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Epiculinary

Stay: 4 days and 3 nights
Cookery lessons: 3


A programme for genuine epicureans,  a blend of the pleasures of gastronomy and the sweetness of life in all its forms.  

Day 1:  Arrival in the afternoon, welcome cocktail and dinner for all participants in the Villa Restaurant.

Day 2: In the morning a lesson on traditional Tuscan cuisine in the Villa San Michele School of Cookery, with Chef Attilio di Fabrizio: lunch - all together – based on the dishes prepared in the morning. Then an afternoon in Florence and a tour accompanied by a private guide in search of the city’s best kept secrets. 

Day 3: In the morning a second cooking lesson in the morning on traditional Tuscan cuisine with Chef Attilio, followed by lunch based on the dishes prepared together. The afternoon will be free, in a way that you can relax on the pool and the gardens of Villa San Michele or have a tour of Florence. Dinner at leisure in the Hotel Restaurant, included in the programme.

Day 4:
  Third and final cooking lesson in the morning, with chef Attilio, followed by lunch based on the dishes prepared together.

Check-out from the room will be within noon. The Front Desk takes care of the luggage. Supplement for the check-out on request. 

During your stay you will have the chance to explore the boutiques of Florence (a mere 12 minutes away thanks to the hotel’s free private shuttle service that runs every 20 minutes), the pool and the gardens of Villa San Michele, and the exquisite cuisine of our top-flight restaurant, served in the Loggia or in the Cloister according to the weather and seasons.

It’s a dream week: give yourself a treat, it’s worth it!

Make a note of the dates!
8 - 11 July 2010

Rates Per Person*:
€ 1.730 in a superior double room
€ 2.120 in a double room for single use
€ 1.590 for a non-participating companion

*prices subject to 10% VAT.

Package Includes:
The price is inclusive of 3 nights, all the activities in the programme, the lessons, and all materials and necessary ingredients. 

Please note: 

  • The courses are reserved for guests staying at Villa San Michele.
  • The lessons are held in English and Italian; other languages are available upon request.
  • The courses are for a maximum of 10 participants and the approach is highly personalized.
  • The lessons are held in the morning (from 10.00 to 12.30). 
  • Hours not taken up by lessons and all the evenings are free.
  • At the end of every lesson, the dishes prepared will be served for a meal (lunch or dinner) to be enjoyed in the company of the Chef.
  • The complete list of the dishes taught during the lessons with recipes will be handed over upon arrival.    
 
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