Chiaraluce Country House

23/06/2026

An exceptional experience is taking shape for next summer. We are thrilled to officially open registrations for Rachel Russell’s exclusive retreat at Chiaraluce Country House.
🎨 Sketching the Light & Colour of an Italian Summer
🗓️ 30 May – 5 June, 2027
📍 Chiaraluce Country House (Le Marche, Italy)
This isn’t just a workshop; it’s an immersive escape into the warm, golden light of the Italian summer. Under Rachel’s expert guidance, you will learn to translate landscapes, shadows, and vibrant colors onto paper, all while enjoying the authentic luxury of our country house.
Whether you want to elevate your artistic skills or simply gift yourself a week of profound creative rebirth, this place is waiting for you.
🔴 Note: To maintain the highest quality of teaching and community, spots are strictly limited.
👉 Ready to join us? Find the registration link in our bio or reach out directly at [email protected]

22/06/2026

Our son Diego won a scholarship for an English Camp.
He wasn’t so happy to attend because he didn’t want to go during summer.

We offered a deal: do the course and next year you can come to one of our retreats, his dream, so you will be able to comunicate.

He still said no and answered:

“Art speaks its own way.”

He looked at me …:“I spent half an hour with Marit.
She looked at me.
I understood what to do.
I drew.
That’s it.”

Thank you, Diego.
You said in twenty seconds what we’ve been trying to say for years.

Here’s what you don’t need to come to Chiaraluce:

✕ Fluent English
✕ Artistic skill
✕ The fear of not being enough

A child and an international artist understood each other with a glance and a paintbrush.

You’re already ready.

Bookings open for our next Creative Retreats. Link in bio.

22/06/2026

SURPRISE!!!!!

We’re absolutely delighted to share that Kristin Romberg’s October Retreat is now SOLD OUT! ✨

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who booked and will be joining us for this special experience.

If you missed out, don’t worry. Stay tuned to our social media because the 2027 retreat dates will be announced soon. We can’t wait to share what’s coming next!

19/06/2026

Today we close a truly special week.
Over the past days, Chiaraluce has welcomed beautiful souls from Suriname, Germany, Austria, the United States and Canada. Different languages, different stories, different paths, all gathered around a shared desire: to create, to learn and to experience the world through art.

Under the guidance of Johanne Bossmann, each participant explored her unique layered painting technique, discovering that every layer tells a story, every mark leaves a trace and every painting becomes a reflection of a moment lived fully.

What began as a group of strangers quickly became a community.
Meals shared around the table, laughter in the studio, conversations that continued long after the brushes were put down and friendships that crossed oceans.

A heartfelt thank you to Johanne for her generosity, her vision and the inspiring atmosphere she created throughout this retreat.

And thank you to our wonderful participants: Cherida, Dina, Caroline, Carol, Holly, Ruth and Daniela, for bringing your energy, kindness, curiosity and creativity to Chiaraluce.

A special mention goes to Jochen, our beloved sous-chef, whose presence, humour and helping hands became part of the experience as much as the art itself.

You arrived from different corners of the world carrying brushes, dreams and stories.

You leave with paintings, memories, new friendships and a small piece of Chiaraluce that will travel home with you.

Until we meet again, thank you all.❤️

17/06/2026

APRIL 2027 ART RETREAT WITH JOHANNE BOSSMANN

Only 2 places remaining in a shared triple room.

A week dedicated to painting, creativity, good food, beautiful landscapes, and meaningful connections in the heart of the Italian countryside.

Join artists from around the world for an immersive experience of art, inspiration, and slow living at Chiaraluce Country House.

✨ Only 2 places left
✨ Shared triple room
✨ Suitable for all levels
✨ Authentic Italian food, excursions, and daily painting sessions

Reserve your place now before the retreat is fully booked.

📍 Chiaraluce Country House, Italy
📅 3-9 April 2027

For details and reservations, send us a message. 🎨🇮🇹✨

16/06/2026

DO YOU KNOW WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN AN ART RETREAT?

