I am very experienced home chef, but there are certain things I wanted to experience before I learned on my own. #1 on my bucket list was learning to make home made pasta from an Italian chef! I actually teared up when I rolled out my first batch. Chef Franco was so patient and full of tricks and tips. I will never buy pasta every again! Lena and Alex really made this the 5 star experience. They are the kindest and most accomdating people. She made me feel like she was inviting me into her home. This was my very first solo trip and the farthest I have ever traveled. It was incredibly emotional. I was so scared and anxious and from the time I booked to the time I left Lena made me feel like a friend, not just another guest. The Villa and views are absolutley breathtaking. The techniques I learned in the kitchen have elevated me from a basic "foodie" to certified home CHEF! I cant recomment this experience enough. The intimate dinners every night were my favorite part. I loved learning about NO WASTE! I cannot wait to come back and visit all of the Villas. I would recommend booking a few days before your class starts- jet lag had me out of it until about day 3.