Vermont Foodie Getaway
Vermont Foodie Getaway
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Hands-On Cooking, Gourmet Dining and a Vermont Artisan Cheese Making Tour
3 days | 2 nights
Pricing: $1,772* (For Two People, Double Occupancy)
Availability: Year Round Based on Your Travel Schedule
Package includes:
- 2 Nights, The Essex Resort - Deluxe King Room
- Full American Breakfast for 2
- Hands-On Cooking Class with Chef Instructors for 2
- Multi-Course Meal at Conclusion of Your Class for 2
- Vermont Artisan Cheese Makers Tour for 2
- Optional Spa Treatments for 2
* Plus taxes and/or resort fees. Rates based on availability
Customizable Vermont Foodie Getaway
Strategically located in the Green Mountains just seven miles from Burlington, Vermont, this retreat emphasizes the culinary aspect along with luxurious resort accommodations and amenities - all with the beauty and serenity of a mountain setting. Begin your culinary retreat by checking into your AAA four-diamond lodging where you’ll discover gracious hospitality and stylish charm. Truly a gem among Vermont hotels, enjoy the resort’s personalized service and luxury with many amenities. Try out the clay tennis courts, lounge by the outdoor heated pool, enjoy the brand new full-service spa, or stroll through the expansive culinary gardens.
Your Vermont Foodie Getaway includes a 3-hour, hands-on cooking class in the professional culinary studios, gourmet dining, scrumptious full American breakfast each morning, and a full-day cheese maker’s tour. This is the perfect culinary getaway in Vermont during any season of the year!
The Essex Resort - Deluxe King Room
Nestled on 18 acres between the vistas of the Green Mountains and the splendor of Lake Champlain, The Essex is one of Vermont’s premier resorts. As the Burlington area’s only AAA Four Diamond hotel, The Essex is a true destination, offering a full service spa and fitness center, two award-winning restaurants, six Har-Tru® clay tennis courts, Golf, Outdoor Adventure Center…and many more activities too numerous to mention. The Essex offers you an experience that is unlike any other resort in New England…a true sanctuary for any self-proclaimed foodie.
Full American Breakfast
Mornings begin as you awaken to the aroma of a gourmet breakfast served at a leisurely hour between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. A dining experience in and of itself, you will be tempted with fabulous entrees as well as fresh fruits and juices. The Resort proudly features farm-to-table options with a focus on local ingredients. An early morning taste of Vermont is a great way to begin your day of exploration!
Hands-On Cooking Class with Chef Instructors
The onsite cooking studios will give you a chance to work with renowned chefs in a fun atmosphere designed specifically for culinary instruction. Your culinary instruction is a low-pressure, hands-on experience where you will learn new techniques or hone the skills you already have. You’ll cook alongside certified chefs as you prepare a delicious meal made from locally sourced Vermont ingredients. All classes are fully hands-on.
Multi-Course Meal at Conclusion of Your Class
Depending upon your class theme, you will sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor during a gourmet lunch or multi-course dinner. Your menu is determined by the cuisine focus taught in class, but the recipes are sure to be both mouth-watering and scrumptious. You might experience the tastes of a French Bistro with dishes like Steak au Poivre and Truffled Potatoes, or possibly a visit to Spain where the ingredients will evolve into a flight of Tapas and Paella…or you could be in for an afternoon of baking with Vermont Cheese culminating in a menu of Savory Galettes, Caramelized Tarts with Vermont Smoked Bacon and Gouda baked Apples for dessert!
Vermont Artisan Cheese Makers Tour
Vermont is famous for its cheese. And for good reason: behind Vermont’s world-class cheeses are inspired farmers, idyllic pastures, intriguing cheese caves, and innovative approaches to Cheesemaking. The artisan cheese tour emphasizes the unique personalities, herds, and landscapes that produce an astonishing array of cheeses here in Vermont. Each stop will include a discussion with the Cheesemaker and tasting. Be sure to save room for the picnic lunch featuring food from nearby farms.
Optional Spa Treatments
While this option is not included in your culinary getaway, you may want to consider stopping in for a relaxing massage, or one of the many other spa treatments available. A visit to the only full-service Burlington, Vermont spa retreat is an invitation to treat yourself to the ultimate getaway experience. Ask your Culinary Travel Specialist to send you a spa menu, or make an appointment on your behalf.
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