The cuisine of Southwestern France ranks among the most iconic and delicious in the whole country. What would you say to an eight-day culinary tour of this incredible region, living at a gorgeous retreat with a big pool? What if we also had a yoga teacher on site, so we could all eat and drink guilt-free?
Join Peter Barrett and Linda Winnick on our tour of this bountiful region. We’ll be based near Bergerac, Cyrano’s city, at a beautiful B&B with a large kitchen, a heated pool, and expansive grounds (photo up top). From there we’ll venture forth to farmers’ markets to buy ingredients which we’ll bring back and cook up into lavish meals, making both traditional dishes and Peter’s lighter, more vegetable-centered interpretations. Linda will lead yoga and meditation classes and hikes to keep us all feeling fantastic.
The Dordogne Valley, running east from Bordeaux, encompasses some of France’s richest culinary lands and traditions, from the great Right Bank wine appellations of Pomerol and Saint-Emilion to truffles and foie gras. Cognac is to the north, Armagnac to the south. The greatest sweet wines in the world are made in nearby Sauternes. Excursions will include visits to a truffle farm, world-class vineyards, an Armagnac distillery, cheese makers, charcutiers, and more; there are even museums dedicated to foie gras, truffles, and Armagnac in the area.
We’ll keep the pace active and fun, but there will be plenty of free time for lounging by the pool with a glass of rosé. Peter will give you an in-depth look at the culinary identity of this glorious region, along with hands-on cooking classes to help you reproduce the magic at home. And Linda will make sure you feel refreshed and rejuvenated as well as inspired.
Double-occupancy rooms range from $2750 to $3500 per person, which includes all food and drink on site, all ticketed admissions, and all classes: cooking, yoga, and meditation. Transportation to and from Bordeaux is not included. A 50% deposit is required to secure each spot.
Email BrigidWalsh@me.com to book!
Space is extremely limited.
Peter Barrett is an author and photographer who has spent the last dozen years communicating his knowledge and love of cooking to people through words, pictures, classes, and tours like this one. He speaks fluent French, and studied charcuterie in nearby Gascony.
Linda Lalita Winnick is a certified yoga teacher, with an M.A. in Ayurvedic Medicine and Yoga Philosophy. Her teaching integrates three decades of experience as a yoga practitioner and teacher with the principles of exercise physiology and the energetics of Ayurveda. She owns three Shakti Yoga Studios in the Hudson Valley.