Yoga + Art! Create a Visual Journal of Your Travels to the Hilltop Towns of Italy!

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Enhance Your Creativity Through Yoga Meditation and Watercolor Exploration
June 24-30, 2012

Artists Michael and Victoria Copeland ~ In Florence!!!

Sketchbook Tours artists Michael and Victoria Copeland have joined forces with Albuquerque Yoga instructor Gloria Drayer for our 2012 Italian Watercolor Retreat. Known for her gentle and restorative approach, Gloria's instruction is designed to relax, renew, and assist you while helping tap into your artist within.

Yoga Instructor Gloria Drayer
See Gloria on KOB TV Albuquerque

Then, under the guidance of artist's Michael and Victoria you will create a visual journal of your travels to the hilltop towns of Umbria, Italy. Our program is designed to access and encourage your inner artist to sketch and play with watercolors while on the go, recording your personal experiences of this beautiful country, its fabulous food and endearing people.

All Levels of Artistic Ability and Yoga Experience are Welcome.

We Encourage Beginners!!!

Instructor Michael Copeland

Half-day excursions combine the fun of travel and art. Sketch as you go! We conduct three half-day trips to local hilltop towns, i.e., Assisi, St. Francis Basilica, Deruta ceramic studio, Gubbio market, Perugia, and local festivals and seasonal happenings. Excursion details for 2012 forthcoming!


The Rooftops of Gubbio

The Beautiful Hilltop Town of Spello

Famous Deruta Ceramic Studio

Locanda del Gallo, your accommodation for our Italian Yoga + Art Retreat is the ideal place to recharge your batteries. Enjoy the glorious sunsets and stunning views from this completely restored 12th century villa perched high above the Tiberina Valley. The Locanda del Gallo offers healthy delicious meals; cold pressed olive oil, aromatic herbs; local vegetables and home baked breads and cakes. Special dietary needs are always accommodated.

Instructor Victoria Copeland and Students Enjoying Lunch at the Locanda

During your free time you can grab a taxi to visit the local villages, hike the wooded grounds, or refresh in the incredible infinity pool. You can also enjoy the villa's just completed and beautiful Moorish-style spa and Turkish bath. This lovely "resting" area is stunning. For your convenience and comfort, the villa provides fluffy white robes and towels. Luxuriate in the steam room, then rinse in a cool mint-scented shower, bundle up and rest in the ample and beautifully appointed lounge area. After sipping hot mint tea, head back to the steam room for another go 'round'. We find this incredibly relaxing after traveling and teaching. Many of our students also enjoy a relaxing massage by their on-call masseuse organized in the spa area with the convenience of a shower and changing rooms nearby.
All of this AND the beautiful villa, Jacuzzi, pool, the outstanding meals and the helpful, friendly and generous staff make the Locanda del Gallo feel like heaven on earth.

Infinity Pool

Turkish Steam Bath and Resting Area

We hope you will join Gloria, Michael and myself on our sixth Sketchbook tour to the Locanda del Gallo and the lovely villages of Umbria. For more information and to view the registration form click on the links above. To receive a registration form by mail or for further information, please contact me, Victoria Copeland, at sketchbook.tours@gmail.com I look forward to hearing from you!

Entrance ~ Locanda del Gallo, S. Christina, Umbria, Italy
Picture Yourself Here!!