Italy WSET 2 - Spring

CHIANTI, ITALY: WSET LEVEL 2 WINE EDUCATION

NOMAD HOME WINE SERIES

NOMAD HOME: WINE SERIES

Nomad Home is ecstatic to introduce our new retreat series, where we partner with WSET Wine Awards instructors, sommeliers, and winemakers at the top of their craft to curate educational, bespoke, and unforgettable culinary experiences.

Our WSET 2 Wine Education Retreat invites you to the heart of Chianti, Tuscany, one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions, for a 5 Night immersion into a deep knowledge of wine.

Guided by an accredited WSET instructor and Sommelier, this retreat perfectly balances relaxation and education, culminating in your WSET Level 2 Award in Wines—a globally recognized beginner- to intermediate-level certification from the esteemed Wine & Spirit Education Trust, the gold standard in wine education worldwide.

Outside the classroom, experience the magic of Chianti with a guided vineyard tour and winemaking session, master Tuscan culinary classics in a hands-on cooking class, and wander through charming medieval towns. Connect with a carefully selected group of entrepreneurs and creatives as you increase your wine knowledge while having an Italian getaway.

MASTER WINE IN THE HEART OF THE CHIANTI

Chianti is the heart of Tuscany’s winemaking heritage, renowned for its stunning landscapes and centuries-old traditions.
This iconic region, nestled in the rolling hills between Florence and Siena, is the birthplace of Chianti Classico, a wine that has become a global symbol of quality and sophistication. Its winemaking heritage dates back to the Etruscans, with centuries of tradition shaping the robust yet refined flavors that define its world-renowned vintages.
Its landscape is equally captivating: rolling hills covered in vineyards and olive groves, medieval villages like Greve and Radda, and historic estates that have stood for centuries. Equally as renowned, Tuscany’s rich culinary heritage is rooted in simplicity and seasonality, with dishes here highlighting the flavors of fresh, local ingredients, often sourced directly from the region’s farms and forests, drizzled with fresh Tuscan olive oil.
In the heart of Chianti Classico, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, this ancient rural estate has been meticulously transformed into a country house resort.
On the top of a hill; the property is an oasis of peace where you can enjoy Tuscany’s pristine landscapes dotted by ancient farmhouses and rolling greenery.
This family estate is the perfect place for the “slow living” lifestyle, boasting an outdoor swimming pool with panoramic views, a gym, cinema room, jacuzzi, and a set of vineyards for all our WSET class needs.
The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is an intermediate certification offered by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), one of the most respected wine education organizations globally. Known for its comprehensive and industry-recognized qualifications, WSET is highly regarded by wine professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Building on the foundational knowledge of Level 1, the Level 2 course delves deeper into the world of wine. It explores the key grape varieties and wine regions of the world, the factors that influence wine style and quality, and the principles of wine production. Participants will also refine their tasting techniques using WSET’s systematic approach, enabling them to identify and evaluate wines with greater precision.
While beginners are welcome to take Level 2 without completing Level 1, a familiarity with wine is recommended to aid in passing the exam.
During this exclusive Nomad Home retreat, participants will be guided by a certified WSET instructor and sommelier, combining expert-led lessons with immersive experiences in one of the world’s most iconic wine regions. At the end of the retreat, guests will have the opportunity to earn their WSET Level 2 Award in Wines by completing a multiple-choice exam.
For those looking for the full beginners wine education journey, we also offer the option to combine this experience with our 3-day WSET Level 1 course immediately before these dates.

EMILY O’HARE: YOUR WSET INSTRUCTOR & SOMMELIER

Emily O’Hare: Distinguished WSET Wine Educator

Emily is an accomplished wine educator and sommelier with over a decade of expertise in the wine industry.

With an early passion for wine, she achieved the WSET Diploma (Level 4) in 2010, followed by her WSET teaching certification, becoming an Approved Programme Provider to teach Levels 1, 2, and 3.

Emily's distinguished career includes serving as Head Sommelier and Wine Buyer at the 1* Star Michelin restaurant The River Café in London, as a writer specialising in Italian wines for Decanter, and as a esteemed wine panel judge, further solidifying her place among wine industry experts.

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines

Over five nights in the heart of Chianti, immerse yourself in the world of wine with the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines. This intermediate course is designed to deepen your understanding of grape varieties, wine styles, winemaking processes, and how regional factors influence quality and character.

Guided by our expert WSET instructor, lessons will take place both in our resort and while touring a local vineyard, where Chianti’s rich winemaking traditions will come to life.

