Cheese making class in Abruzzo: Learn ricotta with a local farmer

Make ricotta the way it was made generations ago, then take the skill home.

A cheese-making class on a family farm in Abruzzo where you learn to make fresh cheese and ricotta by hand, guided in English by the farmer. The four-hour experience includes the grazing grounds, the processing area, and a tasting of what you've made. Cheese-making tools are provided, and you'll be able to replicate the steps at home.

The experience

You arrive at a small family farm in Abruzzo's mountain hinterland and spend the morning learning how cheese was made in the past. The farmer guides you through the whole process: from the sheep and goats grazing on the land to the moment you're working with milk and rennet in the processing area. This is not a demonstration you watch. You're making the cheese yourself, using the same tools and techniques the family has relied on for generations.

The focus is on fresh cheese and ricotta, the two products most tied to the rhythm of the farm and the seasons. You'll learn the steps well enough to replicate them at home, which means the skill stays with you long after the morning ends. Lunch and a tasting of the cheese you've made rounds out the experience, so you taste the result of your own work.

The farmer speaks English and welcomes children from age three. Infants can come in a pram or stroller. The whole experience takes four hours, and all the cheese-making tools you need are on hand.

What’s included

• Cheese-making tools.
• lunch with a tasting of the cheese you've made.
• English-speaking farmer as your guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Stroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Walk_wild

Is this one for you?The morning is hands-on from start to finish (you're making cheese, not watching someone else make it), so come ready to work with your hands and learn by doing. Children from age three can join, though the pace and the tasks are built for people old enough to focus on the steps.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (3 to 10 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly do I learn to make during the cheese class?

You learn to make fresh cheese and ricotta by hand, using the traditional methods the farm has practiced for generations. Both are made from milk, and you'll handle each step yourself, from working with the milk to the final product you'll taste at lunch.

Do I need any experience or special skills to join this class?

No experience is needed. The farmer teaches you from the beginning, and the class is built around learning the process step by step. Children from age three are welcome, and the pace is set for people new to cheese making.

Is the farm easy to reach, and how long does the whole experience take?

The farm is in Abruzzo's mountain region. The experience lasts four hours and includes time on the grazing grounds, in the processing area, and a lunch with a tasting of the cheese you've made.

Can I really make this cheese at home after the class?

Yes. The farmer teaches you the steps in a way you can replicate them at home, and all the techniques are based on traditional methods that don't require specialized equipment. You'll have the knowledge and the confidence to try it yourself.

What's included in the price, and what should I bring?

Cheese-making tools, lunch, and a tasting of your own cheese are included. The farmer provides everything you need to make the cheese. You just need to bring yourself and wear clothes you don't mind getting a bit messy.