Come visit Barcelona, Spain, one of Europe’s hottest vacation spots for Americans.
Relax and enjoy this beautiful locale. A fabulous place to savor Mediterranean gastronomic delights while learning the secrets of Spanish cooking and discovering national favorites. Stay in a wonderfully restored mas just outside the picturesque town of Manresa, west of Barcelona.
Relax and enjoy this beautiful locale. A fabulous place to savor Mediterranean gastronomic delights while learning the secrets of Spanish cooking and discovering national favorites. Stay in a wonderfully restored mas just outside the picturesque town of Manresa, west of Barcelona.
Vacation Highlights
Getting There
From Barcelona, take the train west via the Renfe Train to Manresa Train Station. The trip will take approximately 1 1/2 hours. Your hosts will pick you up at the train station on Sunday and return you there on Friday.
Rates & Dates
April 29- May 4, 2018 and October 7- October 12, 2018
$2500 per person double occupancy
$2675 per person double occupancy with private bath
$500 additional single supplement
- Accommodations ( 500 year old villa on top of a mountain) and transportation all week included.
- Three meals a day (except restaurant dining) and wines all week included. We cook the regional dishes together and Chef Wendy teaches cooking techniques.
- Day in the Cava Region.Tour the largest producer of Cava(Spanish sparkling wine) in the world- Codorniu Winery-www.visitascodorniu.com/visit/codorniu-visit/. Tour Simon Coll the chocolate factory in Spain, producing wonderful world renown confections
- Day in Montserrat- www.visitmontserrat.com
- Day in Barcelona- Visit the Oldest Bakery (1849) in Medieval Barcelona, go to the Market Hall and experience the diversity of Spanish gastronomy. Go to a flamenco show (price to show not included) Finish off with sangria and tapas.
- Day in Manresa.Visit the Joviat H Escola d'Hoteleria in Manresa. We take a tour of the culinary and baking school and enjoy a fantastic Spanish lunch buffet prepared by student chefs. Wine and Beer are included with the lunch. After lunch we browse around the squares in Manresa.
Getting There
From Barcelona, take the train west via the Renfe Train to Manresa Train Station. The trip will take approximately 1 1/2 hours. Your hosts will pick you up at the train station on Sunday and return you there on Friday.
Rates & Dates
April 29- May 4, 2018 and October 7- October 12, 2018
$2500 per person double occupancy
$2675 per person double occupancy with private bath
$500 additional single supplement
A detailed itinerary will follow your deposit check. Itinerary subject to change due to weather conditions and closings. Classes limited to 10 students with a minimum of 6 . A 15% discount for non-cooking spouses/companions is offered.
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