Would you like to experience Ogliastra in an authentic way?
Discover our exclusive experiences – from traditional cooking workshops to magical sound baths under the stars.
Ogliastra is one of the wildest and most authentic regions of Sardinia. Just a few hours' drive from the island's main airports, it’s a dream destination for travellers from around the world. Famous for its breathtaking beaches — with colours that even the most talented artist couldn't replicate — Ogliastra reveals its truest essence inland. Here, among unspoilt landscapes and ancient traditions, you'll uncover the deeper soul of this land. With our unique experiences, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in Ogliastra’s culture, learn how to cook traditional dishes, and enjoy special moments filled with art, sounds, and genuine flavours.
Our garden tastings are perfect for those seeking an authentic experience in Ogliastra, Sardinia. Surrounded by nature, you'll savour some of the most iconic traditional dishes, accompanied by our homemade wine. Tastings can also turn into a special garden picnic with live music, creating an intimate and atmospheric setting.
Ogliastra’s cuisine is among the most fascinating in the world, studied for its connection to longevity. This region is one of the renowned Blue Zones, where locals enjoy an extraordinarily long life expectancy. The traditional diet, based on simple, wholesome ingredients, has drawn interest not only from the scientific community but also from those eager to discover the secrets of healthy eating. If you’d like to learn to cook like a true Ogliastran and explore the dishes that symbolise longevity, join one of our food and wine workshops in Ogliastra. It’s an authentic experience where you’ll get hands-on with traditional recipes, discover ancient culinary practices, and savour the true taste of this remarkable land.
Things to do in Ogliastra, Sardinia? Our experiences in Ogliastra
If you love art and are looking for activities to do in Ogliastra, don’t miss our creative workshops! Paint in our garden, surrounded by nature, while sipping a glass of homemade Cannonau wine. Or, let yourself be carried away by calm and tranquillity with a meditative painting session that will help you release stress and connect with the present moment.
Relax and let yourself be embraced by the healing frequencies of music and nature. Our garden sound baths blend the scents of the Mediterranean maquis with the harmonious vibrations of global music. Gongs, Tibetan singing bowls, and handpans will guide you on a journey of inner rediscovery, promoting a deep sense of well-being and relaxation. A unique experience to regenerate body and mind, surrounded by the magic of Ogliastra.
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Artist's Home Restaurant
Località Sa Spadula
Jerzu
The minimum number of participants varies depending on the workshop. Please contact us so we can find the best solution for you.
Yes, we offer private and tailor-made experiences in Ogliastra, Sardinia. Get in touch with us for more details.
All our experiences and workshops in Ogliastra are also suitable for children and families. Kids love getting their hands dirty! For those who may find certain recipes, like culurgionis, too complex, we provide suitable tools and offer simpler recipes.
Our experiences and workshops take place at our villa, located in the Jerzu countryside, just a few minutes from Cardedu, Sardinia.
Yes, we offer free parking on-site for our guests.
The duration of each experience depends on the type of activity and the number of participants. Our priority is to ensure everyone fully enjoys and learns from the experience, so we are very flexible with timing.
Some experiences include food and drinks in our Home Restaurant. Contact us to find out the details of the experience you’re interested in.
Any time of the year is perfect for joining our experiences in Ogliastra! We have an indoor space with a fireplace and air conditioning, as well as an outdoor area immersed in nature, so you can enjoy a comfortable experience in any season.
Yes, we offer full packages for weddings and special occasions. We recommend reaching out well in advance so we can plan every detail with care.
Booking one of our experiences in Ogliastra is simple! You can contact us by phone or via WhatsApp.
We recommend booking in advance, but we also accept last-minute bookings. We only work with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, so knowing the number of participants in advance helps us provide the best possible service.
No worries! In case of bad weather, we offer indoor spaces (inside the villa) and a covered veranda, so you can enjoy the experience without any concerns.
Easy! A visit to the Artist’s Home Retreat is perfect on rainy days. You can join our cooking workshops, relax with a sound bath, try meditative painting, and enjoy many other experiences in our panoramic veranda or by the fireplace.
Ogliastra offers plenty of alternatives to the beach! Take part in our culinary workshops or join creative experiences like Paint & Sip. You can also relax in our home restaurant, enjoying traditional Ogliastran dishes, or unwind with our nature-immersed sound baths.
