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. Some beds can be made up as twins, while the others are queen-size beds. 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.

  • 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
    Places available
    May 15th - 21st
    2 places available
    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
    2 places available
    Sept 25th - Oct 1st
    Places available
    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 $2,887
     Non-cooking guest1 €1,900 $2,194
     Double room for single use2 +€900 $1,039

    1) Based on two people sharing a double room with an ensuite bathroom.
    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

Sheila Sutton
01 Jul 2026
My sister and I spent an unforgettable week at Organic Tuscany Cooking Class in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Serenella, Arturo and all the staff generously shared their incredible culinary knowledge and passion, along with their warmth, patience and hospitality. Every lesson was filled with love, tradition and inspiration, and we will carry those memories and recipes home with us for years to come. What began as a weeklong cooking class in Tuscany, became so much more: a celebration of food, friendship, laughter, culture and connection. We can’t wait to return to Organic Tuscany Cooking Classes!!!
read more
tom jarvis
22 Jun 2026
One of the most wonderful vacation experiences I’ve ever had! The cooking classes expanded my range of technique and food ingredients, to make delicious Italian meals. The best part however, is the people and how they care for their guests. Serenella and Arturo genuinely care about each individual and share their life stories while encouraging the guests to share theirs. Manuela, a fantastic cooking teacher, and Diana keeping things moving in the back, complete the team. The extra adventures, wine tasting, olive oil tasting, winery tour and meal, guided trips to Florence, Certaldo Alto, and a pottery studio, were all super interesting, educational, and fun! Of the three weeks we were in Italy, this was the best!
read more
Susan Jarvis
22 Jun 2026
Our experience with Serenella, Arturo, Manuela, and Diana at Organic Tuscany Cooking Classes far exceeded our expectations. We prepared many delicious Tuscan dishes with our fabulous chefs, toured the beautiful countryside and Florence, learned about olive oil, wine, organic farming, local history, and culture. The extremely talented Organic Tuscany team created the best week filled with joy, laughter, and amazing food. I'm excited to recreate these dishes at home, and would love to spend another week at Organic Tuscany!
read more
Linda Schatz
15 Jun 2026
My sister and I were looking for a cooking adventure! We happened on the Organic Tuscany website. We are so lucky to have found them! The experience that they shared with us exceeded all of our expectations!Every day was planned perfectly, starting with a beautiful leisurely breakfast. Our daily itinerary for the week included guided tours of nearby sites, olive oil tasting and a tour of a winery where we were treated to a tasting that they paired their wine with lunch prepared specifically for our visit.I learned so much during our cooking courses, techniques that I plan on using in my kitchen! I immediately stocked my kitchen with gadgets that I didn’t know that I needed!!When we didn’t prepare our meal, we were treated to the expert creations that introduced us to regional cuisine.Our experience was so rich and full of memories…tastes, smells, beautiful countryside views, sounds of nature…and most importantly the meeting of lovely humans!! Thank you to the Organic Tuscany team and especially Serenella and Arturo for making all of us feel like family!
read more
Susan Mullen
15 Jun 2026
Our experience was amazing. Planning on coming back sometime. Better than we ever imagined. We felt like part of a family and have learned so much. Thank you.
read more
Mark Schatz
14 Jun 2026
Our week at Organic Tuscany Cooking Classes was the highlight of our time in Italy! The hosts, Serenella and Arturo, are incredibly warm and patient, and they make sure everyone gets hands-on in the kitchen. The villa is beautiful, the food is incredibly fresh, and the excursions are top-notch. I left with new friends and the confidence to cook authentic Italian meals at home!"
read more

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.

tuscany map 2

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