What our guests say

A unique and enlightening experience. The staff was wonderful and the setting absolutely perfect. Get away from the noise and become part of the beautiful Tuscany countryside. The accommodations were perfect, and the team made sure that everything was made clear and any questions answered, including trains, car rental (who was also great by the way) and driving directions. The tours of the local areas were great, and the guides fantastic. A small group lends to a more intimate experience as well as a better opportunity to make new friends.
Highly recommended. I am sure we will do this again.

Attending the week-long Organic Tuscany cooking class (Saturday to Saturday) was truly a dream come true. It had been on my bucket list for years, and I’m so happy I finally made it happen!

From the very first communication with the website and with Riccardo and Shilpa, everything was amazing — so organized, informative, and welcoming. The website itself is excellent, and now I understand why all the reviews are so glowing.

When we arrived, we were warmly greeted by Serenella one of the main chefs. The villa is absolutely beautiful — we stayed in the Blue Room, which has a breathtaking view of Tuscany. Throughout the week, the cooking sessions were fun, educational, and full of laughter. We had a wonderful group, and I learned so much from Serenella, Clara, Manuela, Arturo, and Riccardo. I honestly wouldn’t change a thing!

The excursions to the medieval towns, the pottery workshop, and the winery were all fantastic. I especially loved learning about Tuscan wine and olive oil — it gave me such a deeper appreciation for both. I also loved our last evening and our musical surprise!

This experience has truly been one of the best of my life and will always remain in my top 10 travel and life experiences. I’ll miss my group dearly and will keep everything I learned close to my heart. I hope to see everyone again for the advanced classes — hint hint!

Best birthday gift ever!!!!! It was the real deal. Loved my time there and learned so many secrets to delicious Italian cuisine, wine and olive oil! Serenella, Artruro and the entire team are knowledgeable, friendly and truly strive to ensure your time there is amazing.
There was a perfect mix of in the kitchen learning and on the road excursions.
Loved it! I would highly recommend it!

We had a wonderful week here in Tuscany. The villa was beautiful and comfortable and the views were stunning. The cooking staff/instructors were amazing, friendly, fun and so knowledgeable. They made everyone feel comfortable and included. They enabled us to make delicious, sometimes complicated dishes. We went on some very interesting excursions to nearby historic towns. We learned about making wine and olive oil and pottery. We went on a walking tour of Florence one day. We were given recommendations for good places to shop(I bought a gorgeous leather purse) and places to eat and have gelato. We enjoyed all of it and came home having learned a lot. Serénela, Arturo, Clara, Ricardo and everyone who made our stay so special, thank you!!

We had a wonderful week at Organic Tuscany. We were looking for an interesting experience for our honeymoon and this was perfect. Serenella and Auturo are excellent instructors and they made learning fun. We started the week with a group of strangers, with various backgrounds for classmates, but we ended the week as friends. The entire week is the perfect balance of cooking together, excursions to Certaldo Alto, San Gimignano, Florence and a local winery, meals together and free time.

The villa and location is perfect and the views of the Tuscan countryside are incredible. We enjoyed all of our meals on the veranda with spectacular views of the countryside. The four, three-hour cooking classes were fun and everyone participated. True to their name, there is an emphasis on organic and locally grown ingredients, including the wines and olive oils. We all learned a number of wonderful techniques and recipes that are reproducible at home. Overall, we would highly recommend Organic Tuscany to anyone interested in learning about Tuscan Italian cooking, history and culture.

Experience of a lifetime! Serenella, Arturo and everyone involved were so generous with their knowledge and expertise. The entire week was so well planned. Great balance between cooking/eating/wine drinking and excursions. We learned so much about Tuscan food, wine and olive oil. The villa is extremely comfortable with a beautiful view from the terrace where we had all our meals. Absolutely amazing! When I saw the information on the website I thought it was too good to believe but it was that and more. Being such a good value was icing on the biscotti! Thanks to all!

