CULINARY EVENT SERIES
Cultivating memorable experiences rooted in flavor.
Immerse yourself in a culinary escape dedicated to the art of farm-to-table dining, where rich flavors and exceptional pairings take center stage in a beautiful Sonoran Desert setting. Experience hands-on workshops, engaging demonstrations, and exclusive tastings, all guided by Castle Hot Springs’ culinary experts.
Highlights:
Full event details and itinerary below.
EVENT DATES
JUNE 1 – 5, 2025
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JUNE 15 – 19, 2025
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NOV 30 – DECEMBER 4, 2025
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DECEMBER 14 – 18, 2025
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$1,000
ADDITIONAL PER PERSON, PER STAY
LIMITED TO 16 GUESTS PER EVENT
Castle Hot Springs is pleased to partner with Fresh Start for the Sonoran Epicurean Escape in June 2025 with 50% of the ticket proceeds benefiting the foundation. Learn more below.
$1,000 ADDITIONAL PER PERSON, PER STAY. LIMITED TO 16 GUESTS PER EVENT
Castle Hot Springs is pleased to partner with Fresh Start for the Sonoran Epicurean Escape in June 2025 with 50% of the ticket proceeds benefiting the foundation. Learn more below.
An inclusive stay just got better, this unique culinary event series creates a communal atmosphere to celebrate the art of flavor.
Embark on an interactive farm tour with Executive Chef Chris Knouse and Lead Agronomist Ian Beger. Guests will learn about flavor profiles, combinations, growing techniques, the importance of eating seasonally and how to apply to wherever they call home.
Extend the flavor lesson by tasting with an exclusive welcome reception and dinner. Chef Knouse will walk through each plate, highlighting how each dish was created on the flavor side and the creative side of plating.
Discover growing techniques of an in season, southwest garden staple, from seed to plate. You’ll learn how to harvest, prep, and prepare an element for your lunch that day.
Create a custom tea blend using dried herbs from the Castle Hot Springs farm. You’ll learn the basics of herb drying, flavor combination and preparation to take home and continue from your own herb garden.
Chef Knouse will lead guests on an interactive cooking class, highlighting his standard daily process. Head out to the farm to harvest needed ingredients, learn new cooking techniques and dazzle your friends with your newfound creative plating skills. Items prepared will be part of the communal dinner that evening.
Savor an amazing feast, featuring a 5-course communal dinner at the Farm. Plus, a pop-up bar with craft cocktails*, select wine-pairings, lounge seating and live music, making for a magical evening under the stars.
Join Sommelier, Sarah Foote, as guests explore an exclusive list of paired wines for each of the 5-courses. Learn the Sommelier secrets to pairing wines and explore different regions of the world.
Wind down the evening with Sommelier Sarah Foote and a hands-on demonstration creating your own charcuterie board while pairing the perfect wines for the cheeses selected.
Guests shake things up with a margarita making class and contest. Incorporate flavors from the desert or farm to make it unique and our team of mixologists will pick the best for a chance to be the featured cocktail at dinner that night.
*Cocktails are available for purchase at this event. Daily beverage credit can be applied.
*Cocktails are available for purchase at this event. Daily beverage credit can be applied.
PERSONALITIES
CHRIS KNOUSE
EXECUTIVE CHEF
SARAH FOOTE
SOMMELIER & DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE
IAN BEGER
AGRONOMIST
Make a meaningful impact within our community while attending this event. Attendance to this event guarantees 50% of event proceeds will be donated to Fresh Start Women’s Foundation.
A pillar in the Phoenix community for over 30 years, Fresh Start transforms lives by providing access and resources that help women achieve self-sufficiency and use their strength to thrive.
Fresh Start provides women with the holistic services and support they need to build personalized pathways out of poverty and towards self-sufficiency.
