Biomimetic syntheses of functionalized γ‐resorcylates from 2,2,6‐trimethyl‐4H‐1,3‐dioxin‐4‐one derivatives are reported. Cross metathesis of 2,2‐dimethyl‐6‐vinyl‐4H‐1,3‐dioxin‐4‐one with homoallylic esters or aldol reactions of tert‐butyl or benzyl esters with 1‐(2,2‐dimethyl‐4‐oxo‐4H‐1,3‐dioxin‐6‐yl)‐acetone and related ketones followed by aromatization under mild Appel‐type reaction conditions gave a range of γ‐resorcylates.