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We are excited to
announce our return to the luxury Art
retreat in the breathtaking
and scenic town of Montelparo
17th-24th July 2026
Boutique Hotel Leone
Luxury in the heart of Italy
Hotel Leone is a small, privately-owned boutique hotel in Le Marche region
of Central Italy. With 10 luxury bedrooms, each individually designed and
beautifully appointed, there is something for everyone.
The hotel sits on the edge of the historic centre of the small hilltop town
of Montelparo and has stunning views across the rolling countryside to the
Adriatic Coast on one side and the Sibillini Mountains on the other.
The hotel facilities include a gourmet restaurant, infinity-edge swimming pool,
art-deco bar and more.
Find out about the facilities you can enjoy during your stay and some of the
history behind this beautiful, pre 16th century palazzo….,
The aim of this art course / retreat is to encourage the participants to move
towards a more expressive way of painting the landscape.
Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of the region while painting
on location with the facility to practice the elements and principles of
design such as colour, composition, light, texture and creative experimentation
back at the studio.
A perfect fusion of realism and extraction, the freedom to interpret the stunning
Italian landscape in your own unique style, creating
pieces that evoke both the essence of the region and personal expression.
This Inspiring and relaxing luxury painting holiday with Soraya French is for
both experienced painters and beginners to release their inner artist.
Two beautiful, picturesque National Parks are nearby, the
Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini and the Parco Nazionale dei Monti della Laga.
The painting retreat is for a small group only. There will typically
be between 10-12 participants. There are 10 luxury, en-suite bedrooms
so you can share with a friend or bring a partner – even if they’re
not participating in the painting.
You’ll find fewer better places to enjoy and improve your art than in
the inspiring Le Marche countryside
www.hotelleonemarche.com
