One aspect of La Dolce Vita which is eagerly anticipated by attendees are the days filled with creativity! Carolyn envisions a retreat where women of all skill levels enjoy flexing their creative muscles while learning, or improving, their working knowledge in a variety of different creative fields.

You don’t have to be a expert, dabbler, or even have ever tried a specific type of art to participate in the workshops. Part of the joy of La Dolce Vita is exploring creativity in a variety of mediums. While some of our attendees have included passionate creatives who own their own companies, studios, restaurants and culinary businesses, we have also welcomed many whose last art project was in elementary school!

From tablescapes and culinary creativity, to arts and crafts, La Dolce Vita meets you where you are and encourages you to enjoy exercising the creative part of your brain.

Oct 4-11, 2025 Retreat workshop:

At this retreat we are pleased to offer a featured creative workshop which will be a collaboration between our special guest, Marian Parsons, and Florentine sixth generation bookbinder and paper marble artist Maria Giannini.

This two day workshop will be a hands-on, immersive experience where attendees will create a beautiful souvenir travel journal and diary of their time in Tuscany.

Retreat attendees may be asked to bring a basic set of supplies for the workshops (ie, scissors, glue stick, paintbrush, watercolour paint set). They will be emailed the supply list, should there be one, shortly before the retreat.