California Soul: A Culinary Residency with Tanya Holland

California Soul: A Culinary Residency with Tanya Holland

Join Tanya Holland, acclaimed chef, author, and restaurateur, for California Soul: A Culinary Residency, a multi-day experience celebrating food, storytelling, and community in Serenbe.

The residency features a live conversation at Birdhouse Coffee, a book signing at Hills & Hamlets Bookshop, and an intimate ticketed dinner at Gainey Hall showcasing Tanya Holland’s signature California Soul cuisine. Known for her work at Brown Sugar Kitchen and her leadership in conversations around equity and culture in the culinary world, Tanya brings warmth, insight, and flavor to every gathering.

Guests are invited to experience modern soul food, meaningful dialogue, and community connection across events on March 26 and March 28. Events may be attended individually or as part of the full residency experience.

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EVENT SCHEDULE

Wednesday, March 26

Tea with Tanya

7:00 PM

📍 Birdhouse Coffee

A live, podcast-style conversation with Tanya Holland exploring food, culture, creativity, and equity in the culinary world. This relaxed discussion offers insight into Tanya’s journey and the deeper role food plays in building community.

Moderated by Nicole Sessions.

At the Bookshelf: Book Signing with Tanya Holland

7:30 PM

📍 Hills & Hamlets Bookshop

Following the conversation, guests are invited to meet Tanya Holland for a book signing featuring her celebrated cookbooks, including The Brown Sugar Kitchen Cookbook and New Soul Cooking. Books will be available for purchase.

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Friday, March 28

California Soul at the Table

5:30 PM

📍 Gainey Hall

An intimate, ticketed dinner curated and hosted by Tanya Holland featuring a special California Soul menu. This elevated dining experience highlights her signature approach to modern soul food—rooted in tradition, layered with global influence, and meant to be shared.

🎟️ $150 per person

RSVP required

Limited seating available

ABOUT THE RESIDENCY

California Soul is more than a meal or a talk—it’s a gathering. Across these events, guests are invited to experience Tanya Holland’s work as it was always intended: at the intersection of food, storytelling, and human connection.

Guests may attend individual events or experience the residency in full.

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