Ritz Carlton HALF MOON BAY, CALIFORNIA Culinary Weekends

July 12-14, 2013: Farm to Table Cooking Class Total Package Price $3,545.00 (double occupancy) July 26-28, 2013: Wine Blending Class Total Package Price $3,243.00 (double occupancy) August 23-25, 2013: Cheese Making at Harley Farm Total Package Price $3,143.00 (double occupancy)

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SUMMER

2013

EPICUREAN

WEEKEND

July 12-14, 2013 Farm to Table Cooking Class

July 26-28, 2013 Wine Blending Class

August 23-25, 2013 Cheese Making at Harley Farms

Friday, July 12 Welcome Friday evening with a Taste of the Weekend Reception. Guests will have the chance to see and taste what the weekend has in store with artisan hors d'oeuvres, sommelierstaffed wine stations, local olive oil tastings and a Fromagerie cheese display and a lavish array of desserts. Roast s'mores to the soothing sounds of the ocean. Saturday, July 13 Visit the sustainable farming fields of Pie Ranch to harvest ingredients for a Farm Fresh Cooking Class. This 27 acre farm grows wheat, fruit, and

Friday, July 26 Welcome Friday evening with a Taste of the Weekend Reception. Guests will have the chance to see and taste what the weekend has in store with artisan hors d'oeuvres, sommelierstaffed wine stations, local olive oil tastings and a Fromagerie cheese display and a lavish array of desserts. Roast s'mores to the soothing sounds of the ocean. Saturday, July 27 Become a winemaker for a day. Swirl, sniff and taste glasses of single varietal cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc that you will blend to

Friday, August 23 Welcome Friday evening with a Taste of the Weekend Reception.. Guests will have the chance to see and taste what the weekend has in store with artisan hors d'oeuvres, sommelierstaffed wine stations, local olive oil tastings and a Fromagerie cheese display and a lavish array of desserts. Roast s'mores to the soothing sounds of the ocean. Saturday, August 24 Rise and shine, to start off the day at nearby Harley Farms for a Cheese Making Class. Tour the restored 1910 dairy farm that is home

vegetables, raises chickens for eggs, goats and cows for milk and butter, ingredients that will all take shape with instruction from our Chef. Groups will get tour of the ranch and then prepare small-plate dishes while learning the latest cooking techniques. Close the night with an "In the Kitchen Dinner" hosted by Executive Chef Xavier Salomon. This interactive evening will provide front row seats to watch the creation of your meal. Between courses talk with Chef Salomon about his passion for cooking, the creation behind the dishes and learn the seasonal focus of the menu. Each of the four courses will be perfectly paired with a glass of wine. Sunday, July 14 Complete the weekend with Navio's award winning Sunday Brunch, offering an impressive selection of culinary delights. Create your own multi-course feast with assorted stations of cheese and charcuterie, salads, chilled soups, sushi, dim sum, raw oyster bar and caviar, made to order eggs, carving stations and other specialty dishes. There is something for every taste, while overlooking the rugged bluffs and crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean.

create a personal crafted wine. Our blending guide will lead you through an education of grape varietals and a blending session using graduated cylinders and beakers. Once you've discovered the perfect percentages of grapes to your blend, it will be bottled, corked and highlighted with a personal label and your own name brand. Close the night with an "In the Kitchen Dinner" hosted by Executive Chef Xavier Salomon. This interactive evening will provide front row seats to watch the creation of your meal. Between courses talk with Chef Salomon about his passion for cooking, the creation behind the dishes and learn the seasonal focus of the menu. Each of the four courses will be perfectly paired with a glass of wine. Sunday, July 28 Complete the weekend with Navio's award winning Sunday Brunch, offering an impressive selection of culinary delights. Create your own multi-course feast with assorted stations of cheese and charcuterie, salads, chilled soups, sushi, dim sum, raw oyster bar and caviar, made to order eggs, carving stations and other specialty dishes. There is something for every taste, while overlooking the rugged bluffs and crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean.

to over 200 alpine goats, lush fields and pastures, and a historic barn that has become the mercantile shop. In the garden you will learn how to make two of the most popular fresh goat milk cheeses: award winning chevre and ricotta. See where the goats roam and when you taste the fresh cheese you have created you will taste natural ingredients that make up Harley Farms. Close the night with an "In the Kitchen Dinner" hosted by Executive Chef Xavier Salomon. This interactive evening will provide front row seats to watch the creation of your meal. Between courses talk with Chef Salomon about his passion for cooking, the creation behind the dishes and learn the seasonal focus of the menu. Each of the four courses will be perfectly paired with a glass of wine. Sunday, August 25 Complete the weekend with Navio's award winning Sunday Brunch, offering an impressive selection of culinary delights. Create your own multi-course feast with assorted stations of cheese and charcuterie, salads, chilled soups, sushi, dim sum, raw oyster bar and caviar, made to order eggs, carving stations and other specialty dishes. There is something for every taste, while overlooking the rugged bluffs and crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean.

Escape to The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay in a coast side town of Northern California, one of the world's most diverse food regions, for an exclusive Epicurean Weekend. All of your senses will be brought to life when experiencing fine cooking, exceptional dining, and learning the art of fine wine and cuisine. During your stay accommodations include a Coastal View room with elite access to The Club Level Lounge. The Club Level Lounge redefines the luxury hotel experience providing a dedicated concierge and five complimentary food and beverage presentations. Here you can to continue enjoying fine foods and truly relax with a glass of wine any time of day. The Epicurean Weekend is a weekend that a foodie of any level will enjoy. THE FINE PRINT Epicurean Weekends require a two night minimum stay, must be booked 7 days in advance. Cancelation Policy: This trip is refundable, up until two weeks prior to arrival. Advanced Deposit: Full payment for the two night stay will be taken 14 days prior to arrival. If the reservation is canceled less than 14 day prior to arrival the deposit is non-refundable. All wines chosen by The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay sommelier included. Afternoon appetizers and extra drinks can be purchased a la carte. Extra nights can be added onto the weekend at the best available rate. Service charge and taxes included in the rate. Epicurean Weekends is a 21 and older event

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