Amalfi Coast Watercolour Painting Retreat – Minori, September 13 - 19, 2026

6 Nights / 7 Days
Discover the magic of the Amalfi Coast while painting, exploring, and indulging in Italian culture.

Nestled in the charming Agriturismo Villa Maria in Minori, our intimate 7-day retreat combines daily watercolour workshops with some of Italy’s most breathtaking coastal scenery. From terraced lemon groves to cliffside towns like Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello, this is your chance to paint, relax, and immerse yourself in Mediterranean beauty.

With a small group of 7-8, you’ll enjoy personalized guidance, hands-on studio sessions, and plenty of time for plein-air painting, sketching excursions, and local inspiration.

✨ What’s Included

• 6 nights at private Agriturismo Villa Maria in Minori, a charming family-run villa surrounded by lemon and olive groves and only a short walk from the sea

• Daily breakfasts and authentic local handmade dinners + wines and limoncello

• Group airport/city transfers (Naples) and private transportation for all excursions
  

• Private boat excursion along the Amalfi coast/Capri  with swimming & plein-air sketching

• Guided tours & painting sessions to Positano, Fiordo di Furore viewpoints, Amalfi & Ravello

• Walk to the Path of the Lemons for references and painting workshop

• Daily watercolour lessons and plein-air sessions (plus open studio time)

• Welcome package with local snacks and all art supplies

• Farewell art show & celebration dinner
  

* Please note: Agriturismo Villa Maria is perched on a hillside in Minori, with a short walk up from the main road. It’s an easy stroll for luggage and a wonderful way to take in the sea views as you arrive!

🎨 What You’ll Experience

• Learn and grow through daily watercolor workshops focused on landscapes, seascapes, and architectural sketching

• Paint in inspiring locations — from terraced lemon groves to colourful cliffside towns, beaches, and nature reserves

• Relax and recharge with free swim time, slow mornings, and golden Mediterranean sunsets

• Connect with like-minded creatives in an intimate, supportive group (limited to 7 students)

• Take home not only a portfolio of artwork but also unforgettable memories of Italy

📍 Sample Highlights

• Day 1: Arrival, sunset painting warm-up, welcome drinks & dinner
  
  

• Day 2: Terraced lemon groves & seaside painting session in Minori

• Day 3: Ravello day trip –  Villa Rufolo and Duomo di Ravello, plein-air painting of historic sites, turquoise coves & sea cliffs

• Day 4: Positano exploration  — capture its colourful beauty in watercolour + sketching stop at Fiordo di Furore

• Day 5: Path of the Lemons walk with multiple sketching points

• Day 6: Amalfi town + private boat tour with swimming & coastal painting
  

• Day 7: Morning sketching by the sea before saying goodbyes
  
  

💶 Pricing & Deposits

• $3,750 CAD per painting participant (double occupancy room - 1 spot open) or $4,450 CAD (private room) - SOLD OUT

• Discounted price for non-painting partners: $3,150 CAD. They are joining all excursions, meals, cultural experiences and enjoy their free time while we paint.

• Secure your spot with a $1000 CAD deposit, full payment due by August 13, 2026

• The deposit is fully refundable until March 31, 2026

• 50% refund for cancellations made between April 1 and May 31, 2026 

• No refunds after June 1, 2026, but your spot may be transferred to another person

• In the unlikely event that the retreat is canceled on our end, all payments will be refunded in full

🌿 Who It’s For
This retreat is perfect for both beginners and experienced artists looking for fresh inspiration. Whether you’re traveling solo or with a friend, you’ll be welcomed into a warm, creative community and leave with a heart (and sketchbook) full of Amalfi Coast.

✨ Join me in Minori, where art, nature, and Italian hospitality come together for an unforgettable week.