New at Travaasa Austin: Chicken Keeper Class
Travaasa Experiential Resort in Austin, TX introduces the Chicken Keeper Class! During your next stay plan to check out our blossoming farm, complete with rows of fresh growing veggies, an orchard and a chicken coop! In this class our Farm Manager, Kim Grabosky, will give a tour of our field and introduce you to the 100 chickens providing fresh eggs for Travaasa’s kitchen. This hands on class will cover everything from the life cycle of a chicken and its needs to how to raise, handle and care for a backyard flock – plus an intro on how to setup a small coop to keep hens safe from predators while giving them room to roam. Collect eggs and hold a hen if you can catch one! You will gain an understanding and appreciation for what it takes to get fresh eggs...
From Our Family to Yours: Cinco de Mayo Recipe – Pollito Pibil
In celebration of Nurture Month and Cinco de Mayo, we have a delicious family recipe to share. This special recipe was passed down to one of our very own from a grandmother who lives in a little town near Oaxaca, Mexico. Pollito Pibil is a spin-off of Conchinita Pibil since it uses chicken instead of pork. In a slow cooker place: 4 chicken breasts 1 diced onion 2 jalapenos 2 poblanos 2 tomatoes 1/4 cup achiote paste 4 cups orange juice 2 cups water 2 dried ancho chilies Let this cook for hours, until the chicken is tender enough to fall apart. Remove the chicken, and strain the liquid off to remove the plant matter. Reduce the liquid until it thickens. Combine the chicken with the sauce and shred chicken. For the salsa roast: 6 tomatillos 2...
May Lei Celebration at Travaasa Hana
Experiencing the real Hawaii. That’s what Travaasa Hana is all about. Our guests are introduced to the art and history of lei making at all times during the year. But in May, Hawaii’s traditional gift of welcome and aloha truly take center stage. Lei Day – May first – became an official holiday in 1929. It was invented by Don Blanding, who is considered by many to be the poet laureate of Hawaii. He wanted to create a uniquely Hawaiian event that celebrated the culture and beauty of the islands. Lei Day celebrations continue today, marking the first day of May with lei-making competitions, concerts, and the giving and receiving of lei among friends and family. “It is really a big deal all over the islands,” says Hoku Tolentino, programs manager at...
Travaasa Austin BBQ Bash: Welcome to The Travaasa Farm
.Join us Saturday, June 15 from 5-9 PM for the Travaasa Austin BBQ Bash! Not only will this event benefit Foodways Texas, an organization founded to preserve, promote and celebrate the diverse food cultures of Texas, but it will also mark the official launch of the highly anticipated Farm at Travaasa Austin. The Farm at Travaasa Austin is an exciting project that has allowed us to take the “farm-to-table” concept to heart by cultivating our very own 3.25-acre farm. Located across from the property on the edge of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, we have been diligently growing produce on our property to supply the kitchen and provide guests education about organic farming practices through additional programing. Held at the Farm, this launch party will...
#FarmFriday Update: A Hen and Egg Story
At Travaasa Experiential Resorts we are feeling very proud this month. The new farm is filling out everyday, and our once baby chicks have grown into pullet hens. In December, we became the caretakers of about one hundred newly hatched chicks of five different varieties. We have watched them grow each week, and they have become quite accustomed to the spacious chicken coop and chicken run down on the Travaasa Farm. At 22 weeks old our chickens have begun to lay what are considered “pullet eggs”. A chicken is technically a pullet until she is a year old, then she is considered a hen. These pullet eggs are beautiful and the different varieties of hens are laying different colored eggs from white to pale blue and green to cream to rich browns with hints of...
July is Independence Month at Travaasa Experiential Resorts
Independence Month at Travaasa means it’s a time to celebrate and empower YOU. Ignite your inner joy at Travaasa and find laughter, the primary ingredient in all of our recipes. Here’s a peek at the independence-themed activities Travaasa guests will be able to participate in during the month of July: Fitness Be inspired to work a little harder towards your fitness goals when you take our Inspire Fitness Boot Camp. We use teamwork and camaraderie as integral parts of this fitness boot camp class. So, look no further and find the true joy of exercise while working out with others towards a common goal. Zumba is a revolutionary fitness experience. It takes you on an unforgettable, exhilarating journey to a healthier and happier lifestyle. Jam-packed with...
Special Mother’s Day Package at Travaasa Austin
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12, and we have just the perfect thing for you to treat your Mom to! Send your mother to Travaasa Austin for the day where she’ll receive a relaxing 50 minute custom massage, a delicious 4-course dinner and access to Travaasa’s regularly-scheudled on-property activities such as yoga, tai chi, guided hikes and horseback riding. Mom will be thanking you for months to come for this amazing experience. Here’s a sneak peak at what Executive Chef Benjamin Baker will be serving: Regular Menu First Course: Beet carpaccio, truffled maitakes, texas goat cheese, pinenuts, pea tendrils Second Course: Poached farm egg and spring asparagus vol-e-vent, lemon-corn creme Third Course: Lamb loin chop, pea-parsnip puree,...
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