Retreats Programme
We offer a unique setting for special interest holidays and inspirational retreats easily combining the perfect balance of creativity, relaxation, sightseeing, a little bit
Special Interest Holidays
Luxury Boutique Retreats in Italy
Hotel Leone is a unique setting in the historic centre of Montelparo in Central Italy perched above the rolling countryside offering special interest holidays and creative retreats. Experience an authentic stay within a medieval village.
We easily combine the perfect balance of creativity, relaxation, sightseeing, a little bit of culture and luxury accommodation tailored to each individual group.
Le Marche, in Central Italy, whose landscapes have inspired artists for centuries, provides the most breathtaking backdrops for any painting holiday, photography course or quilting and knitting retreat.
Have you ever thought about joining a writing retreat, painting or knitting holiday or take part in a yoga retreat in Italy? Now’s your chance. Stress free, relaxing, fresh air and stunning views – what more could you want?
All our retreats are for small groups only. There could be up to 20 people but more typically between 12-15. We have 11 luxury, en-suite bedrooms so you can share with a friend or bring a partner – even if they’re not participating in your activity and we try our best not to charge a vast supplement for those coming on their own.  Â
Below is our great selection of special interest or activity based holidays and vacations over the coming months set in the inspiring Le Marche countryside in Central Italy.Â
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Painting Holidays
Join one of our special week-long PAINTING HOLIDAYS in the heart of Italy – find out more
Writing Retreat with Gloria Coppola
29th May – 5th June 2021: Watercolour – Acrylics and Oil Painting
Painting Holiday with Fiona Forbes
5th – 12th June 2021: Watercolours, Drawing and Sketching holiday
Painting Holiday with Gerry Dudgeon
19th – 26th June 2021: Abstracting from the Landscape with Gerry Dudgeon.
Painting Holiday with James Tatum
4th – 11th September 2021: The Landscape as Power and Emotion. A week-long painting holiday with James Tatum
Yoga Retreat with Patty Turnberg
11th – 18th September 2021: Enjoy a relaxing Yoga Retreat with Patty Turnberg’s Hatha based classes
Painting Holiday with Eli Cedrone
18th – 25th September 2021: Experience the colours of Italy with award-winning artist Eli Cedrone!
Painting Holiday with Julia Morgan
25th September – 2nd October 2021: An Essence of Place, Painting Holiday with Julia Morgan
Painting Holiday with Jenny Aitken
2nd – 9th October 2021: from Plein Air study through to studio finish
Special week-long Creative Writing Retreat with REBECCA ABRAMS
9th – 16th October 2021: Creative Writing Retreat with award winning author, journalist and literary critic Rebecca Abrams
Painting Holiday with Carole Massey
22nd – 29th May 2021 Painting with Carole Massey. Suitable for all abilities. Drawing, Pen & Wash, Watercolours or a medium of your choice
Painting Holiday with David Shkolny
21st – 28th May 2022: Week long painting holiday with David Shkolny
Yoga Retreat with Bristol Maryott & Carrie Cooper
28th May – 4th June 2022: A special week-long YOGA RETREAT in the rolling hills of Le Marche, Italy with Bristol Maryott and Carrie
Writing Retreat with Ruth Brandt
4th – 11th June 2022: A creative writing retreat led by Ruth which will include taught sessions covering the art and craft of
Knitting Retreat with Janine Bajus
11th – 18th June 2022: a knitting retreat with a difference. 15 hours of playful colour exploration in the Fair Isle knitting tradition combined
Mixed Media Art Retreat with Roxanne Stout
6th – 13th August 2022: Storytelling with collage – Mixed media art retreat with Roxanne Stout
Painting Holiday with Elaine Griffith
3rd – 9th September 2022: Painting Holiday with Elaine Griffith
Painting Holiday with Gaye Adams
17th – 24th September 2022: Week-long Plein Air painting holiday with Gaye Adams
Painting Holiday with Peter Woolley
15th – 22nd October 2022 – Watercolour painting with Peter Woolley
Exclusive Use
Why not indulge yourself with family and friends by renting, exclusively, our Boutique Hotel
Walking Holidays Italy
Treasures of Le Marche – a one week guided walking holiday in Italy designed to showcase the best of the area…
