In my humble opinion, food can make or break a vacation. If you can’t enjoy the food you eat, how are you going to last and sustain the entirety of the trip? Certain regions of the United States are known for its local produce due its ideal climates. Head northeast for blueberries, peaches, and tomatoes. Over on the west coast, California’s multitude of wineries come from its ideal location to produce grapes, plus other favorites like pomegranates, almonds, and walnuts. And we can’t forget Florida’s contributions with the sweetest oranges and corn.
After a jam packed day of adventure, imagine dining with the freshest food that originated right outside from the hotel doors. That’s made possible at these hotels in the United States with a farm to table experience.
Farmhouse Inn (Sonoma, California)
The Farmhouse Inn has been a part of Sonoma County for five generations. With local winery connections and artisan friends, Farmhouse Inn is an exclusive and extraordinary stay you don’t want to miss out on. Head on over to the Farmstand, the all-day dining option serving a farm to table experience. With its small plate execution, guests are bound to taste fun and fresh creations that reflect the local cuisine.
Beach Plum Farm (Cape May, New Jersey)
Heading over to the East Coast lies the 62 acres Beach Plum Farm in Cape May, New Jersey. Nestled in the Amish Barn, the Farm Kitchen offers guests an seasonal menu inspired by the freshest ingredients found on the farm. As autumn settles in, the farm hosts an Autumn Harvest Dinner Series from October through November, followed by a Thanksgiving Dinner and Holiday Dinner.
Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards (Bristol, Virginia)
Sprouted from a family’s passion for wine, Nicewonder Farms & Vineyards is lush with ripe fruit that yields the property’s wines. The property produces viognier, chardonnay, merlot, and petit verdot grape varieties. This retreat gives you the option to stay at the Inn or the Yurts, offering luxurious views of the vineyard. Hickory, the restaurant on the grounds, serves Applachian cuisine reimagined and elevated with approachable ingredients.
Vintners Resort (Santa Rosa, California)
A part of the Vintners Resort in Santa Rosa is John Ash & Co and is recognized as one of the county’s first farm-to-table restaurants. With its beautiful vineyard setting, the restaurant’s culinary team has access to fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs from our own culinary gardens, including our fig and olive orchards. Working with local farms and food producers, locally sourced produce is the backbone of each dish served.
Los Poblanos (Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, New Mexico)
The culinary experiences offered in Los Poblanos are centered around seasonal ingredients picked on site, as well as ingredients sourced through long standing relationships with local farmers and herdsmen.On the property is a lavender farm and an organic garden, enriching the agricultural history steps away from the kitchen. Based on daily harvest, food from Los Poblanos is ever-evolving serving up foods indigenous to New Mexico’s Rio Grande Valley.
Maison Madeleine (Breaux Bridge, Louisiana)
Built in 1840, Maison Madeline is a hidden gem amongst the lush garden of Lake Martin. The stay offers a supper series, where guests will enjoy a curated menu of sights, tastes, and sounds that truly pay homage to our Louisiana roots. Chefs are invited to adopt a farm to table practice, to take full advantage of fresh, seasonal offerings.
