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Valentine's Weekend Chocolate Making

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Create sweet moments with your sweetheart this Valentine’s weekend. Immerse yourself in a hands-on chocolate making experience during this all-inclusive, three-night epicurean retreat. Our Executive Pastry Chef at The Farm at Brush Creek will lead you through a robust itinerary mastering the art of chocolate truffle making. Discover the delicate and detailed process of tempering rich Elvesia 74% Grand Cru Dark Chocolate Couverture and taste your decadent truffle creations filled with flavors of salted caramel bourbon, espresso, and more.

Chocolate making is available for these special holiday dates only at an à la carte price. Book these experiences with your personal concierge after first reserving your lodging.

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  • Date: February 13-16, 2025

SPECIAL HOLIDAY ITINERARY

Thursday Arrival:

  • Welcome Reception and Cellar Tour with the aromas from the Bakery before a Special Valentine’s 5-Course Wine-Pairing Dinner at The Farm’s fine-dining restaurant, Cheyenne Club.

Friday Morning: 

  • Begin your day with Mochas and Chocolate Croissants before embarking on your own chocolate truffle creations.
  • Learn how to make ganache fillings and start making your desired flavor from a selection of salted caramel bourbon, dark chocolate, ice wine, and espresso.

Friday Afternoon: 

  • Chef Keisha will walk you through different chocolate tempering techniques.
  • Select two or three of your favorite molds to create from a selection of 60 different sizes and shapes.
  • Learn how to decorate your molds by hand-painting them with cocoa butter.
  • Indulge in a tasting of decadent chocolate truffles paired with 4 dessert wines to finish the first day.

Saturday Morning:

  • Start your second day of truffle making by properly tempering your chocolate.
  • Learn the patience of creating a perfectly layered truffle by coating your molds.
  • Experience the hands-on process of filling your molds with the ganache of choice.

Saturday Afternoon:

  • After a gourmet farm lunch is the big reveal you’ve been waiting for!
  • First, you will retemper the chocolate and cap your molds.
  • Unmold your creations to inspect your chocolate work of art!
  • Cut one of your truffles to examine the layers. Evaluate the thickness and evenness of the shell and capping.
  • Finalize your plating or box presentation and enjoy tastings along with a champagne toast.
  • Take home your chocolate truffles masterpieces to impress your family and friends.

Saturday Evening:

  • Celebrate your epicurean journey with a final farm-to-table dinner at the Cheyenne Club with paired wine and spirits and a Special Valentine’s Dessert.

Sunday Departure:

  • Enjoy a cozy breakfast by the grand fireplace and panoramic ranch views from the main lodge before departing.
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