Your cooking holidays to Italy begins Sunday afternoon, kicking off a memorable and fun-filled week. Students enjoy a relaxed schedule of daily cooking classes, culinary excursions and free time to explore on your own. Ending the week on Friday after lunch.
Your day begins with continental breakfast followed by morning cooking classes in which students will prepare lunch, with instruction by Chef Wilson. Alight evening meal will follow your afternoon excursions. You'll learn to cook regional favorites based on seasonal ingredients. The programs are appropriate for all skill levels, however, students should have a basic knowledge of kitchen skills.
We have designed a cooking holiday with you in mind. An All Inclusive Package: 5 nights fine accommodations, 6 participatory cooking classes, all meals (with the exception of one lunch) with wines, culinary excursions with transportation and all transfers. You stay with Chef John and experience the Italian way of life first hand.
Faculty Information:
John Wilson, owner of the company, is a certified chef and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. Chef Wilson has appeared in Atlanta on local news magazine shows including: Noonday Atlanta, Good Morning Atlanta, Good Day Atlanta, and CNN Healthwatch.
You'll have a morning to explore the quaint town of Greve in Chianti and then on to the charming town of Castellina, where you'll find interesting shops of all varieties. Following a morning of shopping and exploration, we'll have lunch at a local trattoria. On your free day, you may want to take the bus into Florence to see Michaelangelo's David and other famous works of art and historic places.
Other Activities:
Besides indulging in your fill of the fine dishes you'll prepare, each day will offer a bounty of sites and tours to experience. Your vacation includes tours of two local wineries, Dievole and Volpaia, specializing in the region's popular Chianti Classico wines. At Volpaia, you'll also taste fresh olive oil and learn about its production.
Facility Information:
Our 18th century villa nestled in the hills above Greve, a small town in the Chianti region, between Florence & Siena. This beautiful estate is filled with priceless antiques. Your accommodation for the week features five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms and a covered terrace with breathtaking views of the countryside.
Cooking classes are held for up to 8 students in a quaint kitchen complete with breakfast area. Following the meal, which students prepare and enjoy on the terrace, relax outside with wines and view the beautiful countryside.
Notes:
Cooking in Italy:
- Tuscany:
- Dates:
* Dec 22-27, Dec 29-Jan 3, 2008
* May 25-30, June 1-6, Oct 5-10, Oct 12-17, Dec 22-27 2008
* Dec 29, 2008 - Juan 3, 2009.
- Rates:
* $2,500 per person, double occupancy;
* $2,675 per person, double occupancy with private bath;
* $350 additional for single occupancy.
- Venice / Maser Italy: Dates - June 8-13, Sept 14-19 & 21-26, 2008.
- Rates:
* $2,775 per person, double occupancy;
* $2,875 per person, double occupancy for Master Suite;
* $500 additional for single occupancy.
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