Rural Cooking Class
Forget the fluff. Living a long, vibrant life isn’t about “wellness retreats” or magic pills. It’s about real food, clean air, and zero stress. In the Val d’Orcia, we’ve been doing this for generations, not because it’s a trend, but because it works.
At Serendipity we’re stripping everything back to the essentials. Extra virgin olive oil, wild rosemary, garlic, and beans: these are our biological power-ups. We’re talking about the most potent antioxidants and heart-boosters on the planet, pulled straight from the soil.
The Class
Get Your Hands Dirty
We don’t do “demonstrations.” Roll up your sleeves and head straight into the garden. The air here smells like sun-warmed earth and wild herbs, and that’s exactly where your ingredients come from.
You’ll stand next to the ones who grew the very ingredients on your cutting board, and you’ll learn to move at their speed. This is Rural. When you knead that dough or reduce a sauce, you aren’t just making lunch; you’re practicing a form of biological resistance. Tradition is one of the most effective longevity tools we’ve got, and we are welcoming you to discover it.
The recipes you’ll learn to prepare (and, of course, eat)
Fresh handmade pasta (pici, tagliatelle, gnudi)
Classic Italian sauces (pesto, tomato sauce, vegetable ragù..)
Seasonal vegetable dishes (parmigiana, broccoli flan, pumpkin casserole, vegetable frittata..)
Traditional desserts (tiramisù, wine biscuits..)
The Location
The Patio at Serendipity
We’re ditching the four walls of a professional kitchen and moving the stove outside to the Patio of Serendipity.
This is the real deal: you’ll be cooking right in the middle of the landscape, with the wind in the oaks, the chickens strutting through the yard, and a view that actually lets you breathe. No filters, no noise. Just clean air, a slow rhythm, and a total system reboot. Ingredients travel about ten feet from the soil to the pan.
Prices & Duration
Duration
Approx. 3 Hours
Capacity
Max 12 people
(No minimum)
Price per person
€210 p.p.
(children 5–16 yo half price, free under 5 yo)
With wine tasting: €250 p.p.
Biodynamic wines produced on the property
Location distances
1h10
from Siena
2h
from Florence
45min
from Pienza
1h30
from Cortona
1h
from Montepulciano
1h10
from Siena
2h
from Florence
45min
from Pienza
1h30
from Cortona
1h
from Montepulciano
Cancellation Policy
Free when canceling 24hrs before booking time, after that, full amount will be charged.
Allergies and intolerances
Please inform us of any beforehand, thus allowing us to make the proper changes.
Weather Note
In case of bad weather (rain, extreme heat) another beautiful indoor location with air conditioning will be made available.
FAQs
Lunch included?
Yes, you will enjoy the food you made.
Can I choose the recipes?
Yes, you will be given a list of choices during the booking, please note: we cook with 95% seasonal ingredients, not all recipes will be available all year round.