The Experience
Welcome to COOK IN THE TUSCAN SUN, where we offer 6 – Day COOKING VACATIONS exclusively for small groups.
Imagine yourself living for a week in the HEART OF TUSCANY - in a FARMHOUSE VILLA or perhaps in the HUNTING LODGE OF A MEDICEAN GRAND DUKE. Both accommodations have stood for hundreds of years, immersing you in their rich history and tradition.
And in the company of JAN STACKHOUSE, an expert guide who loves to cook and especially, who UNDERSTANDS TUSCAN FOOD and the importance of the CULTIVATION AND PREPARING OF QUALITY RAW INGREDIENTS - someone who has dedicated years to UNDERSTANDING AND EMBRACING ITALY and everything Italian, you will have the opportunity to SAVOR THE FLAVOR OF ITALY.
Through learning how to COOK, EAT, DRINK, and EMBRACE THE SLOW-LIVING LIFESTYLE of this region of Italy, the geographical and CULINARY EPICENTER OF ITALIAN CUISINE – TUSCANY and UMBRIA, your experience will be truly unforgettable.
There will be HANDS-ON COOKING SESSIONS with the MOLTO SIMPATICO Tuscan "MASSAIE" (ITALIAN MAMMA'S), or EXPERT CHEFS, who will unveil the secrets of centuries-old TRADITIONAL RECIPES.
Discover the EXQUISITE FLAVORS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE that this ancient land offers, as you indulge in a CULINARY JOURNEY filled with millennial richness and refinement.
This experience is a SUSTAINABLE TOURISM choice!
Book your ITALIAN COOKING VACATION IN TUSCANY AND UMBRIA NOW and let the true essence of this terroir awaken your senses.
The Location
We are on Mount Cetona in southern Tuscany, in the province of Siena, and just a short walk from a famous Spa town with hot thermal baths called San Casciano dei Bagni.
Below us lies the UNESCO World Heritage site known as the Orcia Valley (Val D'Orcia) and close by, Pienza, Montepulciano and Montalcino while just beyond is Umbria with Lake Trasimeno and more charming hill towns, like Castiglione del Lago, and Orvieto.
Where You'll Be Staying
The Villa was built in 1798, and forms part of an estate with oak woods, a swimming pool, neighbouring farmhouse and outdoor barbecue, pizza oven, and other equipment. It features 6 comfortable double bedrooms, each with a private bathroom.
Meet Your Host
I am Jan Stackhouse, and I have created this experience for you exclusively. My entire working career has been in tourism and more recently as an expert tour planner and guide in Rome and throughout Italy.