RETREAT WITH Retreat with Emily Hogarth
PUGLIA, ITALY
25th to 31st January 2027
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ABOUT EMILY
Emily is a Scottish designer and illustrator living and working in Edinburgh with her husband, their daughter Maggie, sons Finn and Rupert and their West Highland Terrier Mary. Through her motto ‘making the everyday magical’ Emily tries to capture the magic of the Scottish landscape and its wildlife combing these with her recognisable floral and faunas. Working mainly with papercuts, Emily loves the combination of boldness and delicacy that they bring to designs. Through their flexibility they can be stand-alone pieces of art or translated onto a printed medium (screen prints, fabric designs and stationery).
Establishing herself as a self-employed artist:
Since completing her masters in Edinburgh Collage of Art in 2008 Emily has been working as a self-employed illustrator and surface designer. Her distinctive illustrations and bold designs have provided Emily with success over the past few years. Her designs have been seen in The National Museum of Scotland, Cadbury’s Flake ‘Allure’ as well as the Nivea Pearl and Beauty global campaign. Since graduation she has worked with: Nivea, Cadbury’s, Red Magazine, Lloyds Bank, Jasper Conran for Debenhams; Bebaroque; Graham and Brown; Tigerprint; Studio Roam; Medici Cards; and Cole and Sons. Currently Emily is working on illustrations for the new Royal Hospital of sick children in Edinburgh.
Emily is always happy to hear from you so please feel free to contact her with any enquiries you may have – or even just to say hello!
PUGLIA, THE RETREAT LOCATION
Puglia or Apulia, is the southernmost eastern region of Italy. Its coastline, the Adriatic in the east, the Ionian south and west, is one of the most beautiful in all of Italy, with silvery olive orchards stretching all the way to the long sandy beaches touched by the one of the clearest and cleanest seas in the Mediterranean. It is an ancient land, and one which was invaded many times in its history. One can still see towers built to ward off invaders centuries ago.
MASSERIA SPECULA - THE VENUE
Carved into a gentle hill, our Masseria is surrounded by 20 hectares of exclusive private land, offering a tranquil retreat just 1km away from the enchanting shores of the Ionian Sea.
Masseria Specula is an exclusive retreat venue in Puglia, Italy, set within a beautifully restored 17th-century farmhouse dating back to 1611.
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THE ROOMS
Private bathrooms | Wi-Fi | AC & Heating | Double beds or single beds
THE FOOD
At Masseria Specula, we’re lucky to have five Apulian women cook the authentic Italian recipes that their mothers taught them. We serve vegan and vegetarian food to help minimise the impact on the environment. In line with our ecological ethos, our chefs choose the best seasonal ingredients grown in the neighbouring fields.
THE PROGRAM
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DAY 1
Welcome drinks
Relax time
Dinner
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day 2
Breakfast
TBC
Lunch
TBC
Relax time / beach / hikes
Dinner
Bonfire
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day 3
Breakfast
TBC
Lunch
TBC
Pasta making class
Dinner
Bonfire
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day 4
Breakfast
TBC
Lunch
TBC
Relax time / beach / hikes
Dinner
Bonfire
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![Watercolor painting of a forest scene with trees, birds, a fox, and a sitting figure, created on a sketchbook page, surrounded by art supplies on a wooden table.]()
day 5
Breakfast
TBC
Lunch
TBC
Relax time / beach / hikes
Dinner
Surprise
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day 6
Breakfast
TBC
Lunch
TBC
Relax time / beach / hikes
Dinner
Surprise
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Day 7
Breakfast
Departures
BOOK YOUR SPOT
Single room at the main venue: € 3000 per person (3 spots remaining)
Shared room at the main venue (shared with 1 other person): € 2600 per person (4 spots remaining)
Shared room at the main venue (shared with 2 other PEOPLE): € 2400 per person (3 spots remaining)
Reserve your spot with a €1000 deposit.
The remaining balance is due by the 31st December 2026
What’s included:
Art classes.
Art materials included.
Exclusive use of the entire property including all common areas, workshop spaces and gardens.
Accommodation at Masseria Specula.
All meals (freshly prepared breakfasts, home cooked lunches & dinners).
Complimentary water, coffee, tea.
Pasta making class.
Self guided hikes to the beach or to a natural salt lake where flamingoes live.
Roundtrip airport transfer from/to Brindisi Airport (BDS) at one prearranged date and time with 1 minibus for the whole group.
All tourist taxes and fees.
What’s not included:
Airplane tickets.
Travel insurance.
Airport pick-up / drop-off from airports other than Brindisi Airport.
Anything not listed in the “What’s Included“ section above.
Send us a message to reserve your place: