cooking with wholefoods
the next yoga and vegan cooking retreat
will be held in October - click here for details
a vegan cooking and yoga retreat with Alexis and Ostii
saturday 12th to monday 14th june 2010 - october details click here
Cooking for health and vitality
Learn how to cook delicious vegan and vegetarian meals that promote health & vitality on this 2 day vegan cooking course with Alexis and Ostii.
Explore the art of preparing and cooking grains, pulses and vegetables to create optimum nourishment, flavour and visual appeal.
Using local, seasonal organic produce, you will discover the secrets of how to prepare Hepburn Retreat Centre’s famous vegan banquet.
this vegan cooking workshop will include:
- Hands-on vegetarian/vegan cooking classes with a maximum of 8 people
- 2 yoga classes each day
- Feasting on the delicious, healthy vegan meals that you cook
- Discussions on nutrition, ayurveda, food, veganism, vegetarianism and yoga
- Recipe ideas and notes on yogic diet and nutrition
- Time in the retreat centre gardens, learning about growing vegetables and edible weeds
- An evening around the fire in the tipi
- Accommodation in twin-share or single rooms
- Time to explore the Hepburn National Park and the bush only a few minutes walk from the retreat centre
Massage and other treatments are available onsite (please book in advance).
during this cooking classes, you will learn how to:
- Combine ingredients for maximum flavour and fulfillment, using only vegan ingredients
- Make food choices that will benefit your wellbeing and increase vitality
- Present vegetarian and vegan food for maximum visual appeal
- Set up your own vegetable garden for maximum productivity and minimum water requirements
- Eat for maximum pleasure and digestive ease
This weekend vegan cooking course offers you the opportunity to develop your cooking skills in a weekend, with time out from your busy city schedule to relax and unwind.
Although the food on this course is vegan, the recipes can be easily adapted for a vegetarian diet.
workshop dates
The retreat commences at 10.30am on Saturday 12th June and finishes at 3pm on Monday 14th June.
workshop Registration and Cost
To register, phone Ostii on 0424 442 219, or email the retreat centre.
The cost for the weekend retreat is $400.
Early bird price is $350 (if paid by 15th May).
Concession available.
Arrive and stay Friday night for an extra $30 per person
