The villa

During the cooking course, you will stay in a charming villa. This has been lovingly restored to retain some unique original features, including the floors and beams, but has new bathrooms and modern comforts such as air-conditioned bedrooms. It is perched on top of a hill, giving it breathtaking panoramic views of gently rolling hills covered in vineyards and olive groves. The view from the pool and garden is towards the captivating medieval city of San Gimignano.

The accommodation

All the rooms in the villa have views and retain interesting original features. They have high ceilings and are full of natural light. All have air conditioning and private bathrooms with showers. The villa has belonged to the same family for several generations and was the manor house for a farming estate. The cooking courses will take place on site, in a well-equipped ground-floor kitchen. We generally eat just outside on the terrace, with gorgeous views of the garden and across the neighboring valleys.

You’ll enjoy relaxing in the pretty garden under the shady pergola. Or you can lie by the pool with its stunning views. You are free to use the kitchen any time you might want to make yourself tea or coffee or have a snack (although we keep you well fed!). There is also a fridge for guests to use. Please note that this is self-catering accommodation (similar to a holiday rental) so there is no daily maid service for your rooms, although there will always be people on hand should you need something.

A cooking course for everyone

The weekly cooking course price includes accommodation based on two people sharing a double room with a private bathroom, with either one queen-size bed or two twin beds. Just tell us which you prefer when you enquire. We have space for two solo travelers to join us each week.

The villa is quiet, comfortable and airy and is in a perfect location to explore the area. There is free Wi-Fi internet access so you can keep in touch with family and friends.

There are beautiful walks to be taken near the villa, where you can observe and photograph some unique Tuscan flora and fauna. Twenty minutes’ drive will take you to some of the most beautiful and unspoiled medieval villages in the area. Walking through the shady streets of Certaldo or Barberino Val d’Elsa, you can imagine what life must have been like in rural Tuscany hundreds of years ago.

Views from the patio dining area
The cooking class area
The villa
A bedroom
The Villa and pool at dusk
Cooking classes area
A bedroom
Aerial view of the villa
Views from the patio
The villa from far away
A bedroom
Views from the pool
The living room
The Swimming Pool
The breakfast area
Ensuite Bathroom
A bedroom
View from the pool
An ensuite bathroom
View from the villa
A bedroom
Our cooking week
Prices & calendar
Where we are
Our team

  • 2027 Calendar

    Calendar

    Our weeks include 7 nights' accommodation - Saturday through Saturday. Check-in is on Saturday afternoon, departure is on the following Saturday morning. The dates show Saturday through Friday for clarity.

    2027

    May 1st - 7th
    Full
    May 8th - 14th
    2 places available
    May 15th - 21st
    Full
    May 22nd - 28th
    Places available
    May 29th - June 4th
    Places available
    June 5th - June 11th
    Full
    Aug 28th - Sept 3rd
    Full
    September 4th - 10th
    Places available
    September 11th - 17th
    Places available
    September 18th - 24th
    Full
    Sept 25th - Oct 1st
    Full
    October 2nd - 8th
    Full

  • 2026 prices

    Prices

    * Prices are in Euros and are converted into each guest's currency according to the exchange rate the day they book. To give you an idea, we show the current USD prices.
    Type of guest Euros USD*
     Cooking guest1 €2,500 $2,763
     Non-cooking guest1 €1,900 $2,100
     Private room for single use2 +€900 $995

    1) Per person, based on two people sharing a room with an ensuite bathroom, with either one queen-size bed or two twin beds. Just tell us which you prefer when you enquire.
    2) We only have space to accept 2 solo travellers per course. They pay a €900 supplement and are offered their own double room with ensuite bathroom.

What our guests say

Reviews from TripAdvisor, Google, Yelp and Facebook

Peggy Doi
17 Oct 2026
The whole experience was excellent!!! Sera and Arturo were wonderful hosts and instructors in addition to just being wonderful people making everything enjoyable. . It was such a joy to get to know them and Marcella too. Of course the food was superb. I enjoyed learning these dishes. I live alone so haven't tried doing them myself, but looking forward to trying them. I have heard from many of our group about their experiences with the recipes and seeing the results. Speaking of our group, everyone was so terrific. We were a very cohesive group. We enjoyed cooking and just being together. What a great group of people!
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Cheryl C.
14 Oct 2026
The one word which describes Organic Tuscany is "Amore". Immediately you sense the team loves what they do creating a relaxed vibe. The property's location has an incredible view you will never forget plus easy access to medieval towns The team has created an authentic historically rich all inclusive hassle free experience. I would love to come back again and again.
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Karen King
12 Oct 2026
Beautiful experience! Wonderful Organic Tuscany team! It surpassed my expectations! A truly immersive experience, expert instruction, delicious food and wine and lovely accommodations !
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Penny Kahn
11 Oct 2026
The week at Organic Tuscany Cooking School was wonderful!All the details for the week were printed ahead. The team there made everyone feel comfortable, We received recipes when we left, which I'm sure I will be using.Thank you for making my week there. Memorable.Penny Kahn
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Jill Williamson
10 Oct 2026
Thank you, thank you, thank you Organic Tuscany!Our time with you was fantastic! I cannot say enough good things about this place! Organic Tuscany was all I hoped it would be and much more! Our hosts and chefs, Serenella and Arturo, were absolutely fabulous! From the moment we got there to the moment we left, they were kind, caring, knowledgeable, informative, and fun! Their love of cooking really shined through as we chopped, rolled, baked, and stirred our way through the many different recipes they shared. We ate these fabulous meals out on the back terrace looking out at the view of Tuscany that I can only describe as belonging on a postcard!The accommodations were also great! Each bedroom had its own charm, ensuite bathroom, and an amazing view of the countryside. The beds were comfortable as were the pillows.Our time was spent between cooking, relaxing, and excursions. These excursions were amazing! The perfect balance of history, shopping, and exploring! We visited some really excellent places, but I don't want to give too much away. So, I'm really not going to tell you about our amazing last night! You just need to go and experience it for yourself! Book your trip today! I'm sure you'll have as much fun as we did! Enjoy! ~Jill C.
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Diana Cihak
10 Oct 2026
We came for the cooking class. But it was so much more than just a wonderful experience in the kitchen. We were invited into a vibrant community of artistic individuals who shared their passions and knowledge of food, sustainability and living life to the fullest. I could not recommend this program more highly if you are looking for something to feed both your body and your soul in the beauty of a gorgeous Tuscan landscape.
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Contact us

If you’d like more information about our cooking courses or you are interested in booking a space, please call us, email us or send us a message using the form below.

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Call us

If you’d like to speak to us, you can call our US number (we answer them from here in Italy!)
From the US: ‪929 269 6894‬