuscany.
The details
pricing
With a range of beautiful 16th century stone houses full of character and comfort, artists have the option of private or shared accommodations. All prices are for the entire week and include accommodations, home-cooked breakfasts and dinners, 2 special workshops, and daily painting instruction and guidance from Damon.
We encourage you to bring along your partner, family, or friends, whether or not they paint! It’s a breathtaking place for anyone looking to unwind, explore, and enjoy the company of a creative, welcoming group.
* While we try our best to ensure everyone is placed in the type of room and within the price range they request, rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. We can help facilitate groups for dorm-style rooms.
Itinerary
This sample schedule is very flexible and subject to change - and almost everything is optional! We provide a framework of activities and painting sessions, while giving travelers the freedom to spend their day as they’d like. But this gives you a general idea…
