Painting in Umbria with Antonio Masi
(Antonio will work with you on your medium of choice!)
April 23-May 1, 2026
single rooms $3300
double rooms shared by painters are $2450 each person
double rooms shared by 2 non painters are $1850 each person
double rooms shared by one painter and one non painter $3900
5% reduction for past clients!
Includes lodging, instruction by Antonio, all breakfasts, first night and last night's dinner, wine and food tasting, and ground transportation to out-of-town locations.
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Antonio Masi , is President Emeritus of the American Watercolor Society and has had feature articles in The Artist’s Magazine, PBS – “Sunday Arts”, NBC-TV “Weekend Today in New York”. Newsday feature in Aug. 2008, “Bridgemaster”, and in June 2009 a solo exhibition for The New York Centennial Commission of the Queensboro Bridge, and in 2010 a solo show at The Forbes Gallery in New York City, ant The New York City Transit Museum in 2012, also at The Salmagundi Club of New York and The New York Times video, Sept. 2014 titled, “Living City: A Tale of Two Bridges”. He does National and
International Workshops and his paintings are collected nationally and internationally. He works in watercolor, oil paints and acrylics. You can bring any medium you wish.
Here are some of Antonio's paintings.
Escape the crowds and head to the scenic hillsides for a wine tasting overlooking the Umbria Valley. Connect with a local winemaking family and take a stroll through the estate’s vineyards and olive trees to enjoy the views. Then relax over an al fresco wine tasting featuring four different organic wines served with a selection of bruschette, extra-virgin olive oil, local cheeses and cold cuts.
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Umbrian wines are known for their distinctive flavors and focus on native grape varieties. While just over half of the region's production is dedicated to red and rosè wines, Umbria also produces excellent white wines, especially those showcasing Grechetto and Trebbiano grapes
We will be lodging at the Charleston Hotel in Spoleto's historic centre.
Here are some images.
"Spoleto, Italy, with its timeless allure, stands out as perhaps my favorite destination among all the towns we passed through on the Way of St. Francis. This captivating medieval town is perched on the slopes of Monte Luco, offering a perfect blend of rich history, cultural sights, and authentic Umbrian life, all without being overrun by tourists."
Barbara Grizzuti Harrison, American journalist, Essayist and Memoirist and Travel Writer
Our painting itinerary will take us to the villages of Assisi (seen below), Spello, Deruta and the vineyards of Colle Ciocco Winery
The best way to get to Spoleto is to fly into Rome and take the direct train to Spoleto. Trains run all day long.
This is what a schedule looks like now. I'll be checking back when our travel dates are posted.
RailEurope and Trenitalia are the best sources.
Round Trip
Direct trains from Rome to Spoleto leaving 9:30, 11:45, 1:22, 2:20, 3:10, 3:35, 5:00, and throughout the rest of the day and into the night.
Direct trains from Spoleto to Rome, leaving at 7:17, 8:22, 9:38, 10:32, and throughout the rest of the day.The
total cost for a senior ticket is about $39.05
You can select a window, middle, or aisle seat.
Under 59 years, the price might be the same.
As always, I recommend that you conduct your own research and share the findings with me.
I will try to connect people who may be on the same flight and/or the same train.
