I find so much joy in preparing wholesome food for retreat guests. It’s a time for them to be served, focus on the reason they are there, and have a grounded place to gather. I see people leave these events inspired and often with a new relationship to food. With professional kitchen lead, hosts get to focus on what they do best. Meals are relaxed, fun, and always something to look forward to.
I offer you more than just a chef for your retreat.
I create a memorable food experience as an additional layer of mindfulness.
MEDICINE RETREATS
For sacred medicine retreats, I work with you to closely understand what works best with your specific offerings. Where the food ingredients themselves may be simple, much of my service here is to provide a compassionate grounding presence.
WOMEN’S RETREATS
My intention is to elevate the mental and spiritual impact our relationship with food and cooking has on our lives. I love to make each woman feel cared for, supported, and nourished while they are healing and growing.
YOGA RETREATS
As a dedicated practitioner and teacher of Ashtanga Yoga, I am very familiar with the diversity of a yogi’s diet and what make you feel your best on the mat. From hydrating elixirs, colorful salads, grounding mains and nutrient dense desserts, meal time is always a celebration.
INTENTIONAL EVENTS
Whether you are hosting breathwork, meditation, nature immersion or any other type of intentional event, I can custom any menu to support your group. I create healthy, balanced meals to impress wherever your group may be in their wellness path.
CONSOLTATION
Needing a chef for your event? Let’s have a conversation about your highest vision and needs for your group to see if we are a fit.
BUDGETING
I develop a menu based on your event needs, budget and vision. With photos and recipes, it’s easy to get excited!
EXPERIENCE
Good relationships are a sacred priority to me. I am organized, professional, and bring love, joy and ease serving at your retreat.
PRESENTATION
Whether your retreat embraces simplicity or is more elaborate, I bring the small touches to really make a special experience.
NOURISHMENT
My job as a retreat chef comes with more than just preparing meals. I support and hold space as a trusted guardian in the team.
LOVE
Cooking food is an expression of love. I serve with my whole heart and am honored to contribute to the success of the event.
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Testimonials
Blessingway, October 2023
Ellie truly embodies nourishment. Her cooking and recipes are nothing short of wholesome, plant based magic! The dedication and care she brings from her yoga practice into the kitchen and every area of life is truly inspiring!
Emily Sternfeld
Body Intuitive & Founder of Cosmic Soul Wellness
Inner Healer Expansion Workshop, February 2024
Thank you so much for cheffing our event! We really wanted someone who would not just have great presentation but also a warm loving presence to make the food feel like home. There were a lot of people who were unsure about if they would enjoy plant-based food for 2 days, but every person there loved your food! Even the carnivore! Everything you made was a work of art, delicious and nutritious. Thank you for making everything according to what we asked and doing it so well! I want to host another event just to have you chef again, you are definitely top of the line Ellie Ray!
Max Reeder
Inner Healer Qigong
The Journey Within, March 2024
Ellie is such an amazing, kind and professional chef! She made our retreat even more special with her yummy plant based food that her love was poured into. Her hommade bread with herb olive oil …. DELICIOUS! She made breakfast burritos that were to die for. I highly recommend having Ellie be your retreat chef because having yummy nutritional food made with love is a huge factor in my opinion that will make your retreat even better! Thank you Ellie!
Awakinging with Brain & Love Kambo
The Remembrance Process, November 2024
I can not help but share, there is so much wonderful energy around your cooking! I also thankful to you and all of your talents and gifts that you give to us as a community through your food, it is really something you can feel. Thank you so much Ellie!
Maria
The Remembrance Process
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