ART RETREATS IN TUSCANY
Fully immerse yourself in painting & learning at our Tuscan retreat.
Our all-inclusive art retreats take place at a Medici villa in the Tuscan countryside. Open to all levels of artists, choose between art retreats in portrait, figurative, and landscape painting and drawing. Meet like-minded people, and fully immerse yourself in your art. We aim to inspire you with the rich culture of Tuscany, some of the world's best contemporary artists, and the warm atmosphere of our art holidays.
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Antico Borgo La Torre
Address: Località la Torre, 172, 50066 Vaggio FI
Welcome to Antico Borgo La Torre, this is where we host all of our art retreats. A converted farmhouse and winery set in the Tuscan landscape, surrounded by vineyards. Located in the region of Chianti, just 25km (30 minutes by train) from Florence.
Originally a medieval tower, Antico Borgo La Torre dates back to the middle ages. Most likely part of the fotification of the nearby feudal Castle of Viesca, which was located in the hill north of the property. Only sporadic ruins of the Castle now remain, covered by a forest, but the medieval tower 'La Torre' still stands today as part of the recently renovated structure.
In later centuries, the farmhouse became one of the properties of the noble Medici family, whose descendants remain the present owners. Now an agriturismo, Antico Borgo La Torre produces it's own wine and olive oil. It is made up of 32 hectars of land, which include olive groves, vineyards, woodland, orchards and walnut trees.
The Bedrooms
Private bedroom with private bathroom in Apartment Stella
Twin bedroom with private bathroom in Apartment Federica
Living room in private Apartment Rita
Private bedroom with private bathroom in Apartment Stella
Antico Borgo La Torre is made up of 9 one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments. Every bedroom has it's own bathroom and every apartment has it's own spacious living area and kitchen.
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Shared Twin Bedroom
€1835
Private Bathroom
Shared with another participant of the same gender
Located in a shared apartment with a spacious living room and kitchen
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Private Double Bedroom
€2290
Private Bedroom with a double
bed
Private Bathroom
Located in a shared apartment with a spacious living room and kitchen
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Private Apartment
€2550
Private Bedroom with a double
bed
Private Bathroom
Located in a private apartment with living room and kitchen
All of the prices above include 6 nights of accommodation, 5 days of tuition, all meals and drinks (breakfasts, lunches, dinners, aperitivo and snacks), wine (produced at the venue), extra activities such as a wine tour & tasting and a pizza night, transfers to and from the local train station on the first and last day.
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Our meals are mostly vegetarian and made up of sesonal, fresh, Tuscan ingredients. Red and white wine is grown and produced right on site and included for you throughout the week, it's particularly refreshing after a long day of painting 😉
We share meals together in our large dining room or outside on the terrace when the weather is nice (which it usually is). We can also cater for vegan and gluten free diets, let us know in advance.
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Our 145 msq studio is full of natural, as well as artificial light, with plenty of space for 16 students and 2 models. The studio is always open, so you can choose to practice your art after class hours whenever you want.
2023 ART WORKSHOPS
On each of our retreats we attract a wide range of artists from all over the world, all ages, and all levels of abilities. There's no normal, everyone is welcome. Our workshops are usually fully booked, with waiting lists, so if you want to join us this year don't wait too long before booking!
JUSTIN T. WORRELL
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Landscape Painting in Oil
6-12 Sept 2023
CLIO NEWTON
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The Portrait in Charcoal
1-7 Oct 2023
COSTA DVOREZKY
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Figurative Painting in Oil
25-31 Oct 2023
RON HICKS
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Tapping into Your Inner Voice
17-23 Sept 2023
COSTA DVOREZKY
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Expressive Realism
11-17 Oct 2023
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ALI CAVANAUGH
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Portrait Painting in Watercolor
24-30 Sept 2023
MARTIN CAMPOS
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Expressive Figure Drawing
18-24 Oct 2023
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Alla Prima Portrait Painting
2-8 Nov 2023
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