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Culinary Programs in California

Creating Mindful Menus

Savor a vibrant selection of gourmet cuisine at Cal-a-Vie Health Spa. Dishes are elevated and created with care for our guests’ health and happiness, made with delicious ingredients from the land around us. From the omelet du jour and king salmon to in-room popcorn and matcha lattes, dining is a delight from start to finish with our culinary programs in California.

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Truly Farm-To-Table

As part of Cal-a-Vie Health Spa’s culinary experience, seasonal produce and herbs are harvested from our organic gardens. Wildflower honey is gathered from the resort’s apiary. Every naturally-cultivated ingredient is combined to present guests with the freshest possible fare, serving mindful, farm-to-table tastes like no other.

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Château Cal-a-Vie Wine

Transported from the heart of the Burgundy countryside, our Parish House dates back to the 17th century. The antique structure was fully restored and now serves as a tasting room for guests to sample Cal-a-Vie Health Spa's estate-grown varietals. From reds and whites to specialty rosés, sip on a variety of wines made and bottled on-property.

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CHEF FELIPE GONZALEZ VARON

Born in Bogotá, Colombia, Chef Felipe Gonzalez Varon has over 14 years of culinary experience, rising through the ranks of fine dining kitchens and luxury resorts, including the prestigious Park Hyatt Aviara. Now the Executive Chef at Cal-a-Vie Health Spa, he is passionate about sourcing the freshest, highest-quality ingredients, with a focus on local and wild-caught seafood. Chef Gonzalez Varon believes that exceptional dishes begin with great products, emphasizing the importance of freshness and thoughtful sourcing to create world-class culinary experiences for discerning guests.

Our Cookbook

With nutritional breakdowns, dazzling food photography, and effective culinary tips, the Cal-a-Vie Beautiful Living Cookbook features over one hundred of Cal-a-Vie Health Spa's most delicious dishes. The cookbook has garnered widespread praise and several noteworthy awards, including the 2020 Gourmand World Cookbook Award, the 2020 Silver Addy from the American Advertising Awards, the 2020 Benjamin Franklin Gold Award from the Independent Book Publishers Association, and recognition as a 2020 "IPPY" Medalist from the Independent Publisher Book Awards.