Explore & Learn

In addition to this event, you can enjoy all of the daily activities that Lenox, MA offers. Explore our sample schedule.

Canyon Ranch Lenox is proud to welcome one of America’s next generation of culinary stars, Chef Charlie Mitchell of Clover Hill in Brooklyn for our Harvest Table Series on October 12. Please join us for a celebration of the season and the iconic fall flavors in the glorious Berkshires.

In 2022, Chef Charlie made history as the first Black Michelin-starred chef in New York City and only the second to receive the honor in the U.S. He is the only Black chef to have ever received Michelin’s Young Chef Award.

Known for his creative and welcoming dining experience—a far-cry from the dramatized roles of celebrity chefs in the media, Chef Charlie is a native of Detroit, yes traces his roots and passion in the kitchen directly to his grandmother, who lived in Georgia.

Chef Charlie earned his stripes for many years at the legendary restaurant Eleven Madison Park in New York City, a dining destination that achieved three Michelin stars and acclaim as the nation’s top culinary address.

We are excited for his world-class skills and inspirational story to be a part of our Harvest Table dinners this fall in the Berkshires. You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy all of Canyon Ranch’s various revitalizing activities during your stay. From morning sun salutations to our perennially popular Lunch & Learns to a restorative Labyrinth Walk, there's something to inspire your well way of life every hour of the day. Please join us!

Space for this private dinner is limited. Ask your reservationist about booking a seat during your time in Lenox

Service allowance cannot be used toward the cost of this event. Fee for dinner is $100 for guests, $175 non-guest, and wine additional $50.

Chef Charlie Mitchell

In 2022, Chef Charlie made history as the first Black Michelin-starred chef in New York City, and only the second such chef in the U.S. He is the only Black Chef to be receive Michelin’s Young Chef Award. He is known for his creative and welcoming dining experience – a far-cry from the dramatized roles of celebrity chefs in the media. As he told the Today Show on NBC, “I want guests to kind of be excited or inspired about food. That is something that is very important to us.” Self-taught and a native of Detroit, Chef Charlie traces his roots and passion in the kitchen directly to his grandmother, who lived in Georgia. “We didn’t eat out too much when I was growing up,” he related in an interview with the James Beard Foundation. “Instead, what I really grew [accustomed] to, was the fellowship behind eating and cooking for each other at home. That’s when I saw that through cooking, you can show love to someone.” Chef Charlie earned his stripes for many years at the legendary restaurant, Eleven Madison Park in New York City, a dining destination that has achieved three Michelin stars and acclaim as the nation’s top culinary address.

Thursday 10/12

11am – Manifest Your Vision
Bring your wellness vision to life with a vision board. Develop and manifest your wildest dreams using your creative energy to take home a powerful and tangible representation of your goals.

1:30pm – Shinrin Yoku (Japanese forest bathing)
Experience the Japanese practice of taking in the forest atmosphere or "forest bathing." Join your guide on a slow, intentional walk into the woods to de-stress and reconnect with nature.

3pm – Journey Through Tarot
Tarot is an ancient divination tool, that can be used by anyone, for clarity and guidance. A metaphysical provider guides you to learn to build your own intuitive relationship to the cards.

5:30pm – Harvest Dinner

8pm – Piano & Violin Concert in the Fieldstone Lounge
Ron Ramsay & Eileen Markland

Friday, 10/13

8am – Outdoor Sun Salutations
Greet the sun in 25 minutes, linking 12 postures to stimulate heat in the body. An intermediate flow. In the event of inclement weather, this class will take place in the Yoga Studio

10am – Finding Your Flow
You don't need to be a rock climber or play in a symphony orchestra to experience flow. You can find and cultivate the flow state in every day experiences. Discuss the various types of flow states and how to identify and increase them daily.

2pm – Walk in the Woods Yoga
A yoga instructor leads an on-property walk through beautiful trails with yoga posture breaks. Learn to incorporate fresh air and open thoughts in your practice. In the event of inclement weather, this class will take place in the Yoga Studio

8pm – Miracles, Luck & The Butterfly Effect
Join Jerry Posner for an entertaining, rational, practical approach to “miracle making” with strategies to help increase the probability of desired outcomes and goals.

Saturday, 10/14

7am – Morning Walk
30 to 45-minute walk on relatively flat terrain that will accommodate all paces.

12pm – Lunch & Learn with Chef Rachel in the Demo Kitchen

1pm – Practicing Imperfection
Perfectionism can take on many forms. Discuss the psychology of perfectionism, its pros and cons, and how it manifests. Draw from ancient Japanese wisdom to look at the merits of imperfection and intentionally practice living an imperfect lifestyle.

8pm – Music Bingo!
A new twist on an old favorite! Listen to clips of popular music and match them to your bingo card to win big. Canyon Ranch prizes awarded in approximately four games.