Welcome to the Culinary Atelier!

We’re so excited to share with you the the The Culinary Atelier, an International Culinary Experience located just outside of Florence.

When you dream of Tuscany you may imagine a landscape that at sunset look like a watercolor and a scene right out of the movies, magical light that is mesmerizing. That is the feeling you will have here with us.

Join us and experience local delicacies and a slow, relaxed atmosphere where you can un-wind and deep dive into the Italian way of living.

We’ll be sharing this experience with guests from around the world that desire to enjoy the beauty and magic of Italy, coming together for an incredible time of fabulous cuisine and culture.

Join us for magical moments in Tuscany!

Join us for a Culinary & Wine Immersion

Come and join us for an unforgettable time of adventure in the kitchen. Indulge in cooking and tasting a variety of new and traditional favorites that will excite your taste buds. Culinary Atelier is a 5 day experience, we can’ wait to share this time with you!

Throughout our time together, you will learn how to prepare and create authentic regional dishes using locally sourced ingredients. We will focus on utilizing fresh produce that is available each season, while enjoying fabulous wines and prosecco. You'll also get to experience the stunning Tuscan countryside.

Everything will be sourced from local farms, providing a true farm-to-table experience. You will also learn to make a few classic dishes that we will enjoy together for dinner.

Join us for 4 fabulous nights in Tuscany. Our guests come from all around the world, brought together by their shared love of food, wine, and the enchanting region of Tuscany. Our Atelier is located in a stunning space in the hills, near the city center of Florence, providing beautiful views and incredible cuisine.

You will stay in a beautifully appointed room (limited private rooms available) and the immersion includes a beautiful breakfast each morning and a fabulous dinner each day. You will also have three 2 hour cooking classes which will include lunch and two wine tastings during your stay.

We will have evening aperitivo, rooftop cocktails with panoramic views at sunset overlooking the city center and a special dinner experience at our favorite restaurant in Florence.

We can’t wait to share this experience with you!

There is nothing that makes us happier than bringing people together around our table to enjoy cooking together, meeting new people and departing dear friends. We hope to share this beautiful space and incredible experience with you soon.

Gather with us around the table in Tuscany!

A Taste of Your Week in the Culinary Atelier

Day 1 – Arrival & Welcome to Tuscany 
Arrive at our hilltop retreat just outside Florence, settle into your beautifully appointed room, and exhale into a slower rhythm. We’ll gather for a relaxed aperitivo on the terrace, followed by a welcoming dinner and opening circle to set intentions for our time together.

Day 2 – Tuscan Kitchen Foundations & Wine Tasting 
After a leisurely breakfast, we step into the kitchen for our first hands-on cooking class, focusing on Tuscan classics and seasonal, farm-to-table ingredients. We’ll enjoy the dishes we create together for lunch, followed by downtime and an afternoon guided wine tasting with a local expert.

Day 3 – Market to Table & Florence by Night 
We head into Florence to wander a local market, taste regional specialties, and choose ingredients for the day’s menu. In the afternoon, we return to the villa for our second cooking class, then back into the city for rooftop cocktails at sunset and a special dinner at one of our favorite Florentine restaurants.

Day 4 – Pasta, Dolci & Final Feast 
Our final cooking class is all about la dolce vita: handmade pasta and classic Italian desserts, enjoyed together over a long, laughter-filled lunch. The afternoon is yours to rest, journal, or swim before our second wine tasting and a candlelit farewell dinner featuring a mix of the group’s favorite dishes from the week.

Day 5 – Breakfast & Departure 
We close our time together with a beautiful breakfast, final reflections, and heartfelt goodbyes as you depart with new recipes, new rituals, and new friends from around the world.

What’s Included in the Culinary Atelier

4 Nights Accommodation: Beautifully appointed room in our hilltop villa just outside Florence. Limited private rooms available (up to 2 guests per room if shared)

Daily Breakfast: Fresh, seasonal breakfast each morning at the villa

4 Dinners: Three chef-prepared or co-created dinners at the villa. One special dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in Florence

3 Hands-On Cooking Classes : Guided by our culinary team, focusing on Tuscan and regional Italian dishes. Each class includes a seated meal featuring the dishes you prepare

2 Curated Wine Tastings: Guided tastings with a local sommelier or winery partner. Exploration of Tuscan varietals and food pairings

Florence Excursion: Visit to a local market in Florence with tastings and ingredient sourcing. Rooftop aperitivo with panoramic city views at sunset. Time to wander, shop, or simply soak in the atmosphere.

Evening Aperitivi & Gatherings: Select evenings with aperitivo at the villa or in Florence. Shared conversation around the table

Farm-to-Table Experience: Menus built around locally sourced, seasonal ingredients from nearby farms and producers.

Not Included:

Flights to/from Italy 

Airport transfers and local transportation outside of scheduled group activities 

Travel insurance (required; we will provide preferred partner information upon registration)

Meet Your Host:

Hayley Hunter Hines is a spiritual advisor and business strategist for visionary leaders around the world and is the founder of the Soul Sparkle Sanctuary, a healing and spiritual wellness center in the heart of Tuscany. She is the creator of the Shine Experience, a signature program that is known for its transformative impact on the body, mind, soul, and spirit.

She is the spiritual director of the Soul Sparkle Seminary, a leadership development program for women, and the founder of the Soul Sparkle Society, a luxury travel membership experience and the creator of the Sacred Shakti Method Certification and Teacher Training.

She has a B.S. degree in Nutrition and a Masters in Health Promotion Management and spent 20 years in the corporate wellness industry and taught healthy cooking classes for over 10 years. She believes that food and love are deeply connected, and that nourishing our bodies in a beautiful way is the ultimate act of self love. Her passion is to help individuals, families, and companies create and maintain a healthy and beautiful life.

Private Groups: If you have a group of 6 or more and would like us to curate and experience just for you please send us an email to hayley@soulsparkleliving.com

Please Note: Early bird pricing below for 2026 dates available until 3/31/26.

Please note: Registration for the Culinary Atelier is non-refundable but is transferrable. If for any reason you are unable to attend, you can send someone in your place upon approval.  

Special Note: As part of your participation in our event, it is required that you purchase the necessary travel insurance. Since this experience in non-refundable, we ask that you select the cancel for any reason optional policy in case you are unable to attend the event. We will provide all information and our preferred partner to purchase this insurance upon registration. By confirming your registration and making payment, you agree that you understand the terms of registration.

Join us for a week of Culinary & Wine Immersion

2026 Immersion Dates Available in June, September and November

*Pricing is per room, up to 2 guests per room if shared

*please note this is based on availability so please email us to secure dates before booking: Hayley@soulsparkleliving.com.