VERNAL
EQUINOX
Tilting Towards the Sun
March 13-17, 2023
Spring is leafing out. Wild vegetables from land and sea are growing plentiful.
Spring is gaining momentum and provides so many fresh, wild flavors. We will forage tsukushi horsetail from the hills and the tender shoots of watercress from streams. From the sea comes new wakame. Our special outing is exquisite. We’ll travel to Ureshino, the birthplace of Japan's tea culture, for an experience amidst tea fields as far as the eye can see.
Vernal EQUINOX
Session Lookbook
We open the windows during the day and build fires in the hearth at night as we make multi-course meals to celebrate the season of abundant gifts from the wild.
Details
Make your way to Karatsu, in the Northwest corner of Kyushu, a little over an hour by train from the Fukuoka airport or shinkansen station. We’ll gather for an intimate welcome dinner at Arutokoro with Karatsu's rising star chef. Then it's early to bed to rest up after a long day of travel.
We'll gather in Mirukashi and start with a primer on dashi, the fundamental seasoning at the heart of Japanese cuisine. After lunch we'll stretch our legs and forage horsetail and wild watercress. Back in the kitchen with our harvest, we'll prepare a seasonal multi-course meal.
Travel & Welcome
Foraging & Cooking
day one
day two
We'll spend the morning with Hanako at her pottery studio monohanako and learn about the art and craft of Japanese tableware. After lunch we'll roll up our sleeves and make another multi-course meal featuring more wild flavors like water dropwort, wakame, and wild boar.
Pottery & Food
DAy Four
Ureshino is considered the birthplace of Japanese tea. Hosted by a farmer on his estate, we'll drink tea at an exclusive tea space amidst manicured fields and learn about how it's grown. Back in Karatsu we'll dine at a beloved place featuring female-forward food, craft, and design.
Tea Experience
Day Three
How We'll Spend Our Time
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Pack your swag and enjoy one last morning by the sea before you hug your new best friends goodbye. Don’t be sad because you are now a member of the Mirukashi Collective, a private online salon where we'll nurture our blossoming friendships and continue delicious conversations.
Let the waves lull you to sleep each night in this 4 star oceanside hotel featuring spectacular views from every room. Watch the sun rise over the bay, take a stroll along the sandy beach by a forest of ancient pine trees, visit the gym or relax in the sauna, onsen spa, or rooftop thermal pool.
Hugs & Goodbyes
Seaside Hotel
day Five
Lodging
You'll go home with:
Insights into Japan's culinary culture
Aspirational and actionable insights into planning a meal, cooking techniques, seasoning, plating, table setting, and the etiquette of drinking and dining.
seasonal Recipe Collection
A beautifully printed, expanded collection of seasonal recipes from Mirukashi and my promise to be here as your guide even after you've gone home.
SOME PRETTY SWEET SWAG
How It Works
Salon sessions are $3150 per person for shared occupancy and $3550 per person for a private room. A deposit of $1800 reserves your place.
Pricing
Includes 4 nights lodging plus all food, drink, and transportation during the salon session. Does not include transportation to and from Karatsu.
What's included
Plans are hard to make these days. All deposits are non-refundable but give me two months notice and I'll happily apply your deposit to a future session.
cancellation
Seating is limited.
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Salon sessions are limited to 6 people to ensure a relaxed and intimate experience.
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