Wondering what to do in Ogliastra at night? Join us at our Home Restaurant to savour traditional Ogliastran dishes while sharing a table with guests from around the world. Alternatively, choose one of our evening experiences, like a sound bath under the stars or a painting and wine night in our garden.
Our food and wine tastings in Ogliastra offer an authentic experience where you can savour the traditional flavours of Ogliastran cuisine.
Each tasting includes:
During the tastings, you can relax and enjoy a unique atmosphere, often enhanced by live music.
Yes, our food and wine tastings in Ogliastra include house wine and water. On request, we can offer additional selections of carefully chosen local wines.
Tastings are held both outdoors and indoors, depending on the season and weather conditions. On sunny days, you can enjoy the experience in our garden surrounded by nature.
Yes, you can book a private food and wine tasting in Ogliastra. Contact us for more information and to organise a tailored experience for you and your guests.
Absolutely! Our tastings are also suitable for children. We offer simple and delicious alternatives so that even the little ones can enjoy the experience and share the moment with the whole family.
We offer a variety of cooking workshops to help you discover the most authentic dishes of Ogliastra’s tradition: culurgionis, coccoi prenas, pardulas, seadas, and many more.
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No experience is required! You can take part in our culinary workshops in Ogliastra even if you’ve never made fresh pasta before. We’ll be delighted to guide you step-by-step through the entire process, showing you every stage of preparation.
Absolutely! Our cooking workshops in Ogliastra are perfect for children too. We make the experience fun and stress-free for the little ones by providing dedicated equipment and teaching simplified versions of the recipes so they can enjoy every moment.
The duration of each workshop depends on the type of dish being prepared. Some recipes require longer cooking times (such as baked dishes), while others are quicker to make.
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We use only high-quality, locally sourced, zero-kilometre ingredients. Many come directly from our own garden, while others are carefully selected from small local farms, ensuring you enjoy an authentic and genuine experience.
Yes, we offer vegetarian options upon request. However, we cannot guarantee completely gluten-free dishes as we are unable to avoid cross-contamination during preparation.
Absolutely! Get in touch with us in advance and we can organise your private workshop, even for special occasions like birthdays, hen parties, or team-building events. We also offer fully customised workshops where you can learn all the recipes that interest you the most.
No, you can participate even if you have no prior artistic experience. Our creative workshops are designed to help you explore your creativity freely and without judgement. You can choose the style and project you want to focus on, letting the moment guide you. The goal is to help you connect with a deeper part of yourself, clear your mind, and rediscover the joy of creating.
Our Paint & Sip experience includes:
On request, you can add one of our traditional sharing boards, which include:
Meditative painting is a creative experience that guides you into a deep state of relaxation. Through brush movements, colours, and mindful breathing, you can let go and create freely, without rules or expectations. The goal is to calm the mind, reduce stress, and rediscover the joy of expressing yourself through art.
We provide everything you need during our creative workshops, including:
Yes, the workshops are also suitable for children. We provide child-friendly materials and, during the experiences, we offer herbal teas or fruit juices instead of wine so they can participate safely while having fun exploring their creativity.
It depends on the season and weather conditions:
Absolutely! At the end of the experience, you can take your artwork home as a special memory of your creative day in Ogliastra.
A sound bath is an immersive relaxation experience that uses the healing vibrations of musical instruments from around the world. During the sound bath in Ogliastra, the harmonic frequencies of gongs, Tibetan singing bowls, handpans, and other instruments work on both the body and mind, promoting a state of deep well-being.
Key benefits:
The sound bath is suitable for everyone, regardless of age, and is ideal for anyone seeking relaxation and well-being. However, it is not recommended for:
If you’re unsure whether it’s suitable for you, feel free to contact us before booking.
No, you don’t need any prior experience to participate in the sound bath in Ogliastra. It’s a passive experience — simply lie down comfortably, close your eyes, and let the soothing vibrations guide you into deep relaxation.
The sound bath lasts approximately 60 minutes.
We recommend bringing:
The sound bath can take place either outdoors, surrounded by Ogliastra’s nature, or indoors, in our climate-controlled veranda or by the fireplace. The location depends on the season and weather conditions.
Absolutely! We organise private and group sound baths for special events.
Contact us for more details and to create a tailor-made experience.
