Canceled due to COVID-9.  All PARTICIPANTS ARE FULLY REFUNDED. 

France in Australia – Luxury Périgord Truffles Travel Experience

by Chef Christophe and Josephine Gregoire

Southern Highlands, NSW

Friday 21 August & Saturday 22 August 2020

The secret is out! This is our favourite hideaway – Bowral, NSW.  For many years we have celebrated our special occasions in this very romantic setting – Milton Park Country House Hotel and Spa.  Now we want to share it with you. To celebrate the region’s truffle season, we have created a unique luxury travel experience in keeping with the prestige of this fine gourmet delicacy.

Program

Friday 21 August 2020 – from 3pm

Check – in luxury accommodation at Milton Park Country House Hotel and Spa, Bowral

Welcome dinner at Milton Park’s beautifully appointed restaurant

Candelabras, custom dinnerware and fine crystal glassware adorn the table as you experience Chef Christophe’s selected degustation menu with the glowing ambience of the crackling fireplace. Wine included

Saturday 22 August

Enjoy a sumptuous full country breakfast in The Orangerie, Milton Park

10 am departure from Milton Park travel to Robertson Truffles Farm

Truffle Hunt at Robertson Périgord Truffle farm established 15 years ago and is one of the first operating and producing farms in Australia. The truffle farm held the Australian record for the largest whole truffle to be harvested in 2014 – weighing in at a whopping 1.172kgs.  Who knows, you may be lucky enough to witness another record-breaking truffle harvest. Owner Patrick Moroney will take us on a truffle hunt in his beautiful truffière – explaining how to grow truffles, how to find truffle and what to look for when buying a truffle.

Truffle demonstration cooking class by Chef Christophe Gregoire – how to use black truffles in the kitchen.  Truffle lunch with a glass of wine

Afternoon game of petanque/ boules, truffled French cheese and French wine with Chef Christophe and Josephine

Dinner at Milton Park’s beautifully appointed restaurant. Wine included

Sunday 23 August

Full country breakfast in The Orangerie

Check out 10.00 am

This is a self-drive tour – in line with covid-19 health and safety measures.

Price $1,599 per person (double room or twin share)

Inclusions

fully guided tour by Chef Christophe and Josephine Gregoire

2 nights’ luxury accommodation at Milton Park Country House Hotel and Spa, Bowral

2 full country breakfasts

One welcome drink

2 dinners at Milton Park Country House Hotel and Spa – with wine

Truffle hunt at Robertson Truffles Farm

Truffle cooking demonstration with Chef Christophe

Truffle lunch with a glass of wine

Game of petanque/boules with French truffle cheese and a glass of French wine

Access to Milton Park Country House Hotel Health & Fitness Club and Indoor Swimming Pool

Complimentary Wifi

Not included

transport to and from Bowral

transport to Robertson Truffle Farm and return

beverages – not included in the program

room service

laundry

wellness spa a la carte services