Calistoga Ranch Introduces Food of Place Program

CALISTOGA RANCH, CALIFORNIA (June 2014) – Calistoga Ranch, An Auberge Resort, in Napa Valley, announced the debut of their latest culinary adventures, as part of Auberge Resorts’ Food of Place program. This complimentary, interactive educational program allows guests and members the chance to learn new recipes and prepare delicious culinary creations alongside Calistoga Ranch’s Executive Chef Christian Ojeda. The special offerings are inspired by Napa Valley’s culture, flavors and renowned culinary traditions, and will change to reflect the seasonal harvests. Event venues will rotate from month-to-month, showcasing different beautiful locations on property, from the secret garden and Lommel Lawn to the Wine Cave and the resort’s signature vineyard.

“The Food of Place program showcases the best Calistoga Ranch and this region have to offer,” said Coni Thornburg, general manager of Calistoga Ranch, an Auberge Resort. “We’re excited to provide our guests with another opportunity to experience and truly connect with the celebrated bounty of the region, from the wine and olives to the honey and citrus fruits.”

Each Auberge Resort has created seasonal programming throughout 2013 and the Calistoga Ranch Food of Place program includes:

• June: “Sweet Summer Time” – Summer cocktails and teas will incorporate delicious fruit from Calistoga Ranch’s own secret garden, paired with light and easy bites.
• July: “Localvor Exploration” – Spend a day in the resort’s Secret Garden with Executive Chef Christian Ojeda, Resident Beekeeper, Steve Ferrini, local food producers and the resort’s wine experts. Following an afternoon of collecting delicious ingredients, guests will return to the kitchen to prepare a self-designed multi-course tasting using the gathered ingredients.
• October: “Early Morning Harvest” – Harvest Breakfast in the resort’s on-property vineyard, followed by a one-of-a-kind opportunity to join winemaker Kirk Venge in harvesting the resort’s own Sotero Vineyard Cabernet grapes.
• November:  “Wine Blending” – Guests will add a bottle to their collections during this exclusive wine blending experience in the Wine Cave. Advice and bottling techniques will be taught by winemaker Kirk Venge.
• December “Olive Harvest Party” – The 3rd Annual Olive Harvest Party will be enjoyed by all in the Wine Cave and will feature an olive-curing demonstration by Steve Ferrini followed by a four-course dinner created by Chef Ojeda.
• Food of Place experiences are complimentary and open to all Calistoga Ranch guests, owners and members. Those interested in the events can sign up with the concierge at the beginning of each month. For more information, please call 707-254-2800.