What our guests say

Over the past ten years, our guests have left us many reviews on TripAdvisor, Google, Facebook, and Yelp, sharing their experiences at Organic Tuscany. Here are some of them:

Caroline Dalmolin
19 Jun 2023 - Google
Organic Tuscany was a dream that came true! The experience exceeded my expectations. Starting with our dear hosts Shilpa and Riccardo who were incredible kind and guided us through a one of a kind cooking and local experience. The cooking classes were super well guided by our hosts and amazing local friends of them who were there with us to support the classes. Finally, the location is cozy, silent and... read more
Colleen Duffy-Smith
18 Jun 2023 - Google
If this cultural, cooking, wine, and olive oil experience isn’t on your bucket list, it should be! Richard and Shilpa and their cadre of local family and friends who make up the Organic Tuscany team are fantastic. You and your group will be cooking sumptuous meals using tried and true Italian techniques and locally sourced fresh ingredients. Mealtimes on the expansive terrazza of your new home for... read more
Colleen D
5 star rating
16 Jun 2023 - TripAdvisor
Meal Times on the Expansive Terrazza Were an Endless Source of Delight If you are at all considering this experience, do not hesitate to treat yourself to a unique Tuscan cooking, cultural, and just plain fun week staying in a picturesque and comfortable villa in Il Pino/Certaldo. The food you will learn to make is simple, yet sumptuous and made in a non-fussy fundamental way that honors the locally sourced fresh ingredients and Italian techniques. Under the excellent and caring... read more
maureen conner
16 Jun 2023 - Google
Organic Tuscany is not to be missed. Shilpa, Ricardo, and their entire team are consummate professionals, seasoned hosts, and they provide a schedule that blends local sights and artisans with exquisite cooking experiences. My advice--register for Organic Tuscany immediately. You will never regret it.
Leslie Zundel
14 Jun 2023 - Google
My granddaughter and my trip to Organic Tuscany was a once in a lifetime adventure. Throughout the process of planning the trip, Ricardo and Shilpa were helpful and provided answers to any questions. Upon arrival at Il Pino villa we were greeted with such friendliness as if we were part of the family. The week was well planned including visiting local historical sites, vineyards and local artisans. The cooking classes... read more
Sara
5 star rating
13 Jun 2023 - TripAdvisor
A Tuscany Culinary and Cultural Adventure Organic Tuscany Cooking School was a one of a kind experience. The setting of the rural Tucany landscapes are breathtaking. The villa Il Pino was a spacious and welcoming setting for the cooking school. The week of activities in addition to the cooking classes provide an expansive selection of historic and cultural information. The days are planned to include cooking, site seeing, socializing or just relaxing. The menu design... read more
Pamela Collen
12 Jun 2023 - Google
We had a great week the perfect mix between cooking culture and Chianti - a big thanks to all the team
Meri Miselis
09 Jun 2023 - Google
5 members of my family spent a fabulous week at Organic Tuscany! It was as perfect an experience as I had hoped - The hosts, Riccardo and Shilpa carefully oversaw every detail, and provided the group with expert and enjoyable cooking instruction, tours in Florence and Siena, visits to a medieval town, local winery and pottery studio, olive oil and wine tasting - all while staying at a lovely Tuscan... read more
Michael Baxter
06 Jun 2023 - Google
A week in a beautiful old villa on a hill in Tuscany with wonderful views learning how the Tuscan's make such wonderful food - it had to be lovely. Ricardo and Shilpa, our hosts, are lovely people and did so much to ensure we enjoyed our stay. The other cooking coaches were beautiful people too and very helpful with any questions we had. We came home with... read more
Beth Wigden
06 Jun 2023 - Google
one of the best vacations I will ever have taken. The 2 hosts were wonderful people and made everyone at home. We had a group of 10, learned a lot of cooking and about wine. They also gave us advice on where to have lunch, what to see in Florence, and Siena. Totally wonderful
Dr Vegan
13 Dec 2022 - Google
Shilpa, Ricardo, and their caring, enlightened Team were the catalyst to an endearing week of warm camaraderie, and serenity in the bucolic Tuscan hillside amongst olive groves and vineyards. Daily hands on authentic Tuscan cooking classes still left plenty of time to visit amazing medieval hilltop towns and villages. Sitting down outside with an international group of keen, enthusiastic classmates (who became fast friends), to raise a... read more
Dr Vegan
5 star rating
04 Dec 2022 - TripAdvisor
Satisfying, Sumptuous, Serenity Shilpa, Ricardo, and their caring, enlightened Team were the catalyst to an endearing week of warm camaraderie, and serenity in the bucolic Tuscan hillside amongst olive groves and vineyards. Daily hands on authentic Tuscan cooking classes still left plenty of time to visit amazing medieval hilltop towns and villages. Sitting down outside with an international group of keen, enthusiastic classmates (who became fast friends), to raise a... read more
Sonia
5 star rating
02 Nov 2022 - TripAdvisor
Fabulous experience We waited 2 1/2 years for this trip and we weren’t disappointed! Our hosts were great. The villa and pool were fabulous and the food so delicious! It’s the perfect split between cooking, sight seeing, relaxing and just being totally spoilt! Would thoroughly recommend to anyone wanting to explore Tuscany and experience the amazing food and wine from the area. Can’t wait to go again!
Kim Konrad Kelly
29 Oct 2022 - Google
This was our 2020 trip that we moved to 2022! It was so worth the wait! Shilpa and Riccardo are wonderful hosts and every minute was amazing. The villa was beautiful with amazing views. The cooking together with new friends was so fun and delicious. The planned side trips allowed us to see more of Tuscany. This was a dream trip that we want... read more
Emma Rice
29 Oct 2022 - Google
This trip was fantastic - Shilpa and Riccardo run a wonderful course with delicious recipes and great trips to local attractions as well. The instructors and local producers we visited were all lovely and took plenty of time to share their experience and products with us. Really enjoyed the whole trip. The villa was beautiful and very comfortable.
martin Levine
29 Oct 2022 - Google
In a perfect rustic villa, Organic Tuscany’s two wonderfully gracious hosts shepherded a small but interested bunch of amateur chefs through intense hours of chopping. dicing and etc. With our rapidly formed cohesive group, every minute was fun, exciting and certainly instructive. All made possible with the support of their wine maker friend, olive oil expert and local family members. In between sessions were several trips to nearby towns and... read more
Michael Boesen
29 Oct 2022 - Google
Great experience. Engaging cooking lessons, wine and olive oil tasting was really interesting as was a visit to a local wine and olive producer. The Villa is amazing,great company.
Diana Sobey
29 Oct 2022 - Google
Organic Tuscany was one of the best vacations I've ever had. The setting is magnificent, the staff so pleasant and helpful, the cooking classes were both informative and tremendously fun. And the food and wine were amazing. Meeting new friends from across the globe, touring multiple cities with great guides, visiting a vineyard and a potter's studio, having wine tastings and olive oil tastings made the stay incredible. ... read more
Kim Kelly
5 star rating
28 Oct 2022 - TripAdvisor
We picked the perfect Cooking School Shilpa ,Riccardo and their staff were perfect hosts. The whole week was so well planned from Day one. The side trips were perfect for seeing more of Tuscany. The food we made together was delicious. We came home and have made several dishes. The villa was beautiful with amazing views. We can't rave enough about Organic Tuscany and plan to return. We just need... read more
Turtle Moon Arts
5 star rating
23 Aug 2022 - TripAdvisor
Excellent trip This was on my bucket list. Best trip ever! We will be back. Everyone working at Organic Tuscany were incredible. Food, fun and friends!