5 Best Culinary Events Worth Traveling to This Fall

From a mozzarella-topped Labor Day weekend to an extravaganza with California wine royalty, The Resort at Paws Up in Montana has a fall lineup of unique culinary events to please the palates of every food lover. Guests will have the chance to rub elbows with elite chefs, dine on delectable cuisine and enjoy the beautiful outdoors during a wonderful time of year in Montana.

Fish and Feast with Chefs Bianco and Perry Lang, August 31–September 1: Come along for the ride as Chef Chris Bianco and Chef Adam Perry Lang spend a weekend that combines fly-fishing on the trout-filled Blackfoot River with mouthwatering dinners along its shores and in the rustic, elegant Paws Up dining venues.

Cookbook LiveThe Elements of Pizza, August 31–September 2: Master the art of making Italy’s most celebrated dish. Chef Ken Forkish, a James Beard Award-winning author, will share recipes from his cookbook with interactive demos and delicious samples. Guests will learn the secrets and skills behind his famous Portland pizzeria and bakery.

Montana Master Chefs®: The Wonder Women of Food and Wine, September 27–30: This year, not only are the featured talents of Montana Master Chefs at the very top of their respective games, they’re also all women. Participants include Chef Renee EricksonChef Sarah GruenebergChef Jayne Reichert, Chef Mindy Segal and Chef Julia Sullivan, with Alison Sokol BlosserMerry EdwardsViolet Grgich, Lauren OscilowskiKristin Smith and Sarah Sorenson. *This event is currently sold out.

Cookbook LiveKristen Kish Cooking, October 12–14: Guests are invited to join Top Chef winner Chef Kristen Kish as she shares the skills and creativity featured in her first cookbook. Witness her legendary techniques and learn why acclaimed Momofuku Chef David Chang calls her “one of the most talented chefs around.”

Wine Weekend with Chappellet, November 9–11: Guests will get to know one of the most celebrated family-owned wineries in Napa Valley right alongside Amy and Dominic Chappellet. The weekend includes wine tastings, dining on fine cuisine and breathtaking scenery.

For reservations and further details, visit www.pawsup.com or call 877-588-6783. The Resort at Paws Up is also on FacebookInstagram (@theresortatpawsup) and Twitter (@Paws_Up).

4 Montana-Style Girlfriend Getaways

The girlfriend getaway is one travel trend that increases in popularity every year. At The Resort at Paws Up, we have several incredible options for your next gal pal vacation. How does an all-female chef and wine weekend, wellness retreat or cowgirl weekend held on our 37,000-acre ranch sound? If you’re overdue for a weekend of pampering, togetherness, adventure and luxury travel, we have four great event weekend options for you.

 

Cowgirl Spring Roundup

April 26–29, 2018

Channel your inner cowgirl alongside your best friends and amazing Cowgirl Hall of Famers. Their workshops teach horsewomanship and other cowgirl skills. At night, relive a day filled with relaxing trail rides, wildlife adventures and Western art and photography and shoot the breeze around a roaring campfire. Enjoy exceptional cuisine by Executive Chef Sunny Jin, expertly paired with wines from our featured vintner Planeta Winery. Pack your bags and saddle up!

AdrenZen: Spring

May 4–7, 2018

There’s no better place to jump-start your health goals than on our property with more than 100 miles of trails for hiking and horseback riding. With help from leading wellness experts in the Missoula area, your adrenaline will be pumping during outdoor adventures, and vino yoga will put you on a path to Zen-like tranquility. Guests will enjoy one-of-a-kind activities, including Buti and vino yoga classes, glide barre and mat Pilates classes and outdoor cardio and muscle building with a former pro bodybuilder utilizing a gorgeous Montana backdrop. You’ll even learn the art of juicing and preparing raw foods.

When you need a minute to rest, the scenery alone invites you to unwind. Meditate on the banks of the Blackfoot or find your bliss in a massage at our serene Spa Town®. Plus, you’ll dine all weekend long on freshly prepared gourmet cuisine with a health-conscious twist. AdrenZen: Spring is the ideal girls’ getaway to relax, recharge and renew.

Montana Master Chefs®

September 27–30, 2018

Each year, one of the most exciting highlights of fall is Paws Up’s Montana Master Chefs. And this year, it’s even more special because we’re celebrating the best of the best—not just among women, but among all who rule in food, wine, beer and spirits. Join us as we plate up our first female-inspired signature culinary event: The Wonder Women of Food and Wine.

In addition to gourmet meals, the weekend-long event offers live music, celebrity cook-offs, spa treatments, wilderness adventures and a little mixing and mingling with talented stars under big Montana skies.

Wine Weekend with Chappellet

November 9–11, 2018

Before the holidays, enjoy a weekend away with your friends toasting to the season. Spend a weekend getting to know one of the most celebrated family-owned wineries in Napa Valley. At our fall Wine Weekend, you’ll be sipping (and quaffing) right alongside Chappellet owners Amy and Dominic Chappellet.

Guests will explore the crisp, autumnal landscape on horseback or on the back of an ATV or test their aim on a sporting clays adventure. If you’re craving pure relaxation, relax with a little retail therapy, a host of spa services and, of course, a glass of Cabernet while soaking in your private outdoor hot tub.