Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay Offers Special Epicurean Weekends this Summer

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay creates the quintessential weekend for foodies and wine lovers. Guests choose from three exclusive Epicurean Weekends of their choice at the ultra-luxury coastal resort in Half Moon Bay. The seaside Northern California town is one of the world's most diverse food regions.

“All the senses will awaken when experiencing the fine cooking, exceptional dining and the art of the trade,” said George Munz, General Manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. “It's a foodie's dream paired with inclusive Club Level accommodations that make it even more special and refined.”

The Farm to Table Cooking Class Epicurean Weekend is held July 12-14, 2013. Guests will enjoy a special cooking class at a local farm, pick the freshest ingredients and learn how to combine them for delicious dishes. The weekend combines: a Taste of the Weekend Reception on Friday; the harvesting of ingredients at a Farm Fresh Cooking Class Saturday at Pie Ranch; and Navio's award-winning culinary brunch on Sunday. Accommodations include a Coastal View Club Level room with elite access to The Club Level Lounge (with dedicated concierge and complimentary food and beverage presentations). Package Price is $3,545.

The Wine Blending Class Epicurean Weekend is July 26-28, 2013. The highlight for this weekend will be a Wine Blending experience, where chemistry is used to create a unique bottle of wine perfect for one's pallet. The weekend blends: A Taste of the Weekend Reception on Friday; the creation of a personal crafted wine on Saturday, plus an ‘In the Kitchen Dinner' hosted by Executive Chef Xavier Salomon; and Navio's exceptional Sunday Brunch overlooking the bluffs and waves of the Pacific Ocean. Accommodations include a Coastal View Club Level room with elite access to The Club Level Lounge (with dedicated concierge and complimentary food and beverage presentations). Package Price $3,243.

The Cheese Making Epicurean Weekend is August 23-25, 2013. Guests will experience a special Cheese Making Class, where the goats who wander the pastures help create the handmade chevre. The weekend pairs: A Taste of the Weekend Reception on Friday; a Saturday tour of Harley Farms for a Cheese Making Class (at the restored 1910 dairy farm home to over 200 alpine goats, lush fields and pastures and a historic barn that has become the mercantile shop), plus, an ‘In the Kitchen Dinner' hosted by Executive Chef Xavier Salomon; and a lovely Sunday Brunch at Navio where guests can create their own multi-course feast at assorted stations. Accommodations include a Coastal View Club Level room with elite access to The Club Level Lounge (with dedicated concierge and complimentary food and beverage presentations). Package Price $3,143.

To make an Epicurean Weekend reservation, please call 800-241-3333 and ask for package code EATA. To learn more about The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, visit www.ritzcarlton.com/hmb or call Ritz-Carlton worldwide reservations at (800) 241-3333. Visit www.experiencehalfmoonbay.com to learn more about the destination.

Situated 23 miles southwest of the San Francisco International Airport, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is a 261-room destination spa and golf coastal hotel and the San Francisco Bay Area's only oceanfront resort. Set atop a rugged bluff overlooking 50 miles of pristine California coastline, the timeless oceanfront estate provides guests with a relaxed yet refined experience, whether for a romantic getaway, meeting or special event.

About: The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay