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Home / Tailor Made Experiences / Culinary

Culinary Adventures

Tell us your culinary fantasy and we will help you make it real!

Celebrate local cuisine and delight in a region’s cornucopia of artisanal breads, handcrafted cheeses, olive oils, home-cured meats, organic and locally grown fruits and vegetables, wine-infused chocolates, and fresh seafood and shellfish.

Revel in the harvests, seasons and festivals that honor regional bounty.

BeautifulPlaces’ insider knowledge and local connections allow us to create an unforgettable customized culinary experience with memories to last a lifetime.

There are many tempting possibilities:
  • Enhance your skills with an in-villa cooking class led by a celebrated local chef
  • Gather tips during a “cook along with the chef” gourmet dinner
  • Experience unique private dining events at a region’s top restaurants
  • Learn about food-and-wine pairing sessions at a vineyard, culinary school or in your villa
  • Explore the variety of handcrafted local cheeses with a cheesemonger
  • Tour farmer’s markets, local farms and artisanal food producers with a chef
  • Harvest olives and produce your own olive oil
  • Learn the secrets of 25-year-old vinegars from a master producer.
  • Tour the produce gardens of local wineries and chefs
  • Dine with winemakers al fresco in the vineyard or by candlelight in a wine cave

View our properties below offering gourmet kitchens to plan your culinary adventure!

 

Casa Caida de Agua - Punta Mita, Mexico

The luxurious five-star Caida de Agua villa is a place for escape and indulgence.

Property Information
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Features
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
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Rating:  

The luxurious five-star Caida de Agua villa is a place for escape and indulgence.

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Casa Caida de Agua - Punta Mita, Mexico

Property Information
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • Nearest Town: Puerto Vallarta
  • Punta Mita, Mexico County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
 
Rating:  

The luxurious five-star Caida de Agua villa is a place for escape and indulgence.

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Casa Caida de Agua - Punta Mita, Mexico

Property Information
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • Nearest Town: Puerto Vallarta
  • Punta Mita, Mexico County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub

Casa Calandria - Punta Mita, Mexico

Integrating the lush tropical gardens and the ocean into its design, this amazing villa is an oasis of tranquility and peace.

Property Information
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms, 2 Half Bath
  • Sleeps 6
Features
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
Outdoor
  • Pool
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Rating:  

Integrating the lush tropical gardens and the ocean into its design, this amazing villa is an oasis of tranquility and peace.

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Casa Calandria - Punta Mita, Mexico

Property Information
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms, 2 Half Bath
  • Sleeps 6
  • Punta Mita County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • VCR
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD
Outdoor
  • Pool
 
Rating:  

Integrating the lush tropical gardens and the ocean into its design, this amazing villa is an oasis of tranquility and peace.

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Casa Calandria - Punta Mita, Mexico

Property Information
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms, 2 Half Bath
  • Sleeps 6
  • Punta Mita County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • VCR
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD
Outdoor
  • Pool

Casa La Coppola - Manalapan, Palm Beach

This stunning waterfront estate provides all the luxuries of a private Mediterranean retreat in the Palm Beach area.

Property Information
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 miles miles to Palm Beach
Features
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Fireplace (gas)
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Fireplace
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Rating:  

This stunning waterfront estate provides all the luxuries of a private Mediterranean retreat in the Palm Beach area.

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Casa La Coppola - Manalapan, Palm Beach

Property Information
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • Sleeps 10
  • Nearest Town: Palm Beach
  • 2 miles miles to Palm Beach
  • Palm Beach County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Fireplace (gas)
  • Fireplace (wood)
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • BBQ
  • Fireplace
 
Rating:  

This stunning waterfront estate provides all the luxuries of a private Mediterranean retreat in the Palm Beach area.

