“Unlike some of the mysticism surrounding other sorts of retreats, this was profound and thoroughly understandable. Feeling safe within the group is fundamental and Montine manages this brilliantly; however it is the group itself which makes it work.
”I have always had faith in humanity and this was enhanced by the lovely people I shared the week with...There was nothing I didn't like and it is an adventure I would certainly repeat.”
— EAT.PAINT.LOVE! Italy 2019, Charlie Sharman, UK
EAT.PAINT.LOVE! TUSCANY, ITALY
Art, Yoga, Wine-Tasting & Cooking
7-Day All-Inclusive Retreat
If you want to get creative in your quest for inspiring travel, self-awareness, & discovery, join our all-inclusive Tuscan retreat set in an enchanting Italian borgo, overlooking the gorgeous countryside surrounded by olive groves, where you can relax, revitalize, and reconnect.
Read over a decade of amazing testimonials.
Dive into a world where creativity meets personal awakening. Eat.Paint.Love! provides a sanctuary where art, wellness, cooking and yoga converge to illuminate your path to heightened self-awareness, and profound connectivity.
Our retreat is a celebration of the senses, offering delectable gourmet meals crafted by local chefs with fresh ingredients, mindful meditation sessions, a foraging and cooking class, an excursion to Greve in Chianti, a wine-tasting, and authentic movement all tailored to guide you towards joyfulness, self-compassion, and the freeing of your creative spirit.
You will be led by Master Intuition Painting® facilitator Montine Blank, and all meals, yoga, classes, and care are provided by our exceptional Italian team: Chiara, Giulia, Angela and Iga.
Come see why one of our regular guests calls this retreat her “annual soul exfoliation.”
Giving Back:
For every person who joins a Life is an Art retreat, we offer a scholarship for a free online Intuition Painting® course from our pool of applicants. Learn More.
Under the Tuscan Sun
Experience a dreamy week in Tuscany, set in a gorgeous, sprawling Italian compound, seated above rolling hills and olive groves with Florence glittering in the distance and the lower Appine mountains as a backdrop in the far off distance.
The Food
Culinary Delights Await—where each meal is a testament to the richness of Tuscan cuisine, prepared with love by chefs who champion nutrition and the art of healthy living.
From the welcoming embrace of a traditional aperitivo to the multi-course dinners complemented by local wines and heavenly desserts, your palate will embark on a journey as rejuvenating as the retreat itself.
With thoughtful consideration given to every dietary need, our feast ensures that every moment is infused with pleasure and mindfulness.
Snacks, coffee and teas are available throughout the day.
Intuition Painting®
Intuition Painting® delivers profound personal and artistic breakthroughs by connecting with your unconscious self and allowing your inner world to be expressed.
Using a methodology that combines guided meditation, creativity coaching, mantras, personal inquiry, and reflective movement, you stay focused solely on the process, without any preconceived ideas or concerns for the resulting product.
The approach side steps your inner judge and connects you with your intuitive creative flow, so that unplanned forms and figures from the unconscious can appear.
The resulting paintings become visual diaries, offering insights about your inner world and giving guidance to help you know, grow, and heal yourself.
Yoga & Movement
Let the daily yoga with our beloved Iga and authentic movement sessions with Montine help support your journey by easing your body and mind back into a relaxed flow and a play state.
Example Daily Activities
Morning coffee
Yoga overlooking the property
Breakfast
Intuition Painting®
Lunch al fresco
Free Time / Pool Leisure / Countryside Walks
Dinner al fresco
Free Time/ Games/ Singing/ Dancing
Optional Add-on Examples:
Activities vary based on the season and availability. You will have the option to add one or more of the following types of activities for an extra charge:
+ Ayurvedic Massage with Chiara
+ Reiki and/or Craniosacral sessions with Angela
You Are Welcome Here
This ultra-relaxing, dynamic wellbeing retreat is for adults with any level of art or yoga skill - including those with none.
Participants report feeling a powerful release, rich sense of rebirth, and deep realignment to what is important and sustaining in life. Read the rave reviews our retreats receive.
Join us for a 6-Night/7-Day In-Person Retreat at a Private Medieval Borgo in the Chianti Region of Tuscany, Italy.
You will be led by Montine Blank, a Transformational Coach & Master Intuition Painting® facilitator.
Retreat Includes:
6 Nights Accommodation
3 delicious, healthy daily gourmet meals prepared by our talented chefs
Welcome & farewell aperitivo
Wine with dinners
Excursion to a nearby town/castle
7 Days of Activities
All Meals, Snacks, & Beverages
Intuition Painting® with Montine
Art supplies included
Artisan foraging & cooking class with Giulia
Daily yoga with Iga
Transport to and from Florence
Authentic movement & writing
Personal reflection & sharing
See an example Day Agenda.
Retreat Pricing:
All-inclusive pricing is listed below, based on accommodation preferences. See accommodation photos.
EARLY bird pricing is shown. Prices increase 10% on February 1, 2027.
$3100: Private Apartment with private entrance w/ kitchen & living space
$2700: Single Room & Private Bath w/ shared kitchenette & living space
$2500: Single Room & Shared Bath w/ shared bathroom, kitchenette & living space
$2300: Double Room & Private Bath w/ shared kitchenette & living space
Repeat Retreater Program:
10% Savings (email us)
Payment Policy:
Once your deposit is paid, the remainder is billed separately.
Full payment due 60 days prior to retreat start.
Please review our Cancellation Policy and Terms of Service before registering.
Not Included:
Please note that the following is not included in the retreat pricing:
Airfare
Visa
Massage & Reiki treatments
Meals outside premises
Visa & Travel Insurance
Getting to the Retreat
We offer shuttle service to and from the Florence train station to the retreat at set times on the first and last days.
We can also assist you in choosing alternate transportation, including:
By car, we are located 45 minutes south of Florence.
Taxi from Florence ( $90- $150)
By bus from Florence to a nearby town ($5)