This experience invites guests to fully step into the act of cooking, following the natural rhythm of creation.
From pasta to dessert, every dish is prepared by the guests themselves, who become an active part of a journey shaped by raw ingredients, time, and attention.
In the heart of San Gimignano, just steps from the historic center, in a place where wine has long accompanied daily work, the kitchen opens as a space for sharing and learning. The story of Ava and her handmaids emerges as a narrative of inherited knowledge, care, and presence, reminding us that every tradition takes shape through direct experience.
Guided step by step, guests prepare the menu, learning to recognize gestures, balance, and timing. The meal that follows is not simply the outcome of a lesson, but the expression of an experience lived together, where making and tasting become one.
A complete, hands-on experience where each dish reflects the value of time, craftsmanship, and shared moments.
From Siena or Florence, take the Firenze–Siena highway and exit at Poggibonsi Nord. Follow signs to San Gimignano, then continue towards the historic center. Reach Via Quercecchio 61, located just a short walk inside the city walls.
From Siena or Florence, take the Firenze–Siena highway and exit at Poggibonsi Nord. Follow signs to San Gimignano, then continue towards the historic center. Reach Via Quercecchio 61, located just a short walk inside the city walls.