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 Contact Information
Poggio Etrusco/Italian Food Artisans Cooking School
Address - Via del Pelago 11, 53045, Montepulciano
Telephone - 39/0578 798 370
Website - Click Here
General Information
Weeklong or one-day food and wine workshops are available (see below)...
Poggio Etrusco is a privately owned estate near Montepulciano, halfway between Florence and Rome. The owners are Pamela Sheldon Johns (a cookbook author), Courtney Johns (an artist), their daughter, Alaia (9 years old), along with their friendly dog, cats, and some chickens. On 15 acres, this property is an active oliveto with 1250 olive trees. We have a garden to pick our fresh, seasonal produce from, and jams and preserves from our plum, fig, apricot, peach, and cherry trees. The three neighboring farms provide us with organic fruit, wine, and pecorino cheese. The views are breath-taking from every angle. In the distance we can see the charming hilltown of Cortona and Lago Trasimeno; nearby we see the ancient towers of the historic towns of Montepulciano and Chianciano Terme. We are in the countryside, but have close access to everything you will need.
The villa has three private apartments available for weeklong holiday rentals, and one room that is available for bed & breakfast (2-night minimum). Each apartment has a fully-equipped kitchen and living area with a fireplace. They are tastefully decorated with antiques and artwork, each with lovely views.
Our large swimming pool is a welcome respite in the summer months. Home-cooked meals, cooking classes (see attached info), and bicycles are available. Nearby, you can find tennis and horseback riding. The property is within minutes of Montepulciano Terme and Chianciano Terme; both offer a wide variety of spa treatments. Self-service laundry is available on the premises. Cleaning service is available at Euro 12/hour. Cellular telephone rental can be arranged. Internet access is available in Sant’Albino and Montepulciano.
One-Day Classes
It is possible to book a culinary workshop for a small group. You can choose from the topics below (when available), or request your own subject to focus on. The prices are below, includes the lesson (with printed recipes in English), lunch and wine.
Euro 175 / person, 2 person minimum. Group prices available for groups of 10 or more.
Some popular classes include:
Italian Food Artisans
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
The Farmers’ Market/ Ribollita with a Tuscan Home Cook
(only on Wednesdays and Thursdays)
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Funghi! (offered in October)
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Pizza!
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Fresh Pasta
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Amenities
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 Babysitting
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Healthy Menu Items
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BBQ areas
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Kitchens
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Bicycle Rentals
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Laundry
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Biking
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Laundry & Ironing
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Child Friendly
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Outdoor Pool
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Children's Programs
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Parking
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Concierge Service
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Radio
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Cultural Activities
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Special Events
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Fine Dining
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Sun Terrace
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Fireplace
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View
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Fridge
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Wake Up Service
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Guided Tours
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Wine Tasting
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Rates
Day rates starting from 85 (EURO)
Weekly rates starting from 600 (EURO)
Country breakfast included
Special Offer
LUCKY THIRTEEN...13% discount on bookings by May 13:
Pamela Sheldon Johns is the author of thirteen cookbooks and has been leading workshops in Italy for thirteen years!
Location Description
Poggio Etrusco can be easily accessed by car from the Val di Chiana (coming from the north) or Chiusi (from the south) exits of the A1 (the major autostrada between Rome and Florence. (There is an Avis office in Chiusi, the major train station near us). Precise driving directions in English will be provided.
15 minutes from Poggio Etrusco
* The wine-inspired hilltop town of Montepulciano
* Charming Renaissance Pienza and Monticchiello
* Medieval Montefollonico
* The Etruscan town of Chiusi
* The spa town of Chianciano Terme and the spa of Montepulciano
30-45 minutes from Poggio Etrusco
* Montalcino, famed for Brunello wine
* San Giovanni d’Asso, home of white truffles
* Bagno Vignone, site of an ancient Roman Bath
* Mt. Amiata, the extinct volcano
* Under the Tuscan sun in Cortona
* Sarteano, San Quirico d’Orcia, Cetona, and other colorful towns
* The spa of San Casciano dei Bagni (Fonteverde)
Within 45 minutes to an hour from Poggio Etrusco
* Siena, Chianti, Arezzo
* The Umbrian towns of Perugia, Orvieto, Assisi and Deruta
Day Trips from Poggio Etrusco
* Florence (one hour by train from Chiusi)
* Pisa, Lucca
* Rome and the Vatican (one hour by train from Chiusi)
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