Our week at Organic Tuscany was a delight. It was a perfectly-planned week to absorb the sights and tastes of Tuscany. We cooked and drank wine and took local excursions and watched the beautiful sunsets from the terrace with our fellow guests who became new friends, under the warm and skillful guidance of the staff, who also became new friends. The cooking was real, hands-on learning about new ingredients, tools, and techniques with Serenella and Arturo--both skillful, patient, and good-humored. We had fun and enjoyed the amazing lunches and dinners that were the result of our time in the kitchen. The villa and our room were lovely. We will savor the memories of our week in Tuscany and of all the great people who were part of it and we will put our new knowledge of how to prepare real, organic Italian dishes to good use back at home.

My husband, daughters, and their boyfriends recently had the unforgettable pleasure of attending the Organic Tuscany Cooking School, and it was truly a trip of a lifetime. From the moment we arrived, we knew we'd found something special.
The accommodations were spectacular—the villa was simply beautiful, offering a quintessential Tuscan experience. Waking up to the amazing views was a daily highlight, and the setting alone was incredibly relaxing.
The heart of the experience, of course, was the cooking, and we learned a tremendous amount. Serenella and Arturo are truly wonderful chefs and exceptional teachers. They created a warm, hands-on, and fun learning environment, guiding us through authentic Italian recipes and techniques.
What made this school stand out was its flawless balance. It was the perfect mix of intensive cooking classes, fascinating excursions to learn about the culture, olive oil, and wine of the region, and sightseeing in charming Tuscan towns. They also ensured we had plenty of time to relax and simply enjoy the stunning surroundings and each other's company.
For anyone looking for an immersive, enriching, and delicious Tuscan experience we highly recommend Organic Tuscany Cooking School! We hope to go back someday!

Amazing vacation! My husband, daughters, and their boyfriends recently had the unforgettable pleasure of attending the Organic Tuscany Cooking School, and it was truly a trip of a lifetime. From the moment we arrived, we knew we'd found something special.
The accommodations were spectacular—the villa was simply beautiful, offering a quintessential Tuscan experience. Waking up to the amazing views was a daily highlight, and the setting alone was incredibly relaxing.
The heart of the experience, of course, was the cooking, and we learned a tremendous amount. Serenella and Arturo are truly wonderful chefs and exceptional teachers. They created a warm, hands-on, and fun learning environment, guiding us through authentic Italian recipes and techniques.
What made this school stand out was its flawless balance. It was the perfect mix of intensive cooking classes, fascinating excursions to learn about the culture, olive oil, and wine of the region, and sightseeing in charming Tuscan towns. They also ensured we had plenty of time to relax and simply enjoy the stunning surroundings and each other's company.
For anyone looking for an immersive, enriching, and delicious Tuscan experience we highly recommend Organic Tuscany Cooking School! We hope to go back someday!

We wanted a trip to Europe that included some cooking instruction, as well as time to see the country we were visiting. Organic Tuscany seemed like a decent combination of actual cooking and visiting Tuscany, though we were not really sure what to expect. Boy, were we pleasantly surprised. From the moment we arrived, we were treated warmly and genuinely by our host Serenella. The comfortable accommodations and stunning scenery were even better than the photos on the website. The week was a perfect balance of in-kitchen instruction and touring the area. It was a vacation, after all, and it truly felt like that. The other 8 guests that were staying during our week were all lovely and we got all along almost immediately. Whether you're an expert cook or a total amateur, you will enjoy this experience. A different vacation experience that you will relish for years to come.

When you have an image of perfection and the reality is even better you know you have hit gold. The passion, knowledge and fun of the tutors made sure you enjoyed every moment of the cooking classes and produced extremely tasty food that your shared with your group. The view from your bedroom window takes your breath away and the villa in the heart of Tuscany is a great base to explore the region plus take a dip in the cooling pool. The course has the right mix of cooking, tastings, exploring and free time and you leave with a good knowledge of what makes Tuscany so special. Thank you the Organic Tuscany Team

My mom, sisters and I spent an unforgettable week at Organic Tuscany Cooking Classes in early May 2025. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the breathtaking setting—surrounded by rolling Tuscan hills and olive groves, it was like stepping into a postcard. Each couple had their own private room; I shared with my mom, and our room was spacious and charming, with both a large and small bed—perfect for us. The three other couples in our group were equally lovely, which made the experience even more special. We all bonded over incredible meals and laughter-filled cooking sessions. The classes were fun, hands-on and perfectly paced. Riccardo, Arturo and Serenella were so warm, knowledgeable and accommodating—making everyone feel at home. Their passion for food and hospitality truly shone through. The local tours were another highlight—each one thoughtfully curated with engaging guides who brought the region’s history and culture to life. The winery visit was particularly memorable and felt incredibly personal. We left with full hearts, new friends and many new and delicious recipes. I can’t recommend Organic Tuscany enough—it was a perfect balance of relaxation, learning and authentic Italian living.

