Franca Vendrame and Pino Bonanno are internationally experienced artists and in Umbria, in the area of Marsciano municipality, who have started a workshop in Marsciano, Umbria for artists and people who would like to spend a holiday in a natural environment of rare beauty and in a creative context surrounded by artists of international merit.
You can read about them in their biographies, but the best way to appreciate their work is to pay them a visit at any time of year.
They will give you a warm welcome, as if you were old friends and you will find yourself in a homely and friendly atmosphere.
They will do everything to satisfy your wishes in a friendly way and with a smile which will a creatively illuminate your stay.
Gaia Art Farm is a typical Umbrian 600 square metre farmhouse set in 10,000 square metres of land. Details dating from the 19th century such as stone walls, chestnut-beam ceiling and vintage terra cotta flat tiles have been preserved. A breakfast room with original brick arched ceiling and a room for creative workshops are situated in converted stables with an a covered patio area.
The farmhouse has 12 heated double rooms with bathroom, some of which are available for guests, a well equipped kitchen and which guests may use to organize individual and group exhibitions.
The 10,000 squre metres of land around the farmhouse allows guests an outdoor recreation area. There is also the possibility of displaying artists’ sculptures which could in time become a permanent exhibition.

Gaia Art Farm is open throughout the year offering its guests an excellent and homely bed & breakfast service as either half or full board.
Gaia Art Farm was basically founded to suite the requirements of artists or any creative person from all over the world.
It offers an organization and world class art teachers to “guide” the guests seeking fullfilment of their creative needs.
It is a wonderful place where everyone can find his/her ideal dimension to express himself/herself and grasp with both hands what nature offers through light, colours, scents and flavours.
Franca and Pino are warm, open-minded people who receive their guests with an energy typical of artists with international experience but also ready to help guarantee a peaceful holidays, cultural voyage in a richly historic region and a creative learning experience.
If you want, they can organize during your relaxing stay art themed itineraries visiting exceptional places in Umbria or attendance at courses in painting, graphic, sculpture, art therapy, creative writing, meditation or the Italian language.