Mindful Meals for your next event
Experienced serving as a chef at intimate retreats, I also bring to the table my training in holistic nutrition, Ayurveda and energy work. I adore working closely with hosts to create a food experience that perfectly matches the energy of your group and the work you’re doing while on retreat.
As a grounding and supportive force, a great space holder, and a foodie obsessed with flavor, I absolutely love contributing to the vibe of each retreat! It lights me up to provide not only nourishment but ease, pleasure, fun, healing and lightness of being for the group!
I specialize in cooking for intimate (20 or less) and intentional groups of retreat participants, and have experience working within a range of retreat genres.
Some of the groups I love working with are those studying and practicing: yoga, meditation, EFT tapping, mind-body wellness, soulful business, regenerative farming, food systems, community wellness, and the many healing arts.
Retreats
I truly love creating well thought out, conscious menus, using fresh, local ingredients sourced directly from local farms or farmers markets when possible. I believe whole heartedly that retreat food should make people feel amazing (mind-body-spirit) while tasting brilliant and supporting local food systems as well.
Sound like what you’re looking for and want to co-create the perfect culinary experience for your retreat? Let’s book a call and chat about your vision. I’m so excited to support you!
Events Catering
You want delectable and healthy catering featuring fresh, local ingredients. As a nutritionist who understands meal planning, and a chef who obsesses over farm fresh flavor, I’ve got what you’re looking for! Whether it’s for your next office event, day retreat, a farm to table dinner on your land, an upcoming class series or private soiree, I’m here to help your food event vibe as highly as you do.
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Farm to Table Series
Nehalem River Ranch Partnership
After collaborating with Jared at Nehalem River Ranch on a variety of food-business related projects, including cooking for a couple of private dinners on the farm in 2024, I am thrilled to partner with him for our upcoming Farm to Table Series, kicking off May 2025 and running through our culminating experience, a Harvest Festival in late September or early October, all dates TBA soon. This series will encompass a number of weekends, with the opportunity to join both a Saturday dinner, and a Sunday brunch, and supplemental classes in between. Camp out on the farm and do the whole weekend, or attend any of the events a la cart. Expect to eat well, learn valuable and applicable information about food systems, farming, nutrition + sustainability, as well as community connection + conversation.
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Begins January 2026!
What Alaya’s clients are saying:
Joy K.
Spiritual Teacher +
Best Selling Author
“Alaya, I am blown away! Having you chef for my retreat was an absolute dream come true! Having you to lovingly, intuitively prepare soul and body nourishment for our group in Sedona is the best investment I made! You made me look like a rockstar. Having your expertise to prepare foods that would help us integrate the work we were doing was priceless, truly. I was able to hold space for my clients while feeling amazing and energized the entire time. My post-retreat recovery was noticeable easier and I know it has everything to do with you. Thank you!”
Jackie M.
Founder, Tapping School +
Master EFT Teacher
“I spent a weekend at a retreat with Alaya and her AMAZING cooking and I think I heard everyone say, “I wish I could take you home with me!” Alaya was intentional with every meal. Explaining what chakra was being activated with the foods we were eating, she even guided a meditation with our last meal. My body felt so strong and energized!”
Business Success Coach, Master Astro-Numerologist
Cindy V.
“Such incredible food! Alaya has a way of making healthy food comforting. Such a range of delicious veggies and meats. I felt supported, nurtured, and well fed! Thank you so much for nourishing our bodies with such inspired cooking xoxo. (The dancing in the kitchen was also an awesome touch!)”
Spiritual Teacher +
Rhythmic Living Maven
Sara S.
“I recently enjoyed a stay at a private retreat at which Alaya came to share her amazing, nourishing, consciously channeled catered offerings. WOW. Not only was the food absolutely amazing… her presence there was gentle, attentive and totally part of the scene. I would HIGHLY recommend her!”
Health + Wellness Coach
Tara L.
“Wow, this is how retreat food should be! Alaya meditated on our group and determined which chakras needed nourishment, and designed the menu from there. This is taking high vibrational food to another level. Incredible, and delicious.”
Spiritual Business +
Money Coach
Meaghan A.
“Alaya’s cooking and presence is so nourishing. She has an amazing gift. Highly recommend!”
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