INK & PAPER RETREAT
Panicale, Umbria | 8 Days, 7 Nights
INK & PAPER RETREAT
Panicale, Umbria | 8 Days, 7 Nights
Botanical Gelli Printmaking Retreat
May 15 - 21, 2026
Group Size: 4 - 6
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Botanical Gelli Printmaking Retreat
May 15-21, 2026
Group size: 4 - 6
About this Retreat
A Creative Escape in the Heart of Italy
Step into the picturesque Umbrian countryside for an immersive printmaking retreat where art heals, and Italy inspires. Nestled in a stunning villa on the shores of Lago Trasimeno, this retreat invites you to experience the joy of Gelli printmaking—a playful and accessible artistic technique that encourages creativity for both beginners and seasoned artists alike.
Surrounded by the villa’s private gardens, lavender fields, olive groves, and breathtaking lake views, you’ll explore botanical printmaking, mixed media techniques, and layered color compositions, all while indulging in the flavors and culture of Italy.
Whether you’re looking to expand your artistic practice, reconnect with nature, or simply take a creative pause, this retreat offers a welcoming, inspiring space to explore, create, and connect.
What’s Included
7 nights in a beautifully restored villa
Daily hands-on printmaking workshops with expert guidance
Studio access for independent creative time
All art materials for Gelli printing & mixed media techniques
Excursions to Umbrian villages for inspiration & foraging
Gourmet meals, including breakfast, lunch & dinner
Wine & olive oil tastings with local artisans
Aperitivo hours in the villa’s scenic limonaia
Transfers to/from Chiusi Railway Station on arrival & departure days
What’s not included
Airfare to Italy (nearest airports: Rome, Florence, Perugia)
Personal expenses, souvenirs, and extra beverages
Selected meals during off-site excursions
What to Expect
A serene retreat in the Umbrian countryside
A welcoming space for creative expression, no experience needed
Evenings filled with conversation, connection & Italian flavors
A luxurious yet cozy villa with breathtaking views
Time to relax, explore, and be inspired
Your Home for the Week
The villa, a former summer residence of a noble Perugian family, boasts original frescoes, elegant interiors, and sun-drenched terraces. Enjoy its lavender-scented gardens, peaceful stone pathways, and a pool nestled among olive trees with views up to the hilltop town of Panicale.
Lanzarato-Canary Islands
May 9 - 11, 2025
About This Retreat
A Creative Escape in the Heart of Italy
Step into the picturesque Umbrian countryside for an immersive printmaking retreat where art heals, and Italy inspires. Nestled in a stunning villa on the shores of Lago Trasimeno, this retreat invites you to experience the joy of Gelli printmaking—a playful and accessible artistic technique that encourages creativity for both beginners and seasoned artists alike.
Surrounded by the villa’s private gardens, lavender fields, olive groves, and breathtaking lake views, you’ll explore botanical printmaking, mixed media techniques, and layered color compositions, all while indulging in the flavors and culture of Italy.
Whether you’re looking to expand your artistic practice, reconnect with nature, or simply take a creative pause, this retreat offers a welcoming, inspiring space to explore, create, and connect.
What’s Included
7 nights in a beautifully restored villa
Daily hands-on printmaking workshops with expert guidance
Studio access for independent creative time
All art materials for Gelli printing & mixed media techniques
Excursion to a nearby Umbrian village for inspiration and foraging
Gourmet meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Wine & olive oil tastings with local artisans
Aperitivo hours in the villa’s scenic limonaia
Transfers to/from Chiusi Railway Station on arrival and departure days
What’s not included
Airfare to Italy (nearest airports: Rome, Florence, Perugia)
Personal expenses, souvenirs, and extra beverages
Selected meals during off-site excursions
What to Expect
A serene retreat in the Umbrian countryside
A welcoming space for creative expression, no experience needed
Evenings filled with conversation, connection, and Italian flavors
A luxurious yet cozy villa with breathtaking views
Time to relax, explore, and be inspired
Itinerary
What to Expect
The villa, a former summer residence of a noble Perugian family, boasts original frescoes, elegant interiors, and sun-drenched terraces. Enjoy its lavender-scented gardens, peaceful stone pathways, and a pool nestled among olive trees with views up to the hilltop town of Panicale.
