- June 24, 2026 to June 28, 2026
July 15, 2026 to July 19, 2026
August 12, 2026 to August 16, 2026
September 15, 2026 to September 19, 2026
October 7, 2026 to October 11, 2026
November 18, 2026 to November 22, 2026
December 9, 2026 to December 13, 2026
Course costs: 790€ incl. VAT (without accommodation and meals)
- August 2, 2026 to August 6, 2026
Course costs: 890€ incl. VAT (without accommodation and meals)
- 23.08.2026 until 29.08.2026
Course costs: 890€ incl. VAT (without accommodation and meals)
- August 29, 2026 to September 3, 2026
Course costs: 890€ incl. VAT (without accommodation and meals)
- 20.09.2026 until 25.09.2026
Double room from €1,370
Single room from €1,640
- 27.09.2026 until 03.10.2026
Course costs: 890€ incl. VAT (without accommodation and meals)
- October 18, 2026 to October 24, 2026
Course costs: from €890 incl. VAT (excluding accommodation and meals)
- October 25, 2026 to November 1, 2026
Double room starting at €1,562
Single room starting at €1,772
- 22.11.2026 to 26.11.2026
Double room from €1614
Single room from €1622
- May 23, 2027 to May 30, 2027
Course costs: 890€ incl. VAT (without accommodation and meals)
Painting trips with Maria Gabriel
Welcome to our inspiring painting trips! Our painting trips offer a unique opportunity to develop your artistic skills, learn new techniques and create unforgettable memories. Far away from everyday life, in quiet, inspiring and truly extraordinary places, such as the detailed old mill in Lombardy, the monastery surrounded by vineyards directly on the shores of Lake Maggiore, the cozy Stuben in the middle of the mountain landscapes and much more, you can let your art merge with the surrounding nature.
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Frequently asked questions & answers
Sure. Quite often we arrange transportation, depending on where you are coming from, or there is the option to travel by public transport. In this case, we will be happy to pick you up at a train station or bus stop.
There is no age limit.
The aim is to lead the participants to the point where passion and euphoria are awakened in them.
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There is one course instructor - me. Over many years, I have gained extensive experience, which I am now happy to pass on to you.
Painting utensils such as acrylic paints, charcoal, chalk, putty, brushes, spatulas, acrylic glue, many motif templates - will be provided in the course with an extra charge (details can be found in the description of the painting trips). It is of course also possible to bring your own. Everyone brings their own canvases.
No theme is specified. You can paint whatever you like or whatever inspires you.
50% of participants repeat the trips and take part again. Frequent feedback is how excellently organized the trips are and how much they can relax and switch off. Everyone completely loses track of time.
Everything that is included in the painting trip is listed in the description.
Breakfast is always included. Depending on the type of stay, lunch and dinner are also included, depending on the painting trip. However, each description states exactly what the respective package includes.
The afternoons are always at leisure. We usually discuss the excursions together on site.
Both beginners and advanced students can take part. Everyone is picked up individually where they are at the moment.
Fortunately, we have never had too few participants. But if this were the case, we would definitely communicate this early enough. However, there is always the possibility of joining another painting trip or get a voucher.
The group consists of about 10 people
The painting courses generally take place in the morning after breakfast from 9 am to 1 pm (the exact number of hours depends on the painting trip). The afternoon is at leisure. The painting area remains open so that everyone has the opportunity to continue painting.
Acrylic on canvas, mixed media, charcoal, chalk, textured paste, synthetic resin
From wellness hotels and country house style to old villas on Lake Maggiore. Take a closer look at the different properties under "Painting trips".
You usually organize your own travel arrangements. However, if you are traveling by public transport, we will be happy to pick you up from the nearest train station. In addition, we always check where the participants are coming from and arrange car pools if interested.
The painting utensils (paints, palette knife etc.) can be used by us for an additional fee of 100 EUR for the whole week. If you wish, we can take the canvases with us in the car and send them back to you by post.
If you cancel up to 2 months before the start of the painting week, you will receive a full refund of the course fee.
For cancellations made within 1 month of the start of the painting week, 50% of the course fee will be retained.
Cancellations made less than 3 weeks before the start of the painting week are non-refundable.










