Local Classes Taught by Local Women

When you want to experience Tuscany as a local, experiencing all the beauty and aromas and flavors like a local Tuscan would, you must visit us in the golden hills. Our classes immerse you in the local culture where you will enjoy a culinary experience like no other. Cooking and tasting opportunities change daily and with each meal.

Our classes are designed to impart the real flavor of Tuscan cuisine. If you’re looking for professional chefs, you won’t find them here. You will not find any chefs in tall white hats, or electric appliances in our kitchens, no fancy blenders, and there are no food processors used; everything is done by hand. Our cooking school in Tuscany is like no other. We go to the real source of the cooking traditions. Our classes are taught by local Tuscan women. The mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and wives who know what real traditional Tuscan cooking is all about. The kitchen is busy with wooden spoons and women who look and act like a distant family member. Each woman teaches and entertains differently; each is unforgettable.

Dates Available

Class Dates 2018

May 6 – 12	Full
May 13 – 19	Full
May 20 – 26	Full
May 27 – Jun 2	Full
June 3 – 9	Full
June 10 – 16	Full
June 17 – 23	Full
Sep 2 – 8	Full
Sep 9 – 15	2 spaces available
Sep 16 – 22	2 spaces available
Sep 23 – 29	Full
Sep 30 – Oct 6	Full
Oct 7 – 13	Full

Class Dates 2019

May 5 – 11	Call for availability
May 12 – 18	Call for availability
May 19 – 25	Call for availability
May 26 – Jun 1	Call for availability
June 2 – 8	Call for availability
June 9 – 15	Call for availability
June 16 – 22	Call for availability
Sep 1 – 7	Call for availability
Sep 8 – 14	Call for availability
Sep 15– 21	Call for availability
Sep 22 – 28	Call for availability
Sep 29 – Oct 5	Call for availability
Oct 6 – 12	Call for availability

Class Dates 2020

May 3 – 9	Open
May 10 – 16	6 spaces available
May 17 – 23	Open
May 24 – 30	8 spaces available
June 7 – 13	Open
June 14 – 20	Open
June 21 – 27	Open
Aug 30 – Sep 5	Open
Sep 6 – 12	8 spaces available
Sep 13 – 19	6 Spaces available
Sep 20 – 26	Open
Sep 27 – Oct 3	Open
Oct 4 – 10	Full

Booking & Cost Information

Accommodations:
Beautiful Montefollonico, Italy

We offer two places to stay in Montefollonico. Your home for the week will be at Hotel La Costa-within the walled village of Montefollonico or our Villa in Montefollonico-with views of the countryside. Both locations have the same program.

Our program fits all levels of cooks. Class sizes range from 10 – 16 people and all skill levels-just enough, but not too many.

Costs:
All-Inclusive Program

$3850 per person for our 6-night 7-day all-inclusive program, based on double occupancy. There is an extra fee of $300 for a single room. Cost includes 6 nights at Hotel La Costa or our Villa in Montefollonico, hands-on cooking classes, all meals, wine and receptions, excursions, tours, bus tours, and all gratuities. In other words…as long as you are with the group, you pay for “nothing” –except for your souvenirs! Airfare and airport transfers are not included. We accept checks and credit cards.

Deposit

$500 required at the time of booking. The balance is due 120 days before start of the program.

Cancellation Policy

150 days before start of program – full refund

149 days to 90 days before start of program – 50% refund

90 days before start of program you will unfortunately forfeit 100% of your payment.

BUT… if you do not cancel, and only want to change your date and notify us of this change before your arrival date, we can change this for you without any charge–assuming we have availability. (Time restrictions apply)