Anything’s possible cooking retreat
Dates TBC
Villa Riad // Byron Bay Hinterlands
$500 deposit per person to reserve your spot
Only 12 spots available at each retreat
Discover what’s possible…
In celebration of the release of our first cookbook, Anything’s Possible, we are inviting you to join us for 4 days/ 3 nights of cooking, moving, and learning. Held at the beautiful Villa Riad just 10 minutes from Byron Bay.
We have designed this experience to address any barriers you have in the kitchen. Giving you the knowledge, skills, time saver techniques, and motivation to get you to enjoy cooking for your mind, body, and soul.
Immerse yourself in a weekend of good food and learning, where you will gain hands-on experience in the kitchen with us. With a small group size, there will be space to answer all questions and develop specific aspects of your cooking.
What’s included
Example daily schedule
4 days / 3 nights accommodation in a luxury retreat space – Villa Riad, Byron Bay
Daily yoga practice to suit all body types- overlooking Byron Hinterland
A small intimate group of 12 people meaning all questions can be answered
4 x cooking workshops to inspire and provide skills to create a whole foods kitchen
An original training manual containing all recipes and information discussed throughout the retreat
All meals (3 x daily) – feast on delicious, wholesome, organic fresh cuisine created during our workshops
Fruit, light snacks, juices, tea + coffee provided at all time
Live Music with a guest musician
Access to pool and relax by the fire pit to watch the sunset over the bay
Complimentary wifi
Not included
Transportation/airfares
Morning
7:30 am -8:30 am Yoga (customised to your body type)
9 am-10 am Light breakfast and cold-pressed juices, organic teas, and local coffee
10:30 am - 12.30 pm Cooking workshop
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch
Afternoon
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Break - You may like to book a massage or stroll the beautiful property, read, sauna, ice bath, relax by the pool, etc.
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cooking workshop and/or meditation practice
Evening
Dinner with the food we made during our workshop
Live music by the fire
Reserve Your Spot
We require a deposit to hold your spot, remaining to be paid 2 week prior to retreat.
April 3rd-6th 2025
$1000 ($500 per person) deposit to hold your spot, remaining to be paid 2 week prior to retreat.
$4000 is the price of the room ($2250 per person). Bed can be split into 2 singles if you are coming with a friend.
This room is located away from the main house with its own bathroom and chill space. Great for a couple or two friends.
April 3rd-6th 2025
$500 deposit to hold your spot, remaining to be paid 2 week prior to retreat.
This room is for a single person with a private bathroom. Great for a single person who would like their own space.
April 3-6th 2025
$1000 deposit ($500 per person) to hold your spot, remaining to be paid 2 week prior to retreat.
$4000 is for two people ($2000 per person). The bed can be split if you're coming with a friend.
This room has a private bathroom. Perfect for two friends or a couple.
Where are we staying?
Villa Riad is located in the hinterland but is just 15 minutes from Byron, meaning you get the feeling of being in the beautiful countryside without a long drive from the ocean and shops Byron has to offer.
What you will learn
Our goal throughout your stay is to teach you how cooking can be practical and achievable. Making it as easy as possible for you to get what you want out of your kitchen.
The list of values below is what we want to equip you with through our cooking workshops.
Sourcing
Where to source your food, pantry essentials list, weekly shopping list, time savers, what you need to make things from scratch
Time-savers
Kitchen hacks, refining and nailing your prep day, extending your repertoire of recipes so you can eat well in minimal time
Simplicity
Key techniques and methods that unlock skills to help you see how accessible healthy cooking can be
Nutrition
Learn recipes for the whole family, that meet all dietary requirements and discover how to swap out certain ingredients for more nutritious alternatives
Flavour
Start training your palate, learn how to balance dishes, and fill them with flavour
Inspiring Dishes
Introduce fun and creative ideas and techniques to your cooking to blow your guests away at your next dinner party
Sustainability
Discover ways to reduce food and packaging waste, use the whole vegetable, and the benefit of supporting local growers
Mindfulness
Cooking can bring so much joy. Discover the benefits of creating a stress-free and mindful kitchen
FAQ.
Who is this experience for?
This retreat is for someone who wants to cook more wholesome and delicious food for themselves or their family. They are interested to learn how and why cooking can be a fun and nourishing experience and discover ways to make their cooking work for them.
Can I bring a friend/partner that doesn’t spend much time in the kitchen?
Yes of course!
The workshops will be for all levels, no question too silly. It will also be interesting enough for the more experienced chef. We are all about making a cooking experience that everyone can enjoy.
What airport do I fly into?
The closest airport is the Ballina. You can then get a 30min Uber or taxi to the venue.
I don’t want to do any of the yoga…
No worries everything on the schedule is optional. It’s important that you make the experience exactly what you need. If that means relaxing then relaxing it is.
What if I am hungry between meals?
You won’t go hungry :) There will be fruit and bliss balls available at all times
What are the yoga classes?
60-minute classes that use movement to create softness in the body as well as strength, mobility, and reduce stress. Think holistic exercises that not only make you feel amazing but also promote longevity and health for the whole body. Options are provided for all different levels so no matter your body type you will feel supported throughout the class.
Will I be sharing a bed in the shared accommodation and how many in each room?
No, only if you come as a couple. Otherwise, the rooms have 2 single beds. There are only 2 people per room.
