All Things Chocolate Retreat

In each retreat, you will enjoy engaging conversations about chocolate, learn to cook gourmet recipes featuring chocolate, eat fabulous food, and appreciate the amenities.

October 10-12, 2008, Petoskey, Mich.

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  • Accommodations at Boyne Mountain Resort
  • US-31, Boyne Falls, Michigan.
  • Spa treatments can be scheduled at Spa Solace for siesta times!
  • Guest chef: Ken Willoughby, Executive Chef, U-M BioStation.

Next Retreats in Petoskey:

May 8-10, 2009

Oct. 23-25, 2009

  • Stafford's Bay View Inn
  • US-31, Bay View, Michigan.
  • Set among a charming Victorian village, the Bay View Inn offers guests the chance to truly step back in time, to the casual elegance of another era.

 

October 3-5, 2008,

Mount Carroll, Ill.

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  • Lodging options (Friday and Saturday night lodging included):
  1. Simple Comforts Retreat, women's retreat center
  2. Hickory Hideaway, luxury cabins
  3. Country Palmer House, B&B
  4. Prairie Path Guest House, B&B.
  • Set among rolling farmland, these lodgings offer guests a chance to slow down and appreciate the simple life.
  • Guest chefs: Donna Duvall, Food Fancies, Personal Chef/Teacher and Michael Staver, Kendall College

Next Retreats in Mt. Carroll:

Feb. 13-15, 2009

Aug. 28-30 , 2009

AND A NEW ROUTE! View Retreat Itinerary

Nov. 7-9, 2008, Galena, Ill.

 

Sinfully Delicious

Not much can compare to the sensuous, satisfying and salubrious effects of this cacao derivative. If you love chocolate, then you'll love this 3-day retreat that includes:

  • A tasting reception
  • Saturday tours of organic farms and stores
  • Tasting chocolates of the world at local chocolateries
  • A cooking class by our guest chef that will teach you "chocolate is not just for dessert."
  • Fabulous meals in a relaxed and elegant setting.

"There are four basic food groups: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, and chocolate truffles." - Anonymous