Slow Art Sicily!
Slow Art at the Tonnara di Scopello in September 2023, photography Lavinia Cernau
Slow art Scopello
Scopello, Sicily / June 7 - 11, 2024 (with optional add-on Itinerary in Palermo June 12 & 13!)
A wildly inspiring property to soak in the slow life of Sicily by the sea (similar to what I envision for my own home and retreat property!). Our hotel has its origins in the 13th century when it was a tuna fishery, then a noble family built and expanded the villa from the 15th to 16th century. We have our own private beach, and outside the front gate is a popular public dock to swim from as well. We’ll visit the hamlet of Scopello up the hill, hike and swim at the stunning nearby nature reserve, eat well, and fill up our sketchbooks with it all— from the changing colors of the sea to the warm glow of the rocky coast.
Photos by Lavinia Cernau ♡
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Accommodations, 4 nights & 5 days
Most meals, seasonal & local dishes
Group transportation on retreat itinerary
3 Slow Art Workshops (Sketchbooking & Watercolor): Still life to color stories, landscapes and abstract.
Guided Meditations & Journal Prompts Daily
Hike & swim at an incredible beach in the Zingaro Nature Reserve
Detailed packing list suggestions and group Zoom call to help with travel plans
Curated 2 day add-on itinerary for Palermo (suggested for June 12 & 13 if you’d like company)
A very special farewell dinner & retreat souvenir!
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Airfare
2 Lunches
Art supplies (I’ll give you a list of my favorites & top suggestions)
Additional drinks (wine, cocktails, etc. outside 2 glasses house wine with dinner)
Transportation if traveling separately from the group
Slow Art Prospective Itinerary
Day 1 - Friday, June 7
3:00pm Meet at Palermo PMO Airport for group transfer
4:00pm Check-in, time to unpack, take a swim, relax
6:30pm Welcome Ceremony Soirée
7:30pm Sunset Dinner on the terrace
Day 2 - Saturday, June 8
8-10am Breakfast at the Tonnara
10-1:00 Sketching & Watercolor Workshop: Still lifes inspired by the Tonnara
1:00pm Free time, enjoy lunch at the Tonnara or walk into town, sun and swim
6:30pm *Optional Aperitivo- Meet at the terrace for cocktails and bring your sketchbook!
7:30pm Sunset dinner on the terrace
Day 3 - Sunday, June 9
8-10am Breakfast at the Tonnara
10-1:00 Sketching & Watercolor Workshop: Color stories inspired by the Tonnara
1:00pm Free time, lunch at the Tonnara or in town
6:30pm *Optional Sip n’ Sketch on the terrace
7:30pm Sunset & sea views dinner
DAY 4 - Monday June 10
8-10am Breakfast at the Tonnara
10:00 Beach day at the Zingaro Reserve: Sketching & Watercolor Workshop, Seascapes (with picnic lunch)
3:00 Free time to relax or walk into town
6:30pm *Optional Sip n’ Sketch
7:30pm A very special farewell dinner & souvenir
10:00pm DANCE PARTY !
DAY 5 - Tuesday, June 11
8-10am Breakfast at the Tonnara
11:00am Checkout & group transfer to Palermo airport or city
*Optional Sip n’ Sketch is unstructured & drinks or snacks 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 phone or zoom interview before accepting payment.
Room options, priced per person (all rooms are in “apartments” with sitting area, sea views, & kitchenette): Shared room with 2 twin beds & shared bathroom $4300, Private room & shared bathroom $4700, Private apartment with one bedroom suite $5500. Hold your room with a $1500 non-refundable deposit, to be paid in full by March 1st.