Tuscany Italy retreat - September 28th - October 5th 2026 - now open! (Patreon)

Hello friends! The Italy retreat is now open to Patreon members first for one week before it goes to the public.

All the details can be found at the link here: https://uptrek.com/retreat/the-anatomy-of-watercolor-art-retreat-artist-kristin-van-leuven-italy

and I have also included a few details below. 8 days, 16 students max, watercolor and travel in the heart of Tuscany. Can't wait to be there with you!

If you have any questions, please reach out to UpTrek customer service at the link above. They are quick with getting back to you and happy to answer all of your questions.

What's included

Art classes, individual tuition, and demonstrations with artist Kristin Van Leuven

Watercolor paper for the workshop component

7 nights of accommodation at a historical Tuscan estate

Exclusive use of the Fienile Fornace and Casale Fornace villas with their living quarters and common areas, two separate indoor workshop spaces, a swimming pool, and beautiful Italian gardens

Meals: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 7 dinners carefully prepared by your private chef

Snacks including fruit, biscuits, coffee, tea, and filtered water available throughout the day

Special three-course welcome and farewell dinners

A special traditional oven-made pizza party

An exclusive wine-tasting experience in the Holmo garden

Italian wine served with dinner every day

Art trip to the Chianti Classico region

Art trip to San Gimignano

Private transportation for all planned activities

Experienced UpTrek retreat host available throughout the day

Round-trip transfers from/to Florence Airport (FLR)

All local tourist taxes and fees

Access to a private Facebook group with Kristin Van Leuven and the other retreat participants four months before the retreat

Not included

Airfare

Travel insurance

Art supplies - a detailed list of art materials recommended by Kristin Van Leuven will be provided five months before the retreat

Two lunches during the art trips

Tips for staff

Extra costs guests might incur on their own