Retreat Chef

Chocolate mousse topped with diced mango and shredded coconut.

I began cooking for retreats locally in Manitou Springs, Colorado, in 2021, and I have been working with Walker Wellness Retreats- specializing in Yoga and Hiking Retreats in National Parks around the US- since 2023.

I specialize in working with dietary restrictions- including Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Fod-Mop, and Processed Sugar Free. I can customize entire menus to fit these, or adapt portions for individuals with these specific needs.

Retreats can be such a tender space of growth, and we understand the importance of everyone’s needs being acknowledged, and feeling cared for and nourished in these spaces.

Continental Breakfast:

Sweet - Berries, yogurts, pumpkin seeds, coconut, granola, almond butter & jam

Savory - Avocado, fresh basil walnut pesto (V), sliced tomatoes, greens, hardboiled eggs, breads & butter

Hot Breakfast Options w/ Yogurt, Berries, Granola & Pumpkin Seeds:

Breakfast Bowls

Spinach, Soft Fried Eggs and/or Baked Tofu, Breakfast Sausage/Faux Sausage, Quinoa, Avocado, Goat Cheese; Sorrel & Fennel Yogurt Sauce (V possible upon request); Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Beets

Banana Oat Pancakes (GF)(V optional)

Fresh Blueberries, Cardamom Maple Syrup; Scrambled Eggs or Tofu Scramble (Vegan Option); Bacon or Breakfast Sausage/Faux Sausage

Toast Bar 

Baked Sourdough Bread Loaves (V and GF option also upon request), Fried Eggs, Basil & Walnut Pesto (V)(GF), Avocados, Tomatoes; Bacon or Breakfast Sausage/Faux Sausage; Greens & Basil Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette (Vege)(GF)

Chimichurri & Polenta Eggs Benedict 

Baked Polenta (V)(GF), Poached Eggs, Fresh Chimichurri (V)(GF), Crema (V possible upon request); Sauteed Mushrooms, Zucchini, Onions & Peppers; Bacon or Breakfast Sausage/Faux Sausage

Veggie Fritters 

Zucchini, Carrots & Onions Fritters (Vege)(GF), Poached Eggs, Lemon Cilantro Yogurt Sauce (V possible upon request); Chicken Breakfast Sausage or Faux Sausage; Roasted Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes

Veggie & Herb Fritatta (Vege)

Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Beets (V)(GF); Bacon or Chicken Breakfast Sausage/Faux Sausage

Sweet Potato & Potato Crusted Quiche (GF)

Asparagus, Goat Cheese & Herbs; Fresh Fruit; Bacon or Chicken Breakfast Sausage/Faux Sausage

Lunch Options (All Vegetarian, Added Meat optional):

Nicoise Salads (Vege)(GF)

Hardboiled Eggs, Chickpeas, Steamed Green Beans, Olives, Tomatoes, Boiled Potatoes & Sauteed Red Onion

Basil Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette (Vege)(GF) & Green Goddess Dressing (V)(GF)

Side: Roasted Beet Hummus (V)(GF) 

Toasted Sourdough Bread (GF Bread option also upon request) & Herbed Butter (GF)

Soup & Salad Combos

Soup: Green Lentil with Winter Squash, Kale, Onions & Peppers (V)(GF)(added chicken sausage optional)

Salad: Farm Greens with Red Onions, Feta, Sunflower Seeds with Pickled Carrot & Honey Vinaigrette (Vege)(GF) and Basil Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette (Vege)(GF)

Side: Whole Grain Tortilla Chips (V)(GF) & Roasted Carrot Dip (V)(GF)(preserved lemon, sumac, sesame seeds & olive oil)

Soup: Roasted Winter Squash & Carrot with Cashew, Chickpea & Coconut Milk Base (V)(GF); Salsa Macha (mild)(V)(GF); Crema (V upon request) & Cilantro Garnish 

Salad: Greens, Queso Blanco, Zucchini, Roasted Red Peppers, Onions and Mushroom with Aleppo Pepper, Roasted Tomato and Honey Vinaigrette (Vege)(GF)(added chicken optional)

Side: Tortilla Chips & Farm Roasted Tomatillo Salsa (V)

Soup: Miso w/ Shitake Mushrooms, Napa Cabbage & Scallions (V)

Main: Lemongrass Tofu Bahn Mi Bowls (V)(GF)

Baked Lemongrass Tofu, Rice Noodles, Pickled Cucumbers, Shredded Carrots, Scallions, Lettuce, Fried Garlic, Cilantro, Hoisin & Chili Garlic Sauce

Side: Sweet & Sticky Cauliflower “Wings” (V)(GF upon request) on a bed of Napa Cabbage w/ Ginger Coconut Amino Dipping Sauce


Main, Starter & Salad

Main: Cashew Chicken or Tofu (GF) - Broccoli, Scallions & Peppers, Basil Garnish; Chili Garlic Sauce;  Jasmine or Brown Rice (GF)

Starter: Scallion Pancakes w/ Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce (Vege)(GF upon request)

Salad: Napa Cabbage, Edamame, Red Onion, Cucumbers & Peanut Ginger Dressing (V)(GF)

