• 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

Day 1- Arrival at Galileo Galilei airport, Pisa - Meet your guides on arrival at the airport and visit the famous tower area for photo opportunities. For more thorough visits of the tower compound which is not in our itinerary, arrivals on the previous day are suggested.

Drive to Villa Cerretello in Montaione, your home away from home for the week. Get settled in your room and join us for a short tour of the house and garden. 

Welcome apéritif and dinner.    

Day 2 - Meet for breakfast at 8:00 and be ready for a prompt departure at 9:00

San Gimignano - 

Florence

Pietrasanta - Popular with sculptors and painters, the town is a gathering place for artists from all over the world. As we walk around, you will discover multiple sculptures in the streets, art galleries, and, hopefully, an open exhibition at the main square, Piazza Duomo. We will visit the church of Sant'Antonio e San Biagio Abato where Colombian artist Fernando Botero painted two murals that he donated to the town where he spent his last years and where he is now buried. A typical local lunch will be served at Trattoria Gatto Nero. Don't skip the Tordelli al ragú Pietrasantino, fresh homemade pasta and a meat and herb sauce,  

Castello di Verrazano