El Encanto, an alluring oasis for Hollywood luminaries, artists, and writers, has been a magnet for the creatively inspired, drawn to this hillside hideaway by its serenity and stunning natural beauty. El Encanto continues to curate its programming by inviting notable authors and writers to bring their inspiring perspectives and love for old and new books to new generations. Join us for a luncheon with bestselling and award-winning author Paul Rudnick, author of Farrell Covington and the Limits of Style. Paul is an author, playwright, and screenwriter whom the New York Times has called, “one of our pre-eminent humorists.” His plays have been produced on and off Broadway and include Jeffrey, I Hate Hamlet, Regrets Only, and The New Century. He is the author of seven books, and his writing has also appeared in The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Esquire, Coastal Elites, In & Out, Sister Act, and the film adaptation of Jeffrey. His fictional books include I Shudder, Gorgeous, It’s All Your Fault, Playing The Palace, and his upcoming title, Farrell Covington and the Limits of Style.

Price includes a signed copy of the book, three-course Prix Fixe Lunch, coffee and tea service, complimentary valet parking.

Requires advanced reservations and pre-payment.