The Washington Hotel Culinary School
For more than 100 years, The Washington Hotel has attracted travelers and islanders to its historic splendor.
Inspired by the bustling activity of early-19th-century Detroit Harbor and the idyllic shoreline location, Captain Ben Johnson built the hotel to provide lodging for other captains who piloted ships through the Great Lakes. Natural environs afforded guests a chance to bathe and relax as well as hike, fish and boat. As the setting for everything from weddings to political meetings, the hotel became the social center of island life.
In 2001, The Washington Hotel was restored to its original 1904 floor plan. Today, The Washington Hotel maintains its bucolic appeal. The hotel remains devoted to its guests--creating a respite from the demands of city living without sacrificing modern conveniences.
Take in the finest that The Washington Hotel, Restaurant & Culinary School is known for with one of these special dining, lodging, class and cultural experience packages. They’ve been designed to make sure you get the most out of your time with us on Washington Island.
Each package pairs the relaxed island atmosphere with exceptionally rich experiences for all your senses, from the flavors of meals prepared with the season’s finest ingredients by some of Wisconsin’s top food artisans or the sounds from the stage at the island’s performing arts center to a romantic beachfront picnic for two prepared by our chef.
Sample unique dishes, learn new cooking techniques, and leave with recipes to re-create these meals at home. We hope you’ll consider one of our culinary packages as your ticket to exploring everything the island has to offer.
Note: Epitourean, LLC provides a referral service for operators of culinary classes, vacations, cruises, schools and demonstrations. We cannot be held responsible for variations in descriptions, courses offered, changes to dates and/or prices provided by the operators.