Private Chef Cooking Class and Gourmet Adventure in Glorious Sedona, Arizona
Sedona, Arizona has been called the prettiest place in America. Set among the spectacular red rock formations, it is a premiere destination for a culinary getaway. With a diverse number of activities to delight your senses, Sedona is the place to relax and experience a variety of tastes. Whatever reason you have to travel to Sedona, the stunning beauty of the landscape seldom fails to inspire a deeper connection and reverence for the earth and the universe in people who see it for the first, or the hundredth time.
Whether you’re into history and archaeology, arts and culture, shopping, outdoor activities, or the spiritual and metaphysical, Sedona is the place to relax and experience a variety of tastes any time of the year – and all with a backdrop of some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. This package is for the gourmand seeking a bit of adventure. Includes luxurious lodging, private hands-on cooking class, gourmet multi-course chef’s tasting dinner…and the ubiquitous red rock scenery!

Adobe Grand Villas - Whispering Pines more lodging info
This unique resort hotel and spa offers a taste of luxury in the great southwest. It is located amidst the spectacular beauty of Northern Arizona’s red rock country. Magnificent red rock formations surround this Sedona hotel giving the resort the feel of a high desert lodge. Your lodging combines the best features of a great bed and breakfast – warm, intimate hospitality and personal service – with the luxurious amenities and accommodations that attract guests to high-end resorts. Resort-style amenities in each villa include two fireplaces, one nestled next to a jetted tub in the bath and one in the bedroom; an area for quiet dining; microwaves, plus refrigerators and snack baskets filled with complimentary treats; 400-plus count sheets, the finest mattresses, down comforters and elegantly appointed window coverings; complimentary high-speed Internet service in every villa, wireless access at additional key locations and satellite TV throughout the inn.
Private Southwestern Cooking Adventure
Learn the art of creating simple, artful dishes with Chef Michael Merilli who honed his talents at distinguished New Orleans restaurants such as Mr. B’s, Bistro at Maison de Ville and Peristyle. Then savor your creations in your own expansive villa surrounded by glorious red rock vistas. The cooking classes cover a world of dining, from Southwestern and Mexican dishes, to Cajun, Creole, French and Italian. Or, you can request a customized cooking class where you name the cuisine theme! Each class features professional demonstrations, personal guidance, and hands-on participation. You’ll come away with scores of cooking tips, inventive meal ideas, and a memorable Sedona dining experience.