The positives: Cole is very nice, knows his stuff and the pizza was delicious. I learned a lot about making pizza! Beyond that, I think this event has a lot of room for improvement. It was too many people for the space and took too long to make the pizzas. Maybe we could have all worked on our pizzas at the same time and then took turns wood firing them so we could enjoy them together. In addition, if there were snacks and/or ability to bring in wine, the wait time wouldn't have felt so drawn out. There was also pressure to shop which I wasn't expecting.

Tour operators were knowledgeable of the area. We were treated to wonderful one of a kind experiences in our small group. The traditional villa accommodations were great, and the food was fresh and wonderful. Loved our traveling buddies too

I would give this trip 10 stars if I could! What a fun weekend with Janine from Together in Tuscany. Everything was perfectly curated to provide delicious food, wine and olive oil during our Taste of Tuscany in Virginia. Janine's hospitality ensured our time at The Marriott Ranch in Hume Virginia was exceptional, with activities well-paced to also allow for down time and socialization in between delicious and informative events! Friday started with a delicious multi-course dinner prepared in the Farmhouse kitchen by a personal chef, along with a pasta-making demo and other informative information on Italian cuisine. Saturday started with a Tiramisu-making class taught by Janine. We each made our own individual Tiramisus and had them at dinner in the evening! Then we learned about and tasted artisan premium extra virgin olive oils from different regions in Italy. We learned about the differences in the oils, and how to properly taste, shop for, store and cook with them. Janine coordinated with the head chef to ensure our lunch and dinner menus featured delicious Italian selections and were paired with delicious wines. Saturday afternoon's highlight was a presentation from an Italian scholar featuring folk tales and songs from the Italian alps. Dinner that night included a wine pairing with each course. What a memorable and fun weekend! I highly recommend this adventure to anyone who wants to experience the tastes, music and fun that Tuscany offers.

Our girls weekend retreat at Marriott Ranch was absolutely wonderful. The setting is peaceful and beautiful — the perfect place to relax and reconnect. Janine coordinated everything flawlessly. The food was exceptional, including a private chef originally from Italy the first night. We loved learning to make tiramisu and enjoyed an authentic olive oil tasting led by a native Italian — such a unique and special experience. An unforgettable weekend of friendship and amazing food. Janine also has retreats planned to Italy and Portugal, and I highly recommend her tours!

Excellent olive oil tasting with delicious tapas/small bites with Janine Pisani O'Rourke with Together in Tuscany, Val with Olio2go and Susan with Susan Julia Olive Oil. I highly recommend attending the next scheduled event!! You don't want to miss it!! 🫒🫒