Spoon & Soul Mini-Retreat

October 3rd to 5th, 2025 | Blue Ridge Mountains, NC
Presented by Asheville Mountain Kitchen

Feed Your Soul. Slow Down. Savor More.

This fall, join us for a soulful weekend getaway that blends the art of cooking with the healing power of nature, creativity, and connection.

Hosted in the serene setting of the Meadowlark Motel, the Spoon & Soul Mini-Retreat invites you to reconnect with your body and spirit through food, movement, journaling, and fireside conversation.

Whether you're a seasoned foodie or a curious beginner, you'll find something to awaken your senses and nourish your soul.

What to Expect

Over the course of two peaceful nights and three grounded days, you'll enjoy:

  • Hands-on cooking classes with Chef Ofri Gilan
  • Nourishing farm-to-table meals (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast)
  • Morning yoga and nature walks in the mountains
  • Creative expression sessions like journaling, painting, or poetry
  • Evening gatherings: sound bath, bonfire, or stargazing
  • A supportive, small-group setting that honors rest, play, and transformation

Mini Retreat Schedule

Friday – Arrival & Grounding
6:00 PM – Welcome tea + light bites
7:00 PM – Opening Circle + Intention Setting
8:00 PM – Nourishing Dinner
9:00 PM – Guided Meditation / Gentle Movement
10:00 PM – Rest

Saturday – Immersion Day
7:30 AM – Yoga or Nature Walk
8:30 AM – Energizing Breakfast
9:30 AM – Workshop I (Cooking & Creative Practice)
12:00 PM – Mindful Lunch
1:00–3:00 PM – Free Time (spa, journaling, hiking)
3:00 PM – Workshop II (Outdoor or Reflective Practice)
5:30 PM – Reflection Circle
6:30 PM – Seasonal Dinner
8:00 PM – Bonfire, Sound Bath, or Stargazing
10:00 PM – Rest

Sunday – Integration
7:30 AM – Sunrise Walk or Stretch
8:30 AM – Breakfast
9:15 AM – Closing Circle
10:00 AM – Departure

Book Your Spot

🌿 Register for the Retreat & Room
Secure your place for the full weekend of programming, meals, and creative nourishment. We've partnered with Meadowlark Motel in Maggie Valley to offer cozy, discounted rooms just minutes from the retreat site. Each room features Appalachian charm, creekside peace, and access to Homecraft Kitchen & Cocktails and the Meadowlark Speakeasy. When you book your room, your retreat price is included. Book here. 

Who This Retreat Is For:

  • You crave more than a cooking class—you want connection and meaning

  • You've been feeling burned out and need a reset

  • You love the idea of food as healing and community as medicine

  • You're curious about journaling, wellness practices, or mindful movement

  • You want to enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountains in their early autumn beauty

Questions?

About the retreat? Reach out to Ofri at ofrigilan@hotmail.com or ofriofri@gmail.com or by phone 917-566-5238. Let Ofri know if you have any dietary needs or accessibility concerns—we're happy to accommodate.

About the hotel? Reach out to us at reservations@meadowlarkmotel.com or call (828) 926-1717.

See you by the fire.

Come as you are. Leave nourished, restored, and inspired.