The Italian Painting Holiday 2023 
a tailor-made Painting Holiday in the Veneto Region
With Harvey Kimmelman

“Idyllic!” “Perfect!” “Heavenly!” “Magical!” These are just some of the adjectives you’ll hear from anyone who’s been on one of the previous 5 Italian Painting Holidays.  Each September, Harvey Kimmelman leads a group of up to 10 artists, spouses, friends, and artist wannabes on this week long sojourn to paradise. Next year's Painting Holiday will take place in September 2023.

The Region: The Veneto is in the northeast part of Italy. It extends from Venice, in the lagoon of the Adriatic Sea, all the way up north to the Dolomite Mountains.  The Veneto is a region with a thousand different faces, and it is one of Italy’s custodians of natural, artistic, and traditional treasures.
The Town: Serravalle is a hidden, medieval gem, just 60 kilometers from Venice and north of Treviso. Nestled in the foothills of the Dolomites, it is the historic center of Vittorio Veneto, a city created in 1886 by the merging of two towns, Ceneda and Serravalle.
Your Accommodation: You will stay in the Palazzo Galletti B&B Boutique Hotel*. This historic, 14th century Palazzo offers three beautifully restored, elegant and modern rooms with en-suite bathroom, fridge, air conditioning, heating, dining area and free Wi-Fi internet. You will be able to relax in the magnificent, multi=level, romantic garden, experience the finest and tastiest organic Italian cuisine and meet with other guests in our stylish and comfortable living room, dining room, and library. There is a large studio and a veranda where critiques can be held, or paintings finished in case of bad weather.
To see Palazzo Galletti, log on to: Palazzo Galletti B&B Boutique Hotel
• First six people (double occupancy) to register will stay at Palazzo Galletti, Singles will have rooms at a nearby B&B.
Painting:  Bring and work in the medi​um(s) you prefer: oil, acrylic, gouache, watercolor, pastel, drawing, or photography. There is a wealth of subjects to paint from, including townscapes with centuries old, architecturally interesting buildings, landscapes with mountains, vineyards, and even a beautiful river that runs right through the center of tow. Important: if you're new to or have never done plein air painting, Harvey Kimmelman can help take you through the steps and get you started. He uses the impressionist method of Monet, Pissaro and Sargent.
Other Included Activities:  include a guided walking tour of the historic center, with a focus on the early renaissance frescos, and the local outdoor markets, and a one-day trip to either Treviso,  a Unesco World Heritage Site, the Dolomites, the Prosecco Countryside, or to be determined.
Itinerary
Saturday. Recommended Departure From U.S. for the Venice Marco Polo Airport or Treviso Antonio Canova Airport with next morning arrival
Day 1- Sunday.  Our Driver Will Meet You At The Venice Airport Between 9:00 Am And Noon And Drive You To Vittorio Veneto You Will Check-In At Palazzo Galletti B&B Boutique Hotel Or Similar Accommodation.
Welcome Lunch. Antique Market Walking Tour.
Afternoon Walking Guided Tour Of The Historic Centre Of Serravalle, Where You’ll Gain Inspiration From The Renaissance Architecture Which Surrounds The Palazzo. Dinner At Palazzo Galletti.
Day 2- Monday. Morning Plein-Air Painting In the historic center of Serravalle.
Optional Local Market Walking Tour. Afternoon Plein-Air Painting.
Evening Open Critique And Discussion.
​Buffet Lunch & Dinner At Palazzo Galletti.
Day 3 - Tuesday. A day trip (To be determined) to one of the fascinating sites in the area, Either Treviso, the Dolomites, Prosecco Countryside, or other Unesco World Heritage Site. Lunch On Your Own And Dinner At Palazzo Galletti.
Day 4 - Wednesday. Full Day Plein-Air Painting In Serravalle. Meet In Studio At 6:30 For Voluntary Demo Or Critique Of Day’s Work. Buffet Lunch & four courses Dinner At Palazzo Galletti.
Day 5 - Thursday.  A half-day trip to the Prosecco Countryside with
Picnic Lunch. Afternoon plein air painting. Dinner on your own in town.
Day 6 - Friday. Plein-Air Painting In Serravalle Or In Surrounding Mountains.
Meet In Studio At 6:30 For Critique Or Voluntary Demo.
Buffet Lunch At Palazzo Galletti and Farewell Group Dinner.
Day 7 - Saturday. Check Out And Departure To Your Destination.
Group Transfer To Airport.
The workshop includes: 
  • 3 plus days of painting
  • 6 nights stay and daily breakfast
  • 5 lunches, 5 homemade, gourmet dinners
  • 2 half-day trip: 
  • Guided tour of Serravalle with outdoor market, in Vittorio Veneto
  • Unesco World Heritage Site Prosecco Countryside tour
  • One Full-day trip to Unesco World Heritage Site, either Dolomites,  Treviso, or To Be Determined
  • Daily wine tasting opportunities, coffee/tea and snacks (with the exception of the one-day tour)
  • Local transportation
  • Group Pick-up and drop-off at Marco Polo Venice International or Antonio Canova Treviso Airport between 9:00 am and noon with a comfortable van; other travel departure transport not included.​
Accommodation Cost​
  • The all-inclusive cost for HVAL members and Fresia's workshop participants is 1870 EUR
  • The all-inclusive cost for non-members is 1990 EUR
  • ​The single room supplement is 380 EUR
Upcoming Workshop 2023
September 2023.
For any question please contact Harvey Kimmelman 
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