On Monday 4^th July, the European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML) of the Council of Europe opened its doors to twenty-five language teacher educators from across Europe for its first ever summer academy, as part of its long-standing Cooperation Agreement with the European Commission. The 5-day programme provides a unique transnational professional learning opportunity for this key target group, with time and space to discuss cutting-edge developments in language education, become familiar with innovative resources and policy instruments both from the Council of Europe and the European Commission, and reflect on their competences, values, and professional identities. The rich and varied programme includes an exchange with academic staff at the University of Graz and an excursion to the beautiful vineyards of southern Styria.