LA ROMITA SCHOOL OF ART in Ternia, Italy is a restored monastery. I have been there twice on painting trips. I recomend it highly. The food is wonderful, everyone is friendly and painting in the old chapel is truly special. Take a look at www.laromita.org.
The dining area of La Romita
The studio/chapel at La Romita
The back courtyard at La Romita
The lovely interior courtyard near the dining area
A gorgeous hilltop village in Umbria
A lovely street...beckoning to be painted