'Italian Intermezzo' in collaboration with Sharon O’Connor

Stay: 6 days and 5 nights
Cookery lessons: 2

The famous creator of “Italian Intermezzo”- a collection of recipes to the sound of music - has organized at The Villa San Michele School of Cookery a week devoted to the table, to taste, to beauty and to Florence. An extraordinary cultural and gastronomic experience… 

Day 1: Upon arrival, transfer from Florence airport, a welcome cocktail and dinner with regional wines, in order to get to know the other participants in the Course.

Day 2: A meeting with the Chef of Villa San Michele, Attilio Di Fabrizio, and Chef Luca Orini: the first lesson in the kitchens to the sound of music followed by lunch all together, based on the specialities cooked in the morning. In the afternoon, a second cookery lesson, devoted to the art of fruit carving. What better way to decorate dishes and the table in general? An à la carte dinner in the hotel restaurant: remember to book!

Day 3: Excursion to the Capannelle winery in Gaiole in Chianti, with a guided tour of the refined cellars and a tasting of the superlative wines. Lunch at the farmhouse in Capannelle, with a country-style menu served by our butler.

Day 4: Second lesson on traditional Tuscan cuisine in Villa San Michele with Chefs Attilio and Luca, followed by lunch - all together – based on the specialities prepared earlier. In the evening, a cocktail in the bar of the Villa and an unforgettable Renaissance-style dinner featuring decor and dishes inspired by Caterina de’ Medici, served and enlivened by waiters and musicians in costume.

Day 5:  Florence and a visit to Palazzo Pitti and the famous Museo dell’Accademia, where you will see Michelangelo’s David. After a morning devoted to art, a gourmet lunch at the “Il Latini” restaurant. In the evening, at Villa San Michele, an à la carte dinner in the hotel restaurant: remember to book!  

Day 6:  Farewell to the Villa and departure after breakfast before the transfer to Florence airport.

For their entire stay Guests will have at their disposal 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!
24 - 29 May 2009

Rates per person*
€ 3.579 in a superior double room
€ 4.229 in a double room for single use
€ 3.339 for a non-participating companion
*price subject to 10% VAT

Package Includes:
The price is inclusive of 5 nights, transfers, 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 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.