Cooking Class with Chef Lorenzo

Authentic experiences for those who love to cook, taste, and learn

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Our cooking classes are designed for travelers seeking something authentic: hands on flour, the scent of fresh herbs, red or white wine poured as stories of tradition unfold, and recipes rooted in generations of family culture.

This is a day of sharing, conviviality, and joy — guided by Chef Lorenzo, someone who truly lives the land.

Here, the countryside is not a backdrop — it’s a presence. Light, silence, fragrance, and seasons that reshape every detail.

Week at farm

Your Countryside Retreat

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A stay surrounded by authentic silence, vineyards, and olive groves.

At Casale Polegri Farm, hospitality feels like an embrace — a place to pause, breathe, and rediscover a more human rhythm. Whether you travel solo, as a couple, or with family or friends, we welcome you into spaces that are refined, bright, and thoughtfully designed for true comfort: deep rest, nature all around, and the freedom to shape your days as you wish — between relaxation, discovery, and moments of taste.

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Oil, wine, and handcrafted specialties

If you love genuine flavors, you won’t find just any catalog here. You’ll find carefully selected products, meticulous craftsmanship, and a clear philosophy: less quantity, more quality.

Every bottle and every specialty is born from patient, skilled gestures where raw ingredients, seasonality, and coherence of taste matter most — a flavor you recognize instantly because it is clean, intense, real.

It is the perfect choice if you want to bring something truly Italian to your table: an olive oil with a unique aroma made with our olives, a white or a red wine rich in taste from our vineyards grown under the Umbrian sun, a selection of local specialties embodying ancient traditions, taste and craftsmanship, yes but high-quality first.
The shopping experience is simple, clear, and fast: quick shipping, secure checkout, and carefully written descriptions to help you to choose properly.
The best decisions are built on trust, and trust is rooted in transparency, care, and consistency.

Welcome to our Kitchen

Experiences that combine flavors, people, and traditions

Here, cooking isn’t a spectacle to be watched: it’s an experience to be lived, with real-time timing, hands-on experience, and a guide who takes you straight to the point with practical explanations and effective techniques.
You come in, get to work, learn, and have fun: you knead, cut, taste, adjust, understand why a dish is a success and how to make it succeed even when you return home, and this creates a powerful sense of immediate expertise.

It’s a perfect format for couples, groups of friends, curious travelers, and anyone looking for a memorable experience: because beyond the end result, there’s the journey—the conviviality, the laughter, the aromas, the perfect toast at the right time—and at the end, you sit down at the table with the satisfaction of having created something with your own hands.
If you’re looking for an experience that’s both authentic, engaging, and has a high perceived value, this is the one that transforms a simple visit into a memory that will last for years.

Welcome to our Kitchen – 1 Day Experience

Enjoy our experiences that bring together flavors, people, and traditions.

Here, cooking is not a show to watch — it is an experience to live. Real timing, hands on the dough, and guidance that gets straight to the point with practical explanations and techniques that truly work.

You step in, you get to work, you learn, and you enjoy it: kneading, cutting, tasting, adjusting, understanding why a preparation succeeds — and how to make it succeed again when you return home. That creates a powerful sense of immediate mastery.

It’s a perfect format for couples, groups of friends, curious travelers, and anyone seeking a memorable activity. Because beyond the final result, there is the journey — conviviality, laughter, aromas, the perfect toast at the perfect moment — and in the end, you sit at the table with the satisfaction of having created something with your own hands to share with people you love. If you are looking for an experience that is authentic, immersive, and deeply valuable, this is the one that transforms a simple visit into a memory you will tell for years.

Hands-on Italian cooking class with Chef Lorenzo at Casale Polegri

Welcome to our Farm – 1 Week Experience

At Casale Polegri, a week is not simply a stay in the countryside — it is a way of stepping into the rhythm of the land and experiencing authentic Italian rural life from within. Surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and open landscapes, the days unfold naturally between nature, food, culture, and moments of genuine connection.

During the Week at the Farm, guests are welcomed into the daily life of the estate and invited to experience the countryside as locals do. Mornings may begin with peaceful walks through the vineyards and olive groves, where the landscape tells the story of the seasons and of generations who have cared for this land. Depending on the time of year, you might witness or participate in seasonal farm activities such as grape harvest, olive picking, pruning, or even truffle hunting in the surrounding hills — moments that reveal how deeply connected local life is to the rhythm of nature.

Food plays a central role in the experience. In the kitchen, you will cook side by side with Chef Lorenzo, learning traditional techniques and recipes that come from family heritage and regional culture. Cooking classes become lively moments of sharing, where flour on your hands, the aroma of herbs, and a glass of wine create an atmosphere that is both relaxed and deeply authentic. From handmade pasta to rustic sauces, from traditional dishes to a fun and convivial pizza class, every lesson ends the best possible way — around the table, enjoying what has been prepared together.

Throughout the week, you will also explore the flavors of the region through dedicated tastings and workshops. Wine, craft beer, and extra virgin olive oil become gateways into understanding the local territory and its traditions. Visits to nearby producers — including wineries, breweries, cheese makers, olive mills, and even a chocolate factory — offer a deeper look into the craftsmanship behind some of Italy’s most beloved products. A special chocolate workshop adds another delicious dimension to the experience.

The journey goes beyond the farm itself. Guided excursions reveal the cultural richness of the region, leading you through charming historical villages and lesser-known places that preserve centuries of Italian history and heritage.

Every day ends in the most natural way: gathered around the table. Shared meals prepared with ingredients from the farm become moments of connection, where guests, hosts, and new friends come together to enjoy food, wine, and conversation. These are the moments when the spirit of Italian hospitality truly reveals itself — simple, warm, and deeply genuine. By the end of the week, guests leave with far more than photographs. They take home new culinary skills, a deeper understanding of Italian food culture, friendships built around the table, and the feeling of having lived — even if just for a short time — the authentic rhythm of life in the countryside.

Week at the Farm experience at Casale Polegri in Umbria, Italy

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The Trust of Our Guests Is Our Greatest Success

Discover what guests say about their time at Casale Polegri Farm.

Those who stay with us take home memories that carry the true essence of Umbria: preparing a meal together, sharing wine at sunset, waking among vineyards, exploring our region and gathering around the table for moments of genuine connection.

Their words reflect what Casale Polegri Farm truly is: a family home where hospitality is offered with sincerity, warmth and pride.

Guest reviews

4.9out of 520 Google reviews
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Ottimo

Luigi FSep 2024
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Wonderful food and wine. Delightful chef. A highlight of our trip.

Karen JohnsonApr 2024
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Lorenzo Polegri is an amazing human being. His love of life, food and a good time are amazing.

Craig NewtonMar 2024
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Eccellente

Massimiliano CiricaOct 2023
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Sapori sinceri ed accoglienza perfetta.

Simone NavettoJul 2023
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Ultimo punto tappa del cammino dei borghi silenti. Un bellissimo cammino che non poteva finire nel migliore dei modi grazia alla superba accoglienza di Lorenzo (e Pluto). Una doccia calda, un letto comodo e una cena superlativa, un camminatore non può chiedere di meglio!

Melissa CosentinoOct 2022