5 Days in Puglia
Savor Puglia's flavors while nourishing your body and spirit.
The Trip
Imagine the warm sun on your skin as you breathe in the fragrant herbs from the garden. Join Pamela Salzman at Masseria Calderisi, where you’ll spend five days immersed in the rich flavors of Puglia, cooking alongside Chef Pietro Sgaramella. In an intimate group of 10 to 15, nourish your body and spirit in this serene Italian escape.
Your Host
Pamela Salzman is a passionate culinary expert known for her ability to blend healthy eating with delicious flavors. With her extensive experience in cooking classes and recipe development, Pamela creates memorable experiences that inspire guests to embrace wellness through food. This retreat offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from her in the enchanting setting of Puglia, where every meal tells a story.
Pamela Salzman
Trip Host & Creator
Where healthy meets delicious! My cooking classes, recipes and book info at www.pamelasalzman.com
With a maximum of 15 paying guests, immerse yourself fully in each cooking class and meal. Enjoy personal interactions with Pamela and Chef Pietro, fostering connections and lasting memories.
Engage in hands-on cooking sessions where you create authentic Puglian dishes using fresh ingredients. Learn techniques that you can replicate at home, guided by expert chefs.
Experience the joy of harvesting ingredients from Masseria Calderisi's garden. This immersive foraging walk deepens your appreciation for local foods and their flavors.
End each day with long-table dinners featuring the dishes you've prepared. Share stories and laughter over candlelight and local wines, creating unforgettable moments.
Cruise the coast and eat dinner at a Michelin star restaurant set in a Grotto
Imagine sharing laughter and stories with fellow food lovers, all while creating unforgettable memories in this stunning Italian setting. This is where connections blossom and experiences linger.
Reserve
per traveler double occupancy
Add $2,000 for single occupancy.
Highlights
Where You'll Stay
Carefully chosen for an unforgettable stay
Sep 10 – Sep 144 nights
Masseria Calderisi
Masseria Calderisi
Nestled in the heart of Puglia, Masseria Calderisi feels like a hidden gem. Imagine waking up in your sunlit room, the scent of fresh pastries wafting through the air. Step outside to the serene pool, surrounded by olive trees, and savor a leisurely breakfast on the terrace. The warm, inviting atmosphere wraps around you, making every moment feel like a gentle escape.
The Itinerary
Meet Pamela and the rest of your fellow travelers for a welcome drink at the Masseria as you settle into the warm glow of Puglia.
As the sun sets over Masseria Calderisi, you gather with fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. The air is fragrant with fresh herbs and grilled vegetables. Each bite of locally sourced fare bursts with flavor, connecting you to Puglia's rich culinary heritage. Laughter and conversation flow effortlessly, creating an atmosphere of warmth and camaraderie. This is where your journey begins.
Unlock the transformative potential of bringing mindfulness into your daily existence and turn your own mind into your strongest ally. Karolina Grassi is a meditation and yoga teacher, hypnotherapist, and mindfulness coach dedicated to helping people reconnect with themselves, calm their minds, and initiate lasting transformation.
Join Pamela and Chef Pietro for an engaging foraging walk through Masseria Calderisi's kitchen garden. Gather fresh ingredients for lunch, deepening your connection to the land and its flavors.
Join Pamela and Chef Pietro in a hands-on cooking class where you’ll create a full menu using fresh ingredients harvested that morning. Enjoy your culinary creations together on the terrace, surrounded by the beauty of Puglia.
