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TAKING BACK THE RANCH
A Ladies Retreat

Throughout the year men descend upon Kessler Canyon to show their masculinity while hunting wild game and birds. Grunting and groaning and drinking whisky, sharing stories of giant elk and even bigger fish.

Well... time has come for the ladies to Take back the Ranch.

The month of March is Ladies Month with an extra special package deal to ensure that the woman in you keeps in touch with her girlfriends.

Without the men around!!!

Click here for more information.

Package cost is $1,450 ++ per person
For reservations call: Kessler Canyon @ (970)283-1145

Watch, learn and taste the culinary artistry of Chef Leonard McNab during one of the popular cooking programs at Kessler Canyon. Guests can experience firsthand the amazing versatility as he prepares fresh, regionally sourced fare, wild game and European cuisine. Then, impress your own guests using the same world-class techniques at your next dinner party. Whether you participate in the excitement, or sit back and observe as our skilled chefs create magic, our culinary programs are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.

CULINARY DEMONSTRATIONS AND ONE-DAY CLASSES

Preparing wild game and wine pairing – Perfect for shooting enthusiasts who want to cook their kill, this course makes game more accessible for the home cook and also gives instruction on sauces, searing and roasting, pates, braised stews and selecting complementary wines.
Breasting, plucking and preparing fowl – After this lesson in our million dollar kitchen, you will know exactly what to do with a pheasant in feather.
Chocolate and Wine – A truly decadent class, learn the art of truffle making as you and your chef pair wines with different types of chocolate.

*Each class includes embroidered bistro apron and a certificate of completion. Receive a Kessler Canyon chef jacket when taking all three classes.

For prices and more information, please call 970.283.1145.

CHEF'S INN TRAINING
At this three-day class with Chef McNab, guests receive hands-on training and guidance through the preparations and presentations of a seven course dinner, including wine pairings.

Day One – Hors d'ouvres, soups and salads
Day Two – Intermezzo and wild game entrées
Day Three – Desserts and fromage

*Includes embroidered chef jacket, bistro apron and certificate of completion from The Association of Master Chefs through the Kessler Culinary Alliance.

For prices and more information, please call 970.283.1145.

DUTCH OVEN COOKING CLASSES
For those wishing to learn a fun and interesting part of cowboy history, we offer classes in Dutch oven cooking with real life Chuckwagoncook. Experience the adventure of an 1890’s cattle drive including the sites, sounds and tastes of the old west. This is chuckwagon cooking at its best. We prepare meals in the traditional manner of Dutch oven cooking with a flair for more modern tastes. We keep our menu simple so as to replicate the true Cowboy era. Though simple, they are big on flavor, aroma and portion.

For prices and more information, please call 970.283.1145.

CUSTOMIZED PRIVATE DINING
Savor an unmatched culinary experience during an intimate evening at the Chef's Table in the Kessler Canyon kitchen. For parties from two to six, our private dining features a customized tasting menu with a skilled chef instructor creating, preparing and serving each creative course directly in front of you. This is your opportunity to sit back and relax while learning expert culinary skills, tasting unique wines and enjoying a delicious meal.

For prices and more information, please call 970.283.1145.