Accommodation at Tenuta di Poggiolame
Complimentary rooms for course participants at our Umbrian retreat venue
Accommodation at Tenuta di Poggiolame was complimentary and built into the course price, alongside tuition, materials, meals and excursions. Guests stayed on site for the full week, close to the studios and communal spaces where courses took place.
The venue offered ten bedrooms, suited to couples, single travellers and friends attending together. Rooms could be reserved individually, making it straightforward for guests arriving alone or in small groups to find a suitable space.
The accommodation at Tenuta di Poggiolame is designed to make every guest feel at home from the moment they arrive. Staying on site for the full week means you are always close to the studios and communal spaces where courses take place, allowing you to drift between your room, the workspace and the shared areas with ease. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, with a sense of being part of a small creative community rather than a large impersonal venue. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends, the setting encourages connection and quiet reflection in equal measure.
The ten bedrooms on the estate cater to a range of needs, from couples seeking a romantic escape to solo travellers who prefer their own private space. Rooms can be reserved individually, which makes the booking process straightforward and flexible, especially for those arriving alone or in small groups. While not every bedroom is en-suite, the shared facilities are kept clean, comfortable and well maintained throughout the week. The generous spacing of the rooms and the thoughtful layout of the building mean that privacy is respected, even when the house is full of guests.
Meals are an important part of the experience, with food served in the communal dining areas where guests gather to share stories of the day's creative work. The local Umbrian cuisine features fresh, seasonal ingredients and provides a genuine taste of the region. Breakfast sets you up for a morning of painting or writing, while the evening meal offers a chance to unwind and swap ideas with fellow participants. The dining table becomes a natural meeting point, fostering friendships that often continue long after the course has ended.
Beyond the bedrooms, the estate itself offers plenty of space to relax between sessions. Gardens, shaded corners and open views across the Umbrian countryside invite guests to sit quietly with a sketchbook, a manuscript or simply a cup of coffee. The proximity of the studios means that materials and works in progress can be left in place, ready for the next session. This seamless flow between rest and creativity is central to the retreat experience, giving every guest the time and space to explore their potential at their own pace.
Not all of the ten bedrooms were en-suite. Guests with a preference for private bathroom facilities were encouraged to raise this when enquiring about a stay, so that room allocation could reflect individual needs.
Tenuta di Poggiolame sits amid the Umbrian countryside near Montegabbione, surrounded by olive groves and woodland. The estate provided the backdrop for painting, drawing, sculpture, mosaic, stained glass and writing courses, with accommodation forming part of the wider retreat experience rather than a separate booking.
Full information on course dates, tutors and the all-inclusive pricing structure that covered this accommodation can be found on the courses page.