Featured Trips

"Painting with Glass" Mosaic Retreat May 18 - 26, 2027
"Painting with Glass" Mosaic Retreat May 18 - 26, 2027
Strada di Vico 5, Barbarino Tavarnelle , 50028
May 18, 2027
Bringing Life to Still Lifes: Combo Painting and Glass Mosaic Retreat
Bringing Life to Still Lifes: Combo Painting and Glass Mosaic Retreat
Strada di Vico 5, Barbarino Tavarnelle , 50028
May 28, 2027
Capturing Fluid Light: Sculpting Water With Glass Mosaic Retreat
Capturing Fluid Light: Sculpting Water With Glass Mosaic Retreat
Strada di Vico 5, Barbarino Tavarnelle , 50028
Sep 17, 2027

Past Trips

Release. Relax. Recreate Tuscan Retreat
Release. Relax. Recreate Tuscan Retreat
Strada di Vico 5, Barbarino Tavarnelle , 50028
Sep 25, 2025
Painting Luminous Color in Tuscany  with Adrienne Stein
Painting Luminous Color in Tuscany with Adrienne Stein
Strada di Vico 5, Barbarino Tavarnelle , 50028
Oct 06, 2025
"Painting with Glass" Mosaic Retreat in Tuscany May 27 - June 3, 2026
"Painting with Glass" Mosaic Retreat in Tuscany May 27 - June 3, 2026
Strada di Vico 5, Barbarino Tavarnelle , 50028
May 27, 2026

Reviews

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Mary Anne D
Oct 13, 2026
Unparalleled experience. Mireille is an amazing instructor and person. The villa, the food, the ambiance....everything was fantastic.
Mirielle Swinnen Mosaic Retreat in Tuscany Sept. 25 - Oct. 3, 2026
It was a pleasure to meet you Mary Anne, and I hope you will join us here at La Volpaia for another retreat soon :)
By La Volpaia 1521 on Oct 13, 2026
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Paulette L
Oct 12, 2026
I had a great time! Mireille was a fabulous instructor. Accommodations were fantastic, our meals were delicious and all food allergies/aversions were honored. Beautiful sunsets! Swimming under the Tuscan sun was splendid! Absolutely an artist’s dream space to learn, create and rejuvenate. Excursions were wonderfully planned, including our additional detour to San Gimignano. Great group of mosaicists to learn with. Pizza outing was fantastic, as were the cantuccini that my dad devoured. Thanks again! La dolce vita for sure!
Mirielle Swinnen Mosaic Retreat in Tuscany Sept. 25 - Oct. 3, 2026
Thank you Paulette! I am happy you had a wonderful experience, and you clearly did beautiful work in Mireille's workshop. Next time I will have Giulio order you more cantucci in advance :)
By La Volpaia 1521 on Oct 13, 2026
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Bernadette J
Oct 07, 2026
Mireille Swinnen is an amazing teacher and artist. The excursions were a nice plus both in content and in breaking up the five days of class. The accommodations and meals were very good and the pizza party was very enjoyable.
Mirielle Swinnen Mosaic Retreat in Tuscany Sept. 25 - Oct. 3, 2026
I am so happy to be able to share La Volpaia with you and Jeff and I'm glad you enjoyed yourselves. Hopefully, you will return for another adventure!
By La Volpaia 1521 on Oct 09, 2026
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VERA L
Oct 06, 2026
The accommodations were wonderful and the food variety was great. Great group of people and our teacher, second to none ! Highly recommend ♥️
Mirielle Swinnen Mosaic Retreat in Tuscany Sept. 25 - Oct. 3, 2026
Thank you for choosing to come to La Volpaia for a week of mosaic making and Tuscan beauty. Your final work was beautiful and it is clear you learned a lot from Mireille :)
By La Volpaia 1521 on Oct 09, 2026
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Debbie K
Oct 05, 2026
Fabulous! La Volpaia 1521 is a wonderful villa in a beautiful location! The room was quite comfortable and the food was fantastic! The Mireille Swinnen Painterly Mosaic workshop was profound!! I highly recommend any artistic retreat offered at La Volpaia 1521! You won’t be disappointed! Mia Tavonatti creates a first class experience!
Mirielle Swinnen Mosaic Retreat in Tuscany Sept. 25 - Oct. 3, 2026
Thank you so much Debbie! I love to share La Volpaia with other inspired artists like yourself, and Brava for your beautiful mosaic work!
By La Volpaia 1521 on Oct 09, 2026
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