Now Open: The Tasting Room
Sip, swirl and socialize at The Tasting Room, a contemporary wine tasting space located at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California. The Tasting Room celebrates the recent Malibu Coast AVA designation with tastes from Malibu Family Wines and other wineries from throughout Malibu Coast and California.
Located just a few minutes from the Hotel nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains, Malibu Family Wines will be featured as The Tasting Room’s resident winery and will pour a variety of award-winning Semler and Saddlerock wines. The Tasting Room will also feature a rotating guest winery, starting with a selection of Napa Valley wines from Joseph Phelps Vineyards, including their highly coveted “Insignia” red blend.
Small bites including a local cheese plate, house-made truffles and spiced nut selection will be served to compliment wine flights and wine by the glass. Bottles of wine are also available for guests to enjoy at home or for consumption in one of the Hotel’s multiple dining outlets.
Wine Celebration Hotel Package
In celebration of the opening of the new tasting room, Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village has created a Malibu Coast Wine Package, including deluxe overnight accommodations, wine themed welcome amenity, two tasting flights in The Tasting Room, and a Wine Passport which gives guests exclusive offers at the nearby wine tasting rooms and vineyards.
To receive all the latest news and updates about The Tasting Room and our wine-tasting packages be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and visit us online.
Dive-in Movie Night: “Muppets Most Wanted” will be presented on Friday, August 29 at the Indoor Pool.
Savor the final days of summer at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California. Stay with us over Labor Day weekend, August 29 through September 1, and enjoy a variety of fun activities and events happening on-site.
Enjoy a longer stay through the three-day, holiday weekend and take advantage of the best room rates available. Experience more with one of our deluxe overnight packages, such as our all-new Malibu Coast Wine Tasting package.
Dive in Movie Night at the Indoor Pool- Friday, August 29, 2014
Hotel guests of all ages are invited to make a splash at our Indoor Family Pool, with a special presentation of Disney’s The Muppets Most Wanted on the big screen. Enjoy a poolside menu of a la carte, grilled-to-order favorites including hot dogs and quesadillas (grown-ups will appreciate our full bar available poolside as well)! Movie will start at 8:00 pm and complimentary admission for Hotel guests includes unlimited movie popcorn.
Labor Day Weekend Dining
Enjoy even more of our signature dining experiences with special offerings and extended hours through the holiday weekend:
Farmer’s Market Breakfast in the Lobby Lounge - Available August 29-31, 7:30 to 11 am
Poolside BBQ at the Indoor Pool - Available August 30-31, from 11 am to 5 pm
ONYX Restaurant – Open for dinner August 29-31 at 5:30 pm
For room reservations and more information, please call 818.575.3000 or visit us online.
Summertime Grilling: Cooking Classes & Events
Come see what’s cooking this month in the Wellness Kitchen at California Health & Longevity Institute, located at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village.
Wellness Kitchen Cooking Classes
Experienced and novice cooks alike will be inspired by the delicious, healthy, whole foods prepared in our elegant, state-of-the-art teaching kitchen and organic vegetable garden. Join us for a transformative two-hour food experience that emphasizes a healthy lifestyle through nutritious, gourmet cooking. Led by a Registered Dietitian-Chef, these interactive classes offer practical strategies for preparing and enjoying simple, yet fabulous meals that can improve health and increase longevity. At the end of the class, you will sit down to enjoy this extraordinary meal.
Take advantage of all that the summer season has to offer, with this month’s Al Fresco Dining menu. We’re taking the great outdoors indoors this month, with a mouth-watering menu of grilling favorites perfect for backyard BBQs, picnics or any occasion!
Cooking Class + Lunch Schedule: Friday, August 8; Friday August 15; Wednesday, August 20, Wednesday August 27 (Lunch events are from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm; $105 per person includes class, lunch, recipes and is inclusive of tax and gratuity)
Cooking Class + Dinner Schedule: Friday, August 29 (Dinner events are from 6:00 to 8:30 pm; $125 per person includes class, dinner, recipes and is inclusive of tax and gratuity)
Kids’ Culinary Adventure
For budding chefs ages 9 to 14, life just got a little bit sweeter! Our Spoonful of Sugar kids’ culinary adventure is a fun yet educational, hands-on experience. We’ll teach how to make healthier desserts and treats that your family will love during this two-hour cooking class. Parents: Please make sure to feed your child lunch prior to attending the event.
