Canadian Rockies Cooking Retreat
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Cooking up Memories at the Castle in the Canadian Rocky Mountains!
4 days | 3 nights
Pricing: $1,429 (For One Person, Double Occupancy)
Availability: Year-Round Based on Your Travel Schedule
Package includes:
- 3 Nights, The Fairmont Banff Springs - For One Person (Double)
- Bow Valley Grill
- Fondue Dinner at Grapes Wine Bar
- Fairmont Signature Afternoon “Tea 101”
- Hands-On Cooking at The Castle
- Chef’s Tasting Menu at The Banffshire Club
Canadian Rockies Cooking Retreat at the Castle!
What could possibly be more magical than spending time at your own castle in the Canadian Rockies? At Banff Springs there is a connection to the land and community where the hotel sits – a commitment to minimize the impact on the earth. Begin your journey by enjoying Fairmont Signature Afternoon “Tea 101” as you try to take in the majesty outside the windows that surround you. Later that evening, perhaps under a starry sky, you’ll stroll to ‘the house in the forest’ for a fondue event. In the morning, maybe you’d like to tour the Castle to get a sense of what awaits over the next few days: choose from bowling, spa treatments or find a quiet nook to relax. Get ready to enjoy legendary Fairmont culinary artistry as you taste your way through the Chef’s menu, and remember, you haven’t even begun cooking yet! Speaking of…you’ll follow your Hands-on Cooking Class by a delicious Gourmet Dinner & Wine Pairing. Unforgettable is the only description you’ll need…and then you venture outside…
The Fairmont Banff Springs - For One Person (Double) more lodging info
There is a warm welcome awaiting you at Canada’s Castle in the Rockies located for more than a century in the heart of Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The legendary Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel offers stunning vistas, world renowned skiing within minutes, championship golf courses, the Willow Stream Spa, and of course, exceptional cuisine served with impeccable service. Fairmont Rooms are distinctly furnished and cozy in character designed with you in mind. The hotel is located approximately 80 miles West of Calgary airport.
Bow Valley Grill
Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere that celebrates the spirit of the outdoors, with handcrafted sculptures and tables constructed by local Albertan artisans. Enjoy breakfast and the sunrise over the Fairholme Mountain Range. The breakfast buffet includes a spectacular array of fresh fruits, omelets made to order, yogurts, freshly baked breads and more. Or enjoy all of your traditional favourites from our à la carte menu.
Fondue Dinner at Grapes Wine Bar
Feast on a rich assortment of authentic Swiss and German dishes in a quaint, cozy room originally established in 1926 as a writing room and a place for guests to come and gather their thoughts, share experiences and communicate with family and friends. After several transformations, the current ceiling was uncovered, exposing the gorgeous grapes in the borders. Grapes Wine Bar was born! Fondue is a fun and interactive dining experience where you’ll be dipping into something delicious with every bite! From the Rocky Mountains to the Alberta badlands, this diverse landscape is home to a number of both sustainable and organic farms. As part of Fairmont’s commitment to environmental stewardship, this dining experience contains locally sourced items from Fairwinds, Broxburn and Hotchkiss Farms.
Fairmont Signature Afternoon “Tea 101”
With breathtaking views, this is taking England’s ritual to new heights. Delectable pastries and finger sandwiches are served with 12 of the finest loose leaf teas. For the modern tea aficionado, the exclusive “Matcha Martini” is added, shaken not steeped, as it were. Only available to those select few enjoying our programs, you will be treated to a special exclusive presentation entitled “Tea 101”, designed to help you fully appreciate the finer aspects and history of taking afternoon tea.
Hands-On Cooking at The Castle
Share a behind-the scenes experience in Executive Chef Martin Luthi, the King of Cuisine’s kitchen, as you join the team to start cooking! The chef says “I am fortunate here to be surrounded by people who share a genuine love of the kitchen.” Learn all about how food is selected and prepared with sustainability in mind. Using the freshest locally sourced ingredients, will become a habit when you return home with your new skills and recipes. Following the class, you will enjoy the fruits of your labors and sit down to a Gourmet Dinner & Wine Pairing.
Chef’s Tasting Menu at The Banffshire Club
Take your senses on an epicurean journey in the Banffshire Club specializing in progressive Canadian cuisine with a French twist. They pride themselves with a commitment to sustainable cuisine, sourcing as many local ingredients as possible, from farms throughout Western Canada. In this luxurious haven, attentive servers, sommeliers and a skilled culinary team will guide you through this unique culinary experience.
