Italy Watercolor Sketchbook retreat: September 20-27 2025
Included:
-Seven nights shared accommodation at the beautiful Locanda del Gallo. This restored 12th century villa offers lovely rooms with a private or semi-private bath. https://www.locandadelgallo.it
-Three meals each day (optional box lunch on excursion days) carefully prepared in the traditions of Mediterranean cuisine using local produce 80% organically grown and prepared by an on-site chef. Special dietary needs accommodated.
-Use of art studio, tea service, wellness center with Jacuzzi spa and steam bath. Daily room cleaning.
-Sketchbook/watercolor instruction with artists Michael and Victoria Copeland. All Levels of experience (classes taught in English)
-Two full-day excursions by private bus/taxi to local hilltop villages, i.e., Assisi, St. Francis Basilica, Gubbio market, Deruta ceramic studio, local festivals at Facilitator’s discretion.
-Regional Winery-Tasting and Lunch
Optional:
-Regional Italian Cooking Class - Locanda del Gallo with Private Chef
-Massage services available.
Not included:
Air fare
Art Supply Kit. We will supply a materials list for the class.
Travel/Trip Insurance. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance. Typically this must be bought within 10-14 days of trip enrollment (payment of deposit).
Overnight expenses for early arrival or late departures.
Transfers, items of a personal nature, any meals or optional sightseeing not listed in the itinerary.
Price:
$3,2000. Per Person Shared room w/private bath or semi-private bath. Based on double occupancy. (US funds) (Call for private room rates and availability)
*$500 Nonrefundable deposit due upon registration!
***Returning Students! Take $100 off your trip total!
SPACE IS LIMITED!
QUESTIONS? Please contact: Victoria or Michael Copeland for all questions and concerns at: vmcopeland@zianet.com
Cancellation Policy: Reservation is effective upon receipt of your registration form, signed disclaimer form, and payment of your non-refundable $500. deposit. Sketchbook Tours reserves the right to cancel this retreat if the
minimum number of students is not met by March 1, 2025. In this case,
participants will receive a full refund. Your non-refundable payment balance is due May 15, 2025. We strongly advise purchasing travel insurance to cover losses that would be incurred in the event you must cancel your trip.