Made in Le Marche
Food & Wine Tour

Get off the beaten path and travel just beyond Tuscany, where the tourist buses can't reach to a land rich in culinary traditions still thriving today.

After nearly 20 years living in the Candigliano Valley we feel at home here and proudly guide our guests to discover & meet the best artisans of our area.

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Made in Le Marche

D.O.C. Wine Tour, Artisan Meat and Cheese Market Tour + 2 Cooking Classes

Celebrating the culinary traditions of Le Marche with a gourmet getaway of five nights, two diverse hands-on cooking classes teaching traditional seasonal recipes of the area, wine tour, castle visit and a behind the scenes market tour. As the seasons change, so does the menu!

The classes are more than just sharing seasonal recipes but understanding how to balance flavors, the why behind the technique and of course, knife skills.

2026 DATES

SPRING EDITION: May 25-30, 2026 | SOLD OUT
SUMMER EDITION: June 21-26, 2026 | SOLD OUT
AUTUMN EDITION: September 27 - October 2, 2026 | SOLD OUT

2027 DATES

SPRING EDITION: May 10-15, 2027 - only 4 spots left!
SUMMER EDITION: June 20-25, 2027
AUTUMN EDITION: September 26 - October 1, 2027

For those of you curious what will be on the menu , it all depends on what's coming out of the garden!

Spring - artichokes, fava, peas...
Summer - tomatoes, zucchini, squash blossoms...
Autumn - mushrooms, pumpkins, peppers…

Arrive to a welcome prosecco & aperitivi, meet the fellow guests and enjoy a farm to table feast!

Day 2

On the second day, relax and settle in! We will visit our tiny village of Piobbico for a walk around town and up to the medieval castle and visit to the internationally famous, Club dei Brutti or the Ugly Club! Those brave enough will be evaluated on your ugliness, not your beauty - it's a small town pride to be part of this club! After the fun we will walk through town to lunch al fresco on the main street, perfect for people watching! That evening the cooking classes begin with two types of pasta (cut & filled) with two season sauces.

DAY 3

Then enjoy an expert guided wine tour and tasting, followed a memorable by lunch with one of the wine makers! Return to the farmhouse for our famous pizza night!

Day 4

Day 4, 'feel like a local' and spend the morning with Jason and Ashley eating our way through Apecchio! The first stop is for a lesson on how cheese is aged and meat cured locally, followed by breakfast of charcuterie and wine. We will take a short walk and continue our gazing with a stop for porchetta (whole de-boned pig) at the traveling market. Finishing with an unforgettable lunch at “the hunter’s hideaway” including a behind the scenes tour of their kitchen with the butcher! That evening explore the area or hang out at the farmhouse for a laid back evening of an Italian themed Quiz Nite.

Last Day

On your last day, visit Urbino, Urbania or even Fano on the Adriatic for a day trip! Then that evening return for Dinner Party Cooking Class followed by a farewell dinner!

Sample Menu - Autumn Edition

With each season the menu will change based on what's coming out of our garden. For returning guests we always do our best to not repeat a recipe. Remember the recipes may seem simple at times but we go deep into the 'why', theory & technique behind each dish!

Egg Dough Pasta - Tagliatelle
Semolina Dough Pasta - Cavatelli

Stuffed Eggplant
Lemons in the Oven
Sauce of the Moment (oil based)
Ragu with Ribs & Borlotti
Lavender Panna Cotta with Chocolate Ganache

Crostini of Grilled Radicchio with Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena
Pappa col Pomodoro - Rustic Tomato Bread Soup
Spiedini - Rosemary Skewers with Pancetta wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Poached Pears in Red Wine & Rosemary

Made in Le Marche

DAY 1

6PM Arrival: Welcome Aperitivi with Prosecco & Farm to Table Feast

DAY 2

Breakfast 8-10AM daily
10 AM Visit Piobbico & the Castle, followed by lunch al fresco in town
4 PM Cooking Class | Pasta & Sauces Class - followed by dinner

DAY 3

Breakfast 8-9AM
9AM Wine Tour | Visit 3 Marche wineries & lunch with Marco
8PM Pizza Night back at the farmhouse!

DAY 4

Breakfast 8-9AM
9:45AM depart | "Feel like a Local" Artisan Meat & Cheese Market Tour & Tasting in Apecchio followed by lunch at the Hunter's Hideaway & behind the scenes tour of the restaurant
Evening free to explore the area or stay at the farmhouse for an Italian themed Quiz Nite with light dinner, snacks & wine

DAY 5

Breakfast 8-10AM daily
4PM Cooking Class | Four Course Dinner Party Menu - followed by dinner

DAY 6

Breakfast & Departure by 11AM

Includes:

5 nights accommodations at our farmhouse with your own 1 bedroom apartment with ensuite bathroom, kitchen and living room
Welcome aperitivi & farm to table dinner with local superiore wine
2 cooking classes with meal, wine, snacks & custom hand made apron to take home
Guided walk through Piobbico with lunch
1 day guided wine tour with lunch and transportation
Pizza night dinner
Apecchio market tour and tasting and lunch at the hunter's hideaway (we will caravan from stop to stop)
Mix of local superiore & house wines included in all meals
Quiz night with snacks & wine
Breakfast daily