Farm To Table Experience On A Cheese Farm In The Kakheti Countryside
What your day looks like
Host Bio: Sophia and her family moved to the countryside of Kakheti 10 years ago, to a beautiful wine region. There they started an artisan cheese factory to complement the wines of the region and enjoy a peaceful lifestyle. Sophia taught herself how to cook because she loved doing it. It was a way to pass the time, be creative, and do something she could get lost in. She enjoyed the process so much, that she would practice making different dishes and trying to perfect them. Cooking is a big passion for her. In 2017, she and her daughter even won the TV show ‘My Kitchen Rules, Georgia’! Now her husband, Leo, and she would like to share their knowledge in culinary arts and traditions with travelers visiting Georgia.
The experience, in brief
- This is an authentic cooking experience in a local home, not a professional class in a studio
- Enjoy a homemade cheesebased dessert
- Visit A Cheese Farm In The Countryside
- Enjoy a small tour of the farm
The journey, in full
Meal Description: Sophia’s home is in a beautiful, peaceful location with stunning views of the mountains, a 10-minute drive from the center of Telavi. The neighborhood is a quiet, rural village surrounded by nature and lots of greenery. Her home also situated on an open farm area with lots of space for her cat, dogs, chickens, and ducks to freely walk around. You shall start the experience with a small tour of the farm. Briefly understanding how they produce cheese and getting to see the different herbs, fruits and vegetables they grow on the farm. Then. while you sit at the kitchen counter eating cheese and sipping on wine, watch Sophia add some finishing touches to the meal you will later share together. Sophia mostly serves Georgian dishes and some her own creations using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. She also would like to share a farm to table kind of experience, using produce she is currently growing on their farm. A few dishes that you might try are a cheese board of their homemade assorted artisan cheese along with homemade wine, fresh salad with walnuts and roasted potatoes, mtsvadi (Georgian barbecue of grilled lamb or chicken) and chvishtari (cornbread with cheese). You shall end your meal with a homemade cheese-based dessert. Please note that the host offers multiple tour options combining the activities described above. Your tour itinerary will be determined by the combo option you select when booking your tour.
Your day, step by step
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What to know before booking
Restrictions
Child policy: children 3 or below are free of charge.
Meeting & Pickup
This experience takes place at the host's private home in Telavi. The host's exact address and meeting location notes will be provided upon booking confirmation.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Most of our hosts can accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when making your booking.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business