Main: Chicken or Tofu Thai Yellow Coconut Curry - Sweet Potatoes, Red Peppers, Onions & Cauliflower; Basil Garnish; Chili Garlic Sauce;  Jasmine or Brown Rice 

Starter: Cucumber Salad w/ Rice Wine Vinaigrette (Vege)(GF)

Salad: Larb Tofu Lettuce Wraps (V)(GF)

Dinner Options:

Taco Bar

Tequila, Lime & Cilantro Chicken Thighs, Roasted Mushrooms, Cauliflower  & Caramelized Onions (Seasoned Black Beans Vegan Option)(GF); Charred Kale, Lime & Cilantro Crema (Vege)(GF); Queso Blanco (Vege)(GF); Limes, Pickled Red Onions, Flour/Corn Tortillas

Grilled Vegetable Salad (V) - Greens, Sweet Peppers, Zucchini, Onions & Pepitas - w/ Ancho Orange & Honey Dressing (mild)(Vege)(GF) or Sweet & Tangy Slaw (Vege)(GF)

Chicken Piccata or Pork Loin w/ a Honey, Thyme, Mustard & White Wine Sauce (GF)

Field Roast Sausages or Lentil Loaf (Vegan Option); Wild Rice Pilaf (craisins, apples, caramelized onions, herbs & walnuts)(Vege)(GF); Roasted Zucchini, Criminis & Garlic (V)(GF)

Spinach Salad w/ Goat Cheese, Red Peppers, Red Onions & Walnuts (Vege)(GF)

Pick Two: Ranch (V Optional)(GF); Basil Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette (DF)(GF); ; Roasted Apple, Shallot, Maple Syrup & Thyme Vinaigrette (V)(GF); Pickled Carrot, Fennel & Honey (DF)(GF) or Green Goddess (V or Vege)(GF)

Greek Chicken and/or Beef Skewers

Housemade Baked Falafel (GF & Vegan option only, or +$5 per person); Tzatziki (Vege; V upon request)(GF); Roasted Garlic, Tahini & Lemon Sauce (V)(GF); Pita/Flatbread

Pick Two: 

Greek Salad (tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, feta & olives)(Vege)(GF)

Quinoa Tabbouleh (V)(GF) 

or 

Roasted Carrots w/ Sumac & Honey (Vege)(GF)

Wild Caught White Fish (+$5 per person)

Verde Sauce (charred kale, fennel fronds, parsley, sorrel, grilled zucchini, lime & butter)(GF)

Garlic Mashed Potatoes (GF); Roasted Mushrooms, Zucchini & Garlic (V)(GF); 

Spinach Salad w/ Pepitas, Goat Cheese, Blueberries, Red Onions & Sweet Bell Peppers

Pick Two: Ranch (V Optional)(GF); Basil Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette (DF)(GF); Roasted Apple, Shallot, Maple Syrup & Thyme Vinaigrette (V)(GF); Pickled Carrot, Fennel & Honey (DF)(GF) or Green Goddess (V or Vege)(GF)

Hand Made Gnocchi (Regular & GF/V also possible) with Roasted Chicken Breasts or Wild Caught Baked Salmon (+$5 per person) 

Basil Walnut Pesto (V), Blistered Tomatoes & Parmesan (on side); Roasted Asparagus (V)(GF)

Arugula Salad w/ Feta, Apples, Celery & Red Onions

Pick Two: Ranch (V Optional); Basil Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette (DF)(GF); Pickled Carrot, Fennel & Honey (DF)(GF); Roasted Apple, Shallot, Maple Syrup & Thyme Vinaigrette (V)(GF) or Green Goddess (V or Vege)(GF)

Shrimp & Sirloin Skewers w/ Red Peppers, Zucchini, Mushrooms & Onions (GF)

Chimichurri (V)(GF); Avocado, Corn & Tomato Salad (V)(GF); Cornbread w/ Honey Butter (V/GF upon request); Smashed Red Potatoes w/ Chived Sour Cream (GF)(V upon request)

Dessert Options:

(made only with low glycemic sweeteners - coconut nectar & sugar, agave, raw honey, maple syrup or monk fruit sweetener)

Flourless Chocolate Torte (V)(GF) w/ Raspberry or Dark Cherry Rosé Sauce & Fresh Vanilla Whipped Cream or Coconut Whipped Cream (V) 

Avocado Chocolate Mousse, Coconut Whipped Cream, Grilled Pineapple or Mango & Red Raspberries w/ Lime Zest (V)(GF)

Apple Blueberry Oat Crisp w/ Vanilla Ice Cream (V & GF possible)

Peach Cobbler w/ Thyme & Cornmeal Dumplings served w/ Vanilla Ice Cream (V & GF possible)

Lime & Coconut Bars; Graham Cracker & Toasted Coconut Crust; Garnished with Fresh Raspberries (V & GF possible)

Organic Truffles (V or DF)(GF)

Pick Two: 

Peruvian Dark Chocolate

Blackberry & Nib

Chiapas Coffee

Sage & Olive Oil

Lavender, Toasted Coconut & Honey

Toasted Coconut & Honey

Turmeric, Ginger, Toasted Coconut & Honey

Honey Masala Chai & Toasted Coconut

Rose & Honey Caramel