What our guests say

I was at the Organic Tuscany Cooking Class September 2024. It was an amazing experience from the Villa we all stayed in to the fantastic meals we prepared. The supporting staff was wonderful. The experience was more than cooking-we experienced olive oil tasting, cheese tasting, wine tasting and tours of the beautiful country! The host went over and above the call of duty- my rental car broke down enroute to the Villa (8:30 pm on a dark narrow winding road), Riccardo came to my rescue, assisted with the tow truck and translated my frustration to the rental company! I have been bragging about my experiences since my return and recommending this class to all my friends. P.s., I attended the class solo and met new friends! Debra W.

Organic Tuscany exceeded our wildest dreams. The week we spent there was spectacular . The cooking classes were amazing l, the accommodations were lovely and the staff were delightful. It truly was a dream come true.

Our Organic Tuscany cooking class was an amazing experience! The TOTAL package! Beautiful accommodations at the villa, Il Pino. Breathtaking scenery....a clear view of San Gimigiano. Fun and interesting field trips. And then there are the actual classes! Patient and caring instructors who taught us to make beautiful and delicious food such as tagliatelle, risotto, gnocchi, Tuscan meatloaf, bruchetta, guinea fowl, etc. etc. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with the staff, our sweet fellow students, and at the lovely villa. We would heartily recommend this experience to anyone who loves Tuscany and cooking.

What a great week! Shelpa and Riccardo are amazing hosts. Don’t walk, run to do this week long experience.

My communication with shilpa and riccardo was always fast and helpful before my arrival during the planning process. They obviously have been perfecting these cooking weeks for years. Its highly currated with all the details worked out. The villa is spacious and comfortable with tuscan hillside views that take in sunrise to sunset. If youre lucky you can watch a thunderstorm wander through from the covered patio. There was a good balance between cooking time in the kitchen and sightseeing to local venues. The food we learned to cook was the kind a home cook will love preparing at home for the family - delicious and approachable.

A beautiful location and a lovely week in Tuscany on a well run course .

I had such an amazing week with everyone cooking with Organic Tuscany. The time spent in the kitchen allowed me to learn some amazing recipes and new techniques. Everything we made was fresh from the Farmers Market. The week was sprinkled with trips to Siena, Florence, as well as wine and olive oil tasting. Our last night we had a delicious meal prepared for us and enjoyed some music and wine. Richard, Shilpa, Serenella and Arturo were amazing! New friends were made. What a week! Thank you so much. To anyone thinking of booking, don’t hesitate! You will not have any regrets!

A cooking class in Tuscany had been on the top of my bucket list for a long time. This fall it was checked off. We chose Organic Tuscany and it could not have been a more perfect choice! Shilpa and Ricardo are outstanding host and teachers. They have brought together a wonderful group of people to enhance the experience in the classes and excursions. We shared this amazing experience with a group of fun and interesting guests that enhanced the experience even further. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!!!

We had an outstanding and thoroughly enjoyable time. It was a perfectly balanced week and Shilpa, Riccardo and the rest of the team made us all very welcome and gave us a wonderful, hands on cooking experience set in the magnificent Tuscan countryside. What rounded off the week was the fantastic mix of fellow cooks enjoying cooking and socialising together.

Where do we start? Prior to our week, communication between Riccardo and us regarding trip details was superb. The week was magical! We learned so much and enjoyed every moment! Shilpa and Riccardo are terrific hosts. Sere, and Arturo were so helpful in our understanding of Tuscan food, cooking, all things olive oil and wine of the region. Our hearts are full and we are forever grateful

My wife and I and another couple spent a week this May at the Organic Cooking School. We can't say enough about the wonderful time we had. Ricardo, Shilpa and there staff were great! . There hospitality was A1 . The villa is very comfortable, and the views were fantastic. The cooking lessons were very enjoyable and the results were fantastic. They even supplied guides for tours of some of the surrounding medieval towns! We would highly recommend the Organic Tuscany Cooking Classes to anyone wanting a unique vacation!

Thanks to Shilpa, Riccardo, and the whole team, we had the best vacation ever! Everything was so well organised, every detail so perfectly taken care of, we were astounded every time we were carrying out each step of the weekly itinerary. The food and wine was delicious, especially when eating with such a wonderful view. The house was lovely, rooms were clean and equipped with everything we needed. The only thing that bothered me a little bit was low pressure of water in the shower, but I can understand that, in an old villa like this, it's probably normal. Overall, we can recommend this experience to each person who loves to eat and cook, and to whom quality of food and wine, as well as good organisation, is very important.

What an amazing week we had! From the moment we arrived at the villa we were transported into a world of cooking, sightseeing and camraderie. Every detail was arranged with a personal touch.The rooms at the villa are well appointed and comfortable, having cooking classes and meals with other couples offered an international touch that enriched our experience, and the staff, especiall Shilpa and Riccardo, were there for each and every need. Special note: you will not see a frozen vegetable or ingredients from a can or bread from a bag - every morsel that is offered up is made locally or in the villa kitchen with love and attention to detail. We would do this trip again in a heartbeat.

This was a terrific experience. Everyone was wonderful, kind, and generous, and the setting beautiful. The cooking instruction was top notch. I felt I got a glimpse into how professional chefs think differently than folks like me, who like to cook but are self-taught. The hands on instructions were great, and the meals we prepared were delicious. I really enjoyed and learned so much from the tour of the vineyard and organic farm, and the tours of Certaldo and San Gimignano were fun and very interesting. I didn't get much out of the tours of Siena and Florence; I'd been to Florence several times before. I would have traded the Siena tour for another cooking day. But these are mild critiques and don't diminish the overall experience. I highly recommend this!

Our week here was amazing and memorable . The villa was beautiful with comfort in every room . The view was stunning . The classes were well organized with attention to every detail of the recipes and techniques . The staff were charming , helpful and so knowledgeable. We laughed so much while learning how to prepare wonderful local food . The wine and olive oil tastings at the villa and the field trips to towns and wineries were top notch and well organized . Ricardo and Shilpa were the best hosts ! This was one of our all time favourite vacation destinations .

It was everything as wonderful as we expected it to be. The people were great, the accommodations were excellent, and the classes were fun. The nightly dinners were not to be missed. Side trips were excellent. We'd go again!

We had a wonderful week with Organic Tuscany. Shilpa and Riccardo made us feel very much at home . The villa was beautiful with exceptional views of the surrounding countryside. Really enjoyed the cookery classes and eating the results of our labours! A very well-planned week. Thanks to the whole team for making it so enjoyable.

My partner and I recently returned from an amazing week at Organic Tuscany. My favorite part was meeting all the interesting, kind and genuine people who work together to make this experience so special. We learned so much - not just about cooking (although that was so fun!), but about the land and the people and the history that make this region so magical. I felt like we were immersed for a short time in their community and I so appreciate being welcomed as family through Organic Tuscany. It’s truly a special experience.

Always a warm welcome at the villa. Classes were informative & fun. The food was exceptional. Side tours were fun as well as relaxing by the pool.

What a week! It was everything I could have hoped for and more. I traveled with my sister to celebrate her big birthday. Shilpa and Riccardo were the most gracious hosts and their entire team was warm and engaging. I have some specific food considerations and they all went above and beyond to accomodate me--even when I said it wasn't necessary. The food was delicious, the wine was amazing, the setting magnificent. It was the people, though--the Organic Tuscany team and our group that made it so special. One of my best vacations ever!