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Personal Conscious Chef & Private Retreat Culinary Steward.

Nourishing people, sacred places, and experiences through conscious food as medicine. A private chef, retreat culinary steward, regenerative grower, and hospitality professional creating environments where guests can slow down, reconnect, and experience food as both nourishment and celebration.

Approach

Beyond preparing meals — cultivating environments of nourishment.

Drawing from decades of experience in conscious hospitality, farming, food preparation, event coordination, and holistic wellness spaces, I bring a grounded, adaptable, and service-oriented presence to every kitchen and gathering.

Services Offered

Private Family Chef

Ideal for

— Busy families
— Wellness-focused households
— Elder care support
— Seasonal residents
— Special occasions

Includes

— Weekly meal preparation
— Customized menus
— Dietary accommodations
— Organic & locally sourced ingredients
— Grocery shopping & sourcing
— Kitchen organization
— Family-style dining experiences
— Holiday & special event meals

Retreat Chef & Culinary Steward

Ideal for

— Wellness retreats
— Yoga retreats
— Healing gatherings
— Corporate retreats
— Community events
— Regenerative land projects

Includes

— Multi-day retreat meal planning
— Breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks
— Herbal teas & wellness beverages
— Farm-to-table menus
— Vegetarian, plant-based, Ayurvedic & specialty diets
— Food sourcing & procurement
— Kitchen management
— Guest hospitality support

Signature Culinary Style

Seasonal, soulful, alive.

— Seasonal ingredients
— Organic & regenerative agriculture
— Nutrient-dense foods
— Global-inspired flavors
— Herbal & medicinal plant wisdom
— Whole-food preparation
— Beautiful & intentional presentation

Favorite Inspirations

Traditions that shape the table.

— Mediterranean cuisine
— Japanese-inspired simplicity
— Farm-to-table cooking
— Herbal wellness traditions
— Plant-forward cuisine
— Elevated traditional comfort foods

Additional Skills & Support

Beyond cooking — full-spectrum hospitality.

Retreat operations & event coordination

Garden & farm consultations

Herbal tea & tonic preparation

Conscious hospitality training

Guest experience support

Photography & storytelling

Property stewardship

Values

Food can be healing, connecting, grounding, celebratory, regenerative.

— Integrity
— Sustainability
— Kindness
— Adaptability
— Clear communication
— Respectful boundaries
— Respect for diverse dietary needs
— Stewardship of people & planet

Availability

Available for

— Private households
— Weekend retreats
— Multi-day retreats
— Seasonal residencies
— Retreat centers
— Wellness practitioners
— Family gatherings
— Special celebrations

Based in the Hudson Valley, New York — available for travel for aligned opportunities.

Sample Retreat Menu

A day of nourishment.

Morning

— Seasonal fruit platter
— Herbal infusions
— Overnight oats with nuts & berries
— Farm-fresh eggs (optional)

Lunch

— Garden greens with herbs
— Roasted vegetable grain bowl
— House-made dressing
— Fresh sourdough

Afternoon

— Herbal tea service
— Energy bites
— Fresh fruit

Dinner

— Seasonal soup
— Local vegetables
— Protein or plant-based entrée
— Nourishing dessert

In Search of Pure Alignments & Opportunities

If this resonates — for you, your family, your retreat, or someone you love — I would be grateful to connect.

Referrals and leads are deeply appreciated. Reach out for private chef bookings, retreat culinary stewardship, or collaborative aligned opportunities.

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