The retreat concludes with a multiple-choice exam, and successful participants will leave with the internationally recognized WSET Level 2 certification—a respected credential for wine enthusiasts and professionals alike.

*To ensure a successful WSET 2 exam, feel free to join our WSET 1 Retreat immediately before these dates.

WSET 1 RETREAT

Jun 1st - Jun 4th, 2025

3 Nights
Chianti, Italy

WSET 1

WSET 2 RETREAT

Jun 4th - Jun 9th, 2025

5 Nights
Chianti, Italy

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WHAT TO EXPECT: ALL INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE

3 Nights at a private 5 Star Chianti country resort
A privately held WSET Course for our Nomad Home group by the WSET accredited and a Michelin Sommelier trainer.
Hands on lessons alongside visits to a famed Chianti winery to understand wine production, pairing, and tasting first-hand.
When we’re not tasting the day away with beautiful Chianti wines, we’ll be sampling the best Tuscan dishes, exploring nearby medieval towns, and indulging in an Italian cooking class.
Each guest is handpicked after an interview with the Nomad Home Founder. They are selected based on their fit to our entrepreneur, remote work and creative community.
Guests come from around the world but are connected through a shared love of travel, food, connection and an unconventional (often location agnostic) life.
They are the “yes people”. The fun, kind, and passionate about personal and professional growth.
Private transportation on the first and last day of the retreat from Florence Airport.
Private transport to all bespoke and meticulously crafted tours.

Day 1: Arrival & Welcome Dinner

Welcome home! After the Florence airport pick-up, we will let you settle into your new countryside home before officially meeting your new family!
You’ll start your first night with a multi-course meal, sampling the best and most traditional Tuscan flavors, alongside iconic Chianti wines.
Meals Included: Dinner & Wine
Day 2: WSET 2 Class & Winery Tour

Start your day with a delicious resort breakfast before beginning the first WSET 2 class led by our instructor Emily.
After your classes you’ll have a beautiful al fresco lunch and explore the local Chianti vineyards to experience first-hand the winemaking heritage in the area.
In the evening, we will enjoy a traditional trattoria family meal.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: WSET 2 Class & Poolside Wellness

You’ll begin the day with a relaxing breakfast and begin your WSET 2 lessons.
In between your garden lunch and classes, soak up the idyllic countryside at our pool, jacuzzi or have a wellness break at the gym or cinema.
Dinner will be at a local trattoria in a medieval town.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: WSET 2 Class & Tuscan Cooking Class

After a delicious breakfast, you’ll participate in your next WSET lesson before enjoying a farm-to-table lunch.
Following the final hours of lessons, we’ll prepare for a multi-course Tuscan cooking class.
From fresh pasta to iconic, rich Chianti-inspired sauces, you’ll sample the best dishes this culinary capital has to offer.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: WSET 2 Class, Exam & Celebration

Waking up to a delicious breakfast, you’ll participate in your last WSET lesson before having a farm-to-table lunch.
You’ll then sit a multiple-choice exam, where if successful, you will earn the globally recognized WSET Level 2 certification.
Spend the hard-earned afternoon relaxing at the pool or taking some free time before we indulge in a Goodbye Family Dinner to celebrate all your hard work!
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Arriverderci, see you later!

We love you and we will miss you!
Savor the last moments (for now) with your Nomad Home family as you continue on to your next adventure. We will drop you back off at the Florence airport and count down the days until we see you again.
Meals Included: Breakfast

PRICING & ACCOMMODATION

Options to join either or both WSET Retreats

WSET 1

3 Nights

Jun 1st-Jun 4th, 2025

1 King Bed
Ensuite Bathroom
OR
2 Twin Bed
Ensuite Bathroom
2800€ Double Occupancy
3800€ Single Occupancy

WSET 1

WSET 2

5 Nights

Jun 4th-Jun 9th, 2025

1 King Bed
Ensuite Bathroom
OR
2 Twin Bed
Ensuite Bathroom
4800€ Double Occupancy
5800€ Single Occupancy

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WSET 1 & 2

8 Nights

Jun 1st-Jun 9th, 2025

1 King Bed
1 Desk
Ensuite Bathroom
Living Room
Deluxe Suite Welcome Snack & Wine Package
6800€ Double Occupancy
8200€ Single Occupancy
(15% Off WSET 1 and 2 Individually)

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OUR NOMAD HOME FAMILY

Connection is why we exist. Nomad Home is on a mission to redefine solo travel and create a community of adventurous entrepreneurs, remote workers, and creatives.

