We were looking for local cooking classes in Liguria. The one we chose was Villa Villacolle. It's…read moredefinitely out of the way but worth the trip. The chef and owner has also published three (3) cooking books to help preserve Ligurian cuisine. It was a fun morning and afternoon learning her various techniques. She can adjust to any size of group.

The nuns who run this institute are really kind and hospitable. They gave us absolutely everything…read morewe needed, and were always leaving little treats for us in the reception area! The place is located just next to the sea, great for swimming and sports facilities, and the building itself has a lot of character, life and history. We paid much less than we would have at a hotel, and had a much more interesting and rewarding experience. I really can't recommend the place enough.

What an amazing experience with Eleonora Grasso and Riccardo Finetti! They did so much work to find…read moreour family, trace the family tree, and contact us from Italy. They called us in the United States to tell us that we had family property in Italy! We met them and they showed us the family tree that Riccardo worked on. Eleonora was able to contact the lawyer to meet with all of us so that we can go inside of the house! It was amazing. Thank k you so much for your hard work and for contacting us! Amazing day!