We have several Open Group Residencies coming up in our 2026 season. These are the ideal way to follow your own artistic journey while also getting all the other benefits of workshops at La Romita. There isn't an instructor, but you will get accommodations, meals, transportation, and excursions to nearby hill towns!Did you know that La Romita's home is the City of Love because it's the...

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 $100 will receive a print of La Romita by it's founder Enza Quargnali!!!  We organize retreats for artists of all genres and media, offering a...

For over 60 years, La Romita School has been hosting workshops and retreats from its home, a 16th-century monastery nestled among olive groves in Umbria. The region is an extraordinary destination for artists, photographers, and poets, with inspiration to be found in local scenery, history, and culture. Time at La Romita gives artists time and space to focus on their art in a serene atmosphere, with opportunities to explore and adventure, without most of the logistical distractions that come with travel abroad. 

For over 60 years, La Romita School has been hosting workshops and retreats from its home, a 16th-century monastery nestled among olive groves in Umbria. The region is an extraordinary destination for artists, photographers, and poets, with inspiration to be found in local scenery, history, and culture. Time at La Romita gives artists time and space to focus on their art in a serene atmosphere, with opportunities to explore and adventure, without most of the logistical distractions that come with travel abroad. 

For over 60 years, La Romita School has been hosting workshops and retreats from its home, a 16th-century monastery nestled among olive groves in Umbria. The region is an extraordinary destination for artists, photographers, and poets, with inspiration to be found in local scenery, history, and culture. Time at La Romita gives artists time and space to focus on their art in a serene atmosphere, with opportunities to explore and adventure, without most of the logistical distractions that come with travel abroad. 

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 Romita. This scholarship is open to United States artists and art-educators of both visual and literary arts. The application...

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 La Romita, the last face they see as the bus pulls away on the last day, daily briefings, nightly previews, poems, stories - and his two...

On October 11 & 12, La Romita welcomed Fai to tour the organization.  FAI consists of volunteers who share the mission of promoting the Italian rural and architectural heritage by raising citizen's awareness of the protection of historic sites.  We had over 60 guests tour the studio and enjoy drinks and bruschetta in the olive orchard. The event was featured on the local Italian news, watch...

The Enza and Paola Quargnali Memorial Scholarship   This scholarship, named for La Romita School’s founders, honors their legacy and artistic vision, and their desire to share the experience of art making in Italy with American students. The Scholarship is funded through donations from our Alumni. It is intended to help artists and writers develop their process and explore their art through...

This September, two behind the scenes members of the  La Romita family had the opportunity to visit La Romita in person for the very first time. After supporting from afar — creating content, maintaining the website, and helping share the magic of La Romita with the world,  stepping into the place we’ve worked so hard to represent was nothing short of transformative. It’s one thing to...

For over 60 years, La Romita School has been hosting workshops and retreats from its home, a 16th-century monastery nestled among olive groves in Umbria. The region is an extraordinary destination for artists, photographers, and poets, with inspiration to be found in local scenery, history, and culture. Time at La Romita gives artists time and space to focus on their art in a serene atmosphere, with opportunities to explore and adventure, without most of the logistical distractions that come with travel abroad. 

For over 60 years, La Romita School has been hosting workshops and retreats from its home, a 16th-century monastery nestled among olive groves in Umbria. The region is an extraordinary destination for artists, photographers, and poets, with inspiration to be found in local scenery, history, and culture. Time at La Romita gives artists time and space to focus on their art in a serene atmosphere, with opportunities to explore and adventure, without most of the logistical distractions that come with travel abroad. 

As the season shifts, we just want to say — thank you.Your support for the La Romita Scholarship Program has already made a real impact, and it’s reminded us how much this community believes in the power of creative opportunity.Because of you, we’re continuing our fundraiser with one goal: to fully fund six scholarships for 2026. That means six artists or writers who wouldn’t otherwise be able...

What you see in these photos is the beginning of a gallery and sitting room that will be filled exclusively with literary and visual works by artists who have graced our school.Some of you who have been to La Romita might recognize the first floor room that for many years has been crammed with some oversized furniture, books of unknown provenance, and a 70's era cabinet filled with kitchen...