Sabine Hills Immersive Experience

We run a business offering a residential art retreat to a small group or individuals, normally at the end of August or beginning of September when the weather is less hot. We offer an immersive art and cultural experience for those who want to enjoy the benefits of the Sabine hills, one hour north of Rome. We visit and enjoy local cafes in hilltop towns with great landscapes and hidden frescoes.

The 5 day course includes sketching and painting. With opportunities to learn, make and use materials, such as ochre paints, inks and gesso, used in fresco painting. The resident Italian cook and swimming pool help to make the course a relaxing retreat. A maximum of eight people can comfortably stay at the house. Help is provided for those who would like art tips and techniques and space is given to independent artists wanting to make the most of this opportunity to expand their art practice. Daily demonstrations on Renaissance techniques and materials are on offer in the afternoons. During the week we also investigate the art history of the frescoes, with time to enjoy the experience with an opportunity to sketch and paint for those who would enjoy that.

Dates: - 2024 - September 5-9

catino view.web.jpg
grapespool.web.jpg
casperiaview.web.jpg
pizzacook.jweb.jpg
winetasting.web.jpg
vineyard.web.jpg
demonstrationasweb.jpg
dinnerchatsweb.jpg
walkwoods.web.jpg
cottonello.web.jpg
cotaldotocottonello.web.jpg
oakgallprepweb.jpg
fruit.web.jpg
kitchengrapes.web.jpg
gardendrinks.web.jpg
winenibblesPaolo.web.jpg
courgettesstuffed.web.jpg
s.michele.webweb.jpg

Price

  • £1300 per person based on a shared apartment

  • Early bird price £1200

  • Early bird booking is 3 months prior to departure

  • Deposit is non refundable

  • Group discount available for 4 or more people

The week includes

  • Transportation to and from site visits (where no personal transportation has been arranged)

  • 4 nights accommodation

  • 4 breakfasts and lunches

  • 4 evening meals

  • There will be separate pricing arrangements on requests for guests choosing single occupancy and/or B&B accommodation

  • Basic art materials and sketchbook

Meals out and lunches in a local restaurant are not included in the cost. 

Transport

  • Transportation to and from Rome’s Fiumicino or Ciampino airports can be arranged and is included if the group is arriving and leaving together. PM arrival and AM departure.

  • Guests are welcome to arrange their own car rental or taxi from the airports and directions to the house will be provided.

  • Transportation is available to and from Poggio Mirteto, the local station, which has a direct link to Rome and to Fiumicino airport. Collection and drop off at the station can be arranged at booking. 

Sabine Hills Immersive Experience

Dates: - 2024-September 5-9

Please make contact, using the form on the contact page, with any enquiries.

A deposit of 25% is payable on confirmation of a booking.

A local B&B can be booked for additional guests over 8 who can sleep at the house, and they would sleep off site. It is five minutes drive away and is available with a discount.