Magma’s take:

Be the star of your very own Chef’s table - Sicilian style.

Culinary retreat and cooking workshop hosted in the exclusive surroundings of hillside villa Rocca delle Tre Contrade in Sicily by Chef Merlin Labron Johnson, acclaimed owner of Michelin-starred restaurant Osip.

Rising proudly between Mount Etna and the sparkling waters of the Ionian Sea, Rocca delle Tre Contrade is one of the finest luxury villas in the Mediterranean. Over the years it has acquired a well-earned reputation for its exquisite cuisine, its warm hospitality and its refined, sophisticated accommodation.

The property was originally built in 1850, atop its very own panoramic hill, and was carefully restored to its former splendour in 2012 by the current owners.

Between 12 - 19 October 2024, Rocca delle Tre Contrade will be hosting a week-long full-immersion experience for gastronomes and keen amateur cooks led by Michelin-starred chef Merlin Labron Johnson, owner of Michelin-starred farm-to-table restaurant ‘Osip’ and wine bar and bistro ‘The Old Pharmacy’ in rural Somerset, UK.

Merlin last visited and cooked at Rocca delle Tre Contrade in 2019 and is excited to return for the third time! "Culinary alchemy!" was the verdict of Foodism magazine after his previous residency.