Calling nine acres of park-like grounds home, the glorious Château and its cooking school are located just several miles from Yosemite National Park. The ideal setting make it perfect for nature lovers who don’t want to sacrifice their fine bed linens and gourmet food while enjoying nature’s splendor.
Since its opening, the Inn has earned both the Mobil Five-Star and American Automobile Association's Five-Diamond awards. During spring and autumn participate in our classes, in which the chef shares his secrets of award-winning cooking and presentation - a very unique opportunity to be in the kitchens of a master chef!

Cooking course
Our 3-day intensive courses at the cooking school, now in its twenty-forth year, takes place
during our glorious spring and autumn.
With enrollment limited to 12 students per session, our two chefs offer exciting classes filled
with recipes and techniques carefully crafted throughout their combined 30 years in the
kitchen. There are no pre-requisites necessary - all that is needed is an “open mind”, lots of
enthusiasm and comfortable shoes.

Accommodation
This romantic Inn, is straight out of a children's book. From the moment you drive through the
wrought-iron gates and up to the fairy-tale castle, you feel pampered.
Every room is impeccably styled with European antiques, sumptuous fabrics, fresh-cut flowers, fire place and oversize soaking tubs. After falling asleep by the glow of a crackling fire amid feather-light goose-down pillows and Italian linens, awaken to a hearty European breakfast in the dining room, with a commanding view of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

After a fun-filled day of cooking, indulge yourself at the newly-opened Spa or enjoy the mag-
nificent scenery. Non-cooking partners are welcome to join.

Getting there

With convenient access to and from three major cities, the Estate is a short 45 minute drive from Fresno, about a 3 hour drive from the San Francisco area, and approximately 4 hours north of Los Angeles. International air service is available in San Francisco and Los
Angeles with daily commuter flights to and from Fresno. Car rental is available at all three locations. We will provide you with detailed directions to the Estate upon booking.