Panoramic views, ambiance, quality accommodations and excellent regional cuisine are mandatory criteria. We strive to seek out unusual and memorable locations not readily discoverable by the casual traveler.

Our venues include a restored 11th century castle, a converted monastery, an 18th century hunting lodge, a 17th century Bishop’s palace and a 400-year-old working manorial farm complete with olive groves, vineyards and grazing sheep.

Our trips begin and end at convenient travel destinations, such as Rome or Venice, so participants can easily build on their adventure before or after the work shop.

Experience Counts

With over 10 years of experience organizing art tours, and with part of our team, my daughters Anne and Amy, living in Europe and fluent in Italian and Spanish, we have the ability not only to maintain long term relationships with the owners and staff of our favorite venues, but to seek out and vet new and unique locations each year.

We personally participate in every travel workshop to ensure the quality of the accommodations and cuisine as well as to coordinate the special needs of the art instruction program.

Looking back over 2023, the time we spent at Castle Petroia “Tops the List”! Because of your warm welcome, we immediately felt at home in the 13th century castle and felt a part of a like-minded group of artists and art lovers. Bernie Dellario was both accomplished and patient and helped my artistic challenge of GOUACHE!! Joe, my art loving husband and foodie, was totally relaxed and content after a week in the castle setting. Thank you, Martha, and Chip for offering this opportunity! It’s the perfect vacation for artists who love to travel and follow their passion! AND we would love to go again!!!

As a newcomer to painting I was seeking out a unique opportunity to take an immersive dive over an extended two weeks in an international program with multiple instructors where I knew the quality of workshops would equally match the quality of the surroundings and accommodations at a 5 star level. Only Winslow Art Center's Italian Landscape program at the incomparable Castello di Petroia in Umbria could meet those expectations. From the genuine hospitality shown by Martha and her staff to the extraordinary instruction from both Mitch Albala and Bernard Dellario, the comradery of making new friends, the exquisite meals and wine tastings of the region, I knew this trip had become an investment into my own future. Simply put, one instructor taught me the process of plein air while sitting amongst the olive trees, and another taught me to think like an artist while gazing at sunlight across the morning dew. Together they could not have given me a better start on a new journey where the possibilities were endless!

I had the opportunity to study with Mitch Albala at Castello di Petroia in Gubbio, Italy last August. It is an amazingly beautiful location with a wonderful atmosphere and incredible food. I have been on many painting workshops, but never have I felt so welcomed and connected to the staff and to the other workshop painters. Martha does an amazing job of making sure you have everything you need for a successful experience. In fact I loved it so much that I’ve already signed up for another travel workshop with Winslow Art Center in Italy in September. I think they may have spoiled me for workshops with other organizations…