As we head into the final month of summer, some of us are starting to get back on the road for getaways to beloved local destinations, from Nantucket to Napa Valley. But sometimes, nothing says “summer” like a golden-hour soirée in your own backyard. To bring you a taste of our favorite sunny escapes in the U.S., to enjoy within the comfort of your own home, we’ve rounded up top recipes from our favorite hotels stateside, including Blackberry Farm in Tennessee, Cal-a-Vie Health Spa in California and Ocean House in Rhode Island. Use these properties’ appetizers, desserts, cocktails and more to elevate your next dinner party—then make plans to savor them in person, soon!
Contact Indagare or your Trip Designer to discuss planning a domestic summer road trip to one of these hotels or beyond. We can also book private villas and yacht and flight charters! Our team can answer your questions about coronavirus travel safety—including the destinations that are open to travel, what it’s like to travel now, and what hotels are doing to create COVID-safe experiences for guests.
Appetizers
- From Cal-a-Vie Spa in Vista, California: Bloody Mary Gazpacho recipe
- From Chatham Bars Inn in Cape Cod, Massachusetts: Farm Heirloom Tomato & Strawberry Gazpacho with Blue Crab Salad recipe
- From Belmond Charleston Place in Charleston, South Carolina: Capered Deviled Eggs recipe
- From Hotel Zero George in Charleston, South Carolina: Fresh Chickpea Spread with Crispy Black Olives recipe
- From Cal-a-Vie Spa in Vista, California: Arugula with Strawberries and Vanilla Champagne Vinaigrette recipe
- From Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain in Tennessee: Roasted Mushroom Salad with Garden Herbs recipe
- From Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain in Tennessee: Roasted Beet Salad with Blackberry Farm Dressing recipe
- From Amangiri in Canyon Point, Utah: Lobster Salad recipe
- From Amangani in Jackson Hole, Wyoming: Snake River Farms Wagyu Tartare recipe
- From The Ranch at Rock Creek in Montana: The Copper City Chop Sandwich recipe
Related: Summer Road Trip Ideas: The Best U.S. Hotels You Can Drive To
Cocktails & Mocktails
- From Ocean House in Rhode Island: The Ocean House Frozen TitoRita recipe
- From Chatham Bars Inn in Cape Cod, Massachusetts: Grapefruit Martini recipe
- From the Allison Inn & Spa in Willamette Valley, Oregon: A Refreshing Summer Cocktail featuring Oregon Ingredients recipe
- From Ventana Big Sur in Big Sur, California: The Bridge & Tonic recipe
- From the Lodge at Blue Sky in Utah: The Horse Thief Cocktail recipe. Plus, check out our exclusive Indagare Summer Offer here!
- From Taylor River Lodge in Almont, Colorado: Blackberry Old Fashioned recipe
- From The Ranch at Rock Creek in Montana: The Bear Trap Cocktail recipe
- From Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain in Tennessee: Gin & Treuse recipe
- From Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain in Tennessee: Bloody Martini recipe
- From Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain in Tennessee: Main House Veranda Spritzer recipe
- From Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain in Tennessee: Garden Beet Sangria recipe
- From Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain in Tennessee: Fresh as a Daisy recipe
- From Chatham Bars Inn in Cape Cod, Massachusetts: Super Defender Juice recipe (nonalcoholic)
- From Cal-a-Vie Spa in Vista, California: Pineapple Coconut Smoothie and Blackberry Lemon Smoothie recipes (nonalcoholic)
Related: Our Favorite U.S. Hotels with Private Cottages or Villas
Entrées
- From Via Mare at Greydon House in Nantucket, Massachusetts: Sweet Summer Corn Agnolotti recipe
- From the Allison Inn & Spa in Willamette Valley, Oregon: Summer Succotash recipe
- From Hidden Pond in Kennebunkport, Maine: Earth’s Wood-Fired Carrots with White Raisin Compote and Pickled Meyer Lemon Yogurt recipe
- From Cal-a-Vie Spa in Vista, California: Roasted Ōra King Salmon with Romesco Sauce and Skillet Zucchini and Corn recipe
- From Carmel Valley Ranch in Carmel, California: Summer Sea Bass recipe
- From Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain in Tennessee: Walnut-Crusted Fish recipe
- From The Wauwinet in Nantucket, Massachusetts: TOPPER’S Lobster Rolls recipe
- From Chatham Bars Inn in Cape Cod, Massachusetts: A Traditional New England Clambake recipe
- From Belmond Charleston Place in Charleston, South Carolina: Sweet Potato Biscuits recipe
Related: A Great American West Road Trip Through Idaho, Montana & Wyoming National Parks
Dessert
- From The Farmhouse Inn in Sonoma, California: Famous Farmhouse Turndown Cookies (Gluten-Free!) recipe
- From Scarp Ridge Lodge and Taylor River Lodge in Colorado: Whole Wheat Galette with Summer Fruit recipe
- From Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain in Tennessee: Coconut Cake recipe
- From Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain in Tennessee: Caramelized Fig Cake recipe
- From Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain in Tennessee: Tennessee Honey Sorbet recipe
- From Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain in Tennessee: Chocolate Hazelnut Tart & Mountain Mint Ice Cream recipe
Related: Private Charter Flights: What to Know Now
Contact Indagare or your Trip Designer to discuss planning a domestic summer road trip to one of these hotels or beyond. We can also book private villas and yacht and flight charters! Our team can answer your questions about coronavirus travel safety—including the destinations that are open to travel, what it’s like to travel now, and what hotels are doing to create COVID-safe experiences for guests.
Want more at-home cooking inspiration? Explore The Indagare Guide to Armchair Travel: Films, Playlists, Recipes and More from Around the World to inspire your next internationally-themed dinner party, with recipes from Italy, France, Mexico and beyond.
