mexico

Hotel Hacienda Los Laureles Spa
Oaxaca, Mexico

For discerning guests who want to avoid the bustle of the big city and at the same time enjoy a unique locale, a relaxing stay at the 5 star Hotel Hacienda Los Laureles Spa may just be the perfect solution. Located in a quiet residential area of Oaxaca, this 18th century hacienda reopened its doors in 2000 following an extensive renovation. Our Oaxaca spa hotel offers 23 well appointed rooms with views over our hacienda garden, also a pool, a gym area, temazcal and full spa facilities and services.  The spa and health packages at Hotel Hacienda Los Laureles are perfect for a spa vacation in Oaxaca, Mexico.  In addition to your spa treatments and services, our spa guests also receive tours to historic sites in Oaxaca, cooking classes, and beach trips. 

ARIZONA

CANYON RANCH
Tucson, Arizona
(800) 742-9000

SEDONA ROUGE HOTEL & SPA
Sedona, Arizona
(866) 312-4111

CALIFORNIA

Hotel Chateau du Sureau
Estate By The Elderberries
Oakhurst, Yosemite, California
Erna's Elderberry House hosts a seasonal Cooking School each year. Rates include classes, lodging and meals.   Saturday cooking classes are also available.

FLORIDA

The Biltmore
Coral Gables, Florida
A place of elegance, beauty, and calm, the Biltmore is a luxury golf and spa resort located in the elegant Coral Gables area of Miami. The resort features grand hotel rooms and suites, highly acclaimed restaurants, a world-class spa and fitness center, and separate state-of-the-art conference facilities.  A recreational hands-on cooking school with classes for adults and children is taught by the Biltmore's acclaimed chefs. Fun and educational, the class is designed for aspiring chefs of all levels.  The 3-hour signature class holds up to 8 students and finishes with a meal comprised of recipes made in class. Bonne Appetite!

GEORGIA

MANDALA WELLNESS RETREAT
Sautee-Nacoochee, Georgia
Tucked away through the woods on a mountain top in Sautee-Nacoochee, an hour north of Atlanta and just south of Helen, GA, you'll find an exquisite sanctuary designed for rest and renewal.  Mandala Wellness Retreat and Spa offers a place to escape and unwind along with opportunities to enhance your health and well-being.   Mandala offers classes, workshops and retreats including  The Joy of Healthy Eating, Vegetarian Cooking, and more.

MAINE

Kismet Inn & Spa
Bath, Maine
Located in the idyllic historical town of Bath, Maine across from the fountain of "The Spirit of the Sea", at Kismet Inn and Spa, a Bed and Breakfast Inn and Wellness Spa, you will discover a small destination spot of extraordinary beauty. Exquisitely decorated with fine antiques, elegant Persian carpets, warm wood floors, centuries old, embroidered textiles from world over and fine arts. Once you've settled into any one of Kismet Inn's charming rooms you might simply relish or might choose to walk to the nearby riverfront, antique shops, explore the coast and nearby beaches before returning to the Inn to enjoy spa treatments.  

The inn serves Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, as well as offers culinary courses:  "It often happens at the Kismet that while preparing breakfast or dinner, I find myself looking up and discovering guests drawn into my kitchen by the aromas it sends wafting through the house; these tantalizing emanations always prove irresistible and those staying at the inn always find its kitchen open for a casual exchange around the island cook top or, if they wish, a more elaborate demonstration of the culinary art. I believe anyone can become an artist at the stove, not just somebody who cooks; unfortunately, it takes time, usually in short supply for most people, an unavoidable fact of modern life which was one of the reasons which led me to establish a place to feed the body and the soul, where “slow cooking” is a way of life."

MASSACHUSETTS

CANYON RANCH
Lenox, Massachusetts

The Wheatleigh
Lenox, Massachusetts
Two day culinary escapes at Wheatleigh are offered seasonally, and classes are offered year-round.  Culinary packages include lodging, cooking classes, a personalized chef's jacket, a wine class, massage, a French breakfast and a three-course dinner in the Dining Room.

OHIO

Cherry Valley Lodge & Spa
Newark, Ohio
The lodge hosts an annual Cherry Valley Lodge Gourmet Cooking Weekend each year.  The rates include including lodging, classes, breakfast and dinner.

