Prioritize Yourself
in Tuscany!
You’re invited for a unique experience in the heart of Italian countryside, as we explore, and discover all that Tuscany has to offer. Our small group will encounter watercolour workshops amidst gorgeous Tuscan views, visit a medieval art town, savour gourmet Tuscan meals and much more. Join us for a memorable trip filled with relaxation & expression!
Sponsors of this Event
Princeton Brushes & Maimeri
What to Expect
- May 19 – 24, 2024
- 10 spots
- $500 deposit to book
Deposit is non-refundable. Full Payment by March 1st 2024. FAQ’s below.
What is included?
- 5 nights accommodation
- 4 gourmet dinners
- Daily breakfasts
- 3 lunches
- 3 watercolour workshops outdoors
- Art Supplies Swag Bag
- Visit Siena (Includes transportation)
- Tuscan Wine Tasting + Historical Tour
- All local tourist taxes
- An unforgettable watercolour experience
Not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfer
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Lunch & entry to sights on Siena day trip
a getaway with intention
Imagine being surrounded by Chianti hills as you slow down, relax & express yourself…
I have personally planned this trip, from location, to food, to activities – intentionally creating the perfect setting to learn, explore our creative side and to spend quality time painting together.
We will be eating gourmet Italian meals together, exploring a medieval art town, tasting wine, olive oil, and taking in some beautiful Tuscan sunsets among other experiences.
Swag bags with all painting supplies will be provided to each attendee. We will have special guests from Maimeri Blu & Princeton Brushes. More on that later.
This is your time to relax, unwind, inspire and be inspired, as you soak in the culture, company and creative process.
I hope you are as excited as I am for this experience. I noted some general info surrounding the trip below under FAQ’s, so you can better prepare.
Ciao bellissima
Clarice
location
An eco friendly historical estate that boasts an organic farm, gourmet restaurant, vineyards & olive groves near the medieval art town of Siena.
Comfortable and warm accommodation, decorated with traditional and period furnishings. Guests can breathe in nature with views overlooking Siena, the Borgo and the Tuscan rolling hills.
- Shared Double Bed
- Restaurant
- Swimming Pool
- WiFi
- Private Garden
- Common Areas
daily itinerary
Check in between 3 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Meet & Greet
Pizza Dinner
Breakfast
Watercolour Workshop
Lunch
Afternoon Swim & Relaxation Time
Dinner
Breakfast
Watercolour Workshop
Historical Wine Tour
Dinner
Breakfast
Visit Siena
Dinner
Breakfast
Watercolour Workshop
Lunch
Relaxing time
Tuscan Style Dinner
- Breakfast
- Check out at 10am.
*Please note, itinerary might be tweaked over upcoming months.
group activities
to expect
Besides beautiful Tuscan sunsets, here’s a glimpse of what you will experience.
3 Outdoor Watercolour Workshops
Historical Wine Tasting
Tuscan Style Organic Meals
visit a medieval town
Sienna, a UNESCO listed historic centre and a must-see when in Tuscany.
Siena is a historic, beautiful city surrounded by a well-preserved 1,000-year-old wall, and it is best known for the Palio horserace and the Il Duomo di Siena.
Here is a city perched atop not one but three hills, over-looking the beautiful Chianti countryside. With an ancient city centre that conjoins in the middle to form the magnificent Piazza del Campo is a gloriously sloping, expansive public square that is shaped, rather unusually, like a conch shell.
You can find one of the most beautiful cathedrals in all of Italy here, the spectacular ‘Il Duomo di Siena’.
*Tickets to visit sites must be booked in advance and are not included.
Shared Room
Book by November 30 & Save-
$500 Non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot
-
Full payment due by March 1st ’24
Single Room
Book by November 30 & Save-
$500 Non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot
-
Full payment due by March 1st ’24
ready to make
memories?
Join me in Tuscany
Your non-refundable deposit secures your spot at the 2024 Tuscany retreat, and is applied to the total cost.
See detailed cancellation policy and more in our FAQ section below.
faq
YES! You absolutely can.
