Immersing yourself into the food & wine culture of Italy for an entire week is an excellent way to understand and learn this incredible way of life. Whether you are just a beginner or a seasoned pro, our Culinary Workshop Week in Tuscany will provide you with a unique opportunity to experience the Italian lifestyle in a very relaxed environment.

Our workshop week features 7 nights in a wonderfully restored Tuscan farmhouse, 5 days of culinary classes, wine tastings and special excursions. Participation is limited to five for each week so we can preserve our special personal touch.

Have a look at our short video from our 2010 workshop for an inspired look at our week…

Join us in scenic and inspiring southern Tuscany in 2011 as we share our passion and professional experience with you! Here are the dates to our workshop weeks:

April 17-23 (this is the week before Easter…a great chance to extend your trip)
June 26 – July 2 (extra Saturday night stay included)
September 11 – 16
September 18 – 23

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Culinary Workshop Highlights…

• Our week will be held in a beautiful estate in the heart of Val d’Orcia, situated between the world-renown wine regions of Montalcino and Montepulciano – more about il Poggiolo
• Comfortable and spacious apartments with a private bedroom and shared kitchen, living room and bathroom
• Daily cooking workshops in a professional kitchen
• Small group of participants to allow for personal and professional attention and instruction
• Local excursions to wine, cheese and olive oil producers
• Guided wine degustation/instruction exploring the finer side of Italian wine
• Plenty of free time to explore the surroundings or simply lounge by the pool

Workshop Fees…

2,000 Euro for 7-nights and 5-day culinary workshop (fee includes extra Saturday night stay)

Why We’re Unique…

We believe a week-long culinary workshop should provide you with information you can trust, new skills you will use and fond memories you will preserve for years to come…of course we’ll also be happy to add some laughter along the way!

We will draw upon our 6+ years of teaching experience and our Italian professional and educational knowledge to offer you a comprehensive introductory look into Italian food & wine culture. The small group environment will allow us to focus on offering personal and professional instruction, as well as taking care of individual needs as your hosts. We will continue to promote a fresh attitude and prepare everything we cook by hand using the freshest possible ingredients. Finally, because we are not bound by any sponsor obligations, you can be sure the information we present is independent and impartial…something you can trust!

Who Can Attend?

Our workshop will combine participation and demonstration techniques and presented in a manner comfortable to all skill levels. Anyone having a strong interest in Italian food & wine culture is welcome to attend…but, keep in mind we are limiting participation to five eager and willing learners.

More About the Location…

San Quirco is located in southern Tuscany – right in the heart of the famed wine regions that produce Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montepulciano. The area boasts some of the best known landscape and views in all of Tuscany, rustic Etruscan cooking, handmade cheeses, premium olive oils and access to some of the world’s finest wines. It is just a short journey from our base at il Poggiolo into the magic of Tuscany.

Workshop Fees Will Include…

• 7 nights in a spacious apartment with a private bedroom, small kitchenette and bathroom
• Daily Italian breakfast
• 5 day culinary workshop – includes cooking classes, wine class and local excursions
• All food and beverages during classes (and most other times)
• Documentation and Recipes
• Transportation during excursions

What’s Not Included…

• Travel to San Quirco in Tuscany (we can arrange for transportation from the nearby train station to il Poggiolo)
• Some meals and beverages outside of classes

PARTNER WORKSHOP:

Photography Workshops with ViewFinder Center

If you have a friend, partner or spouse who loves fine art photography and would like to share your Tuscan experience, then please have a look at the workshop offering from our friends at Viewfinder Center for Photography. We will be sharing the workshop location with these passionate and professional photographers, and we will have rooms available for couples and partners who want to explore their separate passions…together!

• April Workshop: Beyond Postcards…Personal Travel Photography
• June Workshop: Life & Landscape in Tuscany…Discovering Villages

Please contact Bryon or Kellie at Viewfinder Center for Photography for more information.