This Program is Directed by
Andrew Manzella
If you have questions or would like to talk further about this program, please get in touch!
- 2024 Dates
June 24 — July 8
July 9 — July 23
July 9 — July 23
- tuition
$7,690 + airfare
Italy
Inside the Farm to Table Movement
- 2024 Dates
June 24 — July 8
July 9 — July 23
July 9 — July 23
- tuition
$7,690 + airfare
From the farms, fields, and olive groves to the dinner table, food traditions are the beautiful beating heart of Italian identity. During this student travel program in Italy, get a firsthand look at how inspiring individuals have built careers out of a passion for food. Together with fellow food lovers, immerse yourself in Italian life and the country’s storied food culture. Expand your understanding of sustainable food systems as you sow, harvest, cook, and savor your way through Italy.
- Highlights
• Meet chefs and restaurateurs at trattorie and acclaimed ristoranti
• Join the celebratory feasts surrounding Siena’s annual Palio horse race
• Learn the secrets of pecorino cheese-making and olive oil production
• Prepare a multi-course farewell feast for your new Italian amici
• Join the celebratory feasts surrounding Siena’s annual Palio horse race
• Learn the secrets of pecorino cheese-making and olive oil production
• Prepare a multi-course farewell feast for your new Italian amici
“The highlights of my trip were working on the farm and in the kitchen. I also enjoyed meeting new people and being immersed in the culture. I gained skills that can be put to use on a farm, in a kitchen, and traveling in general.”
— Daniel D., Easton, PA
Featured
Expert
An Expert joins each Career program for a portion of the itinerary, lending their insights and perspectives to the experience.
Itinerary
This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.
Itinerary
This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.
Featured
Leaders
Meet some of our featured leaders. Please note that these may not be your leaders for the program.
Featured
Leaders
Meet some of our featured leaders. Please note that these may not be your leaders for the program.
What to Expect
Review specific program expectations here. For more general information:
What to Expect
Review specific program expectations here. For more general information:
A Day in the Life: Pulicaro
Due to the traveling nature of this student program abroad, each day is different. Here is a snapshot of a day at our host farm, Pulicaro.
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
A Day in the Life:
Pulicaro
Due to the traveling nature of this student program abroad, each day is different. Here is a snapshot of a day at our host farm, Pulicaro.
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
“The culture of the area lent itself to an understanding of the food. Tuscany was the ideal setting to fully appreciate the entire cycle of food and is a feast for all of the senses.”
—Stacy & Barry G., Hampstead, Quebec
This Program is Directed by
Andrew Manzella
If you have questions or would like to talk further about this program, please get in touch!
