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Chef In Residence: Val Cantú Dec 2026
Included with Your Stay
Companion Rate Available
Chef In Residence: Val Cantú Dec 2026
Overview
Join Chef Val Cantú — culinary director at Estella and the visionary behind San Francisco’s three-Michelin-starred Californios — for two extraordinary dining experiences at Canyon Ranch Austin on Dec. 9 & 10. Chef Cantú will bring his distinctive approach to Mexican cuisine to a tasting menu created exclusively for Canyon Ranch guests. Each evening offers a rare opportunity to discover Estella through the chef's hands, with thoughtful dishes inspired by the season's bounty. Gather friends and family for a taste of Chef Cantú’s celebrated cooking in the Texas Hill Country.
Join Chef Val Cantú — culinary director at Estella and the visionary behind San Francisco’s three-Michelin-starred Californios — for two extraordinary dining experiences at Canyon Ranch Austin on Dec. 9 & 10. Chef Cantú will bring his distinctive approach to Mexican cuisine to a tasting menu created exclusively for Canyon Ranch guests. Each evening offers a rare opportunity to discover Estella through the chef's hands, with thoughtful dishes inspired by the season's bounty. Gather friends and family for a taste of Chef Cantú’s celebrated cooking in the Texas Hill Country.
The Program
An unforgettable experience designed just for you.
Wed
Dec 09
Thu
Dec 10
Fri
Dec 11
Signature Chef's Dinner
Signature Chef's Dinner
Free day
Signature Chef's Dinner
Always Included
When you want it all taken care of, it matters where you stay.
All-Inclusive Chef-Crafted Dining
World-Class Spa Amenities
All-Inclusive Chef-Crafted Dining
Savor unlimited meals, snacks, and beverages at our two on-site restaurants, each offering nourishing dishes that favor fresh, organic, and seasonal ingredients.
World-Class Spa Amenities
35+ Daily Optional Activities
The Barn: 27,000-Square-Foot Fitness Center
Swimming Pools & Aquatics
Well-Appointed Accommodations
An Inspired Lake Travis Setting
Round-Trip Transportation
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