weekly programme

Saturday:

Check-in from 4 pm. We look forward to meeting you and we will have a refreshment ready.

At your request, we will arrange transportation to and from the airport.

Sunday:

8am–9am:  Breakfast buffet.

9.00am:  Welcome address/ Introduction

11.00am: 1^st cooking class followed by Sunday lunch - Italian style.

9.00pm: Dinner at ‘Osteria la Vecchia Rota’ – a charming local restaurant.

Monday:

8am–9am: Breakfast buffet

10.15am: Excursion to the Butcher Belli, where we will be guided through the production processes of hams and salamis. A tasting session will end the visit. We will swiftly move on to the town of Montepulciano. A town that boasts high quality wines from its regional vineyards. You will be able to meander through its streets at your leisure.

2.00pm: Lunch at the authentic Osteria Acquacheta - A quality Italian eating place that does not lack atmosphere.

5.00pm: Returned to the Villa for our 2^nd cooking class to be followed by dinner.

Tuesday:

8am–9am: Breakfast buffet

9.30am: Trip to the town of Siena, where you will have time alone to explore.

5.00pm: Back at the villa for class number 3, followed by dinner.

Wednesday:

8am–9am: Breakfast buffet

11.00am: A cooking class, followed by lunch.

5.00pm: A cooking class, followed by dinner.

Thursday:

8am–9am: Breakfast buffet

10.00am: Shopping-trip to the market in Camucia where we will buy fresh produce from the great variety of stalls.

12.30pm: Return to the villa - The day/evening will be yours to enjoy, with the possibilty of dinner della casa. 

Friday:

8am–9am: Breakfast buffet

12.01pm: A visit to the vineyard ‘Cantine Faralli’ that includes wine tasting and a light lunch.
5.00pm: A cooking class where we will prepare and cook the evening meal. (Massaging meats, embracing vegetables and caressing condiments). Food fit for a banquet. 

Saturday:

9am – 10am: Delicious brunch
10.15am:  All rooms have to be vacated, but you will have time to make a delicious snack for your journey home.

All our excursions are not compulsory. However, we do require notice if you do not intend to go.