Enjoy the lunch you just cooked and picked that morning
Private time to get to know Pamela. Ask her anything such as: Your Wellness Blueprint Sit down with Pamela for an easy fifteen minutes and talk through how you actually want to feel — more energy, calmer digestion, simpler dinners at home. Weeks after you've unpacked, a personalized four-week meal and wellness plan lands in your inbox, beautifully designed and built entirely around that conversation. The trip that keeps feeding you long after it ends. Taste Your Way to a Flavor Profile Work your way across a table of the real Pugliese stuff — golden olive oils, aged cheeses, raw wildflower honeys — and simply tell us what you love. You'll leave with your own flavor profile: the tastes you gravitate toward, dishes built for your palate, and exactly where to find ingredients like these back home. Ask Pamela Anything Fifteen minutes, one-on-one, entirely yours. Cooking, wellness, pantry staples, feeding a family — bring whatever's on your mind. Afterward you'll receive a polished recap of everything she recommended, recipes included. A private consultation you get to keep. The Kitchen Reset Snap a photo of your pantry before you arrive — the only homework you'll actually enjoy. Pamela takes a look and gives you her honest read: what to keep, what to toss, what's missing. You'll head home with a personalized reset plan — what to buy, what to swap, and where to find it all near you.
On your own, explore the white city of Otsuni - the hotel concierge will make all the arrangements for you to visit this historic city.
Yoga in the studio or poolside. Meet Roberto What does ‘being aligned’ mean? and why is it so important to focus on alignment when you are on your mat? My answer is always that alignment comes from being yourself and focusing on who you are when you step on the mat. That’s the starting point from which you’ll let me guide you. I have been teaching, breathing, and feeling yoga for the past 5 years, but like all of us, I have been practising yoga since I was born because yoga is part of everyday and everyone’s life.
You’ll savor rich, velvety wines, each sip telling a story of the land. The air is fragrant with ripe grapes and earth. Feel the warmth of the sun as you connect with fellow travelers, sharing laughter and discovery.
Dinner class where you prepare a menu tailored to the wines you chose from the winder.
To complete the day, sit down to enjoy the meal you have cooked together and the wine you have selected
Yoga in the studio or poolside. Meet Roberto What does ‘being aligned’ mean? and why is it so important to focus on alignment when you are on your mat? My answer is always that alignment comes from being yourself and focusing on who you are when you step on the mat. That’s the starting point from which you’ll let me guide you. I have been teaching, breathing, and feeling yoga for the past 5 years, but like all of us, I have been practising yoga since I was born because yoga is part of everyday and everyone’s life.
Discover this beautiful old town on your own or with new friends
As the sun begins its descent, you’ll gather for a dinner in the breathtaking cliffs of Polignano a Mare. Feel the warmth of the soft sea breeze as you savor local delicacies, each bite a celebration of fresh flavors. The ambiance is enchanting, a blend of candlelight and the gentle sound of waves. This is where culinary magic meets nature’s beauty. Enjoy this Michelin star restaurant for your last night together.
Final yoga with the group.
Say farewell to Pamela and your fellow guests
How to Join
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Make your way to Puglia and settle into the serene Masseria Calderisi. Engage in cooking classes, farm-to-table experiences, and connect with fellow food lovers.
Create lasting memories as you savor the flavors of your meals and the friendships made. Return home inspired, with new recipes and stories to share.
Is This Trip For You?
This experience is designed for travelers who...
If you like cooking, you'll love being surrounded by the freshest ingredients and people who share your passion.
Meet like minded people in an intimate group setting
Relax completely the moment you step off the plane and know that every detail will be handled for you.
If you've enjoyed her recipes over the years and want to be inspired by her in person, this trip is for you.
WHY YOU
Investment
per traveler · all hosted experiences included
Sep 10 – Sep 14, 2026 · 4 nights
No card needed. Apply today.
Add $2,000 for single occupancy.
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ApplyWhat's Included
Meet Pamela and the rest of your fellow travelers for a welcome drink at the Masseria as you settle into the warm glow of Puglia.
As the sun sets over Masseria Calderisi, you gather with fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. The air is fragrant with fresh herbs and grilled vegetables. Each bite of locally sourced fare bursts with flavor, connecting you to Puglia's rich culinary heritage. Laughter and conversation flow effortlessly, creating an atmosphere of warmth and camaraderie. This is where your journey begins.
