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International Art Retreats

‘One of my favourite things in my life to do is teach overseas to artists of all levels. People  from North America, New Zealand and Europe have participated in these retreats and many  have returned a number of times’.

Michelle gets very excited every time she speaks of her international art retreats of which she  has been doing since 2007. ‘The enriching experience of another culture and country is  amplified ten fold when combined with creating art. The senses are heightened. It’s that  pause and relaxation of art that truly allows you to see, smell, taste and absorb all that is  around you. And being with like minds opens the conversations of these experiences. Very  tight and enduring friendships have been bonded over the years. I absolutely love it!’

Portugal

Fatima, Portugal

September 29 to October 8, 2024
Hold your space with a $500 non-refundable deposit – our 2024 Italy trip sold out in less than 24 hours! 

Price per person land only: $3,999 based on single room.

Your Package Includes:

9 nights’ accommodation in a single room at the Luz Charming Houses (Fatima, Portugal), daily breakfast, 7 lunches and 2 dinners, local excursion, group transfers to and from Lisbon airport.

Not included: Personal expenses, airfare and taxes, meals not specified, and gratuities. Private transfers are available at an additional cost for those not arriving at the same time as the group.

$1200. CAD per student for the art program payable to Michelle directly.

Click to book directly with Niche Travel.

 


Amalfi Coast, Italy

Italy Painting & Drawing Retreat with Michelle Miller

May 19 – 26, 2025

Il Giardino di Vigliano ( https://www.agriturismovigliano.it/ )  
$2,499. CAD based on two sharing

Your Package Includes:

7 Nights’ accommodation at the Agriturismo Il Giardino di Vigliano, daily breakfast and dinner- including wine, Limoncello demonstration and wine tasting, mozzarella making demonstration and group transfers to and from Naples airport.

$1200. CAD per student for the art program payable to Michelle directly

Join artist Michelle Miller for our annual tour on the beautiful Amalfi coast and experience a painting and drawing retreat. Stay at Il Giardino de Vigliano, a charming 16th-century farmhouse located near the picturesque village of Sorrento. Our hosts, the Nunziatas and their rescue dog Bresciola tend to the 300-year-old lemon trees on their working farm overlooking the lemon groves and olive trees of Sorrento and enjoy views of the Bay of Naples. The stunning vistas will inspire a week of art classes with Michelle. Throughout the week, we will delight our senses with the sights and sounds of Italian coastal life, indulge in the incredible (and we do mean incredible!) food and wines, and enjoy fresh homemade cuisine as we immerse ourselves in the culture, allowing it all to resonate in the wonderful art you will produce!

Art classes are not included in the above and are payable directly to Michelle at $1200 per person. Not included: Personal expenses, airfare and taxes, meals not specified, and gratuities. Single supplement $999 (subject to availability). Private transfers are available at an additional cost for those not arriving at the same time as the group. Hold your space with a $500 non-refundable deposit.

Click to contact Niche Travel for booking

 

International Art Retreats

‘One of my favourite things in my life to do is teach overseas to artists of all levels. People  from North America, New Zealand and Europe have participated in these retreats and many  have returned a number of times’.

Michelle gets very excited every time she speaks of her international art retreats of which she  has been doing since 2007. ‘The enriching experience of another culture and country is  amplified ten fold when combined with creating art. The senses are heightened. It’s that  pause and relaxation of art that truly allows you to see, smell, taste and absorb all that is  around you. And being with like minds opens the conversations of these experiences. Very  tight and enduring friendships have been bonded over the years. I absolutely love it!’

Portugal

Fatima, Portugal

September 29 to October 8, 2024
Hold your space with a $500 non-refundable deposit – our 2024 Italy trip sold out in less than 24 hours! 

Price per person land only: $3,999 based on single room.

Your Package Includes:

9 nights’ accommodation in a single room at the Luz Charming Houses (Fatima, Portugal), daily breakfast, 7 lunches and 2 dinners, local excursion, group transfers to and from Lisbon airport.

Not included: Personal expenses, airfare and taxes, meals not specified, and gratuities. Private transfers are available at an additional cost for those not arriving at the same time as the group.

$1200. CAD per student for the art program payable to Michelle directly.

Click to book directly with Niche Travel.

 


Amalfi Coast, Italy

Italy Painting & Drawing Retreat with Michelle Miller

May 19 – 26, 2025

Il Giardino di Vigliano ( https://www.agriturismovigliano.it/ )  
$2,499. CAD based on two sharing

Your Package Includes:

7 Nights’ accommodation at the Agriturismo Il Giardino di Vigliano, daily breakfast and dinner- including wine, Limoncello demonstration and wine tasting, mozzarella making demonstration and group transfers to and from Naples airport.

