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Welcome to your home in Umbria! And we know how to  make you feel at home! The Villa and its gardens are magical, and they alone warrant a stay. You will be transported back to yesteryear, swept away by the grandeur of the Villa, with frescoed ceilings, luxurious parlours, charming decor and elegant, lovingly remodelled suites. Surrounded by rolling hills and ancient olive groves, the Villa blends history, luxury, and authentic Italian charm. The entire Villa and its beautiful gardens, olive grove and the in-ground pool is your home for your stay. You can relax in complete privacy as there are only retreat participants and the Villa staff. The Villa is nestled  just below the picturesque historical medieval village of Panicale, the village boosts  panoramic views across Lake Trasimeno, recorded to be first settled in 2000 BC.  A village rich in history and art, guests will have the opportunity to explore and dine in Panicale,

Your tutor is a  practising printmaker who has been exhibiting prints and teaching printmaking for over 20 years. Majoring in printmaking in Monash University she studied at Il Bisonte in Florence and has exhibited both in Australia and Europe. She managed and was a teacher at the Firestation Print Studio in Melbourne, before moving to Italy many years ago.  She is passionate about drawing and printmaking and loves sharing her passion with  students.  Her priority is that participants  enjoy the experience and the magic of printmaking and she will assist you to create and produce a series of prints that you will be delighted to take away with you. Participants will take away skills and techniques they have learned so they confidently continue to make their own prints at home.

We blend art, history, Italian local cuisine and offer a holistic experience with the flexibility to allow participants to engage with activities and the course at their own pace (excluding offsite excursions  and events that are pre-booked-that have a set time table).