Our signature culinary & wine retreats allow you to immerse yourself in Italian culture and traditions through the wonderful food & wine that Italy is known for.  You will have the opportunity to learn about and sample authentic regional Italian cuisine while exploring the beautiful surrounding areas and towns.

In addition to hands-on cooking lessons from some of the best chefs in the area, we will visit local markets and enjoy vineyard visits & tastings and walks through some of the most beautiful scenery in Italy. On this very special retreat we will be experiencing many of the wonderful things that Florence and Chianti have to offer.  On the first part of our trip we will be spending time in Florence exploring the culinary delights of one of the most renowned Renaissance cities.  

We will tour the markets, participate in a hands-on cooking class & enjoy wine tasting at one of the most well-known wine producers in Italy.  We also have several wonderful & unique surprises on this retreat (ie. Gregorian chants in a beautiful basilica overlooking On the second half of our retreat we will immerse ourselves in the wine culture of Chianti while enjoying the beautiful and breathtaking scenery that Tuscany is known for).

We have some special excursions in store for you including winery visits and wine tastings, a cooking class focusing on the traditional specialties of the region and visits to a local farm or two where they produce cheese or olive oil.

 This will undoubtedly be an wonderful experience that you will never forget!

location & accomModation

Tuscany offers some of the most beautiful countryside, along with their renowned wine production and culinary traditions. You will be hosted in a authentic countryside villa.

You will have the opportunity of immersing yourself in the local culture while enjoying the cuisine, wine and nature that these wonderful areas offer.

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