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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 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 de Amigos - Sonoma County

Located just three blocks from Sonoma’s historic Plaza with many wine tasting venues within easy walking distance.

Property Information
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • .5 miles to Sonoma
Features
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
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Rating:  

Located just three blocks from Sonoma’s historic Plaza with many wine tasting venues within easy walking distance.

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Casa de Amigos - Sonoma County

Property Information
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • Nearest Town: Sonoma
  • .5 miles to Sonoma
  • Sonoma County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Fireplace (wood)
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD
  • iPod/MP3 Player hookup for stereo
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • BBQ
 
Rating:  

Located just three blocks from Sonoma’s historic Plaza with many wine tasting venues within easy walking distance.

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Casa de Amigos - Sonoma County

Property Information
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • Nearest Town: Sonoma
  • .5 miles to Sonoma
  • Sonoma County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Fireplace (wood)
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD
  • iPod/MP3 Player hookup for stereo
Outdoor
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • BBQ

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 Sebastiani - Sonoma County

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 County

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 County

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
  • Bordeaux 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
  • Bordeaux 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

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 - Napa County

This 80-acre property, set on a steep hillside north of Calistoga, boasts 500 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
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Rating:  

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

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Domaine Beau Soleil - 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 trees, including olive trees and offers a relaxing retreat set amongst the rugged Palisades.

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Domaine Beau Soleil - 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

Dragonsleaf - Sonoma County

This newly built home and boathouse are set in 80 acres of rolling hills and vineyards with a private lake.

Property Information
  • 3+ Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 5 miles to Glen Ellen
Features
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Fireplace (gas)
Outdoor
  • Hot Tub
  • Fireplace
  • Firepit
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Rating:  

This newly built home and boathouse are set in 80 acres of rolling hills and vineyards with a private lake.

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Dragonsleaf - Sonoma County

Property Information
  • 3+ Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • Nearest Town: Glen Ellen
  • 5 miles to Glen Ellen
  • Bennett Valley Appellation
  • Sonoma County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Fireplace (gas)
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • iPod/MP3 Player hookup for stereo
Outdoor
  • Hot Tub
  • BBQ
  • Fireplace
  • Firepit
 
Rating:  

This newly built home and boathouse are set in 80 acres of rolling hills and vineyards with a private lake.

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Dragonsleaf - Sonoma County

Property Information
  • 3+ Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • Nearest Town: Glen Ellen
  • 5 miles to Glen Ellen
  • Bennett Valley Appellation
  • Sonoma County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • Heat (Central)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Fireplace (gas)
  • Washer/Dryer
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • iPod/MP3 Player hookup for stereo
Outdoor
  • Hot Tub
  • BBQ
  • Fireplace
  • Firepit

Fede House - Borgo Finocchieto - Tuscany, Italy

Borgo Finocchieto is a hallowed destination like no other, combining the beauty and history of Tuscany in a tranquil setting.

Property Information
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Features
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
Outdoor
View Details    
Rating:  

Borgo Finocchieto is a hallowed destination like no other, combining the beauty and history of Tuscany in a tranquil setting.

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Fede House - Borgo Finocchieto - Tuscany, Italy

Property Information
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • Nearest Town: Buonconvento
  • Brunello Appellation
  • Tuscany, Italy County
Features
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heat (Central)
  • Internet Access (WiFi)
  • Fireplace (wood)
  • iPod/MP3 Player hookup for stereo
Outdoor
     
    Rating:  

    Borgo Finocchieto is a hallowed destination like no other, combining the beauty and history of Tuscany in a tranquil setting.

    View Full Details

    Fede House - Borgo Finocchieto - Tuscany, Italy

    Property Information
    • 5 Bedrooms
    • 5 Bathrooms
    • Sleeps 10
    • Nearest Town: Buonconvento
    • Brunello Appellation
    • Tuscany, Italy County
    Features
    • Air Conditioning
    • Heat (Central)
    • Internet Access (WiFi)
    • Fireplace (wood)
    • iPod/MP3 Player hookup for stereo
    Outdoor