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