The Italian language, lived every day

Learning Italian by living the community

Workshops and experiences that turn the community into an open-air classroom

Experiences and workshops are the heart of RiPonza: they aren’t just recreational activities, but a bridge to the living language and deep Italian culture through real immersion that turns every action into a learning moment.
At RiPonza, the community becomes your classroom through constant contact with the locals, as you work side by side with artisans, farmers, local small business owners, and local cooks. Each workshop has been designed as an experiential educational activity, created to help you learn Italian by “doing” in a real and spontaneous context. This makes learning active: every action is the perfect opportunity to discover new words, idioms, and linguistic nuances that will stick with you, while also allowing you to dive deeper into cultural and social topics.
Let the passion of the locals guide you and discover how every encounter can turn into a lesson in life and language. Here are some of the experiences waiting for you.

The chestnut by Matteo De Horatis

The chestnut by Matteo De Horatis

From the forest to the table: chestnuts as a story of the land We will…
La maison Dieu

La maison Dieu

Ceramics as a slow gesture, matter taking shape There's something deeply magical about watching a…
Renata and her creativity

Renata and her creativity

Craftsmanship, knowledge and gestures that tell the story of the territory The most authentic charm…
Michael Formiconi Winery

Michael Formiconi Winery

Among vines and glasses: the slow time of artisanal wine We'll visit Michael at his…
The Nurse Bee

The Nurse Bee

In the world of bees: biodiversity, care and natural sweetness At L'Ape Nutrice farm, Maria…
Workshops with local artists

Workshops with local artists

A creative journey through landscape, hands, and vision Be inspired by the authentic views of…
Cooking Classes

Cooking Classes

Cooking as a collective ritual: hands, memory and flavors of home We'll put on our…