California Soul: An Unforgettable Dinner with Tanya Holland

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California Soul: An Unforgettable Dinner 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 an intimate five-course meal at Gainey Hall showcasing Tanya Holland’s signature California Soul cuisine, and a live conversation with author Rebecca Walker with a book signing to follow at Hills & Hamlets Bookshop. 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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Thursday, March 26

Tea with Tanya

7:00 PM

An intimate live conversation with Tanya Holland & author Rebecca walker 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.

🎟️ $45 per person & includes book

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, California Soul: Recipes from the Culinary Journey West and The Brown Sugar: New-Style, Down Home Recipes from Sweet Oakland. Books will be available for purchase.

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Saturday, March 28 (SOLD OUT)

California Soul Dinner: An Unforgettable Dinner with Tanya Holland

5:30 PM

📍 Gainey Hall

An intimate five-course meal at Gainey Hall showcasing Tanya Holland’s celebrated California Soul cuisine

🎟️ $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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