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Silver Springs Culinary Retreat

519-922-1126 • 800-546-5601

This 19th-century stone farmhouse, set on 139 acres of land with ponds and waterfalls, is a gorgeous location for a cooking school. Lessons and wine tastings take place in the modern demonstration kitchen. At a winter class, the menu might include curried pumpkin and pear soup, followed by sea bass encrusted with potato on a bed of greens, and finished with a chocolate gâteau with chocolate sauce. Students eat everything they learn to make. Take a break from the food in one of the elegant period guest rooms. Ten-person minimum required.

Driving Time:: two hours and 15 min.
When:: Sa–Su year-round.
How Much:: one-night Weekend Getaway $299 per person, includes accommodation, breakfast, guided hike or snowshoeing to Metcalf Rock, and cooking class with wine tasting.

Location

Flesherton, west of Duntroon
519-922-1126
800-546-5601

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