Slow Art Sardinia!
Slow Art at Gallicantú Stazzo in Sardinia
Slow art SARDINIA
Sardinia, Italy / October 3-8, 2025 / October 12-17, 2025/ Group size 8 people max
Let’s slow down for a decadent end-of-summer retreat, when the mediterranean still sparkles without the crowds, and we can soak in the true Dolce Vita of Sardinia! We’ll stay in a very special countryside retreat with sacred pre-historic rocks, a 1000 year old olive tree, farm/vinyard to table dinners, dreamy pool time, and views to the sea (& Corsica beyond!). We’ll have our daily workshops under the olive trees, and take our sketchbooks to the coast just a few miles away for crystal clear water swims, finding the pretties beaches and the best swimming spots among the Maddalena Islands. A retreat made for the princess in you! Buongiorno Principessa!
Photos by Diva, our hotel, and Lavinia Cernau ♡
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Accommodations, 5 nights & 6 days
Most meals, seasonal & local dishes
Group transportation on all retreat itinerary
Daily Slow Art Workshops (Sketchbooking & Watercolor): Still life to color stories, landscapes and abstract.
Guided Meditations & Journal Prompts
Hike to the prettiest sunset views
Swims at lovely beaches and crystal clear water (Boat Trip weather permitting)
Detailed packing list suggestions and optional Zoom/call to help with travel plans
A very special farewell dinner & retreat souvenir!
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Airfare
Some lunches during free time (lunch menu available)
Art supplies (I’ll give you a list of my favorites & top suggestions)
Additional drinks (wine, cocktails, etc.) outside 2 glasses wine with dinner
Transportation if traveling separately from the group
Slow Art Prospective Itinerary
Day 1
1:00pm Meet at Olbia Airport for group transfer (or make your own way)
2:00pm Check-in, have a bite by the pool, take a swim, unpack, relax
6:30pm Welcome Ceremony Soirée
7:30pm Sunset Dinner with a view!
Day 2
8-10am Breakfast fit for a queen!
10:30-12:30 Sketching & Watercolor Workshop: Still Life (seasonal frutta!) inspired by the island
1:00pm Free time, lunch by the pool? Hike to the ruins?
3:00pm Let’s say hello to the sea! Finding our favorite beach for a swim :)
6:00pm *Optional Sip n’ Sketch Aperitivo: Meet for cocktails and bring your sketchbook
7:30pm Candlelit Dinner, farm to table
Day 3
8-10am Breakfast (& as many cappuccinos as you want)
10:30-12:30 Sketching & Watercolor Workshop: Color Stories & Travel Sketchbooking
1:00pm Boat trip around the islands with picnic lunch
6:00pm * Sip n’ Sketch
7:30pm Sunset dinner TBD
DAY 4
8-10am Breakfast at Gallicantu
10:30am Slow Art Workshop with Cooking Class & Lunch
2:00pm Free time, pool day?
5:30pm Sunset hike to Capo Testa and Valley of the Moon
7:30pm Dinner with our view :)
DAY 5
8-10am Breakfast at Gallicantu
10:30am Sketchbooking Workshop: Vignettes & Landscapes
6:00pm * Sip n’ Sketch
7:00pm A very special farewell dinner
9:00pm DANCE PARTY !
DAY 6
8-10am Breakfast, last hurrah!
11:00am Checkout & group transfer to airport
*Sip n’ Sketch is optional & unstructured, drinks ordered are not included in retreat fees.
Your request will be considered in the order it is received. For newcomers I will be in touch to schedule a Zoom or phone interview before accepting payment.
Room options, priced per person: Shared Deluxe Suite (2 King beds) $5300, Private Superior King Room $5900, Private King Suite $6700, Private Junior Suite $7500. Companion Rate if you are sharing a bed $4600. Deposit option no longer available.