Sant’Ulivieri Farm

A Taste of Tuscany – 3-Day Cooking Experience

Step into the true heart of Tuscany with an authentic stay at a family-run farmhouse near San Gimignano. During this 3-night retreat, you’ll stay in a cozy countryside apartment featuring a private kitchen, a comfortable double bedroom, and a private bathroom—your home away from home in the rolling Tuscan hills.

Join the local family for 3 hands-on cooking classes where you’ll learn the secrets of traditional Tuscan recipes, using fresh ingredients straight from the farm. Experience genuine Tuscan hospitality as you become part of the family’s daily life, savoring the warmth, flavors, and traditions that have been passed down for generations.

More than just a getaway, this is an invitation to discover the authentic soul of Tuscany—through its food, its people, and its timeless way of life.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

4 day, 3-night stay in a cozy countryside apartment with private kitchen, double bedroom, and private bathroom;
Farm-to-table dinners with wine or craft beer pairings after each class;

3 hands-on cooking classes with local family: fresh pasta and sauces, pizza and tiramisu, parmigiana, bruschetta and stuffed zucchini flowers;
Garden tour featuring local produce used in the cooking classes

3 day cooking class tuscany: Itinerary

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DAY 1

Check-in.

4:30pm Garden tour and Cooking class on 2 types of fresh pasta, sauces and appetizers

8:00pm Dinner with wine pairing

DAY 2

5 pm Pizza and Tiramisu cooking class

7 pm Dinner with craft beer or local wine pairing

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DAY 3

5:00pm Parmigiana and fiori di zucca class

7:00 pm Dinner with wine pairing

DAY 4

11:00 am Arrivederci!

Your accomodation

With only three apartments on the property, you’ll enjoy an intimate atmosphere, complete privacy, and complete tranquility throughout your stay.

The apartment is located inside a historic building, a former convent from the year 1000, today a family-run farmhouse. Apartment composed of living room with kitchenette, double bedroom, bathroom with shower.

Located on the ground floor, the apartment has a large living room with a panoramic view of San Gimignano, kitchenette complete with dishes, oven and fridge; the bedroom is characterized by the original ancient manger, where once the cows were fed and by the drinking troughs, ancient basins transformed today into comfortable bedside lamps. The bathroom is spacious and has a shower.

    
 
 
        
   Sally Terpilowski 
 2024-10-09
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Oh my gosh!! This was the highlight of our trip in Italy.  Alice  and Alessandro are both adorable, creative, fun and amazing instructors. We started with picking fresh tomatoes and herbs from the garden.
Alice took us through the steps of making homemade tagliatelle and gnocchi with skill, patience and humor as well as sharing in the making of a divine bruschetta. We were a very small group which added to the entire experience. Alessandro worked his magic in the kitchen preparing butter and sage sauce for the gnocchi and tomato sauce using both yellow and red tomatoes for the pasta. I learned quite a bit of information while he cooked and explained various steps and emphasized how flavors can be enhanced by various techniques.  The pasta and gnocchi, perfectly cooked, were paired with white and red wine.  The red wine was produced by Alessandro and is such a lovely wine. I could go on and on but all I can say, we both felt very fortunate to have signed up for this class that proved above and beyond our expectations. They both provided warm loving Italian hospitality.  We ate in the courtyard surrounded by the beautiful landscape. What more can one ask for:  Conversation, laughter, delicious food and memories that will continue. Thank you so much,  Alice and Alessandro!!
  
 
       
   Mary Stauffer 
 2024-10-05
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We really enjoyed learning to make pasta and gnocchi with helpful tips in a beautiful setting! The garden tour was interesting and fresh produce and herbs from their gardens were used to complete the sauces for the dishes and bruschetta! The food was very tasty, everyone was kind and helpful and they created a fun learning experience for us! Highly recommend!!
  
 
       
   Yaron Shamai 
 2024-10-02
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Was extremely amazing! Worth every euro! They were so kind and so lovely that it became the best decision we made in this trip! Go for it you will think the same as us:)
  
 
       
   Colin Nokes 
 2024-10-01
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alessandro is full of passion for Toscana food. He was very patient when teaching us the basics of hand made pasta and gnocchi. Copious amounts of wine and a jovial friendly atmosphere made the experience thoroughly enjoyable. Alessandro turned out raw pasta and Gnocchi into gourmet meals.
We got to eat what we made and it really was delicious. The complete recipes were sent by email to us since, so we can make from home.
  
 
       
   Claire Parker 
 2024-09-23
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Alessandro and Alice for a fantastic day of cooking and eating at Saint Ulivieri- the day starts with a tour of the vegetable fields picking fresh tomatoes and herbs then Alice leads a lesson on tagliatelle and gnocchi making , pausing to make bruschetta and taste local wine. Alessandro shows how to make the most beautiful sage and butter gnocchi, lemon tagliatelle and zucchini bruschetta. Sat outside in the Tuscan sun chatting about his passion for food with us we had the most amazing day with laughter and the best italien food with the freshest simplest ingredients. Cannot recommend highly  enough.
  
 
       
   Don & Ellen Anderson 
 2024-09-21
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a wonderful day with Alice.She was a charming young woman who told us a lot about the farm and was very clear with her instructions for making the gnocchi and the tagliatelle.Her colleague showed us how to make the most delicious lemon sauce I’ve ever tasted.This was a great hands on experience in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Ellen Anderson
  
 
       
   Christine Jones 
 2024-09-17
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had the most enjoyable experience with Alice and Alessandro. The garden, food, wine, music and laughs made our day. Thank you for sharing your knowledge on Tuscan cooking we loved every minute. You offer so much more than expected we felt very much at home.
  
 
       
   Courtney Thompson 
 2024-09-17
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best cooking class we have ever done, it doesn’t get better than this! Alice and Alessandro treated us like family and shared fun facts along the way. We were mind blown with the amazing food and there were so many unforgettable and special moments we will treasure forever. This is a very special place with people that truly care. This will be a highlight of our trip! Can’t wait to go back next time!!!!
  
 
       
   Martin Valentin 
 2024-09-17
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Last year we participated a cooking class for the first time. We loved it so much that we booked another for our holiday this year. The cooking class with Alessandro and Alice was perfect. It felt like cooking with friends and the tast of the food was so pure and good, we couldn't wish for more. Thanks so much for the perfect evening Alessandro and Alice!
  
 
       
   Glenyce Johnson 
 2024-09-16
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This pasta making class on a real working farm with Alice and Alessandro was truly a highlight of our visit to San Gimignano. We were made to feel so welcome, and we were guided expertly through this experience. We made tagliatelle, gnocchi and the most incredibly delicious zucchini bruschetta. My husband and I felt so lucky to be the only 2 people in the class this day, so that Alice and Alessandro were able to join us for the lunch we had all prepared. It was accompanied by a delicious bottle of wine (also produced on the farm) and after our visit was over, Alessandro treated us by playing some wonderful tunes on his piano accordion. Truly a wonderful wonderful experience all around.
  
 
  
  
 
 
   Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 26 reviews