An oasis for oenophiles in the Arizona desert, Castle Hot Springs offers an intriguing collection of 400 wines intentionally selected to appeal to guests’ wine preferences and to enhance the New American farm-to-table menu at Harvest restaurant.

With curated daily menus based on the fresh vegetables and produce grown right on the Farm, the restaurants at Castle Hot Springs prioritizes farm-to-table dining for all kinds of palettes, offering seasonal cuisine that nourishes the body and mind.

When it comes to how you want to spend your days at Castle Hot Springs it’s almost impossible to choose. You absolutely don’t want to miss a luxurious wine-paring dinner at Harvest.

Dining at Bar 1896 is another experience and less formal. While table service is wonderful, the immediacy of the bar is a draw.

Farm-to-table dining requires both good farmers and good chefs to make the concept a success. At Harvest, Executive Chef Chris Knouse creates gastronomic masterpieces that reflect the rhythm of the seasons.

With so much seasonal bounty on hand, the chefs at Castle Hot Springs create an array of enticing dishes at both Harvest and Bar 1896. Of course, during these warm languid days, the emphasis is on recipes that are light and refreshing. Even if you aren’t able to visit the resort this summer, you can enjoy a classic cold soup at home with our Cucumber Gazpacho recipe.

What to cook today? Chef Knouse draws inspiration for his tasting menu by taking a slow walk through the farm looking for full ripeness, peak color, and tasting for optimal flavor. The gardens and greenhouses are his pantry.

Dessert wine pairing has become something of a Castle Hot Springs specialty, making the end of a meal at Harvest a decadent finale.

Try Castle Hot Springs' Honey Roasted Carrot Bites after following our recipe. A small bite that packs big flavor, these honey-roasted carrot bites are sure to be a hit at your next gathering!

Summers call for grilling out and enjoying long, leisurely meals sipping delicious wines that are light and refreshing. We asked Sarah The Director of Wine & Service to share her top five picks for summer wine pairings, in no particular order. Let’s dive in.

When temperatures rise, there’s always a cool spot inside at Bar 1896 at Castle Hot Springs. Take a seat across from the fragrant bouquets of herbs picked from the on-site culinary garden and watch the cocktail mentors work their magic to create the best summer cocktail. The team of mixologists at Bar 1896 has mastered the art of the cocktail.

Discover creative culinary excellence at Harvest, where farm-to-table dining highlights the freshest ingredients and sustainable practices.