Itinerary
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 1 Welcome to the Villa
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
- 4:00 Villa open for Arrivals Settle into your room Relax or explore your home and grounds
- 6:00 Welcome and introductions, Course primer & studio tour Browse printmaking techniques in Megan’s prints and books
- 7:00. Aperativo hour in the Villa’s limonaia
- 8:oo Welcome Dinner of traditional Umbrian cuisine
Day 2: Get inspired
SUNDAY, JUNE 8
- 8-9:00. Breakfast
- 9:30 -12:45 Short countryside walk to the local hilltop village with stunning views over Lago Trasimeno.
- 1:00-2:00 Harvest lunch at the Villa
- 2:30 - 5:30 Studio Orientation and image preparation Leisure time to work in your sketchbooks Demonstration of incising into the plastic plate and of the printing and inking processes
- 5:30 Bubbles ~ Prosecco hour
- 8:00 pm. Dinner at the villa
Day 3: Sketch & Draw
MONDAY, JUNE 9
- 8.00 - 9:00 Breakfast
- 9:15 - 13 Printing drypoint plates
- 1:00-2:00 Lunch at the Villa
- 2:30 - 5:30 Preparation of the copper plate for etching and demonstration of the etching process.
- 6:30 pm Wine tasting at villa with sommelier
- 8:00 pm. Dinner at the Villa
Day 4: Excursion
TUESDAY, JUNE 10
- 8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
- 9:45 am Trip to one of the lakeside villages and a chance to take some photos or do some sketching
- 1:oo pm Lunch in a hilltop town or lakeside village
- 2:30 - 4:30 Exploring .....
- 5:30-6:00 Lakeside aperitivi on the shores of Castiglione del Lago
- 8:00 pm. Dinner at a ‘local’s favourite’ trattoria
Day 5: The template
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11
- 8,00 - 9:00 Breakfast
- 9:15 - 12:00 Studio time. Etching and working on our copper plates
- 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch at the villa
- 13:00 - 16:00 Studio open Etching and working on our copper plates
- 16:00 onwards Cooking class followed by dinner
Day 6:Impressions
THURSDAY, JUNE 12
- 8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
- 9:15 - 13:00 Printing of all copper plates
- 1:00 - 2:00 Lunch at the villa
- 2:30 - 5:30 Printing ~ seeing our images come to life 🌻
- 6:00 pm Hike or drive up to our local hilltop village
- 6:30 pm Olive oil tasting followed by dinner at our local favorite in Panicale
Day 7:Ink and Print
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
- 7:30 - 9:00 Colazione (breakfast)
- 9:00 - 1:00 Printing in the studio
- 1:00 pm Lunch at the Villa
- 1:00-2:00 Siesta or personal time
- 2:30 - 5:30 Perfecting our final images or printing a small addition
- 8:00 pm Artists’ final dinner at the Villa
Day 8:Ink and Print
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
- 7:30 - 9:00 Colazione (breakfast)
- 9:00 - 1:00 Printing in the studio
- 1:00 pm Lunch at the Villa
- 1:00-2:00 Siesta or personal time
- 2:30 - 5:30 Perfecting our final images or printing a small addition
- 8:00 pm Artists’ final dinner at the Villa
Day 1 Welcome to the Villa
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
- 4:00 Villa open for Arrivals Settle into your room Relax or explore your home and grounds
- 6:00 Welcome and introductions, Course primer & studio tour Browse printmaking techniques in Megan’s prints and books
- 7:00. Aperativo hour in the Villa’s limonaia
- 8:oo Welcome Dinner of traditional Umbrian cuisine
Day 2
Day 2: Get inspired
SUNDAY, JUNE 8
- 8-9:00. Breakfast
- 9:30 -12:45 Short countryside walk to the local hilltop village with stunning views over Lago Trasimeno.
