Morning light in the 18th century Kitchen at Relais de Camont. photo- Valentina Solfrini

FInding Your Light with Valentina Solfrini. May 27-June 1 2025.

Born and raised in Italy, I’m a photographer, teacher, cookbook author, stylist, post-production and color expert, and videographer in the making. Currently based in the South of France, my work has always been representative of the same flair and dramatic beauty that captured the heart of Impressionists and chiaroscuro artist. This flair I apply to portraiture, still-life photography, lifestyle and, recently and joyfully, music videos and communication material for many music professionals. I have taught photography, color theory and storytelling all over the world, from New York to Australia, planning workshops with many talented colleagues. For years, I have taught photography at Istituto Lorenzo De’ Medici in Florence. In my free time, I keep alive the legacy of my ex award-winning blog, Hortus Cuisine, by writing about Italian food in my Substack, L’Appetito. My work has won multiple awards, including the Saveur Awards twice. I have photographed and art-directed several cookbooks for major publishing houses around the world.

You can see my work on my Instagram accounts @valentinahortus and @itsvalentinasolfrini.

Valentina Solfrini at Relais de Camont. 2024- V.Solfrini

For more information, about the retreat—click here.