Stay and Cook in a Mountain Retreat

This 3 or 5 or 7 Nights package is focused on learning how to cook the great regional dishes of central Italy. This is not simply a "class" but more a chance to immerse yourself into the culinary secrets of     Pellegrino Artusi. The father of modern-day Italian cuisine, Artusi travelled throughout Italy and collected the regional recipes we now enjoy today. 

You'll work side by side with the   Chef in the kitchen of the house where you will stay. The focus is on technique rather than recipe. Whether you are a novice or a professional, this program is designed to enhance your skills.

The retreat was once part of a convent and built in the 19th century.  It has 2 fireplaces and a stone oven.  The kitchen leads out to a garden with the Tevere River (which is a humble brook) on its border.

You'll have the entire house to yourself and your party.

Every morning you and the Chef will visit different local markets and determine the cooking program based on your interests and the seasonality of     ingredients.      

Sample Cooking Program:

Traditional Handmade Pastas of Emilia Romagna (no machines): Tagliatelle, Ravioli, Tortelloni, Lasagne, Cappelletti

Pasta Sauces: Bolognese, Sausages, Vegetarian, Seafood 

Traditional Tuscan Cuisine 

Traditional Main Courses: Poultry, Pork, Beef, Lamb, Seafood

Seasonal Vegetables, wild Mushrooms and Truffles in Season

Butchery: Deboning and Stuffing meats 

Curing: Guanciale and Pancetta, Sausages and Salame

Appetizers

Desserts

$2100 per person for 3 Nights

$3500 per person for 5 Nights

$4450 per person for 7 Nights

What's included:

Morning pick up at the train station in Cesena (1 hour train from Bologna) and Arezzo (1 hour train from Florence)

-3, 5 or 7 nights accommodation in a private mountain retreat

-market visits

-morning cooking classes and lunch

-afternoon cooking classes and dinner

-Romagna Wines tasting at a local Winery

-Pecorino di Fossa di Sogliano

-Parmigiano Reggiano

Return to the train station on morning 4th, 6th or 8th

$2100 per person for 3 Nights

$3500 per person for 5 Nights
$4200 per person for 7 Nights