Villa Vetrichina

The cooking class at Villa Vetrichina was the highlight of our European vacation. We learned a lot, and the recipes and extra details Patrizia emailed afterward will help us try it all at home. Highly recommend it. Patrizia was a wonderful hostess, flexible and easy to communicate with, and gave us great directions. Chef Francesco was full of energy and kept us laughing all evening. He also sent us home with so much food that it fed four of us for the next three days.

We spent our evenings stargazing from the back porch, and that's a memory we'll hold onto. Mornings brought birdsong and a breeze in the leaves, and the forest views through the large windows and doors made the living and dining rooms lovely spots for coffee. The house was immaculate and had everything we needed for a comfortable, relaxing stay. Tucked among the trees at the end of a secluded, winding road, Patrizia's villa felt like just the escape we were looking for. Patrizia made us feel welcome as soon as we arrived. She was thoughtful about every detail, easy to reach with questions, and shared great local recommendations. We were spoiled by her and chef Francesco's homemade meals. Breakfasts were hearty, and the fresh, carefully prepared dinners felt like gourmet feasts each night. After a day out exploring, that food was a treat. The whole stay was magical and exceeded our expectations. We'd highly recommend Villa Vetrichina for a peaceful break with wonderful food and a wonderful host, and we're already looking forward to going back.

The on-site dinner was prepared by an excellent chef, and there's a terme (hot spring) nearby where we soaked away our travel aches. We stayed in the Dama Bianca room, which shares a large common living room with another room upstairs. We were the only guests that night, so we could use the living room too. It seems like a great setup for two couples traveling together.

The food was outstanding, and the property is beautiful. For my mom's birthday, I booked a cooking class with Patrizia and Franceso through our hotel, fonteverde, and it was an AMAZING experience. It felt like cooking with family as we learned to make ravioli, pasta, sauce, veal, and chocolate salami. There was plenty of wine and great music, and they even lit a candle for Mom and played her favorite music. I can't recommend the experience enough!