Chapel Hill Winery Gourmet Retreat

Download a slide show of the Retreat The Retreat is an epicurean getaway, catering exclusively for residential guests in a unique, rural, vineyard environment. Whether a business in need of a venue for a 2 or 3 day retreat, a team building event, a special celebration or individuals looking to hone their skills in the kitchen, the Gourmet Retreat is ideal. The Gourmet Retreat recently won a 2005 SA Tourism Award for Best New Tourism Development.

Vineyard Setting Retreat Exterior View to the Ocean Demonstration Hands On Class Breakfast in the Kitchen Chef ~Peter Hogg

"State of the Art" Hands On Area Twin Room Winter Fires Super King Room King Single Room Lounge Room

What does the Retreat Offer?

• Conference packages
• Private group getaway packages
• Demonstration & Hands-on cooking classes

What are the Retreat's Facilities?

• Accommodation
  • 10 accommodation suites for up to 20 guests
  • All bedrooms have ensuite, A/C, TV, mini-bar and Internet access.
• General Facilites
  • A state of the art teaching kitchen
  • Terrace with Wood Oven & BBQ
  • Spacious fireside lounge room with panoramic views across the vineyards
  • Home theatre setup
  • Guest laundry
• For Conference Groups
  • Video projector & large screen
  • Electronic white board
  • Flip chart
  • Executive development programs with highly regarded experts
• Catering
  • For in-house guests only

Extra Services we can provide

• Tailor made packages to suit the individual group
• Organisation of:
  • Transport arrangements
  • External activities such as:
    • Restaurant meals
    • Winery Tours
    • Cheese & Wine Trail Tours
    • Vineyard picnics
    • Beach trips
    • Rock Climbing in the Onkaparinga Gorge
    • Paintball

Where is the Retreat situated?

• Situated in the heart of the Chapel Hill vineyards in McLaren Vale, South Australia
• Only 40 minutes to Adelaide Airport and 15 minutes to pristine beaches
• 5 minutes to McLaren Vale township
• Download a printable map

cooking classes

We will again be offering our Cooking Classes in 2008. This year we will be holding both Demonstration and Hands On classes.

• Demonstration Classes: March and December
• Hands on Sundays: February and July

demonstration cooking classes

Watch the demonstration, sample the dishes as they are prepared and taste the matched Chapel Hill wines.

All inclusive cost: $90pp (incl. GST)

Inspiration for Easter - Celebrate Easter with dishes using autumn produce. Peter Hogg will demonstrate dishes that will give you ideas for a sensational Easter break.
Friday 14th March 2008, 6.30–9.30pm

Butchery – A Slow Food Event – Join Butcher, Ian Shaw, for a butchery demonstration along with discussions on cuts of Fleurieu Lamb and cooking with Chef Peter Hogg.
Sunday 21st September 2008, 11.30am – 2.30pm

A Fleurieu Christmas — It is always great to have ideas to share with family and friends over the Christmas and New Year Holiday period. Join Peter in this class to take a look at dishes for this time of year.
Friday 5^th December 2008, 6.30–9.30pm

hands on classes

Sunday 24^th February 2008 & Sunday 6^th July 2008
10.00am – 3.30pm

Join Peter Hogg in our spectacular kitchen, and under his guidance, prepare your lunch using fresh, seasonal ingredients. The menu you prepare is matched with wines from our award winning range.

All inclusive cost: $160pp (incl. GST)

To make a reservation or for more information please contact: Sally Wilkinson or Pip Forrester
Ph: 08 8323 9182 or
Email: info@chapelhillwine.com.au

gourmet weekend package

Chapel Hill Winery Gourmet Retreat is excited to offer groups of 10 - 20 people an exceptional weekend away with the opportunity to cook sensational food based on fresh seasonal produce and match it with wine from the world renowned range of Chapel Hill wines. The weekend encompasses a visit to the Willunga Farmers Market, three Hands-On cooking class sessions preparing dishes to be enjoyed and matched with Chapel Hill wines over the course of a weekend.

• Example of a Weekend Schedule

Further Information

Please contact us on telephone +61 8 8323 9182 or email.