Why Le Marche?

This undiscovered valley is filled with a rich cultural history, wonderful local festivals, and fascinating archaeological sites. Cities like Rome and Venice are beautiful and a wonderful part of Italian culture, but if you want to experience something different, look no further than Le Marche. While you take in the sites, fill up on some of the best food and wine that Italy has to offer, all guided by your personal tour guide and International Sommelier, Piero.

What do you get with an Internationally Certified Sommelier as your guide in a small town in Italy? Truffle hunts, wine lessons, and meticulously planned wine and menu pairings to give you a unique 5-star dining experience. Piero meets with every chef prior to your tour to hand-pick the perfect Italian wines – not for each meal, but for each course! Sit back, relax, and let your taste buds enjoy!

Some of our Locations for the Studio

LE MARCHE

The workshops, meetings with artists, painting and writing courses, will be held in Urbania, in one of the studios available according to the municipality agenda. They are all historical buildings, with many interesting stories to explore!

PUGLIA

The workshops, artist meetings, and painting and writing courses will take place in Martano, in one of the available historic venues, usually Palazzo Micali. These spaces, rich in history and character, provide an inspiring atmosphere where art and creativity come to life. Each building holds unique stories waiting to be discovered, offering an immersive experience that blends learning with the cultural heritage of the Puglia region.

2025 workshop calendar

Painting the impression of italian life in watercolor

feat. keiko tanabe

may 10-16, 2025

SOLD OUT! ONLY WAITING LIST

how to make a visually powerful image in italy

feat. john cosby

october 4.13, 2025

ONE SPOT LEFT

interpreting a landscape in watercolor

feat. ari de goes

november 3-9 2025

expressive charcoal drawing workshop

feat. zin lim

september 22-28, 2025

In the Shadow of Raphael: An Immersive Portrait painting workshop in Italy

feat. shana levenson and david kassan

jun 8 – 14, 2025

4 spots left

practices and principles of landscape painting

feat. bill gallen

may 4 – 9, 2025

Italian Sketchbook Retreat

feat. rod moore

ONE SPOT LEFT

august 25-31, 2025

landscape hunters The first 5D art tour in the world

feat. Olivia Nesci, Rosetta Borchia and Carla Luminati

september 4-12, 2025

abstract wanderlust an intuitive painting retreat in southern italy

feat. becky joan springer

SOLD OUT (only waiting list)

october 14-20, 2025

2026 workshop calendar

workshop coming soon

feat stella canfield

may 12-18, 2026

from concept to canvas

feat joseph lorusso

may 18-24, 2026

Thomas Schaller and the magic of salento

feat thomas schaller

may 25-31, 2026

a transformative journey into the art of floral painting

feat catherine bobkoski

june 1-7, 2026

Balancing Emotion and Realism in Watercolour

feat lorraine simonds

june 14-20, 2026

paper sculpture: transforming dry papers into captivating forms and textures

feat karen olson

june 21-27, 2026

botanical and wildlife painting embracing Italy’s palette

feat heidi willis

july 6-12, 2026

workshop coming soon

feat hsin-yao tseng

september 21-27, 2026

workshop coming soon

feat mary whyte

october 18-24, 2026

interpreting a landscape in watercolor

feat ari de goes

november 3-9, 2026

workshop coming soon

feat justin worrell

november 10-16, 2026

workshop coming soon

feat winnie givot

dates tbd

Workshop coming soon

feat. becky springer

beginning october, 2026

MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

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Summer Food & Wine Tours

• 2025 new dates available!

Escape the over-crowded, big cities and immerse yourself in local culture. From extensive cheese and olive oil tastings with the Einstein of Cheese, to Raphael's childhood home, to local festivals with music and dining in the streets, discover the secret treasures of my home, Le Marche, in a truly off-the-beaten-path adventure.

Fall Truffle & Wine Tours

• 2025 new dates available!

Come join us for the world-renowned white truffle festival! During the fall, the rich perfume of truffles wafts through the streets of Le Marche, and wine enthusiasts flock to enjoy the prized Verdicchio, smoked Passito, and vino di Visciole of the region. Eat and drink everything in sight while exploring surrounding gems like the medieval Castello della Pieve, Unesco World Heritage site of Urbania, and the mysterious of "The Church of the Dead.” #foodieswanted

Personalized Tours with a Private Guide

Looking to add on to an existing trip in Rome, Florence, or Venice? Would you like to explore small-town Italy without the crowds of some of the major cities? We have curated mini packages that focus on exploring the Italian countryside, wine tastings, cooking classes, and cultural activities without needing to worry about hotels or transportation.