OPTION 1:
Cooking experience:
Start a journey in the life of a “farmer and cook”, from garden to table, passing by a nice promenade in the wild Appenines in a Middle Ages old stones group of houses (borgo).
Discover food, tradition and history at our farm with me, Chiara the owner.
We grow ancient wheat, we produce 5 wild wines, we grow some fruit, vegetables and lavender.
What to expect:
30 minutes tour of garden and architectures.
We leave in a spectacular biodiverse environment where our ancestors arrived around 1200 to install their house. We are taking care of this heritage with all the care.
2h30 hours cooking experience in the kitchen preparing dishes with local ingredients and what we picked up from our land. We will use our natural stone milled flour as well!
1h In-home meal to share a special moment of happiness in the garden al fresco or in our beautiful livingroom between fireplaces and vintage furnitures.
What we cook:
Some tipical bread (focaccia or crescentine) to have a nice italian aperitivo
One fresh pasta dish and its sauce: such as tagliatelle or farfalle
Some seasonal vegetables/dessert
Price per person at info@casavallona.com
OPTION 2:
Start a journey in the life of a farmer and wine producer, from vineyard to the glass, passing by a nice promenade in the wild Appenines in a Middle Ages old stones group of houses (borgo).
Discover tradition and history at our farm with me, Chiara the owner.
What to expect:
30 minutes tour of the vineyard, architectures and old abandoned cellar
1 hour of natural wine tasting and storytelling about the wine tradition in this fab “wine land”
We produce 5 different wines: We will start from 2 Pignoletto whites, continue with a rosé and end up with two reds all from our vineyards.
Included plate of local cheese and ham, homemade bread
Price per person at info@casavallona.com
Contact:
Info@casavallona.com
+39 346 2711243
If you do not have a car…No problem you can book a ride up here (not all companies come outside Bologna): Write a whatsapp text to+39 3668715799
What they say about the experience:
“100% Italian experience-The drive to this farm kitchen was breathtaking and everything I could have hoped for. We were greeted with a huge smile by Chiara, an absolutely lovely person, who then gave us a tour of her wonderful property. We learned about her family’s unique history while we picked the food we’d be cooking from her garden. After a quick tour of her land and farm, we began to make some of the most authentic, delicious, homemade food I’ve ever had. Her Godmother was there helping her as well, which gave the whole experience more of that family essence I was hoping to find.
The ingredients were fresh, natural and healthy. The lunch we prepared was perfect, and if I’m ever in this area again, I’ll be sure to stop by for another cooking lesson! Thank you for your hospitality, and the lessons learned!
Pete from Philadelphia
“The most wonderful experience-Chiara was a true delight! She made us feel welcome from the first moment, took her time showing us around her beautiful property, and helped us make the most delicious meal. I definitely recommend this experience!“
Norman
“Our experience with Chiara was incredible! It was awesome to see all that she has done to restore the farmhouse of prior generations into a B&B and a cooking experience. Her skill in the kitchen is truly a talent. We picked the ingredients from her garden!! Her explanation of what to do and how to do it were superb. Can’t wait to host friends back home. And we made a wonderful new friend in Italy…Chiara!!! My daughter and I will never forget this magical day“
Michelle
“Unforgettable experience-So grateful to stay at Chiara’s beautiful estate home. It’s a short drive from Bologna and an escape into the natural beauty of Italy. Highly recommend the cooking experience as well. Chiara is a wonderful cook, avid gardener and warm, gracious host. She also has a deep passion to share Italian culture and cuisine with visitors and it shows in the way she has revitalized this centuries-old property!”
Claudia
A glimpse inside my kitchen: Cooking video