Organic Tuscany team gave my husband and I one of the most memorable weeks of our 50+ years together. From advance communication to make logistics for our visit simple to dynamic culinary guidance and thoughtfully planned cultural experiences, it was magic. Serenella, Arturo, Manuela and Deanna are fabulous hosts! Will never forget and hope to return in the future!

We had a great experience at Organic Tuscany Cooking Classes. The staff was absolutely wonderful and their knowledge about food, olive oils and wine was exceptional.The setting of the villa is beautiful as well.Everything was fun as well and beyond our expectation.Dini & Henk Veldhuis.

The Organic Tuscany experience was everything you could ask for in a cooking class plus an extremely enjoyable week in the Tuscany countryside in a wonderful villa. Days were filled with both cooking and cultural activities including trips to ancient villages nearby, wine tastings, olive oil tasting, and a day trip to Florence. Both the chefs/teachers and the recipes were fabulous!! We learned a lot and brought it home to our own kitchen!

Wonderful trip. A real dream come true. Experienced it my children and grandchildren. I would highly recommend Organic Tuscany!

Organic Tuscany is for you if you want an experience that truly tantalizes your senses and enhances your cooking skills. The smells, the tastes, the views, the sounds, and the people are exceptional. From the incredibly warm welcome to the final farewell, you will experience Tuscany at a pace that provides variety and excitement for all. The OT team has developed a schedule that balances cooking with sightseeing and downtime for reflection and engagement. But the real stars are Serenella and Arturo, who are fun, witty, and very good chefs. I wouldn’t change a thing, except perhaps the recipes from year to year to encourage all of us to return more often! Highly recommended.

I've just returned to Australia from a fabulous trip that included a week at Organic Tuscany, a return visit having first had this truly great week-long cultural, food and wine experience 15 years ago. This time was with my two adult daughters, and I'm not sure they believed me when I said it would be an unforgettable week.While the on-site staff have changed, except for the lovely Manuela and Clara, Shilpa and Riccardo have put in place truly professional and friendly hosts. Serenella was the powerhouse that ensured that everything ran smoothly, always with a smile and often making us laugh out loud, and Arturo was a great asset, assisting with the cooking classes and sharing his wealth of knowledge about wines and oils at our tastings.The villa and surrounds are truly beautiful, and the knowledge about good food and how to prepare it is something that will stay with you. Definitely 5 stars!

If you’ve ever had a dream to spend a week at cooking school in Tuscany, this experience will be exactly what you’re imagining and so much more.I feel extraordinarily lucky to have woken up in this beautiful place every morning last week, spending my days cooking and eating gorgeous, local, perfect food…learning about wine and olive oil and the history of Tuscany…making new friends…being cared for by the truly lovely humans hosting us. As my new friend Serenella says, “it’s your community and your place - what you see in the horizon every morning and every night - that gives you the riches in your life.” Very grateful, and could not recommend more.

Organic Tuscany provided an incredible experience for us and our mom! It was a wonderful blend of meeting new people, creating authentic Italian dishes, and learning valuable tips and tricks in the kitchen. The views from the property overlooking the valley, where spectacular! We also enjoyed exciting excursions, such as exploring San Gimignano and taking a walking tour of Florence, complete with shopping.One of the highlights was our visit to a family-owned winery, where we toured the villa adorned with its charming old decor and memorabilia, including the famous Francesca on the wall. We concluded our wine tour with a fantastic lunch in the wine cellar, which will surely be a cherished memory for years to come.Serenella, Arturo, and Riccardo were exceptional hosts and made the entire experience truly enjoyable!