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October 24-31 |  Starting at €630

Scribble Coven Creative Retreat: Season 2

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Welcome to the Coven

Think foliage, cosy crafts, time to be creative on your own terms… all paired with an unreasonable amount of knitwear: it’s our tested Creative Retreat - supercharged for Autumn.

❋ We've done this before

We ran this retreat in April, and it was pure magic. Now, we are headed back to our favourite historic stone villa nestled between the dramatic Italian mountains and the Ligurian sea.

❋ It's open to everybody

You do not have to be a professional visual artist to join us. Our past guests have been photographers, musicians, writers, or simply folks who wanted to escape the noise, enjoy the peace of this amazing corner of the world, and read a great book in good company.

❋ With expert facilitation

Hosted by Memo (@art_bymemo), an Italian artist who’s made it her special interest to find challenging ways to unlock the participants’ creativity.

❋ In a supportive community

The people who join this space know what it means to be shy, trepidatious about your own work and worried you may not be enough. You are. We’re all here for each other.

What's Included in Your Stay

We believe in making this experience as stress-free and supportive as possible. Your base ticket includes everything you need for a restorative week:

❋ 7 Nights’ Accommodation: Historic, authentic stone villa with mountain and garden views.

❋ Chef-Prepared Meals: Daily cooked breakfasts and sit-down dinners prepared by Rob, our brilliant private chef.

❋ Pantry Lunches: A fully stocked pantry for casual, DIY mid-day grazing.

❋ All-Day Refreshments: Premium tea and coffee on tap all week long.

❋ Daily Drawing Workshops: Morning sessions with Memo focused on unblocking creativity and playing with fresh techniques (open to all skill levels!).

❋ Art Sharing Moments: Curated, low-pressure evening circles to share what we’re working on and inspire one another.

❋ Outings and Exploring: We’re spoiled for choice between rustic old towns and the beachfront.

❋ Base Van Transport: Group airport transfers and basic travel logistics to our scheduled excursions are built right in.

❋ The Coven Goodie Bag: Packed with hand-picked art supplies and activities for the week.

This October, we are introducing a beautifully structured flow to our days, giving you the perfect balance of collaborative structure and personal freedom. 

Daily Rhythm & Creative Highlights
❋ Daily Morning Drawing Workshops

Every morning, we gather for a dedicated creativity session. These aren't rigid technical lectures; they are interactive, playful exercises designed to break through creative blocks, quiet your inner critic, and build confidence in your marks, no matter your starting point.

❋ The Craft Corners

Set up around the villa throughout the week, you can dip your toes into various creative disciplines at your own pace:

  • Hand-poke tattoo sharing and design

  • Custom bracelet making

  • Knitting and crocheting corners

❋ The Terrace Mural Project

Our signature big achievement for the week! We will be collectively designing, prepping, and painting a massive visual art piece right on the villa’s terrace walls. Everyone who wishes to leave a permanent artistic legacy on the villa is invited to pick up a brush.

❋ Photography Outings

With the foliage in all its red and golden glory, what better time to learn a few more photography tricks? Our resident photographer, Laura, has a new plan - and you need zero experience to jump on it.

❋ Inspiring Ligurian Outings

Our group van will take us out into the rugged beauty of Liguria for dedicated excursions that double as prime artistic inspiration, like Bussana Vecchia, Triora and Valloria. You can also enjoy a hike in peace or in a group to a nearby waterfall or explore the villages up the mountain.

❋ Communal Evenings

Nothing scripted, but between cooking, pizza workshops, chatting and impromptu karaoke sessions, we will have a good time.

(It’s also fine if you want to have a quiet evening in your room!)

Add-Ons

Tailored Upgrades to Make Your Week Unique

Visual Storytelling Photography 

❋ Hosted by our resident photographer Laura | Open to any skill level. Equipment: Any digital camera or a smartphone/tablet capable of running its native camera app and the free version of Lightroom Mobile.

Learn to capture the texture, shadow, and deep character of Tavole. This track includes an introductory theory session, specialised photo excursions, and guided editing instruction using a curated collection of free custom presets you get to keep.

