Creative Practice Residency
Southern Tuscany
September 25th – October 4th, 2026
Pieve di Caminino Historic Farm
Devote a week to deepening your creative practice in the beautiful Tuscan hills of the Maremma.
Whether you are a painter, sketcher, sculptor, photographer, writer, musician, poet or multimedia artist, this is an opportunity to gain inspiration from this ancient part of Southern Tuscany.
A Week of Studio Time, Landscape, and Creative Exchange
Join a small group of artists for process-based making at the 11th Century property of Pieve di Caminino.
Your private self-catered apartment and the communal loft studio will be ideal places for your practice. Days devoted to an open exploration of your chosen medium will be followed by evenings of delicious food, ancient hill town sunsets, and creative conversations allowing for cross-pollination of ideas in a supportive environment.
Yoga and walking the land will deepen a connection to the beauty of the Maremma and liberate your artistic process.
What You’ll get From This Experience
30+ Studio Hours
Sketch Excursions with Driver
Beautiful Private Apartments
Tuscan Cooking Class
Welcome Prosecco Reception
Evening Salons
Hilltown Walks
Breathtaking Vistas
Yoga & Meditation
Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting
Catered Tuscan Dinners
Artist Farewell Reception
Residency Costs
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$1500 artist / $900 companion
Includes yoga, tours, all excursions, creative guidance & most dinners.
Accommodations & airfare not included.
Apartments range from $1000–$2400 for 9 nights.
Our host
Pieve di caminino Historic Farm
The Marrucchi Locatelli Family
Strada Provinciale 89, 58036
Caminino GR, Italy
Your Instructor
Amy Wynne
Amy Wynne is a painter who has been inspired by the vistas of Tuscany for decades.
She holds an MFA in Painting from The New York Academy of Art in Manhattan and received the CE Teacher of Excellence Award from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2015.
Amy has been teaching college-level painting and drawing for 25 years and offers Plein Air workshops internationally.
She was engaged and married at Pieve di Caminino and considers it her Italian home.
Amy is also a certified yoga & meditation instructor.
Residence Itinerary
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Afternoon
2–5pm Arrival / Tour / StudioEvening
6:30pm Prosecco Welcome, History of Pieve di Caminino & Catered Dinner -
Morning
9am Catered Breakfast
10am Grocery Shopping RibollaMidday
12–1pm Lunch / RestAfternoon
1:30pm Hike of Property
3pm Intention Setting / Studio Set UpEvening
5:30pm Roccatederighi Hilltown Walk
7:30pm Dinner at da Nada
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Morning
Studio TimeMidday
12–1pm Yoga / Lunch / RestAfternoon
Studio TimeEvening
6pm Montemassi Hilltown Walk
7:30pm Pizza Dinner at “Guidoricci” -
Morning
Studio TimeMidday
Lunch / RestAfternoon
Studio TimeEvening
4–6pm Cooking Class / Dinner & Salon / Sharing of Ideas -
Morning
Studio TimeMidday
12–1pm Yoga / Lunch / RestAfternoon
Studio TimeEvening
4–8pm Morisfarms Wine Tasting, Tour & Dinner
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Morning
Studio TimeMidday
Lunch / RestAfternoon
2pm Excursion to Seaside Castiglione della PescaiaEvening
Dinner Self-Catered & Salon / Sharing of Ideas -
Morning
Studio TimeMidday
12–1pm Yoga / Lunch / RestAfternoon
Studio TimeEvening
3pm Excursion / Tour Massa Marittima
7pm Dinner il Bacchino -
Morning
Studio TimeMidday
Lunch / RestAfternoon
Studio TimeEvening
Potluck Dinner: Terrazza Foresteria -
Morning
Studio TimeMidday
Lunch / RestAfternoon
Prep Open StudioEvening
6pm Closing Celebration & Catered Dinner at Caminino -
Check Out 12 noon
Client Reviews
Amy Wynne is a remarkable artist and teacher whose workshops consistently deepen both skill and creativity. I’ve taken several classes with her—including her weeklong intensive and the residency in Tuscany—and every experience has been thoughtfully crafted and deeply inspiring. She weaves together hands‑on instruction with the joy of place: curated cultural exploration, dinners in nearby hilltop towns, and connections with people she’s known in the region for years. The setting at Pieve di Caminino is magical, and Amy uses the landscape as part of the creative process in a way that feels natural and energizing. I recommend her programs wholeheartedly to anyone looking for real artistic growth in a warm, beautifully supported environment.