Tuesday, August 19, 1:00 to 3:00 pm ($95 per child includes class, desserts, recipes and is inclusive of tax and gratuity)
For more information about our healthy cooking classes, visit CHLI online or call 818.575.1114.
Alexander Gray Pop-up Boutique
(Left) SUPER Lucia Frame, Lili Claspe Blue Topaz Hand Chain + Druzy Row Cuff; (Right) Lili Claspe Alby Horn Pendant
In Southern California, a top-notch pair of sunglasses isn’t just a summer trend– it’s a fashion staple. To help you stay shady and stylish all year-round, we’ve partnered with eyewear guru David Gonzales to feature an Alexander Gray pop-up boutique poolside at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village.
An extension of the popular Alexander Gray optical store in Newport Beach, owner David Gonzales (known as the man behind Fred Segal eyewear) specializes in high-end boutique sunglasses that are hard to find in stores. These optical brands are trendsetters in the industry, and includes brands such as Barton Perrera, Salt, Theory Lazery, Allium and others.
The pop-up boutique also features a selection of unique jewelry designs from Lili Claspe, a collection of accessories made from reclaimed vintage pieces and one of a kind gemstones.
The boutique is open seasonally every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in one of our poolside cabanas at The Spa.
Exclusive Event Invitation at Neiman Marcus Topanga
Join us for an exclusive evening of fall trends at Neiman Marcus Topanga, located at the Westfield Topanga. Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village is proud to partner with Neiman Marcus Topanga to present Luxury Lifestyle, a private cocktail event on August 20, 2014, from 6 to 9 pm.
Event highlights include a presentation of Fall Trends, prize drawings (including an overnight stay at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village), hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and more. The store will be closed for this private event, and complimentary valet parking will be available at the Neiman Marcus entrance.
Attendees must RSVP via email at RSVPTopanga@NeimanMarcus.com or call 818.316.7005.
Fourth of July Celebrations
Celebrate Independence Day at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California.
Three cheers for the red, white and blue! Celebrate our nation’s independence with Fourth of July festivities at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California.
Westlake Village Fireworks Show
For the first time, the city of Westlake Village will be hosting its very own fireworks show at the Westlake Village Golf Course. Celebrations and viewing areas will be available at Calvary Church and the Westlake Village Golf Course Driving Range. Read more
Our “dive-in” movie presentation of THE LEGO MOVIE on 7/4 is complimentary for Hotel guests.
Dive-in Movie Night
At Four Seasons, Hotel guests of all ages are invited to our second dive-in movie night of the summer, as we present “The Lego Movie” on the big screen at our indoor family pool at sundown on Friday, July 4. Burgers, hot dogs and other grilled-to-order favorites can be ordered poolside, and a full bar and frozen treats will be available as well.
The “Star Spangled Sparkler” is available in The Bar and The Lookout.
Specialty Cocktail: Star-Spangled Sparkler
Similar to a bomb pop popsicle, try our signature Fourth of July cocktail for a refreshing treat at The Bar and at The Lookout lounge this summer.
For room availability and rates, please call 818-575-3000 or visit us online.
Opening Soon…The Tasting Room at Four Seasons
Opening this summer, The Tasting Room will feature local wine flights from the Malibu Coast and throughout California.
Wine down the Malibu Coast and taste the very best of this emerging wine region with the grand opening of The Tasting Room at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California. Featuring a variety of local and regional wines from Malibu to Napa, and everything in between, the new tasting room will open later this summer.
We’re proud to partner with Malibu Family Wines, producers of award-winning Semler and Saddlerock wines, for the opening of The Tasting Room and our all-new Wine Tasting rooms package including a Malibu Family Wines amenity, wine tasting passport with exclusive offers from local wineries and two tasting flights at The Tasting Room.
To receive all the latest news and updates about The Tasting Room and our wine-tasting packages be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and visit us online.
Heirloom Farming Experience
Experience the extraordinary this summer with our immersive organic farming package at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California. Part of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts’ international Extraordinary Experiences campaign, Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village has created a distinctive Heirloom Farming Experience for gardening enthusiasts visiting the Hotel’s sunny Conejo Valley destination.
