Student Quotes

I wanted to thank you again for a really fabulous week of cooking, relaxing, exercising, chatting, singing, and taking in the gorgeous scenery....I still can hardly believe I had such an awesome experience! The diversity from 7am-9pm was enriching, stimulating, and inspiring! This newfound "relationship" with food (thank you Diana!) is definitely transferring to people! ~ Betty Jo McCorkle

Susi’s warm and inviting nature made the week a wonderful experience!

I was looking for a broad offering and felt that was exactly what I got. Overall, the instructional staff was excellent, in knowledge and experience, and in goodness of being. ~ Lisa Krift

The ‘Susi, Ian, and Katie’ team were consistent, on task, on time and considerate of all – perfect!

Perception of program: Rustic setting with breathtaking views surrounded by lush gardens and hard-working folks everywhere. Trained chefs were awesome with a depth of knowledge and ability to adapt recipes and be flexible. I have a new confidence to cook and prepare/display!

The Wine and Beer sessions were really neat!

Everything was fantastic! I loved it a lot – thanks so much!

This is a very special place with lovely people!

All the staff was fantastic, positive, open, helpful, humorous, and skilled.

Loved all the sessions – all the instructors had a wonderfully down-to-earth, non-elitist attitude – loved their grace and simple sophistication – thank you! ~ Beate Short

I liked the emphasis on knowing where the food supplies came from; how it’s changed in time; buy local and organic. ~ Eric Jacobson

Friendly faces and helping hands...and great cookbook! ~ Eric Jacobson

I learned quite a bit from Jacob Sessoms and found his attitude toward fresh food educational and edifying.

I cannot find words to express how much I have fallen in love with everyone. They love food – the earth, and their humility is incredible! I am so touched!

Ian’s walks were educational and stimulating! So, so good!!

I was more than pleasantly surprised at the talent of the chefs and the camaraderie that developed.