Foraging Experience
Have you ever tasted a dish that tells the story of the forest?
A walk through fields, plants, and ancient knowledge
March 25, 2026
Have you ever tasted a dish that tells the story of the land? One that carries the scent of open fields, sun-warmed herbs, and ancient knowledge? This botanical experience invites you to slow down, observe, and reconnect with nature through traditional plant wisdom. Guided walks through the countryside, conscious gathering of wild herbs, and simple cooking rooted in rural tradition come together in the heart of the Chianti region.
How the Experience Works
- Guided Botanical Walk: Walk through fields and countryside as you learn to recognize wild edible herbs and understand their seasonal cycles, traditional uses, and cultural meaning.
- Botanical & Herbal Insights: Discover how plants were traditionally used in everyday life, both in the kitchen and for personal well-being, with a focus on conscious and respectful gathering.
- Cooking Workshop: The herbs collected during the walk are brought into the kitchen, where you will learn how to prepare simple, nourishing dishes inspired by rural and popular tradition.
- Final Tasting: Enjoy a shared lunch featuring a menu created specifically from the plants gathered, celebrating simplicity, balance, and authentic flavor.
What You’ll Learn
- How to recognize wild edible plants
- The traditional, botanical, and cultural value of wild herbs
- How to cook with a few plants in a simple and meaningful way
- How to reconnect with nature through awareness and food
Why Join Us
- Rediscover the local landscape through ancient botanical knowledge
- Learn a simple, sustainable way of cooking rooted in tradition
- Experience something authentic, slow, and accessible to everyone, in harmony with the environment
An authentic experience in the Tuscan hills, where food meets the land.
Our foraging course is an invitation to slow down, observe, gather, and cook with respect, curiosity, and wonder.
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The Botanical Walk:
Join us for a guided walk through fields and countryside in the Chianti hills.
You will learn to recognize wild edible herbs, understand their seasonal cycles,
traditional uses, and cultural meaning. Each plant tells a story rooted in
everyday life and ancient knowledge.
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The Cooking Workshop:
After the walk, we gather in the kitchen to transform the collected herbs into
simple, nourishing dishes inspired by rural and popular tradition.
Cooking becomes a gesture of care, balance, and connection with the land.
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Where:
In the Chianti hills, at Osteria La Gramola, near Tavarnelle Val di Pesa (FI).
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Date:
March 25, 2026.
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Duration:
Half day (approximately 5 hours), lunch included.
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Group Size:
Small groups (maximum 12 participants) for an intimate and personal experience.
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Price:
Starting from €190 per person, including guided botanical walk, herbal insights,
cooking workshop, and final tasting.
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Reservations:
Email us at osteria@gramola.it or call +39 055 80 50 321.
Limited availability – advance booking required.
Sample Schedule
- 9:30 – Meet at Osteria La Gramola
- Foraging for wild herbs
- Plant identification and botanical tips
- 11:00 – Return to the restaurant
- Preparing and organizing the dishes
- 12:30 – Lunch: salads, soups, main courses, sides, and desserts with floral decorations
- 14:30 – Farewell after a wonderful day together
All materials are provided. Just come dressed simply and wear comfortable shoes for walking in the countryside.
Book this incredible experience now!