Summer 2024 Food & Wine Workshop
August 25-September 1, 2024
Summer's workshop is devoted to tomatoes and the sea. Jarred at their peak freshness, good tomatoes are the soul of a traditional Southern Italian ragù. We'll learn the traditional processes of preserving tomatoes and the secrets of the best tomato sauces.
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The most special visits of the summer workshop will be to Cetara on the Amalfi Coast and a Pisciotta to learn about anchovy fishing and preserving in the traditional methods. We'll also see how colatura, a condiment similar to Roman garum, is made in traditional barrels.
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To beat the heat we'll head to the mountains to visit the cantina of Azienda Agricola Boccella for a wine tasting and a homemade lunch with the winemakers themselves.
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This workshop includes a free day to relax at Borgo La Pietraia, or an optional visit to Beach Club 93.
Workshop Pricing
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​Junior Suite: $4,500 per person, based on double occupancy, single supplement is $900.00
Junior Suites are the largest rooms with a queen sized bed and room for two additional single beds. These rooms have a large terrace and full sea view. There are seven Junior Suites in total.
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Superior Suite: $4,300, based on double occupancy, single supplement $700
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Superior Suites are ideal for 1-2 guests, with a queen sized bed and a small terrace and partial sea view. There are 4 Super Suites in total.
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If you would like to bring children, please let us know so we can customize the room price for you.
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PRICE INCLUDES:
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Room with en-suite bathroom and daily cleaning
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​Breakfast daily​
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6 dinners and 3 lunches including wine
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​Private transportation including pick-up and drop-off at Naples train station​
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All entrance fees, tours and local guides
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​Gratuities for local guides and drivers
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
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International airfare
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Entrance to Beach Club 93 (optional visit)
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Mini-fridge charges or room service
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Trip insurance
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$1,000 reservation fee to secure your place (non-refundable).
Balance due 90 days before departure.
FAQ
Pickup and Dropoff
All workshops begin and end in Naples. We'll pick you up at the Naples train station (Napoli Centrale) at 2pm on the first day of your workshop, and drop you off at noon on the last day. We're happy to give you recommendations for hotels and guides in Rome or Naples if you would like to arrive early or stay a little later.
Accomodations
Unpack your bags once to stay at Borgo La Pietraia. The Borgo has 12 suites, each with their own terrace and view of the sea. The Junior Suites are the largest room and have one queen sized bed and the possibility to add two additional single beds for families. The Superior Suites have one full sized bed and are ideal for singles or couples.
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The Borgo has a pool, an on-site restaurant, and massages available by appointment in your room. All bathrooms have rain head showers and heated towel racks.
What to Wear
Dress is casual throughout the trip. Bring comfortable shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. For dinners out, you may wish to dress a little nicer, but overall, everything is casual.
