Connection Collection
The Orchard Add-Ons
Vegan Nicaraguan Cooking
Optional add-on to your stay or available as a day visit:
Learn to make:
✔ Traditional cacao drink (vegan) Chocolate Milk from scratch.
✔ Gallo pinto (Rice and Beans mix dish)
✔ Vigorón (cassava, pork rind or pan friend pork and cabbage slaw) (plant-based version)
Hands-on class • 2.5hr experience• Assemble Dish • Eat together • Educational cultural experience• Take leftovers home
$65 per person
Perfect for couples, families, and weekend retreats!
Nacatamal Assembling Experience
A beautiful cultural tradition passed down through generations — now offered as an optional upgrade.
Guests choose their filling:
Chicken | Beef | Pork | Vegan option available by request
Includes:
✔ Preparing masa
✔ Seasoning, assembling, and wrapping in banana leaves
✔ Guided step-by-step instruction
✔ Steam cook or take home to cook
✔ Eat together + extra to-go
✔ Cultural storytelling throughout the process
Or add on to Vigoron experience for $20 per person
Added time total 3hrs
Buñuelo Dessert Experience
A sweet, comforting Nicaraguan classic — perfect way to close the meal.
You’ll learn to make:
✔ Buñuelos — cassava and cheese dough, shaped and fried
✔ Cinnamon Honey Syrup — warm, spiced, and poured over fresh buñuelos
✔ Dessert tasting together
✔ Take home the recipe and extra syrup sample (optional)
Add-On Price: +$20 per person
Add experiences at the booking or email Stephanie at orchardstrongcabin@gmail.com
Zelle and Venmo available for day trip and class.