Painting holiday

Italy • Umbria • Todi

Castles in the air
Umbria is characterised by fortified castles, medieval hilltop towns and villages overlooking farmsteads and vineyards.

Some of our days

Arrival day

We arrive in time for introductions, demonstrations and an aperitif followed by a dinner of typical Umbrian fare.

Todi on the edge

From its high ramparts we look back at the Todi skyline and at the countryside below. After a picnic, we explore the rest of the town, its squares and byways.

Out in the countryside

Away from Todi, with wide views of the Tiber valley, the Casale dei Frontini is a smart country house and family run farm which provides not only excellent local fare and home made pastas, but an insight into how it produces its own beef cattle and other foods. We are very fortunate to have this exclusive location.

Doglio

Barrel shaped, hence the name, and crowned by its church tower, this small, high-walled country village is perched on the side of a forested valley. We paint amidst its alleyways and from the peaceful, surrounding olive groves.

Cecanibbi – Hannibal was here

Its name derives from when Hannibal, blind in one eye, once camped here. This pretty hamlet, surrounded by vineyards, vegetable gardens and the chicken pens of the friendly villagers, echoes to the sounds of village life.

Montecastello, village in the air

High above the Tiber snaking through its fertile valley, this beautiful walled village faces Todi in the distance, whose church towers break the skyline. A chance to visit the Teatro della Concordia, the smallest theatre in the world, a regular part of the local Umbrian arts scene.

Free day

Explore Todi or visit Perugia or Assisi.

Departure day

We depart for Rome airport after an early breakfast.