Santa Barbara Food, Wine and Wellness Retreat...Cooking Vacations...Culinary Getaways...Cooking Classes!

PRICE PER PERSON - $1350

What you may've seen on Food Network or in the movie Sideways won't compare with the reality of what's here-guided culinary and wine tours, cooking classes, farmers' markets, an eclectic blend of agritourism venues and specialty purveyors who invite you to sample their products.

From the concoctions of nationally recognized chefs at local restaurants to tantalizing selections at over 100 wineries, vineyards and microbreweries, you can start plotting your next culinary adventure right here. Discover suggested itineraries, seasonal recipes and special offers on this site-and request your free Get Fresh culinary travel planner to personalize your tasty excursion.

If you would like additional information about this package, or would like to request an itinerary, please call 1-800-390-3292 to speak one of our Culinary Travel Specialists, or simply click on the "Request Info" link above.

LUXURY BED & BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATIONS
Begin your experience checking in to the Simpson House Inn, the historic 5-Diamond luxury inn features luxurious accommodations in the Victorian Estate, the restored Carriage House and the Garden Cottages, many with wood-burning fireplaces and private patios. Constructed in 1874, the Inn is surrounded by an acre of landscaped gardens and fountains and is considered one of the most distinguished homes of its era in Southern California.

SPA TACULAR SANTA BARBARA
Luxuriate in the aromatic essences of lavender, citrus and rosewood. An experience of pure bliss as you receive The Simpson House Inn Signature Massage personalized to your specific needs. In addition to the actual treatment, delight in a special gift just for you! Truly a well deserved indulgence!

VIP WINE AND HORS'D OEUVRES AT THE INN
Partake in a mini-Mediterranean feast of seasonal selected items from our chef's choix de jour. Paired with local Santa Barbara wines for your enjoyment in the sitting room, the gardens or in the privacy of your room or private patio.

MARKET TOUR AND HANDS-ON COOKING CLASSES
Eat like a locavore on a guided culinary tour of Santa Barbara with slow-foodie guide Laurence Hauben. Meet the fishermen, get introduced to the best growers at the farmers market and learn to discern the finest regional produce. After selecting the ingredients, you will learn hands-on how to prepare dishes you can easily make at home. The culinary adventure concludes with a delicious lunch paired to local wines.

FINE DINING
Enjoy an authentic Santa Barbara wine country experience at bouchon santa barbara kitchen. Only the freshest, high-quality local ingredients find their way into Chef Josh Brown's cuisine. Brown works closely with local produce growers, fishermen and game ranchers to create a menu that captures the essence of California's Central Coast.

VIP WINE TASTING AND TOURS OF THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY
Enjoy a private six-hour, behind-the-scenes look at organic winemaking, lunch with a winemaker, and a grand finale tasting at a Winery & Vineyards, run by eco-minded wine pioneer. Why it's green: you learn about water-saving vineyard techniques and biodynamic practices. And the tour vans run on biodiesel, of course.