Taliesin Preservation is excited to introduce Culinary Day Workshops, Bespoke Culinary Experiences, and Overnight Culinary Workshops —immersive programs designed to evoke mindfulness around food, deepen connections to Taliesin, and leave guests with renewed inspiration. As stewards of the region, Taliesin Preservation honors the sovereignty of local seed and agricultural practices while introducing visitors to the very best of the Driftless Area’s bounty.
Taliesin Preservation invites you to participate in a variety of 4-hour culinary courses at the only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed restaurant in the world! Spend the day with hands-on instruction in a farm-to-table experience.
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Saturday, 10/29/2022
10am – 2pm
Register by Wednesday, October 19th
Make pasta from scratch in this 4-hour immersive class. Learn why there are so many pasta shapes (over 600!) and about the best pasta-sauce pairings. You’ll prepare a variety of sauces and make your very own ravioli! Enjoy your dish with a hand-curated wine selection.
Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center
$150 per person | Age 21+
Minimum 6 participants | 10 Maximum
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Saturday, 11/5/2022
2pm – 6pm
Learn how to create a beautiful charcuterie board. We’ll introduce you to local sausage and cheese producers to build a charcuterie board highlighting complementary flavor profiles. You’ll also learn to make Taralli, Italian wine crackers, and enjoy wines hand-selected to pair perfectly with your creations!
Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center
$150 per person | Age 21+
Minimum 6 participants | 10 Maximum
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Saturday, 11/19/2022
2pm – 6pm
What is Organic Salmon, and why is it so expensive? This class discusses the different types of salmon on the market today. You’ll learn to cook salmon three ways, prepare accompanying side dishes, and enjoy the fruits of your labor with some complementary hand-selected wines.
Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center
$150 per person | Age 21+
Minimum 6 participants | 10 Maximum
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Saturday 12/10/2022
Noon – 4pm
In this baking class, we will make several different types of holiday baked goods, divide them up, and take them home to enjoy over the holidays.This is a good parent and child class. Children must be 12+ years old to participate.
Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center
$35 per person | Age 12+
Minimum 6 participants | 16 Maximum
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Saturday 1/14/2023
10am – 2pm
Expand your wellness recipe box with soups, dips, and dishes that will make you feel nourished. Learn to cook with alternative ingredients to create healthy meals and snacks. Includes tasting.
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Saturday 2/18/2023
10am – 2pm
Who didn’t love “Julie and Julia?” Learn how to make paté a choux pastry (often used for cream puffs), beef Bourguignon and a classic French vinaigrette. Includes tasting.
Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center
$95 per person | Age 21+
Minimum 6 participants | 10 Maximum
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Saturday 3/11/23
10am – 2pm
Advance your knife skills, perfect your sauce making, and master essential techniques necessary to create “chef quality” meals at home. Includes tasting.
Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center
$95 per person | Age 21+
Minimum 6 participants | 10 Maximum
Taliesin Preservation invites you to enjoy culinary courses at the only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed restaurant in the world and activities and overnight accommodation at the Taliesin estate. Meet fellow culinary creatives at weekend retreats. Include a wine or whiskey tasting – and more! Sign up for our newsletter for upcoming events and ticket releases.
