
Welcome to our Drawn Away Art Retreats.
Our 2026 Retreat was in beautiful Boonah, on the Scenic Rim, South East Queensland in April. What an amazing, soulful, arty and nourishing weekend it was!
We are so privileged to have the opportunity to bring together a group of women, some who didn't know a soul, for three days of art and beautiful food. By the end of the weekend there were new friendships, loads of laughter, some tears and many hugs.
Our cups are full!
Stay tuned for another Drawn Away Retreat in the same location in 2028.
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Our 2027 Retreat is an amazing Italian experience
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Join award-winning artists and art tutors, Jeanne Cotter and Cindy MacDonald, for a creative weekend at their Drawn Away Art Retreat in the beautiful Scenic Rim, Boonah!

FULLY BOOKED!
Join award-winning artists and art tutors, Jeanne Cotter and Cindy MacDonald,
for a once-in-a-lifetime Art Tour in beautiful Italy!
Dates: 7th - 16th April 2027
We’ve curated an unforgettable cultural Art Tour in beautiful Umbria, Italy, and we’d love you to join us!
With the guidance of a professional Australian tour guide who has lived and worked extensively in Italy, you’ll be expertly hosted on a truly inspiring journey filled with art, history, food, and friendship.
Spend 10 days and 9 nights discovering the magic of Orvieto and Florence. We’ll be sketching and drawing both in a studio set inside a beautiful old convent and out on the streets and surrounding landscapes, capturing the atmosphere of Italy as it unfolds before us.
You’ll experience a 9th Century Italian castle perched high above the Umbrian countryside, with sweeping views of rolling green hills. Here, we’ll meet a Master Maiolica Artist, watch him at work, and create our own painted ceramic tiles in his studio. We’ll enjoy professionally guided educational walking tours, with entry into historic sites, museums, and breathtaking cathedrals in both cities.
Of course, no Italian journey would be complete without incredible food and wine. You’ll taste authentic regional flavours, enjoy unforgettable meals, sketch stunning vistas, and visit the Valley of Assisi for a winery tour and a hands-on Umbrian cooking class, followed by a beautiful long lunch with wine (of course).
Accommodation is hotel-style with twin-share rooms and daily breakfast included. Some lunches and dinners are also included, with plenty of free time built in for you to explore, shop, relax, and wander at your own pace. All train and coach travel during the tour is included, making your experience seamless and stress-free.
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✨ This is more than a trip — it’s a creative, cultural escape designed to inspire.
Photo Gallery - Drawn Away Art Retreat 2025
