Join us in Italy, Fall 2026
Weeping Willow Books Publisher Marcia Meier and watercolorist Helena Hill when they return to Italy in fall 2026 to host a writing and water coloring workshop. This retreat is sold out—if you'd like to be placed on the waiting list, or hear about future retreats, send us an email.
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Our Italy retreat takes place at a beautiful villa just outside the town of Lucca in Tuscany, from Sept. 25-Oct. 3, 2026. We’ll write most mornings and paint in the afternoons, and explore surrounding towns. Marcia’s writing classes will include generative prompts using various art modalities and sharing of work. Individual consultations with Marcia are included. And of course, Helena will offer her wonderful painting classes in the afternoons.
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To see images from our Tuscan retreat in 2019, visit Marcia's website.
Have questions? Want to go with us? Send us an email!
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Our bios:
Marcia Meier, MFA, is author of seven books, including her award-winning memoir, Face. (See her bio here.) Marcia is also an editor and writing coach who has taught writing for more than twenty years. She is also the publisher of Weeping Willow Books. She is an adventurous spirit who loves to travel and inspire and encourage other writers.
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Helena Hill is a writer, watercolorist, and world traveler who lived with her family in Peru during her childhood. (See her bio here.) She has returned to Peru four times to rediscover her childhood home while writing her memoir. As a Spanish teacher, she led groups of students to Mexico, and most recently has led groups to Peru and Italy for watercolor and writing retreats. She has traveled extensively in Italy, and has studied and painted the landscapes of Tuscany and Umbria. Helena's passion is teaching and inspiring beginning watercolorists. She speaks fluent Spanish, is a student of Italian, and is an exceptional guide and teacher.