Culinary Events

Saturdays May 28th through August 27th
(excludes July 16 & August 20)

Complimentary – Resort Guests Only

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Chef Christian Ojeda is fortunate to have an extensive herb and vegetable gardens, vineyards, and fruit trees on our 26-acre estate. And diners at Lucia Restaurant & Bar are equally fortunate to be able to sample Chef Christian’s creations from our own backyard. Join Chef Christian with culinary gardener and horticulturist Mark Marino for a tour through our organic herb, vegetable & flower gardens and meet our 180,000 resident honey bees. Whether it’s aromatic herbs, sweet torpedo onions, colorful rainbow chard, sweet honey or fresh-picked roses from our garden, the ingredients are the catalyst for Lucia’s flavorful, homegrown dishes.

Saturday, July 16th
11:00am – 2:00pm

$125 per person, plus tax & gratuity

Celebrate lavender season! With a glass of wine in hand, stroll our abundant gardens and fragrant lavender beds with Chef Christian and culinary gardener extraordinaire Mark Marino for a sensory experience of roses, herbs and more than 1,000 lavender plants in full bloom…and get a sneak peek of our 180,000 honey bees hard at work. Chef Christian will delight guests with an unforgettable lavender inspired grand buffet lunch with ingredients straight from our gardens. This is the summer event you won’t want to miss!

*A credit card is required for all reservations and a no-cancellation policy will be enforced due to limited seating.

12:00pm – 2:30pm

No need to labor on Labor Day! Celebrate with us at Lucia Restaurant & Bar. Our sunny Carmel Valley vibe, alfresco seating, warm hospitality and picturesque views is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Enjoy live music and summertime favorites while our cocktail artisans serve up refreshing specialty hand-crafted libations.