Example Culinary Itinerary
Seed-to-Table
BECOME AN EPICURE
Epicure – noun: a person who cultivates a refined taste, especially in food and wine; connoisseur.
Immerse yourself in a hands-on epicurean retreat discovering the world of cultivating produce from seed-to-table –or to glass. Learn about our three greenhouses scaling over 20,000 square feet total, our hydroponics gardening systems, and different types of environments for a variety of crops. Our expert teams will guide you through seeding, planting, pruning, and more before transferring produce into the hands of chefs and mixologists–you for the weekend! Learn about harvesting vegetables, fruits, and herbs for peak flavor before rolling up your sleeves to work with the fresh, off-the-vine ingredients to craft the ideal cuisine and cocktails.
Greenhouse Immersion
- Dive into the inner workings of sustainable hydroponics gardening and seeding, including the computer system for efficient plant nutrient delivery, optimal growing conditions, and water conservation.
- Begin your Greenhouse immersion with the Lettuce and Strawberry systems–learning about heating, cooling, mist systems, and more importantly, tasting as we go.
- Discuss root and vine vegetable culture, bees, herbs, and edible flowers.
Healthy Cooking Class
- Learn all about herb gardening, from cooking spices to herbal remedies for healthy living.
- Improve your knowledge and skills in the kitchen with a hands-on cooking class alongside our expert culinary team. Taste healthy oils and vinegars while learning about different cooking techniques for different proteins, including sous vide and vegetable preparation.
- Enjoy the fruits of your labor for lunch at the Chef’s demo counter.
Mixology Class
- Sit back and relax while concocting and enjoying herbal aperitifs.
- Begin the mixology experience learning how to set up your at home bar, what tools you’ll need, and making your mixers–syrups, tonics, and oleos.
- Review the different base spirits and flavor profiles before mixing.
- Let our expert mixologist guide you through a series of cocktail tastings utilizing fresh botanicals from the Greenhouse.
- Try your hand at crafting the ideal cocktail combination.
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