Itinerary Overview

Thursday, July 10 – Arrival + Resort Relaxation

  • 8:00 AM | Departure from Washington, D.C. in Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van
  • Midday | Lunch Stop in Bucks County, PA
  • 3:00 PM | Arrival & Check-In
    Check into your Bower Cabin at Wildflower Farms (Auberge Resort), Gardiner, NY. Enjoy the serenity of 140 acres of meadows and forest.
  • 3:30 PM | Afternoon Recreation at Wildflower
    Relax poolside with a cocktail from Dew Bar and your favorite book or explore the tennis courts, book a spa treatments or fitness class, discover local hiking trails.
  • 6:30 PM | Fireside Cocktails
    Gather in the Clay Lounge for botanical cocktails crafted with seasonal ingredients.
  • 7:30 PM | Dinner at the Chef’s Table
    Dine at the resort’s acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant.

Friday, July 11 – Culinary Event + Campout

  • 8:30 AM | Farm Animal Feeding (Optional)
    Meet the Icelandic sheep and donkeys while learning about regenerative farming practices.
  • 10:00 AM | Prana & Plunge (Optional)
    Guided breathwork and Wim Hof ice bath session led by a certified instructor.
  • 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM | Culinary Event at Wildflower Farms (talks, workshops, lunch, and more!)
  • 4:00 PM | Depart for Pine Bush, NY
    Checkout from Wildflower and drive to Boulder Point Camp for an overnight stay.
  • 5:00 PM | Set Up Camp + Free Time
    Hike, play cards, or relax in nature.
  • 7:00 PM | Cookout Dinner + Cheffy S’mores
    Gather around the fire for a rustic meal, storytelling, and stargazing.

Saturday, July 12 – Camp Coffee + Art + Return

  • 8:00–9:00 AM | Coffee & Camp Breakfast
    Fresh coffee and local pastries in the van before packing up.
  • 9:30 AM | Visit Storm King Art Center (Optional - Group decision)
    Enjoy monumental sculpture art in a vast natural setting.
  • Midday | Lunch on the Road (Bucks County stop)
  • Late Afternoon | Estimated Return to D.C.

What's Included

  • Round-trip transportation from D.C.
  • Lodging (Wildflower Farms + Boulder Point Camp)
  • Culinary Event at Wildflower Farms (talks, workshops, lunch, and more!)
  • Friday meals + Saturday breakfast
  • Camp gear* + Skillette road trip swag (T-shirt, tote, bandana).

*Guests are required to bring their own sleeping pad, bag, and pillow.

Not included

  • Thursday Lunch in Bucks County, PA
  • Thursday Drinks/ Dinner at Wildflower Farm
  • Saturday lunch on the road

Questions?

We'd be happy to answer any questions you have about the trip! Please email us at hello@skillettecooking.com .