The Best Culinary Resorts in the United States
At some hotels, food is an afterthought: Breakfast buffets are bland, in-room mini bars are stocked with generic snacks, and lobby bars are lackluster. But other resorts understand that we don’t simply factor food into an itinerary; many people plan their entire trip around eating, hoping to get to the heart of local cuisine and […]
When it comes to culinary resorts in the United States, there are plenty of options that go above and beyond simply providing a place to rest your head. Wildflower Farms, part of the Auberge Collection in Gardiner, New York, offers guests a chance to experience farm life in a chic setting. Upon arrival, visitors can participate in a complimentary tour of the 6-acre farm, feed the resort's Icelandic sheep and chickens, and even pick up fresh eggs to use at the on-site restaurant, Clay.
Other activities include beekeeping lessons, guided foraging walks, and cooking classes hosted in the resort's cooking school barn. The farm itself produces 14,000 pounds of fruit, vegetables, and herbs annually, which are featured prominently in the seasonal menu at Clay. Meanwhile, in Georgia, Quercus Gay on 3,800 acres of working ranch just outside Atlanta provides a more intimate culinary retreat for those seeking a more exclusive experience.
With just four cabins nestled among the lush landscape, Quercus aims to immerse guests in the principles of regenerative farming and biodynamic agriculture. From private saunas and cold plunge pools to holistic wellness consultations and activities like horse training and kayaking, this resort offers a full-scale culinary escape.
Guests are treated to three meals per day, prepared using ingredients from the resort's own garden and ranch, with a standout tasting menu helmed by chef Ryan Smith at the pinnacle of the culinary experience. Further west in Arizona, Mii Amo Sedona offers an adults-only wellness resort with a stellar culinary program as well. Tucked into the red rocks of Sedona's Boynton Canyon, this spiritual and healing energy hub boasts 23 cozy casitas, a daily credit for spa treatments, and a top-notch restaurant called Hummingbird.
Guests enjoy three meals per day along with unlimited juice bar visits, featuring protein-packed smoothies, ginger shots, and sleep tonics. With menus rooted in seasonal produce from the chef's garden, Mii Amo also offers indulgences like sweet treats, alcohol, and caviar for those seeking a little extra luxury. In New York's Catskills, Seminary Hill Callicoon combines a cidery, farm-to-table restaurant, and hotel on the same land that the property's founder's family has farmed for five generations.
Set on a hillside overlooking the Delaware River and a historic cidery, the resort offers eight Shaker-inspired, apartment-style accommodations with views of the surrounding landscape. Guests can participate in weekend tours of the 12-acre orchard, enjoy cider tastings, and explore the history of apple and pear cultivation in the region.
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