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Tuesday, June 16 – Saturday, June 27, 2026 – Northern Italy Cheese Journey

Join Jilly Sitch (our Mary Poppins of Cheese Travel) and Tenaya Darlington (aka Madame Fromage), on an unforgettable food and wine tour through Northern Italy. This is a custom curated travel experience that takes guests through Italy’s back door to visit some of the finest food, wine, and cheese producers in the world. Deep dive into the beautiful Langhe region- the cradle of Italy’s fine food and wine culture – and Piedmont’s Bra region – the epicenter of the Slow Food universe. Book now and get set to also explore Lombardy and the Lake Country (home to George Clooney, Gorgonzola, and our favorite Taleggio producer!)

This tour is open to all travelers. $8,950 per person, double occupancy, or $9,950 single occupancy. Complete itinerary and brochure may be found at https://www.cheesejourneys.com/products/northern-italy-piedmont-val-daosta-amp-lake-country-2026

August 7, 2025
Sunday, April 12, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm – Farmstead Cheese Tour

Pull on your boots and head out to Appleton Farms in Ipswich to learn about cheese production from start to finish. Set off where cheese making begins with milk collection in our dairy barn. Then move on to our cheesemaking kitchen, and wind up in the farm kitchen for some hands-on country cooking. Weâ€™ll cover the basics of cheese making and make our own ricotta along with a couple of signature dishes that incorporate some of Appleton’s farmstead cheeses. This April 12 workshop, from 11 – 1:30, includes the farm tour, hands-on instructional workshop, printed recipes, and a light meal. Sponsored by The Trustees of Reservations as part of the Appleton Cooks! program, the fee is $50 for TTOR members, $65 for nonmembers. Register online at http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/northeast-ma/event-1056.html?srregion=&srrelated_property=&srevent_type=&dateType=srevent_start_date&srstartDate=04%2F01%2F2015&srendDate=04%2F30%2F2015&x=23&y=13 or call 978-356-5728, x 12.

March 26, 2015
Saturday, October 7 – Thursday, October 11 – Autumn Tour of Sonoma & Napa Valley

Join Organic Gardening magazine editor in chief Ethne Clarke for an exclusive tour to enjoy the tastes and beauty of Sonoma and Napa Valley, California, from Sunday, October 7 – Thursday, October 11, 2012.Â Experience farm-to-table dining, organic wines, artisanal pairings and gorgeous gardens at DeLoach (below) and other select boutique vineyards.Â Sample prize-winning California olive oils and cheeses as well, and share in nature’s bounty on a fungi forage led by mycologist Dr. Christopher Hobbs.Â Visit www.organicgardening.com/getaways for complete itinerary and reservation information.

March 14, 2012