MONTANARO CIRCLE, a place to reconnect

Montanaro Circle invites you to take time out in the stunning hills of Le Marche to feel truly inspired. We run both creative group activities and private coaching holidays. Whether you are looking for a dynamic art course, a walking holiday or a reflective break we can offer you a deeply enriching experience.

Montanaro is Italian for Mountain dweller. An archetypal search for inspiration might involve retreating to a mountain to abstain from the world; we agree with the mountain part but are not ready to forgo the pleasures of good food and comfortable beds. Circle refers to the interlink between our guiding principles of art, nature and spirituality.

To find our more about our workshops, see our calendar for 2012. click here

 

Read about Monatanaro circle in Italia! magazine

Read our first testimonials for 2012. Click here

 

 

"From the moment we entered the hills of Le Marche with the breathtaking views of the snow capped mountains, I knew this was going to be very special week. From the very special guesthouse & delicious food, to the excellent courses in meditation and art, it was an uplifting experience. The world of art and colour has opened up to me and I'm looking forward to showing off my new found skills back home. I am so grateful to have had this amazing experience and I'm happy to say that i have made some new friends along the way. Thank you for everything. I hope to return soon".

Catherine Millen. Canada (bespoke course). December 2011.

"I was travelling through Le Marche and on my way to Florence, and serendipitously came across Montanaro circle. Here I have discovered a little corner of paradise which I know i will return to again and again. Through Sarah's support, I was able to reestablish my life priorities. Florence will have to wait till next time. Thank you so much Sarah!"

Tanya B. California. (healing retreat) March 2012

"Sono molto contento della tua attività, la spiritualità dell'arte è sempre stato il mio pallino, mi fa piacere che con la tua famiglia siate a Montanaro circle come un faro di luce e di armonia".

Monsignor Sergio Soldini Maurizio. Italy

CALENDAR 2012 (next 3 months)

APRIL
8-15. Alchemy of art, methods and materials of the Italian masters.

29-May 5. Mosaics; one for all and all for one.

MAY
5-12. Woodwork; the art of green wood.

12-19. Blacksmithing: Fire and iron

19-26. Zen Spirit: meditative and healing retreat.

JUNE
9-16. Transcendental meditation. Transformation for life.

16-23. Sacred geometry.

23-30. Parquetry: the art of wood inlay.

23-30. The mountain walk: walking the Sibillini

    BESPOKE SERVICE

Our bespoke service allows you to enjoy a private Montanaro Circle experience. We can custom-design your holiday from the following art, nature and spirituality options to suit your requirements, and can provide a variety of additional activities, creating your perfect trip in Le Marche Italy. Click here for more information.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2012 CALENDAR

THE PILGRIM WALK July 7-14 2012

This week long walk will take you to areas of awesome natural beauty where saints retreated and legends were born. We will visit ancient hermitages, cave retreats and Abbeys (such as Avellana 1014 AD mentioned in Dantes Divine Comedy, and visited by the poet himself). Your guide will enable you to see aspects of monastic life normally closed to outside visitors. Read more...

ZEN SPIRIT May 19-26. 2012

Throughout the week you will be treated to a range of sensory experiences from a pure oil organic aromatherapy, music therapy, traditional Ofuro baths and an ancient green tea healing ritual. Your host Ricky will intersperse the day with regular meditation sessions, guiding participants on the very breathing meditation. Read more...

ICON PAINTING June 30 -July 7. 2012

Taught by one of Europes top icon painters, this spectacular art course offers a rare glimpse into the time honoured techniques and treasured secrets practiced by the famed Prosopon School of Iconology. Participants will be taken through the techniques of gold leaf gilding and icon painting, completing their very own small icon by the end of the course. Read more...

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NEWS & EVENTS

 

Montanaro circle features on SKY TV. Watch here...  

From the Himalayas to the Apennines, a Paubha master available to teach at Montanaro circle this summer. Read more...

Colen Beckley of the Meditation trust.

Colin Beckley of 'The Meditation Trust' holds a Transcendental meditation course in June 2012. Read more...

The leader of BBC's Retreat program is holding a course in Le Marche Italy.

The leader of BBC2's 'The Retreat'  joins Montanaro Circle to hold a workshop in August 2012. Read more...

FEATURED ARTWORK

The Archangel Gabriel by Irina Bradley. See the Traditional art gallery.

The Archangel Gabriel by Irina Bradley. See the Traditional art gallery.

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