The Whole Hog Butchery Workshop

November 4-8, 2026

The pig reigns supreme in Le Marche and in this workshop we celebrate pork in all its forms - the husbandry, the butchery and the curing. 

Arrive to a farm to table autumn feast! The next day, start the morning at our neighbors farm, Ca' Licozzo with a tour of their sustainable farm and then roll up your sleeves!  Jason will translate and assist as Roberto, the farmer & butcher will artfully demonstrate on half a pig how to butcher the beast, at the same time explaining how the differences in the cuts in Italy vs. other parts of the world, as well as how they use the meat he's carving in local dishes.  He is passionate about the process from start to finish - from farm to table.

We will cover charcuterie and curing techniques making rolled pancetta, strutto, prosciutto, bistecca, etc. After the work is done - a proper farmers feast!

The workshop will continue the following day at the Hunter's Hideaway with a hands-on lesson in curing the pig with their butcher Marino. Roll up your sleeves and get to work! Then we will have a huge pasta and grilled meat lunch at their locally famous restaurant.

And the cherry on top... Take a break from the butchering with white truffles! The last day, we will start the morning with a white truffle hunt - over the river and through the woods!  That evening we will visit to the White Truffle Festival   sampling an array of dishes topped in local white truffles! Literally, it's the truffle on top of it!

Details:

Includes: 4 nights accommodations in a private 1 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment with kitchen/living room at our farmhouse, 2 dinners with local wine, 2 lunches with local wine,  2 day butchery workshop, custom apron and breakfast daily!

Total = 3200 Euro/Couple 
Max of 8 Guests
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-Request an upgrade to a large 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment
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The itinerary:

Day 1 | Arrival 6pm Prosecco followed by an autumn farm to table dinner at the farmhosue 

Day 2 | 10 am Whole Hog Butchery Course at Ca' Licozzo, followed by lunch
Evening free to explore

Day 3 | 9:30 am Hunter's Hideaway Salame & Curing Class
Light Dinner at the Farmhouse with Porchetta

Day 4 | White Truffle Hunt
Evening Festivities at the International White Truffle Festival
             
Day 5  | Departure
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