Secrets of Sourdough with Ret May 2024

May 5 - 10, 2024

Date and Time Details: May 5-10, 2023

Location: Italy

Address: Val D'Orcia, Tuscany

  • Apartment Alba - Downstairs Double Bedroom with Private Bathroom – £2,950.00
  • Apartment Alba - Upstairs Double Bedroom with Private Bathroom 1 - Single Occupancy – £3,250.00
  • Apartment Alba - Upstairs Double Bedroom with Private Bathroom 1 – £2,950.00
  • Apartment Alba - Upstairs Double Bedroom with Private Bathroom 2 – £2,950.00
  • Pieve Sprena Double Room 2 – £2,950.00

THE RETREAT

Join us in the spectacular Tuscan countryside for a week of nature, architecture, art, history, culture, cuisine…and sourdough: the oldest way of baking bread known to man. During this retreat we’ll have the chance to learn about the healthy qualities of sourdough, its processes and learn how to make it from expert baker, Ret as well as the Italians, right on the newly-converted ancient mill located just a few kilometers from the villa.

A brief message from Ret
“I’ve watched too many people suffer from health issues that could be avoided through better education. My method is to make it as fun as possible. I want to show others that’s it’s not only sustainable, but the process is approachable, necessary and FUN!”

LOCATION & ITINERARY

 When we’re not baking, we’ll explore the UNESCO World Heritage Val d’Orcia, an off-the-beaten-path part of Tuscany that’s featured in movies like “Gladiator,” “The English Patient,” and Franco Zefferelli’s “Romeo and Juliet,” and the recent Netflix series, “Medici.” We’ll visit hidden gems like a nearby Romanesque abbey, tour a prestigious Montalcino winery, and enjoy the most charming, medieval and Renaissance-era towns of Tuscany like Siena and Pienza.

ACCOMMODATION

We’ll have the exclusive use of a gorgeous old country house villa located on a 900 hectare family-owned estate. An hour and a half from Florence, and fifteen minutes from Montalcino (renowned for its rich Brunello wine) the villa is nestled amid some of the world’s most inspiring landscapes. Surrounded by the family’s olive groves and vineyards, the villa has a pool and several panoramic sitting areas, the grounds are perfect for plenty of peace and quiet…a great place to dance like nobody’s watching.

The villa also has wifi, a washing machine, air-conditioning and we’ll have our own private chef.

RETREAT INCLUDES:

Starting from £2950 per person

RETREAT INCLUDES:

  • ROUNDTRIP PRIVATE TRANSFER FROM FLORENCE TO VILLA
  • FIVE NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION
  • ALL MEALS EXCEPT ONE LUNCH
  • PRIVATE WINE TASTING OF BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO
  • PRIVATE ORGANIC FARM TOUR WITH PECORINO CHEESE TASTING
  • GUIDED HIKE
  • GUIDED TOUR OF SIENA
  • LUNCH & TASTING AT PRESTIGIOUS WINERY
  • COOKING CLASS, WINERY TOUR & BRUNELLO TASTING
  • BREAD BAKING DEMO BY RET
  • TOUR & BREAD BAKING WORKSHOP AT LOCAL MILL/BAKERY FOLLOWED BY LUNCH
  • TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM ORGANIZED EXCURSIONS