Flavors of the past
Traditional Italian and Botanical Cooking classes
Duration: 4 hours // participants: 2 – 8 people
Join us in the morning or late summer afternoon to handcraft fresh pasta using organic, locally-sourced ingredients. Discover the secrets of authentic dough, wild herb pestos and mediterrenean aromatic plants, then savor your delicious creations in our olive grove garden, paired with a glass of local wine or fresh natural juice
Green mindfulness: Nature-based meditation
Restore your balance with meditative practices held in the heart of nature. Designed to reduce stress and foster a deep connection with your inner self amidst the serene Tuscan landscape.
Guided Olive Grove Tours & Tasting
Guided Olive Grove Tours & Extra Vergin Olive Oil Tasting
Duration: 1.30 hours // Partecipants: 2 – 12 people
Explore our agroecological olive grove on a guided tour, followed by a professional tasting of our Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVO). Enjoy delicious appetizers designed to enhance the unique notes of our oil. Organic brunch or aperitivo with local specialties available upon request to discover the better pairing and extra virgin olive oil italian specialities.
Foraging Walks: Wild Herbs observation, collection and tasting
Discover Wild Plants and their Uses
Duration: 4 hours // Partecipants: 2 – 12 people
Walk with us through the hills of Lucca to discover wild herbs hidden among olive groves, Mediterranean scrub, and ancient oak and chestnut forests. Depending on the season, tours are held in the morning or afternoon, concluding with a themed herbal snack or aperitivo to share the experience and flavors.
Italian Language and Culture: conversations in the Hills
Partecipants: 2 – 8 people
Immerse yourself in local traditions through small-group Italian conversation lessons. Learn the authentic language and culture with a certified professor (DITALS/University of Siena), specializing in teaching Italian to international guests. A unique way to connect deeply with the territory.