September 22–28 2025: The West Coast Kitchen - Seafood, Foraging & Artisan Baking
Description
September 22–28 2025: The West Coast Kitchen
Seafood, Foraging & Artisan Baking
- Daily cooking and baking classes
- Wild foraging walks
- Seafood mastery with guest chefs
Overview
The West Coast Reset retreat series invites high-achieving professionals to unplug, recharge, and reconnect in the serene wilds of Vancouver Island. Designed for executives, lawyers, doctors, and creatives, each week offers a unique theme paired with expert-led programming, luxury accommodations, and immersive west coast experiences.
All-Inclusive Price:
- Solo Guest: $5,500 CAD
- Shared Room / Companion: $7,800 CAD
- Family Add-On: +$1,000–$1,500 CAD
Included:
- 6 nights luxury accommodation
- All meals (gourmet, seasonal, chef-curated)
- 2 daily guided classes
- Group outdoor activities (hikes, kayaking, cold plunge)
- 1 massage or spa treatment
- All materials and equipment
Agenda for The West Coast Kitchen
Day 1: Arrival + Welcome
- Check-in from 3 PM
- Welcome Circle with chef-led tasting menu
- Optional Sunset Walk or Forest Foraging Preview
Day 2: West Coast Fundamentals
- Morning Ritual: Tea + fire-side breakfast
- Seafood Filleting & Smoking Masterclass
- Gourmet Brunch
- Foraging Hike: Mushrooms, seaweed, wild greens
- Baking 101: Sourdough + rustic breads
- Communal Seafood Bake & Campfire
Day 3: Forest to Table
- Knife Skills & Vegetable Butchery
- Brunch: Guest chef-led demo
- Foraged Ingredient Showcase Workshop
- Afternoon Garden-to-Table Sauces
- Salmon + Fire Pit Cooking Dinner
Day 4: Baking & Preservation
- Breakfast Pastries & Laminated Dough Workshop
- Midday: Pickling, Drying & Fermenting West Coast Ingredients
- Afternoon Rest / Kayaking
- Baking with Local Fruits & Sweet Pies
- Coastal Tasting Board & Wine Pairing
Day 5: Coastline Cuisine + Final Creations
- West Coast BBQ Techniques
- Group Team Cook Challenge
- Plating & Presentation Workshop
- Free Afternoon / Massage
- Celebration Dinner: Group Prepared Feast
Day 6: Integration
- Reflection Circle
- Recipe Journaling + Takeaway Kit Prep
- Forest Picnic with Gourmet Wraps
- Closing Dinner: Chef Showcase
Day 7: Departure
- Farewell Brunch + Bread to Go
- Check-out by 11 AM
Group Size: 10–14 guests per retreat