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Renee Walden

Italy in April 2027 - 10 days that could change how you travel

Published 29 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

Imagine waking up in a 16th-century monastery and spending your days painting hilltop villages, sweeping landscapes and sun-drenched piazzas.

At La Romita School of Art, that's exactly what we'll do.

I'm inviting you to join me in Umbria for my retreat at La Romita — April 2027.

Artists have gathered here for 60 years, drawn by the light, the landscapes, and something harder to name — the feeling of being completely absorbed in a place.

This is a watercolour sketching retreat, and it's about so much more than technique. We'll paint on location and in the studio, and you'll fill a sketchbook with your own personal record of Italy. Memories that are completely, uniquely yours.

And alongside the painting there's laughter, shared meals, new friendships, and the kind of connection that happens when a small group of like-minded people spend ten days doing something they love together.

The details

Where: La Romita School of Art, Umbria, Italy
​When: 16 – 25 April 2027
​Small group: Half full, just 6 rooms remaining
​From: US$3,650 per person (includes accommodation, most meals, painting excursions, airport transfers to and from Rome, and daily tuition)

Early bird offer
​Save $255 when you book before 16 June 2026.

What's included: accommodation and meals, plein air painting outdoors, one-on-one feedback every day, access to La Romita's legendary studio, excursions to Assisi, Orvieto, Villa Lante, and more . All levels welcome. Non-painting partners welcome too.

INSPIRATION

Great teaching. Legendary setting. Shared meals, laughter, and friendships that last. This is what a watercolour retreat in Italy is supposed to feel like.

Any questions? Just reply to this email — I'm happy to chat through whether this retreat is right for you.

Ciao for now,
​Renee

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Renee Walden

Artist. Tutor. Sketchbook traveller

Helping others capture their memories in colour is one of the greatest joys of my artistic journey. On watercolour art retreats and in workshops I've watched people grow braver, laugh louder, make friends, and fill pages with art they never thought possible. I'm right there alongside them — and it's magic.

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