Experience GarzOn:
Eat, Drink, Learn…
By William Hereford & Nicole Tuvi
2027 Workshop
February 1-5
Cost: $3,500 USD
Accommodations, Meals and Airport Transfers are included. 10 students Max.
FLIGHTS ARE NOT INCLUDED
*Private workshops are available throughout the year
($10,000, 3 students max)
Garzon
To get to Garzon you must first fly into a capital city you’ve likely never heard of (Montevideo, Uruguay). From there, a 2 hour car ride takes you through endless plains and country roads to a sleepy village of 200 year around residents which comes to life in January and February. People (in the know) travel here from around the world to relax, visit the village’s art galleries and eat & drink at Bodega Garzon and Francis Mallmann’s famed Hotel Garzon. The village is in a constant struggle between rustic simplicity and opulent luxury. Neither side can seem to win.
Here, gauchos still roam the hills on horseback moving cattle from one plain to the next. Lamb can often be found slowly cooking on a cross in a quiet backyard. Some homes are large and some are small. Some are filled with laughter, wine, and family, while others are mostly dormant, patiently waiting for their owners to return in December. It’s a complicated place and it takes years to really understand the magic that is happening here.
This 4 night, 5 day trip will tour guests through Garzon and the Uruguayan countryside. Guests will be treated to horseback riding, photography classes, asados, cooking classes, local home visits, wine tastings, and gallery tours. This trip will be a very personal and intimate experience inside the lives and culture that make the Uruguayan countryside so special.
The Hosts
Nicole Tuvi was born and raised in Montevideo and first moved the the Village of Garzon in 2014 to work for Francis Mallmann’s famed “Restaurant Garzon.” She eventually became the restaurant’s general manager and then spent years traveling the world to oversee the development and openings of new Mallmann Restaurants. Over the decade plus of living and working in Garzon, Nicole built deep contacts within the community and eventually built herself a home and made a family in the village with her husband William Hereford. Nicole now owns and operates “Canteen,” a village restaurant and Inn located a few blocks from her alma mater.
William Hereford first visited the village of Garzon in 2021 while photographing Mallmann’s book “Green Fire.” While on that assignment, Francis invited William to stay an extra week which he spent cautiously courting his now wife, Nicole. Soon after, William left his commercial clients and life in New York City and moved to Garzon full time where he now works as a fine art photographer, teacher, and father to their daughters Edda & Lilly.
Prospective guests/students
This trip will be a sampling of all our workshops combined into a single experience. Optional classes will include cooking, ceramics, photography, wine tastings, and tours through the hill country and beach communities. As well, guests will be treated to artist presentations and lectures on the history of gaucho culture and how it has shaped the culture of the Uruguayan countryside. You will have the freedom to be as busy and social as you’d like.
Estudio Garzon
“Estudio Garzon” is a multi use creative space in Pueblo Garzon- literally placed in the front yard of William Hereford & Nicole Tuvi’s personal home. The building is centrally located within the pueblo and serves as the headquarters for all workshops. The classroom is equipped with international charging stations, a large art library and comfortable couches and chairs for students that would like to work and study beyond classroom hours.
Itinerary
DAY 1
TBD Airport Transfer
2:0pm Optional Lunch at Hotel Garzon (additional cost)
8:00pm Welcome Dinner at Estudio Garzon
DAY 2
9:00am Breakfast at Estudio Garzon
9:30am Mate Lesson/Instruction
10:00am Photography Lesson/ Gaucho Portraits
1:30pm LUNCH at Estudio Garzon
2:30pm Village and Hill Country Tour w/ Home Visit
6:00pm Artist Presentation
8pm DINNER at Canteen
DAY 3
9:00am Breakfast at Estudio Garzon
10:00am Ceramics Lesson
1:30PM LUNCH at Bodega Garzon with Wine Tasting
4:30PM Free time (sober up by the pool)
6:00pm Gaucho History Lecture
8:00PM DINNER at Canteen
Day 4
9:00am Breakfast at Estudio Garzon
10:00am Cooking Lesson
1:30PM LUNCH at Canteen
2:30PM Jose Ignacio/Beach Tour/ Shopping
6:00PM Artist Presentation
8:00PM DINNER: Farewell Asado at Estudio Garzon
DAY 5
9:00am Breakfast at Estudio Garzon
1:00pm Optional Lunch at Hotel Garzon (additional cost)
TBD Airport Transfers
Food & Beverage
At Estudio Garzón, the food and wine program is an integral part of our workshop experience. Each meal reflects our deep connection to the land: produce is grown in our own garden, meats are sourced from trusted local purveyors, and our wines and spirits come exclusively from small-label Uruguayan artisans. The menu is curated by Nicole Tuvi and a dedicated team of chefs. With over a decade as Director of Operations at Francis Mallmann’s famed Restaurant Garzón, Nicole brings a wealth of culinary expertise and a passion for creating meals that embody place, season, and craft.
Travel & AccomModations
Flights should be booked to Montevideo (Airport Code: MVD). Transfers will be available from the airport to Garzon and back to MVD. It’s a 2 hour drive. If you’re interested in exploring the area after class we recommend renting a car which can be reserved online before your flight. The cost of tuition will cover accommodations. A private bedroom and bathroom for each student will be provided between separate properties. All properties are privately owned and elegantly furnished and well reviewed. More details on the properties are available upon request (including pictures) and bookings are first come first served. Restaurant/Hotel Garzon is a renown hotel and available to students with a larger budget. Please inquire if you’re interested.
