Savor an Elevated Mountain Experience

Discover Vail through a curated blend of nature, learning, and seasonal flavor with Seasoned by Nature, created in partnership with Discover Vail. Led by certified interpretive guides, guests explore scenic alpine trails while uncovering the ecology, wildlife, and stories that bring the mountains to life. Each experience concludes with a thoughtfully prepared Picnic Vail offering inspired by the season and surrounding landscape. Designed for all ages and ability levels, this elevated outdoor experience is available daily with reservations required 10 days in advance.

Wildflower walks and fall foliage hikes with seasonal picnics

Savor an elevated mountain experience

Guests can immerse themselves in the essence of Vail with Seasoned by Nature, an experience designed to explore, learn, and savor the mountains through gentle adventure and seasonal flavor. In partnership with Discover Vail. This program invites guests to slow down and truly connect with the landscape. Led by certified interpretive guides, each walk reveals the ecology, wildlife, and stories that bring Vail’s mountains to life. Experiences are designed for visitors of all ages and ability levels. Guided walks (or hikes) may feature streamside serenity along Gore Creek, forest exploration, or picturesque mountain vistas.

In Seasoned by Nature, guests wander through wildflower‑studded meadows and along sunlit trails alive with birdsong, blooms, and flowing water. These warm, lingering evenings reveal the science and wonder of alpine summer at its peak. As the air cools and the mountains turn gold, Seasoned by Nature – Colors & Flavors celebrates the magic of fall. Under canopies of glowing aspens, guests learn the ecology behind autumn’s brilliant shift and the ways plants and wildlife prepare for the season ahead. No matter the season, every outing concludes with a curated Picnic Vail experience, enjoyed in a scenic outdoor setting. Each seasonally inspired menu is crafted to complement the day’s discoveries. Relaxed, sensory, and beautifully rooted in place, Seasoned by Nature offers an unforgettable way to experience Vail’s wild side through meaningful exploration, thoughtful learning, and elevated culinary delight.