I booked a 3-day cooking course and 5-day accommodation at Castel Venezze to treat myself.

First, the Castel is a 16 century estate that offers charm, history, grounds to walk in for hours, and swimming pools, weather permitting. I stayed in a charming room, but it is possible to rent independent villas on the grounds (less than a minute away, on foot, from the cooking course location).

Unforgettable Experience!!

The accommodations were very lovely. The setting is just beautiful and we were so content that we never left the property. The restaurant food was superior; the service was excellent. The cookery class was beyond expectations - we learned so very much about cooking methods, food choice and preparation. Chef Zamboni is a wealth of knowledge and passionate about Italian cuisine. He is an excellent instructor. 
Names: Lames M
From: San Diego, California

Spring in tenuta
I had the best time! Perfect getaway from the stressful life in the city. 3-days of eating good food. Vittorio was so kind to arrange a trip to the Delta Po and wine-tasting! Gianluca was extremely nice and welcoming. Simone is an amazing chef! I would surely come back.
Name Arienne Christine

Amazing value, great fun!

This class was an excellent value. It was an easy and scenic train ride from Venice, and we were picked up at the train station and given a ride to the villa. It was in a stunning location, and was a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of Venice. The class itself was so much fun. A sweet Italian woman showed us everything step by step while our host helped translate. We learned how to make pizza, ravioli, tortellini, tiramisu, and a chicken and vegetable dish with sides. It was so much food, and it was all so delicious.

Thanks to Mrs. Leech - Virginia, USA for sending

"Buongiorno, said a smiling, dark-headed woman as she beckoned us toward the door. Behind her, two women stood in the compact kitchen waiting to initiate us into the secrets of Italian cooking.

Name: Mrs. Debi Johnson
From: Camas, WA - U.S.A.
“You come as a stranger you leave as family.”
We arrived just in time Sunday night for dinner that concluded with the most amazing Pear tart (dang forgot to get that recipe) which set the course for out next 5 days.

Name: Mrs. Huang
From: Wien, Austria
“Highly recommened to all those food lovers!”

If you are looking for a cookery class with true Veneto cusine in a paradise alike settings, this is the right place to be!

Name: Mr. Robert Willis
From: New York, USA
“Cooking Class outside of Venice!”

Picked up at Piazzale Roma for One day cooking class for four of us. Most enjoyable making our own pizza, gnocchi, eggplant lasagna, and tiramisu, then eating our meal with regional wines of our choice.

Name: Bridget Thomas
From: Milton Keynes, UK
“Lovely!”
My daughter and I took a cookery course last week with Maria and her team. We learnt how to make delicious pizza, pasta and profiteroles, also a main course and side dishes.

Name: Tammy Dolling
From: London, UK
“Fantastic!”
My husband and son recently had a cooking class with Maria and her team and thoroughly enjoyed every minute.

Name: Emma Seymour
From: Dubai, U.A.E.
“Amazing”
Maria's Cookery school was a fantastic experience. After being collected from Venice we spent the morning cooking with the Countessa and her band of fab Italian ladies - my husband's pasta making was 'perfecto' apparently!

Name: Susan Williams
From: Fullerton, California
“Quiet and peaceful countryside visit--excellent”
Our 8 day visit was quiet and peaceful in this lovely country spot. The old agricultural buildings were beautifully restored into a lovely villa and apartments.

Name: Linda Reed
From: Houston, Texas
“An enjoyable day in the country cooking with Maria and group”
My husband and I were staying in Venice and he accompanied me as I took the one-day cooking class. We took the train from Venice to Rovigio - it took about an hour (with one train change in Meste).

Name: K. Hale
From: Canada
“I'm still full!”
As a gift to my mom for her 60th birthday, and as a way for us to spend some much needed mother/daughter time together, my mom and I attended Maria's Course in May.

Name: J. Wiley
From: Richland, USA
“Great instruction, friendly and helpful staff, delicious results”
There were 6 of us: 3 adults, 3 teenaged boys. It was great in that Maria and her staff knew how to keep the different levels of experience occupied and engaged.

Name: A.Beraskow.
From: Ottawa, Canada
Message: Outstanding Cooking Lesson
Recently 8 friends and I took a one day cooking lesson in the Venice (Italy) area. The session was simply outstanding.

Name: Calvin Greenbaum.
From: U.S.A.
Message: BRAVA MARIA!
Everything about our stay at Maria's Tenuta Casale Venezze was perfect. The welcoming hospitality, comfortable accomodations, and last but not least the memorable food and wine experience.

Name: Carlos Canel, Sweden.

Very nice hotel, ideal fo rest and in the middle of a beatifull nature.
excellent food and very nice people in all levels of the staff

From: Georgia, U.S.A.
Message:
Maria is quite the lady of the castle. She made every aspect of this experience one we will treasure as the Highlight of our glorious trip through Italy.