Day 1: Upon arrival there will be a welcome cocktail reception and dinner with regional wines to allow participants to get to know one another.
Day 2: Attilio Di Fabrizio, the Chef of the Villa San Michele and sous chef Luca Orini, will teach you how flowers can become tasty and healthy dishes.
Day 3: Discover the scents of Florence, the fascinating world of perfumes and aromatic herbs, accompanied by a dedicated personal shopper. The Ancient Herbalist Shop of San Simone, established since 1700, which keeps the secrets of aroma therapy and fitotherapy, will disclose to you the hidden mystery of this art.
Lunch at the famed Cantinetta Antinori, in the heart of Florence.
Rest of the day and dinner at leisure.
Day 4: Second cooking lesson with Attilio and Luca. Fernanda Russo will explain and teach you how to prepare herb brews and bitters.
Departure will be in the afternoon or after breakfast on the following morning, should you wish to pay for an extra night.
Rates per person*
€ 1.610 in a superior double room
€ 2.000 in a double room for single use
€ 1.520 for a non-participating partner
*prices subject to 10% VAT
Package includes:
The price is inclusive of 3 nights (half board), regional wines, 2 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 personalised.
- The lessons are held in the morning (from 10.00 to 12.30) and/or in the afternoon (from 15.30 to 18.30).
- 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.
