We’re thrilled to welcome Chloe Cooks to Casa Lawa for the first time as she leads the third edition of our Tomato Retreat, taking place 11–15 August 2026.

Rooted in the flavours of high summer, this retreat invites you to cook, taste, and explore at an unhurried pace. Led by Chloe Cooks’ vibrant and generous approach, we’ll spend four days exploring the many lives of tomatoes through hands-on kitchen sessions, tasting, learning, and finding inspiration in the August sun of Sicily.

Expect bright, seasonal ingredients at their peak — sun-ripened tomatoes in every shape and colour, fragrant herbs, and the full sweetness of high summer.

Tickets are available to book your accommodation both at Casa Lawa and at our off-site location, only 20 minutes away.

What’s on the Program

Tuesday, August 11

Arrival & settle in

Evening walk to the orchard

Tomato shrub aperitivo 

Tomato pizza night: Marinara, Margherita, Siciliana, Pomodoro Fresco – meet them all! 

Wednesday, August 12

Big hug breakfast spread with eggs in purgatory 

Passata class with Chloe

Lunch in the orchard 

Sun-dried tomatoes workshop with Chloe

Fresh pasta workshop with Chloe

Pasta al pomodoro night 

Games for dessert 

Thursday, August 13

Big hug pancakes morning 

Tomato jam & cherry tomato chutney class with Chloe

Lunch & swim, lazy afternoon at the beach

Aperitivo and dinner out

Friday, August 14

Big hug breakfast spread with tomato & ricotta 

Sweet tomato cake workshop with Chloe

Tomato lunch in the orchard 

Tomato water workshop with Chloe & tomatini for aperitivo

Grande Finale Tomato Dinner & boogie in the orchard 

Saturday, August 15

Big farewell brunch

Check out, wrapping goodie bags for guests, and safe journeys!
 

*Please note that the itinerary may change slightly depending on the weather.