Let us explain in less than a minute.

Every time you paint, your brain changes.
Scientists call this NEUROPLASTICITY: the brain’s ability to create and strengthen neural connections throughout life.

Painting asks your brain to do many things at once.

You observe.
You focus.
You make decisions.
You solve visual problems.
You adapt when things don’t go as planned.

Over time, these experiences help build new pathways in the brain.

Recent research from University College London found something fascinating.

People who regularly engage in artistic and cultural activities appear to age more slowly at a biological level than those who rarely do. The effects were comparable to some of the benefits associated with regular physical activity.

Researchers believe creativity may help reduce stress, support cognitive health, and strengthen emotional wellbeing. (RTTNews)

So when you spend a week immersed in painting, you’re giving yourself TIME TO:
learn, focus, create, reconnect with yourself.

And perhaps, time to become the person you’ve been TOO BUSY TO MEET.

Something special is coming.

Our 2027 Art Retreats are taking shape, and we can’t wait to share them with you.

→ More 2027 dates will be released soon. Stay tuned.

15/06/2026

The first day of Johanne Bossmann’s Meditative Art Retreat has unfolded like the opening notes of a beautiful symphony.

Strangers arrived carrying suitcases and big smiles. By the end of the day, laughter echoed through the studio, conversations flowed effortlessly, and a shared creative energy filled every corner.

This retreat is about breathing deeply, reconnecting with yourself and discovering the extraordinary power of creating together.

The vibration has changed. The enthusiasm is contagious. The connections are already real.

And this is only Day One.

The magic has officially begun. 🤍💙

11/06/2026

Happiness has the slow breathing of a sleeping child and the gentle heartbeat of a tiny kitten who, without asking permission, simply decides that this is home.

She is Vilma, the newest little soul to join the Chiaraluce family. ❤️

11/06/2026

18 GIUGNO 2026 | ORE 19:00

AMA (arte música apericena) è
ODE ALLA LAVANDA

-Settima edizione-

Una serata dedicata ai profumi e ai sapori del nostro territorio.

In collaborazione con Azienda Agricola Bio-Blu e La Lavanda di Montefiore, celebriamo una delle eccellenze delle Marche attraverso un’apericena che racconta la terra da cui nasce.

Apericena gourmet firmata Miguel, con piatti ispirati alla lavanda e ai prodotti locali.

Degustazione con abbinamento di vini del territorio, selezionati per valorizzare ogni proposta gastronomica.

🎨 Grand Finale Exhibition con Johanne Bossmann & the Retreat Collective.

🎶 Musica dal vivo con Feelin’ Groove, due chitarre (Fabio Gricinella e Marco De Angelis) e una voce inconfondibile (Giorgio Gricinella) , per accompagnare il tramonto.

Ingresso: 15 € a persona

“Un tributo alla lavanda, ai produttori locali e alla bellezza del nostro territorio.”

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18 JUNE 2026 | 7:00 PM

AMA (Art • Music • Apericena)

ODE TO LAVENDER

Seventh Edition

An evening dedicated to the aromas and flavors of our land.

In collaboration with Azienda Agricola Bio-Blu and La Lavanda di Montefiore, we celebrate one of the Marche region’s finest treasures through an apericena that tells the story of the land from which it is born.

🌿 A gourmet apericena by Miguel, featuring dishes inspired by lavender and locally sourced ingredients.

🍷 A tasting experience paired with local wines, carefully selected to enhance every culinary creation.

🎨 Grand Finale Exhibition with Johanne Bossmann & the Retreat Collective.

🎶 Live music by Feelin’ Groove: two guitars (Fabio Gricinella and Marco De Angelis) and one unforgettable voice (Giorgio Gricinella), providing the perfect soundtrack to the sunset.

Admission: €15 per person

“A tribute to lavender, to the local producers who preserve its heritage, and to the beauty of our land.”

10/06/2026