- 1:00-2:00 Harvest lunch at the Villa
- 2:30 - 5:30 Studio Orientation and image preparation Leisure time to work in your sketchbooks Demonstration of incising into the plastic plate and of the printing and inking processes
- 5:30 Bubbles ~ Prosecco hour
- 8:00 pm. Dinner at the villa
Day 3
Day 3: Sketch & Draw
MONDAY, JUNE 9
- 8.00 - 9:00 Breakfast
- 9:15 - 13 Printing drypoint plates
- 1:00-2:00 Lunch at the Villa
- 2:30 - 5:30 Preparation of the copper plate for etching and demonstration of the etching process.
- 6:30 pm Wine tasting at villa with sommelier
- 8:00 pm. Dinner at the Villa
Day 4
Day 4: Excursion
TUESDAY, JUNE 10
- 8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
- 9:45 am Trip to one of the lakeside villages and a chance to take some photos or do some sketching
- 1:oo pm Lunch in a hilltop town or lakeside village
- 2:30 - 4:30 Exploring .....
- 5:30-6:00 Lakeside aperitivi on the shores of Castiglione del Lago
- 8:00 pm. Dinner at a ‘local’s favourite’ trattoria
Day 5
Day 5: The template
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11
- 8,00 - 9:00 Breakfast
- Introduction to creating your future vision
- 9:15 - 12:00 Studio time. Etching and working on our copper plates
- 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch at the villa
- 13:00 - 16:00 Studio open Etching and working on our copper plates
- 16:00 onwards Cooking class followed by dinner
Day 6
Day 7:Ink and Print
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
- 7:30 - 9:00 Colazione (breakfast)
- 9:00 - 1:00 Printing in the studio
- 1:00 pm Lunch at the Villa
- 1:00-2:00 Siesta or personal time
- 2:30 - 5:30 Perfecting our final images or printing a small addition
- 8:00 pm Artists’ final dinner at the Villa
Day 7
Day 7: Closing and Departure
Morning Session - Gratitude and Closing Meditation
- Reflect on the week’s journey and express gratitude.
- Closing meditation to prepare for departure.
Late Morning - Closing Circle
- Reflect on personal growth and achievements from the week.
- Share insights and set intentions for life after the retreat.
Afternoon
- Depart feeling renewed, empowered, and inspired.
Day 8
Day 7: Closing and Departure
Morning Session - Gratitude and Closing Meditation
- Reflect on the week’s journey and express gratitude.
- Closing meditation to prepare for departure.
Late Morning - Closing Circle
- Reflect on personal growth and achievements from the week.
- Share insights and set intentions for life after the retreat.
Afternoon
- Depart feeling renewed, empowered, and inspired.
Accommodations & Pricing (Per Person, All-Inclusive)
VIP SUITES
🟡 Terrace Suite or Contessa Suite
Price: €2,900 per person
€2,900
Deposit:€500
SHARED SALON
Pink Room or Yellow Room with shared salon
Price: €2800 per person
€2800
Deposit:€500
TWIN | TRIPLE | QUADRUPLE ROOMS
Count’s Apartment (triple or quadruple) ~ €2,600
Green Suite (triple or quadruple) ~ €2,600
The Blue Room (twin) ~ €2,600
Francescana (twin or double) ~ €2,600
€2,600
Deposit:€500
SINGLE ROOM
Single person supplement: Suites €600
+
Pink or Yellow Salon rooms €500
€500 + €600
Deposit:€500
Why not invite a non-participating spouse, partner or friend to join you for only €2,000 !
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Your Organizer
INK & PAPER RETREAT
Cynthia Morgan is a printmaker, artist, and retreat host passionate about botanical and mixed-media printmaking.
With a deep love for Italy’s landscapes and artistic heritage, she creates immersive retreats that blend creativity, culture, and connection.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, Cynthia’s retreats offer a welcoming space to explore, experiment, and be inspired.
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