A Taste of New England 2025

This exceptional culinary experience features the exclusive opportunity to meet celebrated guest chefs and enjoy a weekend of amazing food, world-class wines and spirits, camaraderie, and more.

The keystone of the weekend is Saturday's Guest Chef Collaboration dinner. This year, Spruce Peak invites four guest chefs from across New England to showcase their skills, passions, and dedication to excellence for this unforgettable 5-course meal.

• Chef Damon Sawyer | 29 Markle in Bridgeport, CT
• Chef Evan Hennessey | Stages at One Washington in Dover, NH
• Chef Ben Sukle | Oberlin & Gift Horse in Providence, RI
• Chef Colin Lynch | Bar Mezzana, Shore Leave, No Relation & Black Lamp in Boston, MA
• Chef Ilma Lopez | Chaval & Ugly Duckling in Portland, ME

More details about our guest chefs coming soon!

Providing wines for the Saturday Collaboration Dinner

Hailing from the mountains of Argentina's Mendoza region, Domaine Bousquet is the first Argentine winery to achieve Regenerative Agriculture Certification. Sharing Spruce Peak's commitment to sustainability and quality, President and CEO Anne Bousquet will join our guest chefs at the Saturday Collaboration Dinner to present her favorite pours, perfectly paired to each chef's dish.

Thursday August 14, 2025

Spruce Peak welcomes some of Vermont’s most celebrated chefs for an unforgettable, locally curated five-course dinner at Tipsy Trout. Joined by Spruce Peak Executive Chef Sean Blomgren, this special evening includes featured guest chefs:

• Chef Robert Smith of Starry Night Cafe
• Chef Cara Chigazola Tobin of Honey Road & The Grey Jay
• Chef Justin Dain of Oakes & Evelyn
• And more!

Additional Vermont chefs to be announced!

The Lodge at Spruce Peak

Make the most of your A Taste of New England experience by staying steps from the festivities. Ranging from cozy suites overlooking the mountains to expansive private residences, every stay at Spruce Peak includes premier access to luxury resort amenities including our outdoor pool, TechnoGym Fitness Center, and authentic Vermont recreation programs to enjoy all weekend long.

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Info: Spruce Peak welcomes some of Vermont’s most celebrated chefs for an unforgettable, locally curated five-course dinner at Tipsy Trout.

Info: Mix and mingle with our guest chefs while you sample thoughtfully prepared small plates with perfectly paired wine selections.

Info: Cocktails at 5:30pm | Dinner Starts at 7:00pm An unforgettable culinary evening awaits you. Enjoy a unique collaborative dinner featuring New England sourced and inspired fare from our passionate guest chefs, complete with expert wine pairings for each course.

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