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Mar del Cabo by Velas Resorts announces two new onsite activities for guests that combine gastronomy and wellness - Art of Living Beverage Elixirs and Fermented Flavors of Baja. These workshops invite participants to explore the time-honored traditions of transforming simple ingredients into living, health-enhancing beverages and foods through natural preservation methods. The workshops include discussion on both the theoretical foundation of fermentation and practical applications of these techniques. Inspired by the hotel's farm to table restaurant the new workshops are a representation of the essence of the restaurant that is freshly sourced and home made with local produce.

Art of Living Beverage Elixirs

This comprehensive 2.5-hour experience begins with an exploration of beverage elixir history, covering the cultures and preparations essential for creating wellness drinks. Participants learn to ferment various tonic and alcoholic beverages, understanding the role of beneficial yeasts and the art of natural carbonation. The session concludes with a guided tasting and participants receive starter cultures and materials to continue their elixir journey at home.

Fermented Flavors of Baja

This hands-on workshop captures the essence of local Baja California produce through lacto-preservation techniques. The experience provides training in the principles and variables that ensure successful food preservation while maximizing flavor and nutritional benefits. The program includes understanding microbial cultures, mastering key variables such as water quality and salt ratios, hands-on creation of lacto-preserved pickles, sauce and condiment preparation, and seasoned vegetable techniques.

Both workshops accommodate intimate groups of 2 to 10 participants and include all starter cultures, ingredients, and tastings. Instruction ensures participants gain confidence in these traditional methods while understanding the science behind the transformation process. The elixir workshops require a minimum of two weeks advance booking to guarantee expert instructor availability and proper preparation of all materials. Workshop pricing begins at $200 USD for two participants, with additional participants joining at $90 USD per person. For reservations and more information, call 1.844.314.2352, email conciergemdc@velasresorts.com, or visit https://mardelcabo.com.

About Mar del Cabo by Velas Resorts:

Located midway between San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, Mar del Cabo is a stylish adaptation of the classic boutique hotel, designed to captivate and comfort with its space of unassuming and pleasing minimalism. Created as a white canvas with touches of color and chic design, it is the deep blue of the Sea of Cortez and the golden beaches that add tone, depth and natural accents. All 46 one- and two-bedroom suites and two penthouses have a king or two queen size beds, kitchenette with coffee maker and microwave oven, terrace with sitting area, separate living area with sofa, bathroom width step-in rain shower, and daily turndown service. Encanto Farm & Sea showcases local and fresh flavors of Baja California in a unique seaside chic ambiance less than 50 yards from the ocean's edge. With the sustainability of the ecological, social, cultural, and economic environment forefront, over 90% of the ingredients for the restaurant come from nearby fruit and vegetable orchards, ranches, and producers. Two bars, gym, sleek and sensual ocean-front pool, as well as outdoor spaces to hold private events complete Mar del Cabo.  Guests staying at Mar Del Cabo receive a discount on spa treatments, day pass and restaurants at neighboring sister resort, Grand Velas Los Cabos. Mar del Cabo was built by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela Ruiz, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side. Mar del Cabo is the sixth property of Velas Resorts and its only European Plan offering. For reservations or more information please visit mardelcabo.com. Explore tips, recipes, lifestyle and travel trends, and the latest news about Velas Resorts on the digital mag: www.velasmagazine.com