Napa Valley

Our Program: We Cook, Eat, and Play

Cook: Napa Valley is a foodie’s paradise. Experience the art of cooking with award winning chefs. Cook delicious, fresh meals that can be recreated with friends and family. Use only the freshest fruits and vegetables grown on Napa valley farms. Learn the elusive art of pairing food with some of the best wines from local wineries.

Eat: After sharing time in the kitchen with new friends and your new favorite chef, we get to eat. We will sit around the table on patios, in gardens and sometimes in the kitchen and share the fruits of our labor. We will dine on homemade herb chicken, grilled salmon, smashed potatoes, and strawberry walnut spinach salad. No meal is complete in Napa Valley without a few good bottles of local wine. We will also dine at renowned restaurants each day.

Play: After all the food we are ready to play…the Napa Valley Way. We’ll tour wineries, take behind the scene tours of cellars and caves, and taste unforgettable wine while taking in beautiful views. Kayak and Paddle board down the Napa river. After a busy day, we’ll relax at the Spa Terra, a luxury spa located entirely underground in a 22,000 square foot estate wine cave.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Your home for the week will be at Hotel La Costa–within the walled village of Montefollonico.

Our program fits all levels of cooks. Class sizes range from 10 – 16 people and all skill levels–just enough, but not too many.

COST

$3750 per person for our 6-night 7-day all-inclusive program, based on double occupancy. There is an extra fee of $300 for a single room. Cost includes 6 nights at Hotel La Costa in Montefollonico, hands on cooking classes, all meals, wine and receptions, excursions, tours, bus tours, and all gratuities. In other words…as long as you are with the group, you pay for “nothing” –except for your souvenirs! Airfare and airport transfers are not included. We accept checks and credit cards.

DEPOSIT

$500 required at the time of booking. The balance is due 90 days before start of the program.

CANCELLATION POLICY

120 days before start of program – full refund
119 days to 46 days before start of program – 50% refund
45 days before start of program you will unfortunately forfeit 100% of your payment.
BUT… if you do not cancel, and only want to change your date and notify us of this change before your arrival date, we can change this for you without any charge–assuming we have availability.

DATES FOR 2017

May 7 – 13 Full
May 14 – 20 Full, Private Group
May 21 – 27 Full
May 28 – June 3 Full
June 4 – 10 Full, Private Group
June 11 – 17 Full
June 25 – July1 Full

Sep 3 – 9 Full
Sep 10 – 16 Full
Sep 17 – 23 Full, Private Group
Sep 24 – 30 Full
Oct 1 – 7 Full
Oct 8 – 14 Full

DATES FOR 2018

May 6 – 12 Full
May 13 – 19 Full
May 20 – 26 Full
May 27 – June 2 Full
June 3 – 9 Full, Private Group
June 10 – 16 3 spaces available
June 17 – 23 Open

Sep 2 – 8 Full
Sep 9 – 15 Open
Sep 16 – 22 Full
Sep 23 – 29 Open
Sep 30 – Oct 6 Open
Oct 7 – 13 Open

DATES FOR 2019

May 5 – 11 Open
May 12 – 18 Open
May 19 – 25 Open
May 26 – June 1 Open
June 2 – 8 Open
June 9 – 15 Open
June 16 – 22 Open

Sep 1 – 7 Open
Sep 8 – 14 Open
Sep 15– 21 Open
Sep 22 – 28 Open
Sep 29 – Oct 5 Open
Oct 6 – 12 Open