Stress, Rest & Shape

  • At your preferred location
  • 5 hours
  • Italian or English

Beyond pasta, to return to yourself. A cooking class that slows the pace down: hands move, the mind unwinds. On Lake Garda. The pasta cycle in three stages — Stress (kneading with energy), Rest (the dough rests), Shape (giving shape to the pasta, and to what you take home).

How it works (3 steps):

  1. Welcome — A gentle start: getting to know each other and hearing how the day will unfold.
  2. The pasta workshop — Kneading, waiting, shaping. The stress–rest–shape cycle, done by hand.
  3. The tasting — Sitting down together at the table: a starter, then what you've made.

Who it's for: Couples looking for a different kind of day; groups seeking balance; corporate teams wanting to genuinely connect; anyone organizing a retreat who wants a slow, grounding activity at its center.

What's included

  • At-home chef
  • Ingredient shopping
  • Table service
  • Final kitchen clean-up

Not included (available on request)

  • Cutlery and glassware (uses what's already available on-site)
  • Wine pairing
  • Dedicated sommelier or waiter

The Menus

  1. Essence

    A light starter, the pasta-cycle workshop and a final tasting. The experience in its essential form.

  2. Wholeness

    Everything in Base, with a wine or soft-drink pairing, a notebook and a bottle of EVO oil to take home.

  3. Presence

    A full plated menu, with a waiter, wine service and a printed booklet. Minimum 3 people.

Practical information

  • Suitable for couples, families, and groups.
  • Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly menus are available upon request.
  • Please inform the chef of any allergies or dietary restrictions when booking.
  • Experiences are available for lunches, dinners, brunches, and special occasions.
  • Advance booking is recommended, especially during peak holiday seasons.

Location

At your preferred location

Upcoming dates

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    Mon, 14 September 2026

    16:00 – 21:00

    At your preferred location

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    Tue, 15 September 2026

    16:00 – 21:00

    At your preferred location

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    Wed, 16 September 2026

    16:00 – 21:00

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Food Mind and Soul

Food Mind and Soul

Food Mind and Soul was born on Lake Garda from a simple idea: food is the most direct way to create a real connection, with the people around the table or with yourself.

Every dinner and every class follow the rhythm of the season and the people…

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