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04/10/2026 - 04/12/2026
4:15 pm - 11:00 am
The Ultimate Culinary Getaway
The Culinary Institute Of America is one of the leading Culinary Colleges in the world! With notable graduates like Anthony Bourdain, Cat Cora, Duff Goldman, Anne Burrell and Michael Symon. Join us for this delicious weekend escape filled with food, fun, and flavor! We’ve reserved a charming house in the Hudson Valley as the perfect home base to explore, learn, and indulge. You will have the unique and rare opportunity to eat at all 3 restaurants at the institute!
What’s Included
Friday Evening
Saturday
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Morning: Relax over a chef-prepared gourmet breakfast at the house. Eggs, Omelettes, bacon, ham, home made muffins, grains, coffee, tea juice.
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Late Morning: Walk off the calories on the Walkway Across the Hudson
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Lunch: Dine at Bocuse the French Restaurant 3 courses.
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Afternoon: Take a tour of the Culinary Institute then Stroll through the shops of historic Rhinebeck, NY.
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Evening: 3 course dinner at American Bounty Restaurant
- Late Night: Gather around the fireplace
Sunday Morning
Pricing & Accommodations
Space is limited to 6 guests only. (VIP Lifetime Members save $25 on all options the difference will be refunded after booking.)
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Private Master Suite Single Room w/ King Bed & Private Bath: $795
(Sharing with a partner/significant other? +$395 supplement)
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Private Junior Master Suite Single Room w/ Queen Bed & Private Bath: $775 (Sharing with a partner/significant other? +$395 supplement)
Price Includes:
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2 nights’ accommodations
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Round-trip transportation from Poughkeepsie train station to all weekend activities
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Friday dinner at CIA
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Saturday gourmet breakfast, CIA lunch & dinner
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Sunday CIA breakfast
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Snacks and limited beverages at the house
- Linens, towels, shampoo, soap
Not included: train fare. Guests can either take the 4:15 pm Metro North train to Poughkeepsie or meet the group directly at the house at 6:30 pm Friday.
✨ A perfect blend of fine dining and Hudson Valley charm—all in one unforgettable weekend!
THE HOUSE
A charming, clean and modern home that sits on a hilltop with 2 acres. There are TV’s in each room, a fireplace (which we will use each night) and lot’s of space to sit and relax.
4 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms






Menus
Caterina De Medici
Pizza Margherita
Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil
Gamberetti al ferri
Shrimp, Parsley, Garlic Lemon Breadcrumbs, Pistachio Gremolata, Quinoa, Olive Oil
INSALATA DI VERZA
Savoy Cabbage, Pears, Gorgonzola, Hazelnuts, Mushrooms
Terrina DI Maiale
Pork Sausage Terrine, Broccoli Rabe, Lupini Beans, Green Olives, Shaved Fennel
Chickpea, Swiss Chard, Passatelli, Olive Oil, Parmigiano Reggiano
MAIALE TONNATO
Pork Tenderloin, Caperberries, Watercress, Hard Boiled Eggs, Tonnato Sauce
INSALATA DI POLPO
Octopus, Fingerling Potatoes, Celery Root, Citrus, Herbs
COZZE AL VAPORE
Mussels, Tomato Passata, Calabrian Chilies, Crostini, Aioli
Mafalde ai funghi
Mafalde Pasta, Porcini Cream, Mushroom Ragu, Breadcrumbs, Truffle-Pecorino Romano
TERRINA DI LENTICCHIE
Lentil-Sweet Potato Terrine, Brussels Sprouts, Golden Beets, Sunchoke Purée
Rigatoni Bolognese
Rigatoni Pasta, Beef-Pork Ragù , Parmigiano-Reggiano
Pesce del mercato
Market Fish, Potatoes, Tomato, Chili, Oregano, Broccolini
RISOTTO alla ZUCCA
Risotto, Butternut Squash, Sage, Brown Butter
Buridda Ligure
Fish Stew, Red Snapper, Monkfish, Squid, Leeks, Fennel, Orzo
Ravioli al formaggio
Ricotta Cheese Ravioli, Tomato Sauce, Parmigiano-Reggiano
ANATRA ARROSTO
Duck Breast, Multigrain Ragù, Swiss Chard, Salsa Verde
POLLO MARINATO
Chicken, Polenta, Cipollini Onions, Carrots, Mustard, Fennel, Rosemary Jus
Mousse allo Yogurt
Vanilla Bean Yogurt, Citrus Fruit, Pistachio Crumble, Filo Dough, Candied Hibiscus
Budino Cioccolato e Nocciole
