Following the success of our gardeners’ retreat to Italy in April last year, we’re thrilled to be offering our exclusive tour again for 2023. There can be no better location than the glorious hilltop village of Lippiano, and staying at the wonderful Villa Pia. As in previous years, the trip has been timed to coincide with the glorious spring wildflower season, an unmissable spectacle in this part of northern Italy.

Hosted by garden experts Rosie Yeomans and David Hurrion, together with garden photographer Sarah Cuttle, there’ll be spectacular garden visits, wildflower walks, local cultural visits, garden and planting design tuition, as well as photography workshops – all in the most inspiring surroundings.

There will also be time to relax, swim and enjoy the friendly atmosphere of Villa Pia set atop the hill village of Lippiano.

7 nights from 22nd – 29th April 2023

PRICES FROM £1250 PER PERSON BASED ON TWO PEOPLE SHARING AN EN-SUITE ROOM; £1500 SINGLE OCCUPANCY RATE; EXCLUDING FLIGHTS

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• TRANSFERS FROM AND TO PERUGIA AIRPORT AND TRANSPORT FOR VISITS

• ACCOMODATION AT VILLA PIA, LIPPIANO, UMBRIA

• BREAKFAST EACH DAY

• BUFFET LUNCHES AND 4-COURSE DINNERS AT VILLA PIA (ON MOST DAYS)

• FRESH FRUIT, COFFEE, TEA, ALCOHOL AND SOFT DRINKS AVAILABLE FREE ALL DAY

• EXPERTS HOSTS, ENTRANCES AND TUTORING

IMAGES FROM PREVIOUS TRIPS

*The final itinerary and order of visits may be subject to change.

For details and about Villa Pia click the link at the bottom of this page. Alternatively visit the Villa Pia website or email villapia.morag@googlemail.com for enquiries about how to join this trip

Rosie has had a long career in horticulture. She worked in nurseries and gardens before lecturing at horticultural colleges in a wide range of subjects including planting and garden design.

She is renowned for her enthusiasm, wealth of knowledge and friendly delivery. Wild flowers and walking are a passion. The Garden Media Guild awarded Rosie ‘Best new Talent in Broadcasting’ for appearances on BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time ‘From the potting shed’.

At present Rosie writes practical tips and features for the BBC Gardeners’ World magazine and is a gardening expert for BBC Radio Solent. She has lead many garden tours, including one to the local Flowers Week at Villa Pia.

Having started gardening as a child, David has been growing plants for more than 50 years. His extensive knowledge and experience of plants and growing techniques is based on a botanical and scientific training, complemented by an in-depth understanding of garden design, wildlife, geology and climatology.

He is currently Associate Editor for BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine and is a Judge for the Royal Horticultural Society, as well as sitting on their Tender Plant Committee.

David has travelled to every continent, with the exception of Antarctica, to discover plants and gardens, and on more than 50 trips accompanying groups of gardeners.

As a professional garden and plant photographer, Sarah’s career spans 18 years and has taken her across the UK, Europe and the Americas. She is a regular contributor to Gardeners’ World magazine, working with the presenters and production team from the BBC series.

She works with other magazine titles such as RHS The Garden, The English Garden, Gardens Illustrated, House & Garden and Country Living and has had the privilege of meeting passionate plant specialists, garden designers and garden owners.

Sarah also works with the RHS for the coverage of their Annual shows and enjoys the title of Associate Photographer for the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.