  • €125

    Intro Session + 1 Curated Outing (1.5–2 hours) + Editing Suite Session

  • €175

    Intro Session + 2 Curated Outings (1.5–2 hours each) + Editing Suite Session

  • €200

    Intro Session + 3 Curated Outings + Editing Suite Session. (Outings cover: Botanical/close-up, Landscape/travel, and Portraiture with a live group model)

On Friday night, we will celebrate our work with an exclusive gallery showcase, presenting everyone's creations either printed or displayed on a high-definition digital screen.

Need deeper individual attention? Add private 1-on-1 photography coaching for €75 per hour.

1-on-1 Creative Mentoring

❋ Hosted by Memo | €100

Want direct, personal feedback on your creative business, portfolio, or artistic direction? Upgrade your week with two private 45-minute sessions with Memo. We’ll do a goal-setting deep dive at the start of the week and a progress review at the end to map out your next steps. (Very limited slots available).

The Coven Honor Bar

We’ve ditched restrictive, pricey drinks packages. Enjoy an open, trusted, pay-as-you-drink setup from the villa pantry. Just tally your drinks on the board and settle up at the end of the week:

  • Local Italian Wines: €3 per glass

  • Mixers & Spirits: €4 per drink

  • Beers & Non-Alcoholic Aperitifs: €2 per bottle

Van Fuel & Tolls

While the base van rental cost is fully covered by the retreat, final fuel costs and autostrada highway tolls will be calculated at the end of the week and split transparently based on your individual excursion usage.

* Average cost from our April retreat was 20-45€ per guest

Nanny Service

Should you need it, our trusted nanny, Luna, is available to take care of your offspring, to make this experience enjoyable for all. The cost will be split among the families with children - for reference, it came to €200 per family in our last Retreat.

What our April Covenlings have said

(We also took note of all the lessons and feedback we learned from our previous experience to make this one even better!)

“What [also] worked really well for me was the 'one day stay in, next day go out' alternation. I feel like I got a good balance of hanging around the house and relax, and going out for sightseeing and be active.”

— about the flow of the day and activities

“I had an amazing experience and look very forward to the next edition - grazie mille <3”

— about the overall experience

“Really appreciated the time and lots of space to be in my own little corner and play music without disturbing folks, especially on sunny days. And folks being nice about the music 😅”

— about the highlights of the week

* Images may not be updated to the latest changes made by the owners of the villa (ie, slightly different room furniture or layout)

The House and Your Room Options

A traditional stone villa, that’s actually a small village

The Villa is actually a set of tiny houses all connected with each other, with the communal kitchen at its centre. It features multiple levels and outdoor spaces, a roof terrace with a swimming pool, barbecue area, foosball table, living room, media room and a kind of charm you can’t put a price on.

Premium Double Room

€950 | solo occupancy: €1,450

Shared Room

€850

Budget Loft Space

€630

* All prices are per person and assigned on a first come first served basis
** Please note that the loft space is accesed via a steep ladder, so you must be comfortable with heights and getting up and down at any time, if you choose this option
How It Works

  • Spaces for the Scribble Coven October 2026 retreat are highly limited to preserve our intimate, community-centered dynamic.

  • To help distribute costs, we offer a structured payment timeline:

    1. Upon Booking: €350 non-refundable deposit to claim your room tier.

    2. June 24, 2026 (4 Months Out): 50% of your remaining balance is due.

    3. August 24, 2026 (60 Days Out): Final balance and chosen add-ons deadline.

  • Whether it’s a personal mentoring session with Memo or a Photography outing with Laura, make your stay your own.

  • The best airports to reach Tavole are Turin, Milan and Nice (France). You can make your way to Imperia Station by train, or travel by van from Turin with Memo. After booking your spot, you’ll be added to a chat group where we’ll help you organise your travel, should you need it!

  • Now all that's left to do is pack your bags with all your creative supplies and get excited for this cosy season of the Scribble Coven Retreat.

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