Retreat Events

Everything is done with heart and care, with your values in mind. Let us take care of you and your guests to elevate your next retreat.

Are you hosting a healing retreat, an educational gathering, or an extended weekend with family and friends? We’ve got you covered!

Chef Kristen LOVES taking care of groups in amazing settings, whether it is for a weekend getaway or a weeklong growth journey.

Improve your program with nourishment inside and out, with the best service and food to compliment your event.

Each guest will be treated like they are the most important part of the retreat.

The Hearth

The kitchen and mealtime often become the hearth of a retreat, and Chef Kristen deeply respects the role that food and place play in the heart of these experiences.

She will work closely with the organizers to make sure the menu is supportive on all levels, as well as how to incorporate both energizing and calming components, throughout the event to align with the program and the needs of each guest.

Participate

We invite participants to help prepare meals and to take ownership of certain parts of meal stewardship, as a part of a trade or scholarship component to the retreat.

This often helps guests feel a part of the organism and deepens their purpose and connection to the gift of each meal, which is extra special when folks are away from their home and comfort zones.

This is just another layer of service that Chef Kristen loves to help co-create with the hosts to deepen the experience and impact of their offerings.

Accommodate and Serve

Chef Kristen is a master of accommodating all kinds of dietary preferences, making sure everyone feels cared for and nurtured.

Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Nightshade Free, Dairy free, and Paleo guests can all be fed heartily at the same meal. Making everyone feel included is a super power that Kristen brings to every event, with careful planning beforehand to make sure everyone has what they need.

Pricing will vary depending on the size of your group and the length of your gathering, so each quote is specific to your event. Please contact Chef Kristen with the size and duration of your retreat for a price estimate.

We can’t wait to serve you and your guests as you embark on your next retreat!

Chef Kristen loves to travel, so don’t be shy to ask to bring her along if you will be meeting outside of the Rogue Valley and beyond Southern Oregon!

Retreat Sample Menu

This is a menu from a local yearly gathering of 75 people for a weekend-long retreal for teaching and learning! It was held on an organic farm and the food was sourced as locally as possible and fed vegans, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, meat-eaters and other allergies. We love to make every guest feel included and well taken care of!

Daily Breakfasts included:
Vegetable Frittata
Roasted Potatoes and Yams
Blackberry Muffins
Bread/Toast station with GF options, sliced Rise Up breads, butter, nut butters and jams
Goat/Cow Yogurt
Fruit
Granola/Cold Cereal
Goat, Cow and Non-Dairy Milks
Toasted Nuts
Coffee and Tea Station

Lunches Included:
Day 1:
Soup and Salad Bar
Turkey and Vegetable Soup
White Bean and Kale Soup
Kohlrabi Slaw
Quinoa Salad
Artisan Bread and Butter
Cookie Platter
Cut Fruit

Day 2:
Cold Served Rice Noodle Salad with Marinated Julienned Vegetables and Pad Thai Style Peanut Sauce
Green Salad
Chicken Salad
Marinated Garbanzo and Cucumber Salad
Hummus and Pita with Cut Veggie Tray
Cookie Platter
Cut Fruit

Dinners Included:
Day 1:
Thai Green Coconut Vegetable Curry
Shredded Chicken served on the side
Baked Tofu served on the side
Seasoned Jasmine Rice
Green Garden Salad with Orange Sesame Dressing
Naan Garlic Bread
Spiced Zucchini Carrot Cake

Day 2:
Beef and Vegetable Lasagna
Vegan Butternut and Braised Greens Lasagna
Meat Sauce on the Side
Parm/Cheese on side
Cucumber Greek Salad – feta on side
Sauteed Green Beans or other seasonal veggies
Rise Up! Bread with Butter and Nettle Pesto
Peach Berry Crisp with Whipped Cream