— Mimi MEvery artist meets people along the way who shape how they think about art and where they belong within it. I met Amy early in my own art journey, and her influence has stayed with me ever since. She taught me the importance of building a series that you genuinely connect with, and helped me begin looking at my own work in a much deeper and more intentional way beyond just the subject itself. Amy has a way of teaching that feels thoughtful, observant, and personal. Her questions always encouraged me to better understand what I was truly trying to communicate through my work. The studio environment and figure drawing workshops she created remain some of the most meaningful creative experiences I’ve had, and many of those moments still return to me today when I’m making art. -
— Michael CMy trip to Italy with Amy as our guide was an amazing experience and offered a rare opportunity to immerse myself in a deeper creative process. The rich culture and delectable cuisine filled our senses quickly shifting our mindset away from this fast paced world. Having the choice to work solo or join the group for a range of adventures was truly appreciated as I could follow more of my own flow. Amy, thank you for this wonderful retreat in a country you know so well. I’m ready to go back!
— Nonie BFrequently Asked Questions
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Early Morning:
Breakfast self-catered.Morning:
Studio TimeRiposo:
Rest, lunch self-catered, yoga.Afternoon:
Studio Time / ExcursionEvenings:
Catered Dinner or Hilltown RestaurantsLate Evenings:
Open Studio / Salon -
Yes. Ideally a car is useful even though our program provides a driver to our destinations.
Caminino is beautifully secluded, which is why I love it.
However, if you want to pop into the nearest hill town, it is about a 15 minute drive.
If you are without a car, there will be transport to a local grocery store 2x during the week.
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Firenze Amerigo Vespucci: 75 miles
Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport: 85 miles
Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport: 128 miles
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Yes. Our van fits up to 8 people plus driver, depending on luggage.
Total can be split between the participants.
Must arrange in advance. Please inquire for rates.
We may also be able to coordinate a carpool if anyone is interested in sharing a car.
You can also take the train to Montepescali, 20 minutes away, and be picked up for a fee.
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Contact Amy:
amyelizabethwynne11@gmail.comI’m happy to talk over specifics by phone:
401-651-6284 -
Contact Amy:
amyelizabethwynne11@gmail.com -
In general, breakfasts and lunches are self-catered.
Most dinners are included.
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It is included in the Residency fee.
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By August 1st:
Balance of Booking & Accommodation Due.Art Residency Cancellation Policy
Cancel August 2nd–September 1st = 50% Refund
Cancel after September 2nd: No refund.
Any fees paid can be put towards a future workshop in the next 2 years.
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Before purchasing your plane tickets, contact Amy to confirm we have enough participants to run the workshop.
Trip insurance &/or flexible/refundable flights are advisable in these times of uncertainty.
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es. People not participating in the workshop can pay a reduced rate of $900.
This includes:
Full access to property trails
Welcome Prosecco Reception
First Breakfast
Yoga & Meditation
Excursions with Private Driver & Tours
Catered Tuscan Dinners
Cooking Class
Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting
Artist Reception & Farewell Celebration
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Yes and very refreshing!
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If we know in advance that there are special requests around food, we will do our best to accommodate those needs.
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Depending on your objectives, I will advise each artist on an individual basis regarding materials.
Portable easels, stools, painting surfaces and solvent are available.
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70F daytime / 50F at night, but this can vary greatly.
Bring warm layers and good walking shoes.
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Yes. The beautiful seaside town of Castiglione della Pescaia is about 25 minutes away.
Register for the creative practice residency
For more information, registration, accommodations or travel questions, contact Amy.
