With its picturesque villages, rolling hillsides and unforgettable red wines, this tour is designed for the wine lover, foodie and travel enthusiast at heart!

You will visit 2 of the best wineries in the Chianti area in one day! 

Taste regional wines in an elegant family-run vineyard, enjoy delicious Tuscan delicacies, and acquire a wealth of knowledge on all matters wine and winemaking. Experience the best of small-production, high-quality Chianti and Chianti Riserva reds.

Plus, a visit to San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Discover this beautiful town and its medieval towers, enjoy the best gelato in the area with your family or friends, and wander through the extraordinary artisan boutiques.

We will then enjoy a late lunch with expert wine pairings at the most famous vineyard in San Gimignano.

Adrienne starts the day with a landscape painting demo, introduction of your palette, materials and setup

In the afternoon, students will paint in the landscape as Adrienne works with students individually.

That evening, Adrienne will present a view of her personal art journey, inspirations and influences.

Students set up and paint all day in landscape, with Adrienne working directly with each student. 

After lunch, Adrienne will demo while students continue to paint.

The morning will kick off with a photo shoot of a model surrounded by La Volpaia’s rich landscape, including her olive trees and neighbors vineyard - Adrienne will show you how to pose your model in various locations and lighting situations to achieve a poetic composition. Students can contribute to posing and also shoot their own photo references. 

Adrienne will also demo painting alla prima from her model in landscape. Students can watch or join in.

In the evening, the Fresh Pasta and Sauces Course is a culinary experience that will allow you to discover the art of making pasta by hand, following Italian traditions, and preparing delicious sauces to accompany your creations. The highlight of the experience is when you feast on the pasta you have prepared, seasoned with the sauces you have cooked during the course. This meal, served in a convivial environment, will be accompanied by selected wines that will complement the flavors of the dishes, offering a complete and authentically Italian gastronomic experience.

Start your day with a captivating exploration of Siena’s historic city center, guided by a local guide. Wander through its enchanting streets, admiring masterpieces of art and architecture. Soak in the beauty of Piazza del Campo while hearing the tales of the famous Palio, a horse race that has taken place here for centuries. Your private guide will also take you inside the stunning Duomo, a true gem and the most beautiful cathedral in Tuscany.

Next, unleash your creativity with a hands-on ceramics workshop in one of Siena’s historic artisan shops. Learn from skilled artisans and craft your own unique piece, capturing the essence of this timeless city.

After a break for lunch, dive into the world of medieval painting at a second workshop. Discover ancient techniques, from pigments made with egg yolk to the intricate secrets behind this enduring art form.

This immersive day in Siena combines history, art, and creativity, offering a truly memorable experience.

In the morning, Adrienne will demo working from photo reference from the previous day's photo shoot, as well as showing the process of selecting a photo and how to use it creatively.

Painting in landscape or from photo references. Adrienne will be coming around to assist and will demo in afternoon.

The last morning will be an optional group critique with each student submitting 3 images by email for Adrienne to critique in group setting.

More painting in the afternoon!.

Our last evening, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase one of Adrienne’s demo paintings 

Time for a Celebration!

Departures and transfers to Florence Airport (Peretola FLR) and/or train station.

- Airport departure at 6:30 am

- Train Station Departure at 9 am