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Casa La Coppola - Manalapan, Palm Beach

Property Information
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • Sleeps 10
  • Nearest Town: Palm Beach
  • 2 miles miles to Palm Beach
  • Palm Beach County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Fireplace (gas)
  • Fireplace (wood)
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • BBQ
  • Fireplace

Casa Phoo - Punta Mita, Mexico

Located on the ninth hole of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course gives Casa Phoo an amazing view

Property Information
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • Sleeps 8
Features
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
Outdoor
  • Pool
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Rating:  

Located on the ninth hole of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course gives Casa Phoo an amazing view

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Casa Phoo - Punta Mita, Mexico

Property Information
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • Sleeps 8
  • Nearest Town: Puerto Vallarta
  • Punta Mita, Mexico County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Washer/Dryer
Outdoor
  • Pool
 
Rating:  

Located on the ninth hole of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course gives Casa Phoo an amazing view

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Casa Phoo - Punta Mita, Mexico

Property Information
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • Sleeps 8
  • Nearest Town: Puerto Vallarta
  • Punta Mita, Mexico County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Washer/Dryer
Outdoor
  • Pool

Casa Sebastiani - Sonoma (City of)

A stay at Casa Sebastiani provides guests with a truly unique insight on the rich history of one of the most well-known families in wine country.

Property Information
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Features
  • Cable/Satellite TV
Outdoor
  • Pool
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Rating:  

A stay at Casa Sebastiani provides guests with a truly unique insight on the rich history of one of the most well-known families in wine country.

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Casa Sebastiani - Sonoma (City of)

Property Information
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • Nearest Town: Sonoma
  • Sonoma Valley Appellation
  • Sonoma County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Washer/Dryer
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • BBQ
 
Rating:  

A stay at Casa Sebastiani provides guests with a truly unique insight on the rich history of one of the most well-known families in wine country.

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Casa Sebastiani - Sonoma (City of)

Property Information
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • Nearest Town: Sonoma
  • Sonoma Valley Appellation
  • Sonoma County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Washer/Dryer
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • BBQ

Casa Terral - Punta Mita, Mexico

Casa Terral offers an abundance of stiking beauty and sophistication.

Property Information
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Features
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
Outdoor
  • Pool
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Rating:  

Casa Terral offers an abundance of stiking beauty and sophistication.

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Casa Terral - Punta Mita, Mexico

Property Information
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • Nearest Town: Puerto Vallarta
  • Punta Mita, Mexico County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Washer/Dryer
  • CD Player
Outdoor
  • Pool
 
Rating:  

Casa Terral offers an abundance of stiking beauty and sophistication.

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Casa Terral - Punta Mita, Mexico

Property Information
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • Nearest Town: Puerto Vallarta
  • Punta Mita, Mexico County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Washer/Dryer
  • CD Player
Outdoor
  • Pool

Chateau Des Amis - St. Emilion, France

This may be the ideal place for American Bordeaux lovers to “try on” life in France’s most fabled wine country.

Property Information
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • Sleeps 8
  • 0.5 miles to St. Emillion
Features
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
Outdoor
  • Pool
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Rating:  

This may be the ideal place for American Bordeaux lovers to “try on” life in France’s most fabled wine country.

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Chateau Des Amis - St. Emilion, France

Property Information
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • Sleeps 8
  • Nearest Town: St. Emillion
  • 0.5 miles to St. Emillion
  • St. Emillion Appellation
  • Burgundy County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Radiant)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Fireplace (wood)
  • VCR
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • iPod/MP3 Player hookup for stereo
Outdoor
  • Pool
 
Rating:  

This may be the ideal place for American Bordeaux lovers to “try on” life in France’s most fabled wine country.

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Chateau Des Amis - St. Emilion, France

Property Information
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • Sleeps 8
  • Nearest Town: St. Emillion
  • 0.5 miles to St. Emillion
  • St. Emillion Appellation
  • Burgundy County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Radiant)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Fireplace (wood)
  • VCR
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • iPod/MP3 Player hookup for stereo
Outdoor
  • Pool

Chateau Grimaldi - Provence, France

Enjoy total privacy and serenity in this magnificent 17th century chateau in South of France.

Property Information
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 22
  • 4 miles to Aix-en-Provence
Features
    Outdoor
    • Pool
    • Tennis Court
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    Rating:  

    Enjoy total privacy and serenity in this magnificent 17th century chateau in South of France.

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    Chateau Grimaldi - Provence, France

    Property Information
    • 11 Bedrooms
    • 9 Bathrooms
    • Sleeps 22
    • Nearest Town: Aix-en-Provence
    • 4 miles to Aix-en-Provence
    • Provence County
    Features
    • Fireplace (wood)
    Outdoor
    • Pool
    • Tennis Court
     
    Rating:  

    Enjoy total privacy and serenity in this magnificent 17th century chateau in South of France.