This trip is for anyone looking to learn, grow and relax. If you like to travel and experience culture. If you love nature and bask in the inspiration it provides, this is for you.
When booking your flight, you can consider the following airports.
1. Fly into Florence International Airport (Approx. 1hr 14 mins)
2. Pisa International Airport (Approx. 1hr 37 mins)
3. Airport Roma Fiumicino (Approx. 2hrs 44 mins)
Options 1: You may choose to get a private taxi service. Options will be listed closer to the date.
Option 2: Siena Train Station is a 5 minute taxi drive from the property.
Travel Tips
Download the Omio App to book the best travel options that suit you.
Consider group travel. Attendees will have the opportunity to have an online mingle and discuss group travel as well.
The half day trip to Siena will be a group trip.
We will have time to wander around and explore the rich history of the town. Please note, entries to food for this trip are not included.
Suggested Points of Interest
1. Duomo di Siena
Siena is most known for the cathedral (Duomo) that is considered the most beautiful in all of Italy. It also houses work by Michelangelo and Donatello.
For information on ticket costs for entry, visit link below.
https://operaduomo.siena.it/en/visiting/
The cheapest ticket costs €7 (€10 when the floor is uncovered), but this just gets you into the cathedral and Piccolomini Library. For €17, you can add on the crypt, baptistery, museum, and the Panorama of the New Cathedral. €22 includes the Gates of Heaven experience, where you walk on the balconies on the upper level of the Siena Cathedral and get a bird’s eye view of nave. It is well worth the extra money.
2. The Piccolomini Library
A cultural landmark in the city, it contains animated frescoes on its walls and vaulted ceilings painted by the Umbrian artist Pinturicchio. On display are also rare illuminated manuscripts and codices that contain work of the some of the best Italian illustrators during the 15th century.
https://www.sienatickets.com/siena-cathedral/piccolomini-library/
For more information on touring Siena and what to see, here’s a blog post that might be helpful.
https://www.earthtrekkers.com/how-to-visit-the-siena-cathedral/
$500 Non-refundable deposit due upon registration.
Remaining balance is due in two installments:
50% of the remaining balance due by January 1, 2024
50% of the remaining balance due by March 1, 2024
Participants are welcome to pay the full registration fee at anytime if that is a preference. Pricing is in USD.
Payments accepted via:
– Bank Transfer
– Check via mail (no fee)
Please send an email to clarice@claricegomes.ca with any questions.
If participant cancels before January 1st ’24, they will receive any payments made, minus the deposit.
If participant cancels between January 1-March 1 ’24, they will receive 50% of their payment back, minus the deposit.
Payments are non-refundable after March 1 ’24.
Payment is due in full for any registrations after February 1 and is non-refundable.
Deposit once made is non-refundable. Should the participant be unable to make the planned event, participant can use the deposit towards a future event.
Any cancellation request received due to extenuating circumstances may be reviewed for appropriate refund and action. Extenuating circumstances can be (but not limited to) death in the family, illness etc.
If the event is cancelled, all participants will be extended a full refund of their payments and deposit.
Things to consider:
Attendees can also consider, spending an additional day or two at Florence, Pisa or Rome (depending on where they fly in) to explore some Italy’s rich culture and historical sites.
special thanks to our
Sponsors
We are excited to offer quality supplies for this retreat thanks to our generous sponsors.
Princeton Artist Brush Company is one of the largest suppliers of artist brushes in North America. Their focus is on making one thing: the best quality, most fairly priced artist brushes available today. The team at Princeton has continued to innovate, inspire, and set the industry standard in hair and handle technology, with the Neptune, Catalyst™ Polytip, and Velvetouch™ Series. With a passion for both the tools themselves and the artists that use them, they provide fantastic brushes to the art community.
Maimeri was created in 1923 in Italy and designed by artist and founder, Gianni Maimeri. Maimeri products represent Italian excellence in the production of all materials for painting and drawing. Maimeri is an example of the great passion and constant synergy between art, industry, and innovation.”