The schedule outlines all activities and mealtimes, final times are subject to change. 

Please note you may participate in as much or as little as you want to.

Friday
         

4.30pm - 6pm   Arrive at the retreat
               Enjoy fresh juices and homemade cookies
               Retire to your room to freshen up & unpack

6pm            Meet and greet in kitchen

               Cooking Class #1      Appetizers
               Introduction to knife skills
               Learn to make simple appetizers with "Wow factor"

7pm            Appetizers and aperitif on patio

               Followed by Dinner

               Relax after dinner with games
               Hot tub or around the fire in winter

Saturday         

8am            Coffee
               Morning Hike

9.30am         Breakfast
               Shower, relax ... get ready for class

11am           Cooking Class #2
               Planning, organization, timing and mise en place
               Review of knife skills, importance of sanitation
               We will be making lunch and prepping for dinner

1.30pm         Lunch served alfresco
               
               Free afternoon 
               - try fishing on the Frying Pan
               - mountain biking or road biking
               - Explore Ruedi reservoir
               - relax and read your book
               - take a nap or relax in the hottub

5pm            Cooking Class #3
               Baking - creating a dessert to reflect the season
               Finish elements prepared earlier
               Emphasizing the importance of timing
               Plate presentation

7pm            Wine Tasting
               Dinner
               Games and After Dinner Fun