Italian Cuisine

Santa Ynez Valley
August 23–25 2024

California Culinary Retreats weekends are all inclusive. That means all your meals and drinks, your 4 cooking classes, accommodations, materials, and take home items are included in the price. All you have to do is get yourself to your retreat, and leave the rest to us!

The Weekend in Brief

With its gorgeous vistas and warm sunshine, Santa Ynez Valley is the perfect setting for making your favorite Italian dishes. We’ll visit our local produce stand daily, where the seasonal vegetables are plentiful. Each of our classes will focus on authentic dishes to result in one delicious meal after another. All the classes begin with an overview lecture, and move to hands-on cooking in the kitchen. We dine together at beautifully-set tables. 

When you are not cooking, you are free to relax, read a book in the garden, go for a walk in the hills, or explore the property. Saturday evening, your Chefs will prepare a delicious sit-down dinner for you. 

The retreat begins on Friday afternoon between 4 - 6pm, and we conclude our weekend Sunday after a leisurely lunch.

Friday
All-time favorite pastas:
Cacio e pepe, amatriciana, spaghetti carbonara, penne alla vodka
Hand rolled paradelle with bolognaise
Panna cotta w/ summer berries

Saturday
Gnocchi, grilled Tuscan tri tip w/ salsa verde, panzanella salad
Tiramisu

Sunday
Summer Risotto, chicken scaloppini, grilled peaches with burrata and pistachio pesto
Pinenut tart

Bayleaf Wreath Workshop

Accommodations

8 guests

The retreat is all-inclusive - including your private beautifully-appointed room, classes, all beverages and meals.

1 deluxe king room w/fireplace & private bath at $3100 ($1550 per person)

3 standard king rooms w/private bath, each at $2800 ($1400 per person)