The Ultimate Culinary Getaway

Join us for a 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. On Saturday we’ll celebrate the lunar New Year with a special Asian themed cooking class/demonstration!

What’s Included

Friday Evening

• Welcome dinner at Bocuse French Restaurant, located at the world-renowned Culinary Institute of America (CIA). A full three-course experience to kick off the weekend!

Saturday

• Morning: Relax over a chef-prepared gourmet breakfast at the house. Eggs, Omelettes, bacon, ham, home made muffins, grains, coffee, tea juice.

• Midday: Stroll through the shops of historic Rhinebeck, NY.

• Lunch: Dine at The Egg, CIA’s award-winning student-run restaurant. (Menu changes daily)

• Afternoon: Go behind the scenes at the CIA for a guided “History & Science of Taste” tour and demonstration. Then a visit to a local vineyard.

• Evening: Hands-on (or watch-and-learn!) Lunar New Year Cooking Class/Demonstration back at the house. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to create these dishes!  You can help chop, fold, stir or just sit back and watch!  Following the meal we’ll sit by the fire and chat.

• Together we’ll prepare a menu featuring:

  • Chinese Dumplings (Veg & Meat)
  • Japanese Udon Noodle Soup

  • Philippine Adobo Chicken

  • Sauteed Napa Cabbage
  • Vegetable Fried Rice
  • Dan Tat (Egg Tarts)

Sunday

• Breakfast back at The Egg at CIA.

• Check-out at 10:30 am.

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Pricing & Accommodations

Space is limited to 6 guests only. (VIP Lifetime Members save $25 on all options the difference will be refunded after booking.)

• Private Master Suite Single Room w/ King Bed & Private Bath: $775
  (Sharing with a partner/significant other? +$375 supplement)

• Private Junior Master Suite Single Room w/ Queen Bed & Private Bath: $750 (Sharing with a partner/significant other? +$375 supplement)

• Private Room w/ Full Size Bed & Shared Bath $725 (Sharing with a partner/significant other? +$375 supplement)

 

• Shared Room w/ Twin Bunk Bed & Shared Bath :  $675  (add $50 to make this a single)

• Private Room w/ Full Size Murphy Bed & Shared Bath: $675

Price Includes:

• 2 nights’ accommodations

• Round-trip transportation from Poughkeepsie train station to all weekend activities

• Friday dinner at CIA

• Saturday gourmet breakfast, CIA lunch, tour & demonstration, cooking class & dinner

• Sunday CIA breakfast

• 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. Since not everyone drinks, samples at the vineyard are optional.

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Good to Know

• About The Class: You will learn step by step how to prepare each item on the menu.  You can participate in chopping/mixing or just watch.

• Cooking Instructor: Dave Cervini (trained at Peter Kumps & The New School for Culinary Arts)

• Solo Travelers Welcome: Most guests attend on their own!

• Dress Code: Casual and comfortable. Dress for the weather—some activities are outdoors.

• Age Requirement: 21+

• Cancellation: Nonrefundable unless event is canceled.

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✨ A perfect blend of fine dining, culinary learning, and Hudson Valley charm—all in one unforgettable weekend!

THE HOUSE

4 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms