Umbria: La Volpe e L'uva

Cooking lessons and a visit to the 'capital of olive oil' at Trevi

Experience:

Who could resist a stay at 'La Volpe e L'Uva' which translates as The Fox and the Grapes? Situated in Umbria the farmhouse is surrounded by 10 acres of olive groves, vinyards and fruit trees. Only 4 km away is the historic town of Perugia - allowing you to both relax and explore.

You stay in one of five apartments set round the beautifully restored 17 century stone farmhouse. Raffaella the owner runs 'Let's Cook in Umbria' courses throughout the year but between the 1-15 November she is offering the chance to join her in the Olive Harvest. Here you can take part in hand picking olives as well as using the extra virgin olive oil in your cooking lessons that also form part of the holiday. You get the chance to visit Trevi - known as the capital of olive oil and see olives being pressed for their oil.

Details:

Taking place during the first fortnight in November the Olive Harvest holiday is based over 4 days.  Included in the price is your accommodation (various options possible), breakfast, lunch (on 3 days which you will be preparing during hands-on cooking lessons) and dinner on one night.  There is a morning harvesting olives on the farm and also two half day excusions with transport provided.

Dates:

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• between November 1-15, 2011

Price:

The price varies according to the number of people staying. For the standard package described above and staying in a one bedroom apartment the cost is €860 per person, falling to €580 per person based on 6 people sharing a 3 bedroom apartment. For more information contact La Volpe e L'uva.