Just an hour north of Rome lays the spectacular, unspoiled region of Sabina…a land of gentle hills scattered with Roman villas, medieval castles, churches and abbeys. This is a region untouched by mass tourism. Here, you will find undiscovered hill towns like Casperia…a perfectly intact medieval village where real Italians live and work.

Join us for four days of culinary magic, discovering the regional cuisine of Sabina. Your accommodations are in a beautifully restored 15th century palazzetto in the historical center of town. The rooms feature en suite bathrooms and stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Your hosts are Roberto and Maureen Scheda, who will share their home and their love of Italian food and culture. You'll learn the secrets of centuries-old recipes in hands-on cooking lessons taught by a variety of local chefs. The package also features excursions to nearby hill towns where you will meet a fascinating number of food artisans and enjoy wine, olive oil and cheese tastings.

Day One

Transfer from the Poggio Mirteto train station to Casperia where you have time to settle in.

Welcome drink on the panoramic terrace of La Torretta, where you will meet your hosts Maureen and Roberto. Before dinner, enjoy an olive oil tasting at a nearby wine and olive oil bar.

Dinner at La Torretta, featuring a wonderful selection of vegetarian specialties and local wines.

Day Two

Morning tour of the village of Casperia. Then you'll visit an organic cheese producer, where you'll see ricotta cheese being made. You'll continue to explore the little villages of  Sabina with Roberto, shopping along the way for ingredients for today's cooking lesson.

Afternoon cooking lesson with Chef Tiziana at La Torretta. This will be a real Italian home cooking experience, preparing dinner which you will enjoy later on.

Day Three

Morning walk through the ancient village of Casperia learning the history and seeing some of the locla artisans. A special visit to a member of Slow Food Italy who produces organic gelato. Meet the owner Fabrizio who will show you their production and later prepare  a light lunch with tastings of other local products.

This afternoon's cooking lesson will be at the restaurant A Casa di Anna where the chef will teach a fascinating hands-on cooking lesson preparing a four course dinner, which you will enjoy at the restaurant after the lesson.

Day Four

After breakfast your hosts will arrange a transfer to the Poggio Mirteto station, or you can opt to continue your stay to enjoy additional cooking lessons, walking, or visits to nearby art cities.