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Private Culinary Experiences

Group Dining Experiences in the Culinary Garden

Private culinary experiences provide a chance to savor exceptional food in an intimate setting.

Garden-to-Table Culinary Experience

Step into the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s one-acre Culinary Garden for a private, seasonal experience designed just for your group. Guided by our chefs, guests will harvest fresh ingredients and take part in a hands-on cooking activity centered around one signature recipe. This dish becomes the highlight of the event, complemented by additional chef-prepared bites that showcase the flavors of the season.

Perfect for groups seeking a 1–2-hour interactive culinary adventure, this experience blends garden-fresh inspiration with memorable tastes shared together.

Duration: 1–2 hours
Price: $55 per person
Group size: 20-40 guests

Immersive Garden Culinary Class

Gather with friends or colleagues in the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s Outdoor Teaching Kitchen for a private, themed culinary adventure. Led by our garden chefs, guests will explore techniques and flavors through a mix of hands-on cooking and chef demonstrations. Together, you’ll prepare dishes that highlight the season’s freshest ingredients, then come together to enjoy them family-style.

Perfect for groups seeking a more in-depth, shared experience, this class blends interactive learning with the joy of garden-inspired dishes.

Duration: 2-3 hours
Price: $90 per person
Group size: 20-40 guests

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Please Note: If weather prevents use of the Outdoor Teaching Kitchen, an alternative location or our indoor classrooms will be arranged to ensure your group’s comfort.

Enhance Your Experience

Bar packages are available and can be added to either package.

Culinary Team

Chef Mark Weaver

Director of Culinary Programs

mweaver@sabot.org

Chef Erik Perales

Culinary Programs Coordinator

eperales@sabot.org

Upcoming Culinary Classes

Meditation in the Garden

Second and Fourth Saturdays October – December 2025 | 10 – 11 a.m. Second and Fourth Saturdays, March – May 2026 | 9 – 10 a.m. Practice presence in nature through this secular, guided meditation session. Learn to calm the mind and relax the body to promote a healthier, more productive life. All levels are […]
Dec 13
10:00 am – 11:00 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas Native Grass Walk

Saturdays, October 11 – December 13, 2025 (excludes October 25) | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.  Unearth the grand world of Texas native grasses and learn how to properly identify them. On our walk through the Garden and the Texas Hill Country Trail you will learn the many benefits of planting native grasses in your […]
Dec 13
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Writing and Mindfulness Class

Embrace your creative mind and connect with your inner voice through guided writing prompts and mindfulness practices. Engaging the creative mind provides therapeutic benefits such as feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. All levels of writing are welcome. Fee: Free with Garden admission and membership. Member tickets will be discounted at checkout. Limited space. Instructor: Marcy Westcott, […]
Dec 13
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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Visiting Chef: John Tamez from St. Philips College

Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. The San Antonio Botanical Garden welcomes San Antonio Native, Culinary Educator and UNESCO Chef Ambassador (2023-2025) John Tamez of St. Philips College to the Outdoor Teaching Kitchen. Having taught a generation of culinary talent in San Antonio at the High School and College levels, and […]
Dec 13
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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Beginning Watercolor with Lulu

Join artist Jackie McKissack, “Lulu”, in a beginner’s course in the art of watercolor. Participants will each receive a kit with a test sheet, a watercolor brush, paint samples and pre-sketched watercolor paper to work through in the class. Ages 13+ Born and raised in Canada, Lulu is a lifelong, self-taught watercolor artist who is […]
Dec 13
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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Forest Bathing in the Garden

Immerse yourself in nature’s embrace at our Forest Bathing event, inspired by the Japanese practice of slowing down our nervous senses and absorbing the healing power of nature. Experience a guided meditation aligning your senses with the outdoors, engage in nature connection invitations, and forage fresh leaves or flowers from culinary garden to brew a […]
Dec 14
9:00 am – 11:00 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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Using Cover Crops in the Garden

Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. Explore the ecological benefits of cover crops that harness nitrogen from the atmosphere, improve soil structure, and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Gain insights into harnessing the power of cover crops for sustainably growing food and plants. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge […]
Dec 14
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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Drop-in Guided Tour: Birds of Texas

Weekly on Wednesdays | October 1 – December 17, 2025 | 8 – 9:30 a.m. Learn about resident and migrant birds at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Discover bird characteristics and requirements, such as food, nesting, and protection. Also, learn which native plants you can add to your landscape to attract birds. Fee: Free with admission and […]
Dec 17
8:00 am – 9:30 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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Chef’s Drop-In Cooking Demo

Stop by the CHEF Teaching Kitchen to meet Mark Weaver, our new Director of Culinary Programs. Enjoy tasty bites cooked up by Chef Mark and Chef Erik Perales, Culinary Programs Coordinator.  Bites are inspired by whatever the garden provides that day! Fee: Free with admission or membership. Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. – […]
Dec 17
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden 

Weekly on Fridays, September – October | 9 – 10 a.m. Weekly on Fridays in November – December (excludes Fridays, November 28 & December 26) | 10 – 11 a.m. Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Fee: Free with […]
Dec 19
10:00 am – 11:00 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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Morning Flow with Krystal

Start off your Saturday with a stretch flow yoga class in the Garden! Bring your own mat and enjoy a rejuvenating session taught by Krystal Richmond. This class is suitable for all experience levels to enjoy. Ages 13+. Instructor: Krystal Richmond, owner of Flowing with Krystal Fee: Free with Garden admission and membership. Limited space. […]
Dec 20
9:00 am – 10:00 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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Chair Yoga with Lara

Begin your weekend with a gentle chair yoga class in our indoor classroom.  This class focuses on gentle movements, breathing techniques, and meditation to promote flexibility, strength, balance, and stress reduction. Bring a water bottle and enjoy a relaxing session taught by Lara Ortiz. This class is suitable for all levels and is ideal for […]
Dec 20
10:00 am – 11:00 am
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX
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