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Zoom Call with Jessica Vecchione
VirtualJoin me for a brief Zoom call to talk about Umbria and explore whether a scheduled retreat or a custom-designed trip for your small group is the right fit. These conversations are especially helpful if you’re thinking about traveling with friends, family, or a creative group and want something more personal than a standard tour. We’ll talk through dates, pricing, travel, lodging, meals, and what a typical week looks like when staying in the Valnerina at Casa Della Zia. I’ll also explain how custom trips work for groups of up to 10 people and how we shape the experience around your shared interests. We’ll talk about what excites you most — whether that’s culinary experiences, art and hands-on workshops, time outdoors hiking or exploring hill towns, or a thoughtful blend of all three. We’ll also discuss pace, balance between structured activities and free time, and any special ideas you may already have in mind, so I can suggest a few tailored options that fit your group’s style. There’s no pressure and no obligation, just a friendly, informative conversation to answer your questions and help you decide what kind of Umbrian experience will be most meaningful for you and your group.
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Zoom Call with Jessica & Jeanette (Maiolica Painting Retreat, May 11 - 15)
VirtualCurious about our Maiolica Painting Retreat in Umbria? A brief Zoom call is the best way to explore whether this experience is the right fit for you. Join Jessica Vecchione, host of Casa Della Zia, and Jeanette Platania-Harper, master maiolica artist, for a relaxed, no-pressure conversation about what the week truly feels like — not just the itinerary, but the pace, setting, and creative experience of living and painting in Umbria. We’ll cover retreat dates, pricing, travel logistics, accommodations, meals, group size, and what a typical day looks like, including studio time, excursions, and downtime. You’ll also have time to ask questions and talk through your goals, experience level, and expectations. If you’re considering a custom retreat or private small-group trip, we can also discuss interests, preferred pace, and possible tailored options. This call is purely informational — an opportunity to gain clarity, meet your hosts, and decide whether this retreat aligns with what you’re looking for. Schedule your Zoom call below.Select date and timeEvent time zone:America/New York GMT-05:00
Zoom Call with Jessica & Teresa (Sketching for Travel June 8 -15)
VirtualJoin me for a brief Zoom call with Teresa Bonner to talk about Umbria and our Wander & Sketch: Travel Sketching in Umbria workshop, June 8–15, 2026, based at Casa Della Zia in Vallo di Nera. The full itinerary is available to review in advance. This is a friendly, no-pressure conversation where we’ll walk through dates, pricing, travel and transfers, lodging, meals, and what a typical week feels like. Teresa will also answer questions about her sketching approach and how the workshop is welcoming to absolute beginners as well as more experienced sketchers. We’ll talk about the kinds of places you’ll be sketching—from medieval streets in Vallo di Nera to inspiring day trips to nearby Umbrian towns—along with how the week balances guided instruction, practice time, and relaxed exploration of everyday life. Book a Zoom time below and bring your questions. This call is simply an opportunity to get clarity and decide whether this workshop is the right fit for you.Select date and timeEvent time zone:America/New York GMT-05:00
Zoom Call with Jessica & Candace (Sky & Stone September 15 - 20)
VirtualJoin me for a brief Zoom call with Candace Rudd to talk about Umbria and the Sky & Stone small-group yoga retreat, September 14–20, 2026, exhibit at Casa Della Zia in Vallo di Nera. The full itinerary is available to review in advance. This is a friendly, no-pressure conversation where we’ll walk through dates, pricing, travel and transfers, lodging, meals, and what a typical week feels like. Candace will also answer questions about the yoga practice, daily flow, and how the retreat balances movement, rest, and connection to place. We’ll talk about the rhythm of the week, including daily yoga, gentle hikes, time outdoors, visits to nearby Umbrian towns, shared meals, and unstructured time to relax and enjoy village life. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions about physical requirements, pace, and whether this retreat is a good fit for you. Book a Zoom time below and bring your questions. This call is simply an opportunity to get clarity and decide whether this retreat aligns with what you’re looking for.Select date and timeEvent time zone:America/New York GMT-05:00
Zoom Call with Jessica & George (Without Words Theatre Retreat, August 31 - September 7)
VirtualJoin me for a brief Zoom call with George Feaster to talk about Umbria and the Beyond Words cross cultural theatre immersion, August 31 - September 7, 2026, based at Casa Della Zia in Vallo di Nera. The full itinerary is available to review in advance. This is a friendly, no pressure conversation where we will walk through dates, pricing, travel and transfers, lodging, meals, and what the week feels like day to day. George will also answer questions about the workshop process, the daily structure, and how we build the final theatrical postcard performance together. We will talk about the rhythm of the week, including daily training sessions, movement and voice work, writing and improvisation, time in the village, shared meals, and evenings in nearby Umbrian towns. You will also have the opportunity to ask about experience level, physical requirements, pace, and whether this immersion is the right fit for you. Book a Zoom time below and bring your questions. This call is simply an opportunity to get clarity and decide whether this experience aligns with what you are looking for.Select date and timeEvent time zone:America/New York GMT-05:00