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    Chateau Grimaldi - Provence, France

    Property Information
    • 11 Bedrooms
    • 9 Bathrooms
    • Sleeps 22
    • Nearest Town: Aix-en-Provence
    • 4 miles to Aix-en-Provence
    • Provence County
    Features
    • Fireplace (wood)
    Outdoor
    • Pool
    • Tennis Court

    Colussi House - Borgo Finocchieto - Tuscany, Italy

    Borgo Finocchieto, unique among Tuscan properties, is a beautifully and elegantly restored eight-hundred year old village, or "borgo," with stunning views.

    Property Information
    • 2 Bedrooms
    • 2 Bathrooms
    • Sleeps 4
    Features
    • Internet Access (WiFi)
    Outdoor
    • Pool
    • Tennis Court
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    Rating:  

    Borgo Finocchieto, unique among Tuscan properties, is a beautifully and elegantly restored eight-hundred year old village, or "borgo," with stunning views.

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    Colussi House - Borgo Finocchieto - Tuscany, Italy

    Property Information
    • 2 Bedrooms
    • 2 Bathrooms
    • Sleeps 4
    • Nearest Town: Buonconvento
    • Brunello Appellation
    • Tuscany County
    Features
    • Air Conditioning
    • Heat (Central)
    • Internet Access (WiFi)
    • Fireplace (wood)
    • iPod/MP3 Player hookup for stereo
    Outdoor
    • Pool
    • Tennis Court
     
    Rating:  

    Borgo Finocchieto, unique among Tuscan properties, is a beautifully and elegantly restored eight-hundred year old village, or "borgo," with stunning views.

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    Colussi House - Borgo Finocchieto - Tuscany, Italy

    Property Information
    • 2 Bedrooms
    • 2 Bathrooms
    • Sleeps 4
    • Nearest Town: Buonconvento
    • Brunello Appellation
    • Tuscany County
    Features
    • Air Conditioning
    • Heat (Central)
    • Internet Access (WiFi)
    • Fireplace (wood)
    • iPod/MP3 Player hookup for stereo
    Outdoor
    • Pool
    • Tennis Court

    Domaine Beau Soleil - Calistoga, Napa County

    This 80-acre property, set on a steep hillside north of Calistoga, boasts 500 fruit trees, including olive trees and offers a relaxing retreat set amongst the rugged Palisades.<
    Property Information
    • 4+ Bedrooms
    • 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
    • Sleeps 10
    • 3 miles to Calistoga
    Features
    • Cable/Satellite TV
    Outdoor
    • Pool
    View Details    
    Rating:  

    This 80-acre property, set on a steep hillside north of Calistoga, boasts 500 fruit trees, including olive trees and offers a relaxing retreat set amongst the rugged Palisades.<

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    Domaine Beau Soleil - Calistoga, Napa County

    Property Information
    • 4+ Bedrooms
    • 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
    • Sleeps 10
    • Nearest Town: Calistoga
    • 3 miles to Calistoga
    • Napa Valley Appellation
    • Napa County
    Features
    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable/Satellite TV
    • Heat (Central)
    • Fireplace (wood)
    • VCR
    • Washer/Dryer
    • DVD
    • CD Player
    Outdoor
    • Pool
    • BBQ
    • Bocce Court
     
    Rating:  

    This 80-acre property, set on a steep hillside north of Calistoga, boasts 500 fruit trees, including olive trees and offers a relaxing retreat set amongst the rugged Palisades.<

    View Full Details

    Domaine Beau Soleil - Calistoga, Napa County

    Property Information
    • 4+ Bedrooms
    • 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
    • Sleeps 10
    • Nearest Town: Calistoga
    • 3 miles to Calistoga
    • Napa Valley Appellation
    • Napa County
    Features
    • Air Conditioning
    • Cable/Satellite TV
    • Heat (Central)
    • Fireplace (wood)
    • VCR
    • Washer/Dryer
    • DVD
    • CD Player
    Outdoor
    • Pool
    • BBQ
    • Bocce Court