Italy, September 19-23
The Out of Office Residency is crafted as a creative sanctuary and incubator for creative ways of living. It offers creatives, founders, freelancers, and those who want to reimagine the way they work and live a chance to find inspiration, forge new relationships and collaborations, rekindle their creativity, and explore new crafts.
Slow days spent under olive trees, sharing long table dinners with new friends, daily quests to reimagine how we work and live, and learning from artists and practitioners.
What to expect:
A mix of self-reflection, collective activities and co-creation, space to discuss and deep dive, individual space to do whatever, and time to explore personal practices.
Creative workshops — Led by Alice, and 2-3 curated artistic partners.
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Field trips— Explore and connect with the world around you. Tie in with local + regional environment.
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Creative quests — Daily quests and actionable tools to be more intentional about how you show up and build your life moving forward.
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New Inspiration — Immerse yourself in a living artist’s practice and local culture, hear stories to reimagine how to live, and see the world with fresh eyes.
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Intention
Nurturing creativity and exchange across disciplines
Slowing down, reigniting play, awe, wonder, and surprise
Connecting creatives from different backgrounds to plant new seeds for collaborations and to reimagine a different way of working and living
Help people build a more sustainable relationship with work
Inspiration and regeneration
This is your time to immerse yourself in local culture, slow down, learn new skills from our artists in residence, and find fresh ideas from hearing stories and different ways of working and living.
Details
4 nights at rustic, but modern agriturismo Le Cerque, about 2 hours outside Rome (can be reached with public transport + pick up from train will be provided)
Freedom to wander the tranquil grove of olives, listening to the hum of cicadas
Full access to common spaces, a plentiful kitchen, stunning pool, and the expansive property and garden
Participants spend the day at their own pace while being invited to join daily workshops and a program designed for exploration, connection, and imagination.
Three fresh, whole food meals, served family-style + apèro made by our chef in residence each day
Experiences and workshops
2-day natural dyeing workshop led by artist-in-residence Giulia
Introduction —The Basics: Fibre, Colour & Practice
Extracting color — hands-on + theory
Exploring dyeing techniques
Creating botanical inks
Foraging and cooking workshop with chef Francesca
Optional movement practices
Personal guidance to support your creative goals and journey
Welcome gifts to settle into your retreat dream
The Place
The heart of our retreats lies in time spent together. While each room in agriturismo has its own special character — some catching the morning light, others offering a view on the olive trees — we find the real magic is in the shared spaces where our days will flow between the gardens, gathering, and the pool.
Shared rooms naturally become spaces where friendships bloom and our tranquil home offers plenty of quiet corners for solitude. For those preferring more space, we have one-two individual rooms upon request.
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After applying, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your residency dates. The deposit is transferable to alternative dates, subject to availability. The remaining balance is due on July 1st.
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Find more details and apply here. Early Bird prices starting at 1.650€ (increasing on April 10th)
Travel (flights & transport), and personal travel insurance are not included. Pick up from the closest train station (Stimigliano station) is provided.
Read terms & conditions here.
