Amber Mihna, Global Sales Director from Staglin Family Vineyard joins us August 2-4 for a multi-day experience that celebrates exceptional female leaders in the food, wine and farming industries, and whose reverence for the land is the foundation from which their businesses and their passion flourish.

Renowned Peter Michael Winery takes residence at Blue Sky from July 21-23 for a weekend of wine in the Wasatch mountains. We caught up with Peter Kay, Director of Sales from Peter Michael, to learn more about the passion and skill that goes into producing these special vintages.

“I’m delighted to have the opportunity to work with the Auberge Resorts Collection brand and introduce inspiring dishes for the property that will weave together my adventures around the world and my knowledge of naturopathy and herbology,” said Cortney Burns, executive chef, Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection. “The history of New England is my culinary muse and I’ve spent decades honing what has become my cooking style: using history as a springboard for creativity while drawing on my own culinary knowledge and nutrient-rich approach to lead the way.” Chef Burns is Mayflower’s third female visiting chef and the first of its Inspiring Chefs program, which delivers transformative dining experiences and world-class cuisine from top-tier talent. Using the destination as her muse, she will allow the bounty of Litchfield farmers to inspire her dishes, intuitively and intentionally positioning peak season ingredients center stage. Her priority is to consciously source from local purveyors with quality of care, good practice and ambitions to heal the land and community—in tune with the Inn’s pillars of wellness and critical to her own well-rounded cooking style.

Chef Pablo arrived at Bishop’s Lodge in January, bringing Michelin star restaurant experience at two world renowned kitchens to SkyFire. Originally from Mexico City, Chef Peñalosa’s grandmother taught him family recipes that relied on regionally grown chiles - which ultimately inspired his desire to pursue the culinary world. I had the pleasure of spending time with Chef Pablo recently, on the stunning SkyFire terrace, where we sipped Topo Chico and talked.

“For me, I learned a great deal at Claridge’s and the Ritz in London,” Executive Chef Mathew Woolf reflects on his past experiences and mentors in the restaurant world. “Every chef I have worked for or under has influenced my style of cooking today, from John Williams, Gordon Ramsay, Frank Brunacci, Ray Garcia, Jonathan Wright and Robert Aikens.”

Today, we unveil “L’Esprit du Soleil” (The Spirit of the Sun), designed by local artist Gordon Huether. The work features 12 individually crafted abstract suns, with each panel crafted in a distinctly different color. The vibrant colors convey life, vitality and the abundant natural beauty that can be found in the Napa Valley.

Kenneth Johnson is a contemporary Muscogee/Seminole jeweler and bronze sculptor living in Santa Fe. He transforms copper, silver, gold, platinum, and palladium into wearable art in his downtown Santa Fe studio. In July, as part of our Taste of Auberge series, Kenneth and Chef Pablo Peñalosa will collaborate to share a creative interpretation of two artful forms: food and art. We recently caught up with Kenneth to learn more about his work and get a sneak peek at what he and Chef Pablo are ‘cooking up’ for this very special event.

On April 29th - May 1st, 2022, Mayflower Inn & Spa hosted the New York City-based womenswear brand, La Ligne, for an exclusive weekend of shopping in the countryside as part of the Friends of Mayflower series.

On June 21, Blue Sky explores our passion for pollinators with the Northern Roots Bee Co in an all-day se.ries of experiences focused on bees and beekeeping. We caught up with co-owners Molly Eaton and Cole Yakemchuk to learn more about bees and the important roles they contribute to the health of our ecosystem.

As a longstanding member of Chileno Bay’s resort concierge, I’ve witnessed countless weddings, from beautifully intimate toes-in-the-sand ceremonies to extravagant all-out bashes with fireworks over the Sea of Cortez. But weddings at Chileno Bay are more than just day-of festivities. They’re gatherings of a couple’s most loved family members and friends. With some traveling hundreds, or even thousands, of miles to get to Cabo, the desire to get everything pitch-perfect can be high. Understandably, so can stress levels. That’s where Chileno Bay’s new Wedding Concierge comes in.

On April 22nd - 24th, 2022, White Barn Inn hosted chef and restaurateur, Ryan Hardy, and the team from his acclaimed downtown NYC restaurant, Charlie Bird, for a series of culinary events and experiences on the coast. Over the course of the weekend, four distinctive events were held by Chef Ryan Hardy in collaboration with White Barn Inn’s Executive Chef Mathew Woolf.

In the last two years, the human race has collectively been faced with the notion of what it is to “be well”, and we’ve discovered that previous notions of “wellness” are woefully outdated. We’ve begun to dissect what health truly means and we are more open than ever to exploring new and varied wellness modalities to reduce pain, inflammation, sleep disorders, sadness, anxiety, depression, to name but a few.

Springtime at the Mansion brings a special meaning, especially as hints of warmer weather conjure up anticipation for a rush of beauty and rebirth. In the Spring, the days get a little longer. Light shines through the beveled window panes at a new angel that awakens the greenery and the energy of almost every living thing. It’s in this season we’re reminded of the fun filled days that transpired in this same sunlight, almost a century ago.

Aspen has always attracted people from the creative community thanks not only to our inspiring nature, but also the heritage of the Aspen Institute and its Bauhaus inspiration. Over the years, the Valley has also been home to numerous art patrons who have provided immeasurable support to visiting artists.

The Greenhouse at Gracie’s Farm is a unique place during the winter months. Built to extend the longevity of Utah’s short growing season, it offers a bright patch of greenery amidst the white snowy landscape. Guests have a chance to tour the greenhouse to get a firsthand look at the technology behind winter produce and smell the aroma of fresh growing greens in the cold winter months. 

This year there’s been more focus in the media and in personal conversations on rebuilding connections and making new connections both internally and externally. Wellness practices that encourage and incorporate building deep connection as part of their methodology are impacting people that subscribe to them in profound ways. Now multifaceted wellness is getting the serious attention it deserves.

E.H. Perry gave much to the City of Austin throughout his years as a successful entrepreneur and civic leader. It can be argued that Perry’s own personal character served as a template for Austin’s: it’s one of vision, imagination, and humility. Perry saw details and possibilities in everything, and he wasn’t afraid to take action. Like Perry, in all his accomplishments that remained understated, Austin keeps itself authentic while earning fame as a hotspot for world technology industries and other market drivers. Get to know a few of Perry’s signature traits and you’ll begin to see a bit of the Commodore in the personality of his beloved city.

Gardening might not be the first thing that comes to mind when the winter cold blows through Park City, but here at Gracie’s Farm, winter is an important growing season. Not only is it a time to grow specialty herbs and leafy greens that love the cold air, it’s also a time when our farm plants important crops designed to reinvigorate the soil for the spring, summer, and fall gardens.

We are excited to brought famed Mexican pastry chef and chocolate maker Luis Robledo onboard in an extraordinary capacity as Consulting Pastry Chef for Chileno.