Important!! This schedule is posted to give the guest a general idea of our 7-Night Premier Package schedule on a normal week. The schedule may change to take advantage of season dishes, ingredients or the interests of our guests. LVB reserves the right to modify this schedule and the dishes contained therein. Upon arrival guests will receive their schedule for the week. 4-night packages follow the same schedule with the exception of breakfast and departure on Thursday morning.
Sunday
1:00-4:00 Airport Pickup in Mexico City and transport to La Villa Bonita (LVB).
4:00-6:00 Get accommodated and relax! Cocktails upon arrival. Say hello to Chef Ana.
6:00-8:00 Optional Dinner party in La Mesa de Ana with other guests and Chef Ana. Great opportunity to have one of the best meals in Mexico shared with other guests (additional fee). 4-5 course gourmet dinner served “Chef’s Table” in the ample kitchen with view of the valley below or served on top of the kitchen in the terrace with a 360 degree view of the mountains weather permitting. Chef Ana creates a incredible dining experience from ingredients grown on our property or from primarily local producers. If you are interested in having dinner at La Mesa de Ana throughout the week, reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. All ingredients are purchased the day of your reservation as well slow food techniques are utilized to insure the freshest fine dining experience. A different 4 course menu will be offered again on Thursday and Saturday.
Monday
8:30-9:30 Breakfast in LVB Kitchen
9:30-10:30 Walking trip to Tepoztlan Market for selection of ingredients
10:30-2:00 Mole Colorado with Chicken, Pork in Pipian sauce (Mole Verde), Refried Beans, Red Rice with Vegetables, and Flan with Chef Garcia in LVB Kitchen
2:00-3:30 Lunch of dishes prepared
Tuesday
6:45 Quick Coffee before departure
7:00-9:00 Excursion to wholesale market in Cuernavaca (Lopez Mateos) for selection of ingredients
9:30-10:30 Breakfast at LVB kitchen
10:30-2:00 Introduction to Chiles, Salsas, and How to Cure a Molcajete, Tortillas, Quesadillas with Squash Blossoms, Huitlacoche, Pork Skins (Cracklin) en Green Salsa, Potatoes and Chile Poblano Strips and Guayabas in Syrup for dessert with Chef Garcia (LVB Kitchen)
2:00-3:30 Lunch in the Garden
3:30 Time on your own, read, relax, take a walk into town.
Wednesday
8:30-9:00 Breakfast at LVB Kitchen
9:30-10:30 Excursion to Tepoztlan Market for general selection of ingredients
11:00-2:30 Huanzontles, Chiles Rellenos or Chiles en Nogada (seasonal), White Rice, Seasoned Beans (de la Olla), and Natilla
2:30-3:30 Lunch in the Garden
3:30-7:00 Time on your own
7:00-8:00 Tequila Tasting in La Mesa de Ana
Thursday
8:30-9:00 Breakfast at LVB Kitchen
9:30-5:00 Optional excursion to Taxco (Silver City) and the pyramids of Xochicalco with Historian Arturo Marquez (additional fee, ask for pricing)
8:00-? Optional dinner party in La Mesa de Ana with other guests and Chef Ana(not included). If you are interested in having dinner at La Mesa de Ana throughout the week, reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. All ingredients are purchased the day of your reservation as well slow food techniques are utilized to insure the freshest fine dining experience. A different 4 course menu will be offered daily. Additional fee.
Friday
8:30-9:30 Breakfast at LVB Kitchen
10:00-2:00 Chicken tamales, squash with corn, cheese, pork tamales, dessert tamales with pineapple
2:00-3:30 Lunch in the Garden
3:30-5:30 Hike up to the Tepozteco Pyramid (athletic)
Saturday
8:30-9:30 Breakfast at LVB Kitchen
9:30-5:00 Tepoz Relax Day. Explore the weekend artisans market, shop, see the convent, enjoy lunch on the town, hike the Tepozteco pyramid or just enjoy a book at the pool.
8:00-? Optional dinner party in La Mesa de Ana with other guests and Chef Ana(not included). If you are interested in having dinner at La Mesa de Ana throughout the week, reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. All ingredients are purchased the day of your reservation as well slow food techniques are utilized to insure the freshest fine dining experience. Additional fee.
11:00-? Optional night out for Live Music and Salsa Dancing at “El Telon”
Sunday
8:30-9:30 Breakfast at LVB Kitchen
9:30 Transportation to the Mexico City airport