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enrichment trips

Sensory Opportunities & Immersive Learning

SOIL enrichment trips are immersive educational experiences designed to deepen your understanding of wine in its place of origin. These expertly curated journeys blend hands-on wine education, cultural exploration, and sensory discovery. From walking historic vineyards to engaging in expert-led tastings and savoring local cuisine, each SOIL trip offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with the traditions, terroir, and craftsmanship behind the world’s finest wines.

October 19 - October 27 2025

Sip, Savor, & Immerse Yourself in Umbria - Join us for 6 unforgettable days and 7 nights in the heart of Italy, where the Oenophile Institute’s inaugural SOIL Trip combines world-class wine education with cultural immersion.

Dive deep into the vineyards of Orvieto, Montefalco, and Spoleto as you explore the foundations of winemaking in this storied region. Learn from expert-led tastings and hands-on sessions that uncover the secrets of Umbrian terroir. Beyond the wine, experience the rich tapestry of local traditions, historic landmarks, and authentic culinary treasures that make Umbria a living classroom for wine and culture enthusiasts.

This is more than a journey—it’s a transformative educational experience in one of Italy’s most captivating regions.

We firmly believe in maintaining an intimate atmosphere for our trips, ensuring that every experience is centered around you, our valued participant. To uphold this personalized approach, space is limited.

Therefore, the maximum number of attendees for each trip is set at 15 individuals.

A partnership with

    • Nine-day trip (six full days and seven nights in Italy)

    • Luxury accommodations in Castello di Postignano

    • All meals on premises at La Casa Rosa and at hand-selected restaurants while on tours

    • Complimentary wine at each meal selected by resident sommeliers and Chelsea Young

    • All in-country ground transportation (in well appointed, air-conditioned vans, and in chartered bus to airport on final day)

    • All wine classes and featured tastings

    • All cultural enrichment events including but not limited to

      • 4 winery tours and tastings;

      • olive-oil tasting and/or truffle tasting;

      • talks on language, food, and Italian culture;

      • guided tour of Spoleto;

      • Umbrian wine and cultural introduction;

      • cooking lessons;

    *Initial itinerary available on registration page. Full itinerary will be finalized by March 1st.

  • Price: $4500 single occupancy, $8000 double occupancy

    Not included: roundtrip airfare, health insurance, and personal purchases

    Payment Schedule

    • $500 per person deposit to reserve a spot on the trip

    • $2000 per person due by April 15th

    • Remainder due by July 15th

    Initial deposits will be taken through the Oenophile Institute registration page. Once initial deposit is made a personalized invoice will be emailed to finish remaining payments.

    Deposits are refundable up until March 15th, 2025.

    Cancellations made after April 15th will get a partial refund of up to 50%. Cancellations after August 1st are non-refundable, except for illness, death, or natural disaster.

  • Airfare is not included however transportation from Rome to Castello di Postignano is included if you arrive by 11:00am on October 20th.

    Suggested flight: Delta 66, departing ATL at 6:50 p.m on October 19th

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    We will depart Castello di Postignano at 5:30am on October 27th for the Rome airport.

    Suggested flight: Delta 67 departing Rome for ATL at 11:45 a.m.

finalized itinerary coming late Spring 2025