Mad About The House by Kate Watson-Smyth

Mad About The House by Kate Watson-Smyth

Announcing my interior design retreats for 2026

After three brilliant weekends this year, we're back with a new programme for 2026. We've improved, tweaked and refined – and we're ready to welcome all design lovers to our home in Turin once again.

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Kate Watson-Smyth
Oct 20, 2025
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When I launched my first interior design retreats in 2024 I knew it would be a great way for people to confidently travel solo, knowing they would meet like-minded people among whom there would always be a starting point for a conversation. I spent a year building the itinerary before launch, and one of the unexpected joys that has come out of it is the life-long friendships that have formed. Guests from all my retreats continue to meet up when they can, share advice and ideas on the group Whatsapp chat – and while many maintain that they came for the interiors, it is the deep bonds that form during the weekends that have created something truly magical.

“This weekend was completely restorative; not just in terms of reconnecting with my passion, but also in the opportunity to connect with a group of hugely engaging and interesting women – I felt like I left with my own personal hype squad.”

It’s no secret that I passionately believe in the importance of decorating our homes to tell our…

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