We are setting the table to lifelong relationships by curating the finest bespoke travel experiences in the world.

Our family is carefully selected to be made up of vibrant, charismatic, and open-minded individuals with a location-agnostic lifestyle.

We’d love to meet you to see if we’d be the perfect fit.

Charlotte

CO-FOUNDER of HANDS London
My favourite thing about Nomad Home is being able to connect with a large group of people from all over the world. I usually make friends slowly but when you spend so much time with a group of people, you become extremely close very quickly. That has been rare in my adult life and something I’ll always treasure. I’ve made friendships that will last a lifetime - we have already planned a few meetups since.
Laurie

FOUNDER of Outsourceful
Running my own business can get lonely and repetitive at times so it was refreshing to be able to travel, cowork, and bounce ideas with a group of founders. Although many of us were from different countries, it was surprising how much we had in common. I’ve been to multiple Nomad Home events now and the London events were a great way to meet people in my home city. There are 4 of us that met that have already set up monthly dinners; we really left as a family.
Andrea

PRODUCT MARKETING MANAGER and CONTENT CREATOR
I’ve remote worked for 5 years and found that it’s been difficult to find people that love luxury travel and have a flexible lifestyle. Nomad Home has given me a community to grow together personally and professionally with, when I honestly didn’t realize I could make these deep of connections of my adult life. What’s better is I got to do it while wine tasting and dinner partying.
Jesse

CO-FOUNDER of BLA Design Group and FOUNDER of Adessa Visuals
I work a lot, which means I don’t have much time to get away, socialize, or plan travel itineraries. Nomad Home has made it easy for me to just show up, enjoy unique activities and dinner parties that are off the beaten path, and connect with interesting people working on cool projects I would have never met otherwise. It was even better that I got to do all of it while getting my work done.

HOW IT WORKS

Our retreats are exclusive, small group, and curated to connect likeminded entrepreneurs, creatives & remote workers.

We have a selective process to ensure we have members that are fun, young at heart, and building valuable projects.

Apply today to speak with our team to see if we’d be the perfect fit.

You have until Mar 1st to book a retreat without purchasing a Yearly Membership. After this time, a Membership is needed for all bookings.

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FAQ

Transportation, daily breakfast, all activities and meals in the itinerary, and additional Wifi.
Flights are not included.
For our 8 day retreats, all guests will have free time during the day to work as they please as most activities are in the evening or weekend.
For our 4 day retreats, activities will be throughout the day so there will only be pockets of work time. Of course, you can participate as you prefer and if you have specific schedule accommodations, please email (admin@nomad-home.com)
Yes. Please send us an email and indicate what room you’d like, who you would like to be in the room with, and we will take it into consideration in the selection phase.
Yes. Please let us know your room preference and we will work to pair you with another guest if you both select a shared room.
The trip pick-up and drop-off will be at the Bordeaux airport, a 2 hour drive from our villa. Transportation is organized from that specific location, if you have a custom request, we will try our best to help coordinate; subject to additional cost.
Yes, the minimum age is 21 years old for all stays.
Please verify the entrance requirements for your respective country. Many countries are able to have a tourist visa issued at no charge upon arrival. When entering the country, we suggest selecting ‘vacation’ on the immigration form and using the villa’s address; provided at the time of booking.
There is a village about a 15 minutes walk away with the daily essentials, grocery, and restaurants. All tours will have transportation included. If you wish to have your own transportation during weekdays, you can rent a car or bike for personal use.
We will try our best to accommodate dietary restrictions, however require time to plan the options with food/tour providers. Please send us an email with your requests and we will inquire on your behalf: admin@nomad-home.com
If cancelling a booking within 48 hours of placing your booking you will receive a full refund. Please note, the 24 hour period begins when you place your initial booking.

Cancellation after this period incurs cancellation fees, depending on how far in advance you cancel.

If cancelling within:

90 days of the retreat start date - the 1500€ deposit is non-refundable

Within 60 days of the retreat start date - 50% is non-refundable

45 days of the retreat start date - 100% non-refundable

Please email (admin@nomad-home.com) to request cancellation.
Yes. If chosen as a participant, a 1500€ deposit is required before the remainder of the payment 60 days before the retreat start date.
Yes. Payment plan below is available, please contact (admin@nomad-home.com) if you’d like to activate:
- 1500€ Deposit at time of booking
- 50% of remainder of payment at 90 days from retreat start date
- 50% of remainder of payment at 60 days from retreat start date