BEDROOMS

With three bedrooms, our fully self contained house is perfect for up to eight people.

​

1 Queen bed, 1 Double bed, 2 Singles which may be joined on request (at booking). Plus a gorgeous timber cot for your baby. And a double sofa bed.

​

All linen is included and beds are made for you.

Book your stay

BEDROOMS

With three bedrooms, our fully self contained house is perfect for up to eight people.

​

1 Queen bed, 1 Double bed, 2 Singles which may be joined on request (at booking). Plus a gorgeous timber cot for your baby. And a double sofa bed.

​

All linen is included and beds are made for you.

Book your stay

Gift Vouchers are available for purchase for either our Italian cooking classes or accommodation.  Or for a truly memorable experience, accommodation and class packages are also available.  Just let us know where you'd like it mailed to.

Gift Vouchers are available for purchase for either our Italian cooking classes or accommodation.  Or for a truly memorable experience, accommodation and class packages are also available.  Just let us know where you'd like it mailed to.

  • HOME

  • ABOUT

    • Description
  • CLASSES

    • Book Classes
    • Buy Products
    • Reviews
  • ACCOMMODATION

    • Packages - accomm/class
    • Special Offer
    • Gallery
    • Amenities
    • See and Do
    • Reviews
  • EVENTS

  • FYI

    • FAQ
    • BLOG
    • INSTAGRAM
  • CONTACT US

  • More

    Use tab to navigate through the menu items.
    • Black Instagram Icon
    • Black Facebook Icon
    • Black TripAdvisor Icon
    • YouTube
    • Recipes and more
    • Italian Recipes, Tips and Classes
    • Life's musings
    • See and Do
    Search
    Handy tips when making fresh pasta – pappardelle
    Silvana Franze
    • Jan 29
    • 4 min

    Handy tips when making fresh pasta – pappardelle

    You're probably tempted to copy TV celebrity cooks and roll out a length of pasta that is around one metre. Don't. It's not necessary.
    31 views0 comments
    Welcome back to our Italian Cooking Classes
    Silvana Franze
    • Nov 12, 2021
    • 3 min

    Welcome back to our Italian Cooking Classes

    Welcome back to our Italian cooking classes at Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat. Book in with a small group of your own. We can't wait to see you.
    39 views0 comments
    Homemade Ricotta Filled Cannoli
    Silvana Franze
    • Jul 24, 2021
    • 3 min

    Homemade Ricotta Filled Cannoli

    Use leftover ricotta and a bit of chocolate, even Milo, and you have got yourself a delicious dessert!
    28 views0 comments
    How to make fresh ravioli from scratch
    Silvana Franze
    • Jul 8, 2021
    • 2 min

    How to make fresh ravioli from scratch

    Want to eat well but can't go out to a restaurant?! Why don't you try your hand at making fresh ravioli? It's not hard and you may want...
    59 views0 comments
    Make ricotta and cheese ravioli in a day
    Silvana Franze
    • Jul 8, 2021
    • 2 min

    Make ricotta and cheese ravioli in a day

    Making fresh ravioli is not as hard as you may think. Once you’ve eaten freshly made ravioli you will never look at store bought in the...
    7 views0 comments
    Basic Pasta Dough - no egg
    Silvana Franze
    • Jul 2, 2021
    • 1 min

    Basic Pasta Dough - no egg

    I love watching cooking shows on TV, especially the ones that showcase glorious far away destinations. Now that's what I call a good...
    15 views0 comments
    How to enjoy wild strawberries and stuff ...
    Silvana Franze
    • Dec 8, 2020
    • 2 min

    How to enjoy wild strawberries and stuff ...

    Watching a cooking show recently, I was surprised to hear the chef comment that strawberries are not usually a sweet fruit. If you're...
    10 views0 comments
    Who doesn't love free food?                         What about wild greens in your own backyard?
    Silvana Franze
    • Nov 18, 2020
    • 3 min

    Who doesn't love free food? What about wild greens in your own backyard?

    This next step should not be rushed (as I tend to do). Allow the greens to boil well past Al dente. You are not cooking pasta here!
    24 views0 comments
    How to make fresh gnocchi from scratch
    Silvana Franze
    • Sep 16, 2020
    • 1 min

    How to make fresh gnocchi from scratch

    Our small class sizes means everyone gets a turn at our Italian cooking experiences.
    28 views0 comments
    Silvana Franze
    • Jun 20, 2020
    • 1 min

    How to make Pasta with Salmon and Capers

    This meal is perfect when you've got left over cooked fish like salmon, tuna or trout. You'll have dinner ready in as long as it takes...
    6 views0 comments
    Those three little words ... and it's not I love you.
    Silvana Franze
    • Jun 20, 2020
    • 2 min

    Those three little words ... and it's not I love you.

    We're all a little afraid of fish in one way or other. Here's a sure fire way to cook any type with success.
    6 views0 comments
    How to make Fresh Tomato Sauce
    Silvana Franze
    • Jun 18, 2020
    • 1 min

    How to make Fresh Tomato Sauce

    If you've never eaten a plate of pasta with a sauce made from fresh tomatoes, you are in for a taste sensation.
    28 views0 comments
    Eating in – in style
    Silvana Franze
    • May 26, 2020
    • 1 min

    Eating in – in style

    Eating at home for our 24th wedding anniversary had to be special so I combined traditional Mediterranean food with restaurant presentation.
    7 views0 comments
    Superfoods to live for
    Silvana Franze
    • May 22, 2020
    • 1 min

    Superfoods to live for

    The not so humble purple potato, rich in antioxidants, fights disease and tastes scrumptious too.
    12 views0 comments
    How to make Pesto without nuts
    Silvana Franze
    • May 12, 2020
    • 0 min

    How to make Pesto without nuts

    Making pesto is super easy and sooo much more delicious than store bought. We show you how to make it without nuts.
    11 views0 comments
    How to make Linguine with baby octopus and capers
    Silvana Franze
    • Apr 19, 2020
    • 2 min

    How to make Linguine with baby octopus and capers

    There's something about Friday nights that says 'mmm pasta!". Have you tried linguine with baby octopus and capers?
    10 views0 comments
    How to make Parsley Pesto Recipe
    Silvana Franze
    • Jan 4, 2020
    • 1 min

    How to make Parsley Pesto Recipe

    No fresh basil for your pesto? Make it using almost anything.
    15 views0 comments
    No Boxing Day qeues for this cat.
    Silvana Franze
    • Dec 26, 2019
    • 1 min

    No Boxing Day qeues for this cat.

    Happy Boxing Day! Did you sleep in, lounge about, hit the sales, call a few friends, check your Instagram, drag out the old (or new!)...
    13 views0 comments
    Deliciously uplifting, a day experience not to miss.
    Silvana Franze
    • Dec 10, 2019
    • 0 min

    Deliciously uplifting, a day experience not to miss.

    The lovely Louise shares her thoughts, and thanks, on our Pasta and Sauce Making class at Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat.
    31 views0 comments
    Pasta and Sauce Making Class at Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat
    Silvana Franze
    • Nov 29, 2019
    • 0 min

    Pasta and Sauce Making Class at Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat

    Learn to make pasta by hand using age old techniques without the need for expensive gadgets.
    5 views0 comments
    1
    2

    Contact Us

    Tel: 0414 654 904

    info@FifthAveKatoombaRetreat.com

    10 Fifth Ave Katoomba NSW 2780

    / 

    / 

    Success! Message received.

    © 2019 by S Franze. Proudly created with Wix.com