I booked the Italian cooking vacation without any expectations whatsoever and it turned out to be the trip of a lifetime. Case Ombuto is gorgeous and the food exquisite. The best part of the trip was Paola our world class chef, personal advisor, and friend. Her warm and generous spirit permeates the Villa, the food, and the quality of each day. This is real Italian cooking not sitting in a classroom. You'll learn to make authentic Italian dishes which you'll be able to easily recreate at home. I also want to send Kudos to all the villa staff who made the visit easy and delightful! Alora!