SHALLOWBROOK FARM TO HOST THREE-DAY COOKING SCHOOL
WITH WORLD-RENOWNED CHEF PATRICK CHABERT

Introducing the premier Culinary Retreat in Central Illinois

Chicken Cacciatore. Salmon. Rack of Lamb. Ratatouille. It's all on the menu at Shallowbrook Farm when the conference center opens its doors and kitchen to host world-renowned Chef Chef Patrick Chabert to teach a three-day cooking school. One of central Illinois' most unique venues, Shallowbrook Farm, will kick-off a series of culinary retreats, the first with highly acclaimed Chef Patrick Chabert, formerly of Le Français. Plans are in place for quarterly cooking classes with other world-renowned chefs. The maximum class size will not exceed 15 in order to ensure a high-quality, hands-on experience. Reserve your space now for February 29 - March 2, 2008.

"Shallowbrook Farm is honored to present Chef Patrick Chabert," said Bob Welsh, owner of Shallowbrook Farm Retreat & Conference Center. "It's an incredible opportunity for both our local neighbors and city-dwellers to escape for a weekend and learn from a master; not to mention the tantalizing menu can't be beat."

The weekend will include two nights accommodation and three-days of expert instruction under Chabert which will culminate in the three-course Grand Dinner. There will also be an opportunity to relax and enjoy the 10-acre property with planned activities such as a welcome dinner at local four-star, German restaurant, Kaiserhof Restaurant.

This culinary retreat offers a unique opportunity for individuals to take advantage of a single room at Shallowbrook Farm without renting out the entire estate while experiencing a memorable weekend getaway filled with exquisite, French cuisine indulgence.
For reservations call 309-897-8437.

About Chef Patrick Chabert
In his native France, Chef Patrick Chabert apprenticed at l'Auberge Bressane (2 Michelin stars) in Bourg en Bresse, then at Le Festival in Cannes (1 Michelin star), and spent two years at l'Oasis in La Napoule (3 Michelin stars) with the famed Louis Outhier. As a fourth-generation chef, Chabert, along with his father and grandfather, earned a Michelin star for his family restaurant. In the US Chef Patrick Chabert was for 16 years the sous-chef/lieutenant under Jean Banchet, and from 1990-99 under the brilliant Chef Roland Liccioni at Le Français, hailed as "the best French restaurant west of Paris " by Bon Appetit Magazine. Chef Patrick also taught cooking classes at Le Français. Currently he devotes his time and talents to providing high-end home catering, and is acclaimed as one of the most talented chefs in Chicago. For more information, contact Patrick Chabert Inc. at (847) 215-1931.