Small group culinary vacations in italy

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!!!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!"