ALL-INCLUSIVE RETREAT ITINERARY
Thursday Arrival:
- Welcome Reception and Cellar Tour with the aromas from the Bakery before a Special Valentine’s 5-Course Wine-Pairing Dinner at The Farm’s fine-dining restaurant, Cheyenne Club.
Friday Morning:
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Begin your day with Mochas and Chocolate Croissants before embarking on your own chocolate truffle creations.
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Learn how to make ganache fillings and start making your desired flavor from a selection of salted caramel bourbon, dark chocolate, ice wine, and espresso.
Friday Afternoon:
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Chef Keisha will walk you through different chocolate tempering techniques.
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Select two or three of your favorite molds to create from a selection of 60 different sizes and shapes.
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Learn how to decorate your molds by hand-painting them with cocoa butter.
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Indulge in a tasting of decadent chocolate truffles paired with 4 dessert wines to finish the first day.
Saturday Morning:
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Start your second day of truffle making by properly tempering your chocolate.
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Learn the patience of creating a perfectly layered truffle by coating your molds.
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Experience the hands-on process of filling your molds with the ganache of choice.
Saturday Afternoon:
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After a gourmet farm lunch is the big reveal you’ve been waiting for!
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First, you will retemper the chocolate and cap your molds.
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Unmold your creations to inspect your chocolate work of art!
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Cut one of your truffles to examine the layers. Evaluate the thickness and evenness of the shell and capping.
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Finalize your plating or box presentation and enjoy tastings along with a champagne toast.
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Take home your chocolate truffles masterpieces to impress your family and friends.
Saturday Evening:
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Celebrate your epicurean journey with a final farm-to-table dinner at the Cheyenne Club with paired wine and spirits and a Special Valentine’s Dessert.
Sunday Departure:
- Enjoy a cozy breakfast by the grand fireplace and panoramic ranch views from the main lodge before departing.