Hands-on Cooking Classes in Tuscany, Italy at Villa Montecastelli: Double (Shared Room)

Join Chef Marco Canora in the romantic Tuscan countryside for a week of unforgettable culinary experiences. For anyone who enjoys cooking, there is no better way to sharpen your techniques and expand your skills in Italian cooking, than in the setting of the 1,000 year old Montecastelli working farm and olive orchard. You'll visit the local markets, tour the vineyards and learn first-hand from two Chefs that are at the forefront of "garden to table" cooking and first-rate hospitality. This week-long journey will immerse you in the joys of Italian culture, introduce you to new techniques and ingredients, and inspire your cooking for years to come. Four days of cooking class will be complimented by wine tours and wine classes held by Jens Schmidt, owner of the Villa and renowned importer of Italian wines to the United States through his company Montecastelli Selections. Jens will introduce you to the basics of Italian and Tuscan varieties used in winemaking and tour with you a leading vineyard in Montalcino.

No formal training is required. Simply bring your passion for food, cooking and Italy!

Click here to view the program from the 2009 class.

Date: July 10th-July 17th, 2010.

Enrollment limited to 10 guests in total.

Single Deluxe Room
$4,572.50 per person

Double (Shared Room)
$3,982.50 per person