$1200. CAD per student for the art program payable to Michelle directly

Join artist Michelle Miller for our annual tour on the beautiful Amalfi coast and experience a painting and drawing retreat. Stay at Il Giardino de Vigliano, a charming 16th-century farmhouse located near the picturesque village of Sorrento. Our hosts, the Nunziatas and their rescue dog Bresciola tend to the 300-year-old lemon trees on their working farm overlooking the lemon groves and olive trees of Sorrento and enjoy views of the Bay of Naples. The stunning vistas will inspire a week of art classes with Michelle. Throughout the week, we will delight our senses with the sights and sounds of Italian coastal life, indulge in the incredible (and we do mean incredible!) food and wines, and enjoy fresh homemade cuisine as we immerse ourselves in the culture, allowing it all to resonate in the wonderful art you will produce!

Art classes are not included in the above and are payable directly to Michelle at $1200 per person. Not included: Personal expenses, airfare and taxes, meals not specified, and gratuities. Single supplement $999 (subject to availability). Private transfers are available at an additional cost for those not arriving at the same time as the group. Hold your space with a $500 non-refundable deposit.

Click to contact Niche Travel for booking

 

Don’t take our word for it

  • I started out skeptical because that is my nature, however my expectations and concerns were almost immediately dispelled when this group of beautiful women met us at the airport and the fun began.

    I would recommend an art excursion with Michelle to anyone who loves travel and art. From a beginner in art to the most experienced the instruction and techniques learned were excellent and there was always room for your own artistic vision to come through, no judgments.

    Michelle had everything organized and was with us every step of the way, there were no surprises or expectations that had not been addressed, from what should be packed to a daily literary of art and excursions. Artists get packing for the next adventure, it is worth it!

    Lark Ivy Miami, Florida , USA

  • Out of the 6 Art Workshops I have attended this Art Retreat was undeniably the best experience I’ve had thus far. The group of women had an instant connection as if we had all been long time friends. I loved Massa Lubrense!!!

    I often thought how I would love to live there. So clean,friendly and beautiful. The family-operated Agriturismo could not have been more accommodating, loving and enthusiasts of the culinary arts. I have missed our gourmet meals and our 6:00 pm Prosecco Happy Hours! I look forward to joining the next Art Retreat hosted by Michelle Miller, our most dynamic Art Instructor!

    Marci Portela Miami, Florida, USA

  • I attended your workshop as a “plus one” for my friend that was painting. Watching all the artists and watching your method of instruction has inspired me to attempt a workshop. Your step by step instruction has lead me to believe that I too can paint!

    There was amazing camaraderie amongst the painters who inspired each other to stretch their skill levels and I know that I would be inspired by other participants if I was to attend another retreat as a painter.

    Tas Duncan Sidney BC, Canada

  • I started out skeptical because that is my nature, however my expectations and concerns were almost immediately dispelled when this group of beautiful women met us at the airport and the fun began.

    I would recommend an art excursion with Michelle to anyone who loves travel and art. From a beginner in art to the most experienced the instruction and techniques learned were excellent and there was always room for your own artistic vision to come through, no judgments.

    Michelle had everything organized and was with us every step of the way, there were no surprises or expectations that had not been addressed, from what should be packed to a daily literary of art and excursions. Artists get packing for the next adventure, it is worth it!

    Lark Ivy Miami, Florida , USA

  • Out of the 6 Art Workshops I have attended this Art Retreat was undeniably the best experience I’ve had thus far. The group of women had an instant connection as if we had all been long time friends. I loved Massa Lubrense!!!

    I often thought how I would love to live there. So clean,friendly and beautiful. The family-operated Agriturismo could not have been more accommodating, loving and enthusiasts of the culinary arts. I have missed our gourmet meals and our 6:00 pm Prosecco Happy Hours! I look forward to joining the next Art Retreat hosted by Michelle Miller, our most dynamic Art Instructor!

    Marci Portela Miami, Florida, USA

  • I attended your workshop as a “plus one” for my friend that was painting. Watching all the artists and watching your method of instruction has inspired me to attempt a workshop. Your step by step instruction has lead me to believe that I too can paint!

    There was amazing camaraderie amongst the painters who inspired each other to stretch their skill levels and I know that I would be inspired by other participants if I was to attend another retreat as a painter.

    Tas Duncan Sidney BC, Canada