Dark Chocolate Mousse, Hazelnut Chocolate Spread, Salted Hazelnut Crumble, Chocolate Curls
Vaniglia all’espresso
Vanilla Bavarois, Espresso Crémeux, Cocoa Crumble, Almond Tuile, Caramel Sauce
Tris di Cannoli
Pistachio-Lemon, Chocolate-Cherry, Vanilla-Chocolate Chip
Bocuse (Lunch)
Truffle Soup V.G.E
Chicken Consommé | Foie Gras | Root Vegetables | Black Truffles | Mushrooms | Puff Pastry
Butternut Squash Maki
Confit King Trumpet Mushrooms | Dill Oil | Pickled Vegetables | Citrus-Miso Emulsion
Endive Salad
Watercress | Apples | Clementines | Blue Cheese | Candied Walnuts | Mustard-Cider Vinaigrette
Beetroot “Du Jardin”
Goat Cheese Foam | Pistachio Dukkah | Macerated Blackberries | Honey Tuile | Banyuls Vinaigrette
Escargot “Petit Gris”
Butter | Shallots | Garlic | Parsley
Mussels Poulette
White Wine | Cream | Garlic | Shallot | Parsley
Sole and Chips
Breaded Sole | Potatoes | Lemon | Tartar Sauce
Parisian Gnocchi
Mushroom | Cauliflower | Beans | Creamy Parmesan Emulsion
Bocuse “Tasting”
Stuffed Grape Leaves | Hummus | Labneh | Tomato Dip | Olive-Feta | Red Pepper Jam | Pita
Charcuterie “Du Moment”
Daily Preparation
Fettuccine
Beluga Lentils Bolognese | Olives | Squash | Mushrooms | Jalapeño-Herb Oil
Market Fish
Silky Cauliflower Purée | Baby Turnips | Leeks | Sunchokes | Blood Orange Hollandaise
Monkfish
Shrimp Dumplings | Potatoes | Pickled Red Onions | Mushrooms | Yuzu-Ginger Emulsion
Chicken Breast
Phyllo Wrapped Salsify | Serrano Ham | Endive | Silky Mushroom Cream
Pork Tenderloin
Brussels Sprout-Fingerling Gratin I Soubise I Sweet Potato Purée I Charcutière Sauce
Braised Duck Leg Bourguignon
Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Mushrooms | Root Vegetables | Bacon | Sage
Mont Blanc Verrine
Chestnut Cream | Chocolate Crémeux | Chiffon Cake | Vanilla Meringue | Candied Chestnuts
Dark Chocolate Bar
Dark Chocolate Mousse | Vanilla Bavarian Cream | Passion Fruit Sauce | Blood Orange Raspberry Sorbet
Rice Pudding
Kataifi | Black Sesame Seeds | Grapefruit
Crème Brûlée
Toasted Coconut Tuille | Fresh Berries
Seasonal Ice Cream
Selection Changes Daily
Selection of Cheeses
Seasonal Accompaniments
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American Bounty
Tuna Crudo*
Citrus Tiradito, Sticky Rice Aji Amarillo, Chili Oil
Oysters Granita
Blood Orange Mignonette, Shallots Apple Granita, Caviar, Champagne
Celery Root-Parsnip Croquette
Lovage Jus, Kombu, Herb Oil
Anasazi Bean Salad
Kumquats, Watermelon Radish, Endives, Agave, Candied Walnuts
Winter Citrus Salad
Mandarin-Navel Oranges, Grapefruit, Red Onions, Pink Peppercorns, Pistachios, Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Coconut Cauliflower Soup
Toasted Couscous, Almonds, Saffron-Poached Raisins
Beef Consommé
Oaxaca Cheese, Red Onions, Nixtamalized Tortilla, Cilantro
Potato PavÉ
Charred Leek, Saffron Espuma, Chive Oil
Halibut Cake
Braised Pork Belly, Pickled Pumpkin, Shaved Fennel, Sorghum Reduction
Bounty’s Butcher Board
Selection of Cured Meats, House-made Pickles, Grilled Bread, Seasonal Jam
Roasted Hearts of Palm
Jackfruit, Mashed Root Vegetables, Parsley Purée, Spinach
Caramelle Pasta
Roasted Mushrooms, Shallots, Pepita-Carrot Top Pesto, Local Cheese, Salsa Macha, Lemon
Hudson Valley Steelhead Trout
Coconut Carolina Gold Rice, Sea Island Peas, Citrus Espuma, Charred Winter Squash
Seared Monkfish
Potato-Shrimp Chowder, Andouille, Braised Swiss Chard, Fried Potato, Smoked Paprika, Parsley Oil
Grilled Hanger Steak
Roasted Salsify, Turnip Purée, Black Garlic Jus, Root Vegetable Chip
Heritage Chicken
Morcilla Purée, Hedgehog Mushrooms, Taro Root Chips, Spiced Raisins, Banana Leaf-Fresno Jus
Duck Breast*
Chestnut Purée, Brioche, Caramelized Onions, Pickled Pears & Turnips, Foie Gras-Madeira Jus
Grilled Pork Chop*
Sour Orange, Frijoles, Salsa Tamulada, Cabbage Slaw, Lime
Braised Lamb Shank*
Fried Potatoes, Sautéed Kale, Miso Mustard, Local Pepper Relish, Peri Peri Aioli, House-made BBQ Sauce
Assorted New York Cheese Plate
Seasonal Accoutrement
Seasonal Ice Cream
Selections Change Daily
Tapioca Pudding
Speculoos Cookie, Apple Cider Cake, Apple Butter, Caramel Sauce
Whiskey Chocolate Cake
Bourbon Ice Cream, Coffee Mousse, Dark Chocolate Whiskey Ganache, Whiskey Crémeux
Banana Caramel
Peanut Crémeux, Vanilla Bavaroise, Phyllo Dough, Caramelized Bananas
Confection Plate
Rainbow Cookie Coated Almonds, Kaffir Lime Chocolate Cherries, Espresso Malt Balls, Popcorn Chocolate Bar
For the Table
Cornbread with Honey-Chili Butter | Grilled Broccolini
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