Unlock the transformative potential of bringing mindfulness into your daily existence and turn your own mind into your strongest ally. Karolina Grassi is a meditation and yoga teacher, hypnotherapist, and mindfulness coach dedicated to helping people reconnect with themselves, calm their minds, and initiate lasting transformation.
Join Pamela and Chef Pietro for an engaging foraging walk through Masseria Calderisi's kitchen garden. Gather fresh ingredients for lunch, deepening your connection to the land and its flavors.
Join Pamela and Chef Pietro in a hands-on cooking class where you’ll create a full menu using fresh ingredients harvested that morning. Enjoy your culinary creations together on the terrace, surrounded by the beauty of Puglia.
Enjoy the lunch you just cooked and picked that morning
Private time to get to know Pamela. Ask her anything such as: Your Wellness Blueprint Sit down with Pamela for an easy fifteen minutes and talk through how you actually want to feel — more energy, calmer digestion, simpler dinners at home. Weeks after you've unpacked, a personalized four-week meal and wellness plan lands in your inbox, beautifully designed and built entirely around that conversation. The trip that keeps feeding you long after it ends. Taste Your Way to a Flavor Profile Work your way across a table of the real Pugliese stuff — golden olive oils, aged cheeses, raw wildflower honeys — and simply tell us what you love. You'll leave with your own flavor profile: the tastes you gravitate toward, dishes built for your palate, and exactly where to find ingredients like these back home. Ask Pamela Anything Fifteen minutes, one-on-one, entirely yours. Cooking, wellness, pantry staples, feeding a family — bring whatever's on your mind. Afterward you'll receive a polished recap of everything she recommended, recipes included. A private consultation you get to keep. The Kitchen Reset Snap a photo of your pantry before you arrive — the only homework you'll actually enjoy. Pamela takes a look and gives you her honest read: what to keep, what to toss, what's missing. You'll head home with a personalized reset plan — what to buy, what to swap, and where to find it all near you.
Yoga in the studio or poolside. Meet Roberto What does ‘being aligned’ mean? and why is it so important to focus on alignment when you are on your mat? My answer is always that alignment comes from being yourself and focusing on who you are when you step on the mat. That’s the starting point from which you’ll let me guide you. I have been teaching, breathing, and feeling yoga for the past 5 years, but like all of us, I have been practising yoga since I was born because yoga is part of everyday and everyone’s life.
You’ll savor rich, velvety wines, each sip telling a story of the land. The air is fragrant with ripe grapes and earth. Feel the warmth of the sun as you connect with fellow travelers, sharing laughter and discovery.
Dinner class where you prepare a menu tailored to the wines you chose from the winder.
To complete the day, sit down to enjoy the meal you have cooked together and the wine you have selected
Yoga in the studio or poolside. Meet Roberto What does ‘being aligned’ mean? and why is it so important to focus on alignment when you are on your mat? My answer is always that alignment comes from being yourself and focusing on who you are when you step on the mat. That’s the starting point from which you’ll let me guide you. I have been teaching, breathing, and feeling yoga for the past 5 years, but like all of us, I have been practising yoga since I was born because yoga is part of everyday and everyone’s life.
As the sun begins its descent, you’ll gather for a dinner in the breathtaking cliffs of Polignano a Mare. Feel the warmth of the soft sea breeze as you savor local delicacies, each bite a celebration of fresh flavors. The ambiance is enchanting, a blend of candlelight and the gentle sound of waves. This is where culinary magic meets nature’s beauty. Enjoy this Michelin star restaurant for your last night together.
Final yoga with the group.
Say farewell to Pamela and your fellow guests
What's Not Included
On your own, explore the white city of Otsuni - the hotel concierge will make all the arrangements for you to visit this historic city.
Discover this beautiful old town on your own or with new friends
Itinerary subject to change without notice.
Transportation
We handle the logistics so you can focus on the experience
Your concierge
A real person who helps arrange this trip around you — shaping the itinerary and booking the details — then stays on hand to execute it while you travel.
Laney H.
Concierge
