Accommodations
We'll stay at a luxurious and beautifully-restored villa in the heart of the Chianti region - famous for its incredible wines. Agriturismo "Il Leccio" has been owned by a noble family for seven generations, and is surrounded by vineyards and olive groves in the small town of Strada in Chianti, complete with incredible sweeping views of the countryside from the swimming pool and manicured gardens. The villa is decorated throughout with hand-painted frescoes, beautiful chandeliers, and has two kitchens we'll cook in together: a professional kitchen as well as the villa's original kitchen with a working hearth where we can grill the famous Tuscan Chiannina beef!

Day Trips
In addition to our cooking classes at the villa, we'll visit regional vineyards to taste and learn about Chiantis, Super Tuscans, and Brunellos - some of the world's greatest wines. Tuscany is also famous for its olive oils and cheese, and we'll visit an olive mill and Pecorino cheese producer to see why. We'll visit Joanne's friends at a famous ceramics studio, shop the designer fashion outlets, and much more. I promise it will be an unforgettable week!