Inspired by California’s Central Valley, located just a few miles north of the Hotel, the package features an interactive, private tour with Tim Philen of Philen Pharms, one of the few organic heirloom farms in the country, for a one-of-a-kind, immersive experience. Philen Pharms specializes in rare American heirloom produce, grown from centuries-old grafted trees that have maintained their genealogical integrity and can be traced back to royal gardens in Asia and Europe. A few of Philen’s most popular fruits include exact replicas of George Washington’s apples and Thomas Jefferson’s pears.
The Heirloom Farming Extraordinary Experience two-night package includes an exclusive tour of Philen Pharms lead by proprietor Tim Philen, lunch by Four Seasons Executive Chef made from garden-grown and local ingredients, and private garden tour and Wellness Kitchen interactive cooking experience led by an on-site Registered Dietitian. Extraordinary Experience welcome amenity, transportation, and overnight suite accommodations are also included.
The Heirloom Farming Extraordinary Experience is $2,600 for a two-night package and accommodates up to two people. For reservations and more information, please call 818-575-3000 or visit bit.ly.com/FSHeirloom.
Wine Wednesdays in the Wellness Kitchen
Sip back and relax, as we pair wine with wellness in our summer Wine Wednesday series at California Health & Longevity Institute, located at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. Led by a registered dietitian, enjoy a menu of delicious and nutritious recipes perfectly paired with wine selections from local tasting rooms and vineyards.
Enjoy a different menu of savory small plates and wine pairing menu at each of the three events, and meet the winemakers from local wineries, who will also be available for a brief Q&A immediately following the event.
Admission to the event series is $150 per person and includes entry to all three of the Wine Wednesday events, July through September. Single-event admission is available at $60 per person. All Wine Wednesday events run from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Summer Series Schedule
July 16 – Sunland Vintage Winery
Menu: Italian Trattoria
Caprese Salad with Fresh Ricotta & Balsamic Reduction | Penne Pasta with Turkey Sausage in Vodka Cream Sauce Roasted Branzino with Lemon & Fennel | Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan | Balsamic-Honey Roasted Figs over Vanilla Ice Cream
August 13 – Dolin Malibu Estate Vineyards
Menu: The Sustainable Table
Summertime Corn & Quinoa Bisque | Sustainable Greens, Wheat berries & Fresh Lemon Ricotta | Roasted Wild Salmon with Oven Dried Tomatoes | Pearl Couscous & Lemon Oregano Oil | Grilled Amaretto Peaches with Lite Vanilla Ice Cream
September 17 – Hoyt Family Vineyards Malibu
Menu: Taste of Summer Comfort | Curried Tomato Soup with Red Quinoa | Roasted Beets, Beet Greens & Goat Cheese Crostini | Spinach-Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf, Potato & Celeriac Mash | Orange-Glazed Baby Carrots | Late Summer Blackberry Cake
For reservations and more information, please call 818-575-1114 or visit chli.com.
Introducing “Sustained Living” Menus
Served on a whole-grain bun with gruyere, shiitake mushroom, onion and a special “umami” sauce, our Turkey Burger with grilled asparagus is only 550 calories.
Wholesome, nutritious ingredients, flavorful herbs and seasonal produce come together in our all-new Sustained Living menus, featuring a selection of wellness-inspired dishes created by Director of Nutrition Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE of California Health & Longevity Institute and Executive Chef Alexander La Motte of Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village.
The new menus are based on California Health & Longevity Institute’s nutrition philosophy of eating a plant-based diet consisting of more whole grains, high fiber carbohydrates and lean protein to maintain a healthy lifestyle and reduce the overall risk of chronic illnesses including heart disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes.
Sustained Living menu items are currently available on the breakfast and lunch menus in The Lobby Lounge and will be added to The Spa and In-Room Dining menus later this summer. Sustained Living breakfast options include Ancient Grain Porridge with barley, quinoa, steel cut oats, non-fat Greek yogurt, peaches and pecans (370 calories); and 9 Grain French Toast with wild blueberry compote and assorted berries (370 calories). Lunch dishes feature Mushroom and Kale Calzone with goat milk ricotta, kale pesto, eggplant, squash, whole grain crust, and a baby kale salad (520 calories); Quinoa and Heirloom Beans with Mohr Fry Calypso beans, garden beets, local peas, cotija cheese, and green harissa (465 calories); and Chilled Thai Coconut Curry Carrot Soup with a pine nut and citrus relish (120 calories).
For dining reservations please call 818-575-3000 or visit our website.
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