Le Creuset & Wildflower Farms Debut a Hands-On Culinary Experience That Lets You Cook Alongside NYC's Hottest Chefs
Just 90 minutes north of Manhattan, one of the Hudson Valley's most coveted retreats is turning its farm into a full-blown chef's playground. Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection has teamed up with Le Creuset — the century-old French cookware house known for its iconic enameled cast iron — to launch Chef's Atelier: Field to Craft with Le Creuset, an immersive three-part culinary series that invites guests to forage, cook, and dine alongside some of the country's most celebrated chefs.
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The series debuts June 28, 2026 with James Beard Award finalist Chef Hillary Sterling of Ci Siamo, followed by additional sessions on September 3 and October 18. Each one is designed to inspire and elevate everyday cooking, pairing Le Creuset's beloved cookware with the seasonal bounty of Wildflower's 6-acre, year-round farm.
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This isn't your average cooking class. Every session begins with a guided foraging walk across the property, co-led by Wildflower Farms' Farm Director Will Conway and the day's guest chef. From there, attendees head into Maplehouse — the resort's lofty barn-turned-cooking-school — for a chef-led demonstration and hands-on instruction with Le Creuset's full lineup, from stainless steel fry pans to enameled cast iron braisers and Dutch ovens. The day wraps with a shared lunch built around just-foraged ingredients, an intimate chef-inspired dinner on Maple Lane, and an overnight stay tucked into Wildflower's meadows and woodlands.
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For the June 28 kickoff, Chef Hillary Sterling will guide guests through a seasonal Italian lunch — exactly the kind of intimate, hands-on access that's nearly impossible to come by in the city. Future dates on September 3 and October 18 will feature additional chefs to be announced.
Tickets are sold as part of a multi-day itinerary that includes accommodations and full access to the Chef's Atelier programming. To learn more and book, visit the Chef's Atelier booking page.
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