Polignano a Mare, a nearby town where we’ll also have an unforgettable swim!

BELLA PUGLIA IN OCTOBER!

October 2-7th, 2022 // October 9-14th, 2022 // From $3600

What are Slow Art Retreats? Slowing down to live the good life! Sun, sea, farm to table meals, incredible views.. We’ll explore a beautiful new place with like-minded new friends, soaking it all up with the help of morning meditations, sketchbooking, watercolor, photography, shopping, swims in the sea, exploring stunning old towns.. No experience or skills necessary (only draw stick figures? No problem!). I’ve planned an awesome itinerary for us!

I spent over a month exploring Apulia (Puglia in Italian, pronounced Pool-ya!) with my dog Nico in 2019 and just fell in love with it. Whitewashed towns by the sea, driving through thousand year old olive tree groves, incredible food and wine, beautiful ceramics.. Around every corner is an inspiring vignette to photograph and sketch— there’s something about the light, both clear and soft, and the relaxed southern pace— it will calm your nervous system within minutes of arriving. As always I have a wonderful and varied itinerary planned for us including daily meditation, creative workshops, amazing meals, and I’m thrilled to have secured rooms at a wonderful historic estate I’ve always wanted to stay at.. Dreams coming true in 2022!

First 6 photos here with Nico in Puglia 2019, the rest courtesy of our accommodations.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • All group transportation during our retreat, including a group transfer to/from airport

  • Accommodations, single or shared rooms with ensuites

  • Welcome drinks soirée :)

  • Most meals (except maybe a free time lunch) of seasonal local cuisine

  • Guided Meditations & Journal Prompts Daily

  • 4 or 5 Creative Workshops (Sketchbooking & Watercolor), each 2+ hours. Still life to color stories, landscapes and abstract.

  • Prospective Adventures: Exploring the region with visits to Ostuni, Polignano a Mare, Monopoli, and other stunning towns, with dining out, swims in the sea, local crafts & shopping

  • A very special farewell dinner & retreat souvenir!

NOT INCLUDED

  • Airfare

  • A meal or two during free time TBD

  • Art supplies (I’ll give you a list of my top suggestions)

  • Additional drinks (meals include water & the house wine)

  • Transportation if traveling separately from the group

Please submit your requests below, I will consider each according the the order they are received. Expect a confirmation shortly, I’ll be in touch about payment options (deposits also available) and other details.

Room options, priced per person: $3600 Shared Delux (for couples/sharing a bed), $3700 Shared Triple (3 beds), $4100 Shared Superior (2 adjoining rooms), $4700 Private Delux (for one person). *

* Current Availability: 2 Rooms!! Message me with your rooming choice and preferred dates. For the shared options come with friends or I will pair you up :)