WHAT MAKES BELLISSIMA... BLISS-FUL?

Every retreat is unique

...because you get to tell us what you want.
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You read that right. Our goal is for you to make every second count, so we specifically craft your retreat experience based on input from you. Why? Because it’s your retreat! More alone time? Less alone time? More art and wine?
​What looks like bliss to you?

We can actually teach
​you to paint

If you need instruction, that is. We know some of you just want to be released to do your thing & by all means, we will release you. BUT, if you fall more into the "I love the idea of an art retreat, but I may or may not be artistically inclined"...we got this! We love to teach beginners--in fact, we do it for a living. Just ask any of our fans and students.
​(see testimonials here)​

Both of us have traveled extensively

We know the ins & outs of international and domestic travel. You don’t have to think or worry about all those pesky details. We do it for you! Our travel savvy makes for a smooth and stress-free experience for our guests.

Both of us have lived in Italy

​We are just that cool. No, but really. This gives us invaluable insight on how to navigate the language (Chelsea speaks fluent Italian! Christi's...uh...working on it--"sto imparando"), culture, and find the hidden treasures of the Italian country, villages and coastlines that will make your retreat totally brag-worthy.

We're super fun to be around

Duh. Isn’t it obvious by now? Seriously though, we are easy-going, we love to laugh, we welcome adventures, and we adore people. We balance each other well--a perfect mix of spontaneity, planning, history, and awesome tour guide, with a dash of practicality.

We pick beautiful places

Whether it’s the Central Coast of California or the rolling hills of the Italian countryside, we have an intense appreciation for beauty, history, and the transformative power of making space for creativity and an intention of reviving the real you. Oh, and FOOD. We love good food.

Legal Stuff:

Participation Agreement, Activity Release, Waiver and Assumption of Risk Agreement

This AGREEMENT is made as of the date this Agreement is submitted to BELLISSIMA ART RETREATS, by and between BELLISSIMA ART RETREATS and PARTICIPANT.  PARTICIPANT is the individual who is listed as the party who will be attending the event on the registration form. RECITALS This AGREEMENT is entered into based upon the following facts, circumstances and understandings: PARTICIPANT desires to enroll in and participate in an art retreat hosted by BELLISSIMA ART RETREATS; and BELLISSIMA ART RETREATS is willing to have PARTICIPANT enroll. WHEREFORE, in consideration of the facts, circumstance and understandings set forth above and the terms and conditions set forth herein, the parties, intending to be legally bound, hereto agree as follows:

PRICE, LOCATION & SERVICES
Price.  The Price for each Participant shall be the price set forth on BELLISSIMA ART RETREATS' website.  
Location.  Locations for events shall vary, but may include vineyards, wineries, backyards, private homes, event centers and other local or overseas businesses.  Some of these locations may be remote and include walking over rough terrain; please wear appropriate attire and shoes.  Additionally, handicapped access may or may not be available at each location.  If PARTICIPANT requires handicap access, please contact BELLISSIMA ART RETREATS at least one week prior to the event to make arrangements.

PARTICIPATION RULES
Conduct.  PARTICIPANT is expected to conduct him or herself in an appropriate manner at all times.  Event locations may have specific rules which PARTICIPANT agrees to comply with and follow at all times.  BELLISSIMA ART RETREATS events are open to all skill levels and intended to be fun and engaging.  Negativity or criticism of another participant's work will not be tolerated and the offender will be asked to leave immediately.  
Indemnification.  PARTICIPANT acknowledges that vineyards, private homes and other event locations may contain hazards, both known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable.  Consequently, PARTICIPANT agrees to hold BELLISSIMA ART RETREATS and its agents, heirs, assigns and employees harmless and shall indemnify the same from and against any and all costs, claims, losses, recoveries, deficiencies, injuries, liabilities, legal and/or administrative proceedings, including attorneys' fees and costs arising from or relating to PARTICIPANT's enrollment and involvement in a BELLISSIMA ART RETREATS event.  Further,  PARTICIPANT agrees to the following:

I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISK, KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, OF INJURIES, HOWEVER CAUSED, EVEN IF CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE ACTION, INACTION, OR NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.

MISCELLANEOUS
Law & Venue.  This Agreement is executed in the State of California and shall be subject to and interpreted under the laws of the State of California.  The parties agree that any suit filed in connection with this agreement shall be heard in the Superior Court of Santa Barbara County, State of California.
Entire Agreement.  This Agreement contains the entire understanding and agreement of the parties, and there have been no promises, representations, warranties or undertakings by either party to the other, oral or written, of any character or nature, except as set forth herein.
Attorneys' Fees.  In any action to interpret, enforce or related to this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to attorneys' fees and costs.  

By clicking on the "Buy Now" button, PARTICIPANT acknowledges his or her consent to the terms of this Agreement and agrees to be bound hereby.