Chef John Lumbra speaks to guests through his food and we’re sure you’ll find it poetry to your taste buds. A member of the Vermont Fresh Network, John prides himself in offering only the freshest of locally grown and raised ingredients; some from the inn’s finely cultivated gardens. And, all meals are lovingly prepared daily, on the premises, from fresh bread through decadent dessert.

John is a graduate of Johnson & Wales culinary school in Rhode Island where he also served on the faculty before moving to San Diego and working as a personal chef for many years.  John is a skilled cook who continues to hone his skills in the fine art of cooking. Gourmet breakfasts, rich hearty dinners, and catering to individual desires are what he does best.

John provides a personal touch and attention to detail whether he’s catering to an intimate dinner for two or a special occasion for two hundred.

Cooking Classes Offered

Periodically John offers full day cooking classes to small groups of 5 to 6 enthusiastic cooks or you can arrange a private cooking class with John in his kitchen or yours.