Food & Nutrition
Food That Nourishes More Than Hunger
One of the simplest ways we care for our guests is through good food, thoughtfully prepared and shared together.
Our meals are simple, fresh, and nourishing. They are designed to support the rhythm of the retreat—providing nourishment without distraction, comfort without excess, and enough variety to sustain you throughout the week. There is no fine dining and no need to measure, manage, or overthink what you eat. Instead, we invite you to enjoy food as it has been shared for generations: unhurried, nourishing, and in good company.
From the Land Around Us
Where possible, ingredients are sourced from local farmers and nearby producers. Depending on the season, you may enjoy tropical fruits, locally grown vegetables, fresh herbs, and ingredients from the surrounding communities. Meals are prepared each day by our local kitchen team, whose knowledge of the ingredients and flavours of the region naturally becomes part of the experience.
Eating During the Retreat
Meals are predominantly plant-based and prepared with the retreat and the medicine in mind. For those who prefer it, fish can be provided with advance notice. Meat and dairy are generally avoided during the retreat, in keeping with the dietary approach around the medicine. Dietary requirements or allergies can be discussed with us before you arrive. Wherever practical, we’ll make every effort to accommodate them.
Sharing the Table
Meals offer their own rhythm within the week. Sometimes the table is full of conversation and laughter. Sometimes people eat quietly. Sometimes a meal simply becomes a pause between one part of the day and the next. There is no particular way it needs to be.
Between Meals
If you are hungry between meals, food and drinks can be requested. Fruit, simple snacks, herbal teas, and other refreshments will be available depending on the location and what is in season. There is no need to go hungry or save yourself for the next meal. Just ask, and our team will be happy to help.
Included in Your Stay
All meals and everyday refreshments during the retreat are included as part of your stay. There is nothing to calculate and nothing additional to organise. Come to the table when it is time. We’ll take care of the rest.
A Place for You?
Roots won’t be right for everyone. And that matters. If you’re beginning to wonder whether this might be the right journey for you, there’s a little more we’d like you to know.