Get cookin' in Colorado!

Have a passion for peaches, a craving for cauliflower…or simply want to sharpen culinary skills? The legendary Lodge at Vail, A RockResort, invites guests to be chefs-for-a-day with the new Colorado Cookin’ package. The package includes an educational journey through the Vail Farmers’ Market as escorted by Executive Chef Rahm Fama, followed by a cooking class in the kitchen of Cucina Rustica restaurant.

Available through September 21, 2009, the Colorado Cookin’ package includes two nights accommodation (Saturday night stay required), as well as the following Sunday activities:

· Sunday morning – Tour the Vail Farmers’ Market as accompanied by Executive Chef Rahm Fama to select fresh ingredients for dinner.
· Noon - Return to The Lodge for a four-course brunch at The Wildflower.
· Afternoon – Receive a chef's jacket and head to the kitchen for a cooking class led by Chef Rahm. During this session, participants help prepare dinner.
· Dinner – Guests can sit back and enjoy a meal that they helped create.

Rates start at $274 per night, based on double occupancy. Saturday night stay required. Based on availability, blackout dates apply. Tax, gratuities and resort fee not included. Percentage of savings is up to 25 percent. Stay additional nights at a discounted rate of $149 per night.

For more information about The Lodge at Vail visit www.rockresorts.com or call 877-LAV-ROCK (528-7625).