TIME FOR NEW ADVENTURES...

The time has come for the Bellissima Gypsies to set off on new adventures!
Unfortunately, this means there will be no upcoming Bellissima Art Retreats in 2019 and onward.

​However!
You can still join both Christi and Chelsea on their own creative endeavors AND on new retreats!
Find out more about our future creative adventures below...
Christi, the founder of Gypsy Studios, continues to offer unique painting  experiences throughout the Santa Ynez Valley. Her business is growing and thriving in it's new location in Solvang. She teaches painting in the vineyard experiences, weekend workshops, children's painting camps and so much more in the Gypsy Landing. 

Learn more about Christi and her adventures with Gypsy Studios here.  
Chelsea, the founder of Sketchy Notions, continues to be drawn back to Italy and the allure of the Tuscan sun. With her new business endeavor, Wanderful Retreats, Chelsea continues to lead small groups through the Tuscan countryside on week long adventures of creating, eating, cooking and exploring all the charms and wonders of Italy! 

Learn more about Chelsea and her Wanderful Retreats here. 
​Spark your creativity, try something new, and make a memory that will last a lifetime. 

MEET THE GYPSIES

CHRISTI SCHAEFFER BELLE &
​CHELSEA WARD

Christi & Chelsea are the gypsies behind Bellissima Art Retreats. With a joint love of art making and everything Italy, these two curly blondes will lead you through the Tuscan hills and California wine country and to your next great masterpiece! 

Christi is the founder of Gypsy Studios Art, a full service art studio on wheels that leads participants through painting the vineyards of California. One glass of wine at a time. 

Chelsea is the founder of Sketchy Notions, a line of watercolor cards, prints, calendars and more. She also has taught classes on watercolor, sketching, and even some book-making and printmaking.