TEXAS

LAKE AUSTIN SPA RESORT
Austin, Texas
(512) 372-7300 or (800) 847-5637

RANCHO CORTEZ
Bandera, Texas

The Fitness Program:  The Rancho Cortez fitness ranch offers a dynamic fitness and weight loss program addition to our Dude Ranch experience! If you need some weight loss motivation or if you'd like to enjoy a fitness based vacation, this is the place for you.  Our program is guided by personal fitness trainers and the dining menu was developed by our registered dietician.   Get fit and lose weight while enjoying an authentic Texas experience. Spend your days hiking, strength training, kick-boxing, participating in water aerobics, and dine on a low-fat / low-calorie menu.   We have a full fitness schedule that is flexible and allows you to comfortably work as much or as little as you need or want. We utilize the beautiful Texas Hill Country and surrounding area as much as possible in your fitness workouts to give you a far more enjoyable experience.  Less Weight, Lower Cholesterol, Lower Blood Pressure are typical results for our guests. Our program will assure you great success, and you will go home having adopted a new way of living and eating. You will also go home smaller and fitter than when you arrived!  Rancho Cortez is located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, just one hour from San Antonio's world-famous Riverwalk and the Alamo. You'll  enjoy beautiful scenery, luxury accommodations and healthy, and home-cooked meals.  Rancho Cortez offers several options for living quarters, from hotel style single or double rooms, to family suites and private cabins, to our new hillside bunkhouse, or bring your RV to our RV area near the bunkhouse.  We have wireless internet network available, group meeting areas, game room, pool and hot tub for our guests. All accommodations include porches with great views (we are located on a hillside overlooking the Hill Country State Natural Area)  Pets are welcome in certain areas.

UTAH

RED MOUNTAIN SPA
St. George, UT
Chef of the Day Program
Ever wondered what it would be like to be in a professional kitchen? Here's your chance. You can learn side-by-side with one of Red Mountain's chefs from 2:00pm-5:00pm, Tuesday through Sunday (not available on Mondays). Everyday is different as we prepare for dinner service. This is an opportunity for our guests to have a personal experience with one of our chefs, to observe the inner working of our kitchen and learn basic knife skills. This program is limited to two guests per day.
Eat Well Feel Well Culinary School
Experience this renowned program on living and eating for a healthy life. Come listen and learn from experts in their top fields of cooking and exercise. Meet other people like you, interested in these exciting lessons on eating well - and wellness. Program includes eight hours of private cooking school instruction and graduation guide.

See Recipes from Red Mountain Spa on our Spa Cuisine Section

VERMONT

The Essex, Vermont's Culinary Resort & Spa
Essex, Vermont
The Essex, Vermont's Culinary Resort & Spa, is home to the New England Culinary Institute (NECI) , which has basked in the glory of many prestigious awards - including the 2004 Cooking School of the Year. Experience our notable teaching restaurants, where future world-class chefs prepare cuisine under the watchful eyes of dedicated chef instructors. As the premier "Vermont Culinary Resort," we're proud of our association with this reputable organization. Whether you're looking for an intimate table for two or an exquisitely presented culinary experience, choose one of our area restaurants.

Stowe Mountain Lodge
Stowe, Vermont

Stowe Mountain Lodge Wellness Center is dedicated to cultivating the relationship between living habits and health, and operates under the guidelines of the renowned Cooper Institute of Dallas.  Guests of Stowe Mountain Lodge have the opportunity to visit Cooper Wellness at Stowe for quick "Wellness Weekend" trips, where they can take advantage of either special health programs and seminars focusing on healthy lifestyle choices, or, book visits in multi-day blocks of time to consult with Cooper experts, including personal fitness trainers, nutrition counselors and behavior coaches. 

The Lodge, located at the base of Vermont's famed Mt. Mansfield and Spruce Peak, offers two private cooking class options for groups up to eight guests, taught by Chef Sean Buchanan, one of the state's foremost advocates of the local farm movement.  Available year-round from Sunday through Thursday, both classes begin with a departure to Boyden Farm to meet with farmers and purchase Vermont-grown vegetables, meat and wine, followed by a quick lunch, and cooking class. 

The Solstice Cooking School class takes place in the lodge, and ends with a four-course wine pairing dinner in Solstice, the lodge's artisan-inspired restaurant, prepared using all-natural and sustainable ingredients with a focus on Vermont producers. The Solstice Cooking School fee of $375 per person includes a farm tour and transportation, Lunch, Two hours of private cooking instruction, Four-course dinner with wine pairings, Tax and gratuity. 

The Stowe Mountain Lodge Suite School class takes place in the comfort of your own private slope-side mountain suite, and the evening ends with a seven-course dinner with wine pairings served at your dining room table.  The Stowe Mountain Lodge Suite School fee of $500 per person* includes Farm tour and transportation, Lunch, Two hours of private cooking instruction, Seven-course dinner with wine pairings, Tax and gratuity.  *Suite must be booked separately, starting at $799 per night for a one bedroom suite.

WEST VIRGINIA

The Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs, WV
Offers BBQ University as featured on the Food Network each July.  Specials Rates include lodging, cooking classes and more.

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