Love La Romita

Love La Romita

Did you know that La Romita’s home is the City of Love because it’s the birthplace of St. Valentine! So this February we’re showing our Love of La Romita. Your support will help us provide arts programming beyond our 60th anniversary.  Donations over...
2026 Scholarship Winners!

2026 Scholarship Winners!

home programs Workshops & Retreats Group Residencies Solo Residency Program the school …A Video Introduction … a Sample Itinerary Accommodations Guest Rooms Legendary Dining The Grounds The Studio The U.S. Staff The Italian Staff History About Umbria...
New Workshops at La Romita for 2026

New Workshops at La Romita for 2026

Learn more about The Art of Floral Design MARYANN NARDO – The Art of Floral Design June 1, 2026 – June 9, 2026 $4,500 Spend 7 days learning the living art of floral design, making flower-centric excursions into the small hill towns of Umbria with Maryann Nardo....
Happy New Year from La Romita!

Happy New Year from La Romita!

Welcome to 2026! We’re thrilled you’re here, especially since this year marks our 60th anniversary!  We’re looking forward to reflecting on all the fantastic artists who have joined us over the years and the stunning art created in our studio. ...
La Romita Memberships Now Available!

La Romita Memberships Now Available!

Join us in celebrating our 60th anniversary by becoming a Primo Member of La Romita.  Primo Members receive:  Exclusive access to art instructor video demonstrations and interviews. Discounts on workshops First notice of events and programs at La Romita. Primo...
La Romita Boutique is now available online!

La Romita Boutique is now available online!

home programs Workshops & Retreats Group Residencies Solo Residency Program the school …A Video Introduction … a Sample Itinerary Accommodations Guest Rooms Legendary Dining The Grounds The Studio The U.S. Staff The Italian Staff History About Umbria...

Thank you for an amazing 2025 season!

THANK YOU! Our 2025 season was so inspiring and amazing! We welcomed hundreds of artists to La Romita. They visited numerous hill towns, created countless pieces of art, and enjoyed delicious food together. The art and memories have us looking forward to celebrating...
Early Registration Discounts are Available NOW!

Early Registration Discounts are Available NOW!

Our Season 2026 art workshop & retreat schedule is being posted on our website as they’re scheduled. We already have an Open Artist Residency, Watercolor, and a Printmaking workshop/retreat listed. Newly posted programs have early bird pricing, so check out...

Scholarship Applications Due Soon!!

Scholarship Applications are due soon!  The Scholarships are funded through donations from our Alumni. It is intended to help artists and writers develop their process and explore their art through exposure to authentic Italian culture provided by the workshops at La...
Thank you Edmund for 25 years at La Romita

Thank you Edmund for 25 years at La Romita

It is with a mixture of gratitude and sorrow that La Romita announces Edmund Zimmerman’s retirement from his position as Director at the end of this season. For 25 years Edmund has been the face of La Romita – the first person to greet people as they arrived at...