Academie has a long history in the area of being one of the finest culinary instructional institutions in the southwest. We've been running classes here since 1983 and have graduated thousands of successful chefs who go on to great illustrious careers in the culinary industry.

Unlike any other cookery school in the world, we are located in the middle of a 100-acre organic farm. Ten acres are devoted entirely to organic market gardens, orchards and greenhouses. This means that our students can learn to cook using the finest and freshest of ingredients. It also means guaranteed quality and variety - for instance, we grow over 40 different types of tomato alone! Plus, of course, it is incredibly peaceful and beautiful. The perfect place to learn the connection between Nature and fine food!