What makes a La Via Gaia journey so special?
It’s the people.
On our 2027 Sardinia Journey, one of the experiences we’re most excited to share is Breakfast with the Shepherd—a morning spent in a traditional pinnatzu, where our guests will learn to make Su Cagiau, share a rustic breakfast, and hear stories from those who continue to preserve Sardinia’s rich pastoral traditions.
This isn’t a performance for visitors. It’s an authentic glimpse into a way of life that has endured for generations, and one we’re honored to share with our guests.
A heartfelt thank you to our friends at Mannos for thoughtfully curating this extraordinary experience and for introducing us to the remarkable people who make Sardinia so special.
Our 2027 Sardinia Journey is officially sold out, and we can’t wait to share these unforgettable moments with our guests this September.
A little bit of history about Piemonte cuisine before your pasta class at @osteriaphilly.
@jeffmichaud just add three more classes for the summer and one is already sold out.
August 11th 6pm
Fold and Shape: Beginners ravioli class
August 18th 6pm
Gnocchi, by hand
These classes are a sneak peek of what it’s like to travel with us through the kitchens of Italy. Our final journey launches this month don’t miss the password coming to the priority access list - comment UNLOCK to get on the list.
Our home in Piemonte for our final journey of 2027 — launching soon.
With only 11 suites, @daigresy feels less like a hotel and more like staying with family — each room unique, dressed in soft natural tones, with views that stretch across the vineyards.
Dai Grésy sits on the ridge of Monte Aribaldo, the line dividing the villages of Barbaresco and Treiso. It began as a farmhouse on that same hill, restored by the di Grésy family who has held vineyards there since 1650.
We spend our week in Langhe, the hills that gave the world Barolo and Barbaresco and now hold UNESCO World Heritage status because of it.
In 2019, it became a home for guests: a stone and brick cellar, a spa with a jacuzzi and sauna, a lounge built for doing nothing at all.
The saltwater infinity pool sits right at the edge of it all, the hills rolling out in front of you as far as you can see.
You don’t want to miss this final journey of 2027.
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What makes traveling with La Via Gaia different?
Food is at the heart of every La Via Gaia journey. Each itinerary is designed by chefs who believe the best way to understand a place is by sharing its table. Cooking classes, market visits, wine tastings, and unforgettable meals become opportunities to connect with the people and traditions that define each region.
The people behind every journey.
The people who welcome our guests aren’t simply partners—they’re lifelong friends who have opened their homes, vineyards, shops, and traditions to us for years. They are the winemakers, cheesemakers, fishermen, artisans, and home cooks preserving Italy’s culinary and cultural heritage.
Intimate by design
With just sixteen guests on each departure, every journey remains deeply personal. We carefully select accommodations that reflect the character of each destination—whether that’s a beautifully restored villa, a historic masseria, a family-owned boutique hotel, or a wine estate.
Don’t miss the last trip of 2027
Our final trip of 2027 will be to Piemonte. Booking isn’t open yet — join the priority list to be the first to know when reservations are live before the public.
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💚 In the heart of Sardinia, among the rolling hills of Mandrolisai, the grape harvest is a ritual that returns each year, bringing the entire community together. It is not uncommon to see whole families working side by side—from grandparents to grandchildren—their hands moving through the vines, united by a shared passion for wine. Here, they harvest the region’s traditional grape varieties, including Cannonau, the iconic red wine that has long been associated with Sardinia’s remarkable culture of longevity.
Thanks to an experience thoughtfully curated by Mannos exclusively for La Via Gaia, we have the privilege of taking part in the harvest firsthand. The sun warms the vineyards, the air is fragrant with ripe grapes, and we immerse ourselves in the hard work and deep satisfaction that come with this time-honored tradition. When the baskets are full, we gather together to enjoy the fruits of the day’s work, raising a glass to the land, to life, and to the traditions that continue to bring us together.
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Nel cuore della Sardegna, tra le colline del Mandrolisai, la vendemmia è un rito che si ripete ogni anno, un evento che coinvolge tutta la comunità. Non è raro vedere intere famiglie al lavoro, dai nonni ai nipoti, le mani tra i tralci, unite da un’unica passione: il vino. Si raccolgono i vitigni della tradizione, tra cui il Cannonau, il rosso a cui la Sardegna lega la sua fama di terra della longevità.
Grazie all’esperienza curata da Mannos in esclusiva per La Via Gaia, abbiamo il privilegio di vivere la vendemmia in prima persona. Il sole scalda le vigne, l’aria profuma di uva matura e ci immergiamo nella fatica e nella soddisfazione di questo lavoro antico. Quando le ceste sono piene, ci ritroviamo tutti insieme per assaporare il frutto della giornata, brindando alla terra, alla vita e alla tradizione che ci unisce.
One of our incredible meals in Piemonte is by Chef Maurilio @jeffmichaud dear friend. Savor exquisite cuisine at his Michelin-starred La Ciau del Tornavento with breathtaking views of the vineyards and Alps. @laciaudeltornavento
Chef Maurilio Garola and his team have crafted a spectacular menu for us, perfectly paired with wines from their extraordinary cellar, carved into Tuff Hill, home to over 60,000 bottles and one of Italy’s most comprehensive wine lists.
Featuring the beautiful presentation of Egg in cocotte with local white truffles, a delicacy of the region.
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✍🏻❤️ You can read every travel book on Italy, but the true magic of Lake Garda is found entirely off the pages.
At La Via Gaia, our greatest joy is unlocking untouched experiences for our guests. Traveling with @jeffmichaud means stepping behind closed doors into a world most visitors never get to see.
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17 minutes. That is all it took for our very first journey to Sardinia to be fully reserved by our Priority List.
We are profoundly grateful for the overwhelming response. Launching Longevity Secrets of Sardinia has been a milestone for us, and seeing your enthusiasm for this beautifully preserved culture means the world to our team at La Via Gaia. (If you haven’t seen the itinerary yet, you can still explore the traditions and people that inspired this journey at the link in our bio!)
While our seats at the Sardinian table are now full, the journey continues. This summer, we will unveil our final retreat of 2027—a return to Piemonte, one of Italy’s most celebrated culinary regions and a signature La Via Gaia experience.
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