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In partnership with The Carriage House Cooking School led by Chef Curtiss Hemm, we offer select getaway packages celebrating the bounty of the Adirondack Park’s vibrant farm to table landscape. Participants will enjoy the comforts and luxury of the Mirror Lake Inn along with multiple demonstration style cooking classes, each designed so that participants can return home, confident to replicate and share their learning experiences.

Current Package Dates Include:

November 14-16, 2025 – “The Foods of Emilia Romagna- Opens in a new tab“

Rates start at $423.50 per person, per night

• Rates are based on 2 participants per room, tax and gratuity additional (Singles pricing is available)
  
• Includes 2-Nights lodging, a meet & greet with light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, breakfast daily, dinner in The View restaurant on the evening of your choice, as well as access to both of Chef Hemm’s culinary classes.

The cuisine of Emilia-Romagna is the soul of northern Italy, where centuries-old traditions and a profound respect for ingredients create dishes that are both rustic and refined. In this region, food is not merely nourishment—it is heritage, identity, and celebration. From handmade tagliatelle al ragù in Bologna to the silky folds of prosciutto di Parma and the complex depths of aged Parmigiano Reggiano, every bite tells a story of place and pride. As Pellegrino Artusi once wrote, “Science in the kitchen, and the art of eating well”—Emilia-Romagna embodies this perfectly.

The roots of the region’s cuisine run deep, born from both necessity and abundance. Farmers and artisans have long transformed raw ingredients into masterpieces: milk into cheese, grapes into vinegar, flour into pasta. The techniques may be passed down through generations, but they are far from static. Today, innovative chefs like Massimo Bottura reinterpret these foundations, proving that tradition is not a boundary but a wellspring of creativity.

As I reflect on the foods of Emilia-Romagna, I am reminded that they are more than regional specialties—they are expressions of love, patience, and continuity. They remind us that the best meals connect us not just to flavor, but to each other. Whether you’re stirring a pot of simmering ragù or sipping a glass of Lambrusco, Emilia-Romagna invites you to taste its heart. Buon appetito!

Call us at 518-523-2544– This link opens your default phone application today to reserve your spot!