En Plein Air Painting in Tuscany with                                       Jesi Pace-Berkeley

APRIL 18 – 25, 2025


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Imagine a week dedicated to art in the land of da Vinci, Michelangelo and Modigliani among many others. A fascinating week exploring medieval towns like Lucca and San Gimigano, a landscape of great beauty. A week of inspiring experiences under the direction of your  instructor, Jesi Pace-Berkeley, the knowledge of our guides, the talent of our chef, and the delicious wines of the region.

            

         

 

 

 

 

              

 

               

 

 

 

 


Details/Pricing:

  • 8 days / 7 nights
  • Inclusive Experience Price $4350/per person, single room occupancy, $200 discount per person for shared room (only 4 rooms / 8 spaces available for this option)
  • Maximum number of guests = 12
  • Deposit to hold space = $1000
  • Balance to be paid as follows:
    • Half of due amount by December 15, 2024
    • Final balance due 1 month before program starts or by March 18, 2025

                 

 

What is Included:

  • Private or shared accommodation (as preferred) at Villa Cerretello in Montaione
  • Daily buffet breakfast
  • Pre trip orientation for those who can attend
  • Use of villa site
  • Lunches (pre arranged group menu)
  • Locally inspired dinners
  • Wine with meals
  • Transfers to /from Pisa airport at recommended times – Special one way request $200
  • Transportation to/from day trips
  • On-site art classes, discussions and critiques                                                                       
  • Five days of glorious Tuscany En plein air painting
  • Guided tours of area
  • Trips to regional towns
  • Admission fees to scheduled activities                                                                            
  • Private wine, olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting
  • Tourist taxes

* Airfare, personal shopping and changes to provided meal menus are not included

 


Suggested Packing: 

Besides the basic packing and travel needs, here are a few things to think about bringing with you:

Comfortable shoes
Plug adaptors / converters (standard EU plug)

Hat, Journal, Sunscreen

 


Art Supplies:

Feel free to bring the supplies you prefer. To make your travel easier, a portable outdoor easel and acid-free paper to take home after the workshop can be purchased in advance, and be ready for your arrival. Should this be of interest, please arrange with our local hosts.

 

 


Itinerary

Pietrasanta

 

      

 

 

 


Florence

 

 

 

 

 


San Gimignano

 

 

 

 


Castello di Verrazano

 

 

 


 

Tuscany Plein Air trip 2025

       Itinerary

Friday 18th

 

Airport Transfer

Mid day arrival and light lunch

Orientation and tour of facilities

Welcome apéritif and dinner dinner

Saturday 19th

 

Breakfast for 9:00AM departure

Pre tour presentation

 

 

 

Lunch

 

Bus

 

Dinner

 

Sunday 20th 

EASTER SUNDAY

Bus

 

Lunch

 

Bus

 

Dinner

 

Monday 21st

 

Bus

 

Lunch

 

Bus

 

Dinner

 

 

 

Tuesday 22nd

 

Bus

 

Lunch

 

Bus (3:30 departure)

 

Dinner

 

Wednesday 23rd

 

Bus

 

Lunch

 

Short Walk

 

Dinner

 

Thursday

 

Bus

 

Lunch

 

Afternoon

At the villa or last minute shopping for some

Spa treatments

Packing

Bus (19:30)

Farewell Dinner

Friday

 

Airport Transfer- Early Morning

Arriverderci!

 

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