The fourth edition of the enthralling festival from 10th -19th April 2015
Goa, 09h April 2015. Every year during harvest season, Park Hyatt Goa traces the life journey of Goa’s beloved fruit, the cashew. Taking the harvest celebration a notch higher, in 2015 the festivities start from 10th April 2015 onwards till 19th April 2015.
The highlights of the Cashew Trail 2015 shall be the exquisite feni master class on 10th April that is the prelude the exciting week ahead. The other events include the Cashew Cycling Trail; the feni inspired cocktail competition, a culinary competition for couples, activities for the kids, lifestyle events for women, cashew stomping, feni infused cocktails, special themed menus and memories of a lifetime.
An overview of the fun filled events :–
FENI TASTING MASTERCLASS WITH COCKTAILS AT PARK HYATT GOA
(Friday, 10th April 2015, by invitation only)
Celebrate Goa’s most beloved spirit at an exclusive cashew feni tasting evening at the Veranda. Savour a private collection Urak and Feni presented to you by the pioneering distillers themselves – the Vaz family. You can also enjoy some Urak and Feni-based cocktails such as the Buenísima, Fenirinha and Orange Sunrise to name a few.
THE CASHEW CYCLING TRAIL FROM VALPOI
(Sunday, 12th April, in association with Probyk and Cycling Goa)
A group of energetic cyclists from the Cycling Goa Club and Probyk will cycle from the cashew farm at Valpoi to symbolize the legacy of the cashew from farm to the hotel. The cyclists will begin their trail from the Cashew Farm in Valpoi at sunrise and head down to the resort to enjoy a delightful barbeque brunch and feni infused cocktails at Palms with their families.
EXCURSION TO A CASHEW FACTORY AND LUNCH AT SPICE PLANTATION
(13th – 18th April 2015, 1100 to 1600 hours; INR 2500 plus taxes per person.)
A unique excursion that helps you witness the journey of the cashew nut form the fruit to the edible nut followed by a delightful home style lunch amidst the picturesque spice plantation. The tour is subject to advance reservation and is priced at INR 2500 plus taxes per person for a minimum of 6 pax inclusive of two way transportation charges, visit to cashew factory & lunch at a Spice plantation
CASHEW INSPIRED GOURMET EXPERIENCES AND FENI INFUSED COCKTAILS
(13th – 19th April 2015, 1100 to 2300 hours; Village Square)
Savour a delectable menu with desserts and gourmet treasures infused with the goodness of cashew at our restaurants and lounges located at Village Square. Enjoy a range of innovative feni infused cocktails and concoctions at our lounge bar as we celebrate the legacy of the cashew at Park Hyatt Goa.
COCKTAIL MAKING CLASS FOR WOMEN WITH SHATBI BASU
(FUN COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS)
16th April, 1600 to 1800 hours – INR 500 per person
It’s a ladies day out at Park Hyatt Goa as we invite mothers and their little one to spend an afternoon with us over an interactive cocktail master class with the renowned Shatbi Basu from Mumbai and a fun filled cooking class for the little ones. INR 500 per person (one kid allowed per person)
COCKTAIL CLASH – cocktail competition among hotel bartenders from Goa
(17th April 2015, 1400 to 1800 hours; by invitation only)
A high spirited afternoon awaits as seasoned bartenders from across several hotels in Goa get together to create innovative infusions with feni and urak. Witness the friendly banter as they compete to create the best concoction from our mystery box ingredients. The event will be judged by industry experts and the winner takes home a lot more than a lifetime of memories.
REVISITING GOAN TRADITIONS – five course Goan menu paired with feni
(17th April 2015, 1930 to 2200 hours. INR 1500 per person)
An event under the Park Hyatt Masters of food and wine series, this delectable five course dinner will showcase Goa’s culinary heritage thoughtfully paired with an exquisite selection of feni and feni infused liquers. Savor a contemporary menu set against time-honoured Goan culinary traditions. as Chef Edridge revisits the Goan culinary journey with his modern interpretation of traditional dishes.
CASHEW RITUAL AT SERENO SPA
(10th April to 18th April 2015, 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. INR 7500 plus taxes)
In celebration of the legacy of the cashew during Cashew Trail, the award-winning Sereno Spa offers guests an invigorating ‘Cashew Ritual’. The “Cashew Ritual” is a holistic treatment where indigenous ingredients interplay with contemporary spa techniques. Using the healing benefits of the cashew fruit, the experience is as indulgent as it is enriching.
CASHEW TRAIL BRUNCH
(Sunday 19th April 2015, 1100 – 1600 hours by invitation only)
A high spirited afternoon adventure for the entire family with fun games, couple cooking competition, cashew fruit stomping, cashew themed gourmet treats, sizzling BBQ , feni infused cocktails, an auction for a cause and memories of a lifetime.
WEEKEND STAY PACKAGE
Stay with us 17th to 19th April and be our guest for the Cashew Trail Brunch with other exclusive benefits. Enjoy accommodation in a Park room, daily buffet breakfast and 25% discount on Food and Beverage and Spa services. INR 9750 plus taxes per person.
Cashew Trail is an annual event that was conceptualised by Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa in association with Madame Rosa Distillery in 2012. The event takes place during harvest season and traces the life journey of one of Goa’s most prominent food elements, the cashew. Valentino Vaz and his pioneering distillery Madame Rosa have been instrumental in promoting Goa’s most beloved beverage, Feni to the world. Their passion for innovation, has earned the Vaz family the reputation of being ambassadors of this heady spirit.
For further information or to make reservations please call +91 832 2721234 or visit goa.park.hyatt.com. Follow the conversation #CashewTrail
