the ayurvedic table
cooking retreat
A 3-night culinary escape on the South Coast, gerringong, nsw
20th - 23rd August 2026
“Step into the kitchen with confidence, knowledge and purpose. Become someone who brings nourishment & healing into your home.
The Ayurvedic Table is where ancient wisdom becomes part of your everyday life — intuitively, intentionally, and without the overwhelm.
Over three nourishing days on the beautiful NSW South Coast, you'll learn to cook, nourish and support your body through the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda.
Real food, real skills, and a shared experience with like-minded people who just get it.
No rigid rules. No doing it "wrong." Just a nurturing space to slow down, go deeper, and walk away with knowledge and confidence that will stay with you for life.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
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3 nights / 4 days in a luxury rural property in Gerringong, NSW South Coast
(Queen and twin-share rooms available)Daily hands-on cooking classes covering breakfast, lunch and dinner
(learn up to 20 recipes across the retreat)A detailed take-home cooking booklet with recipes, Ayurvedic practices and foundational knowledge
All meals included — freshly prepared organic Ayurvedic vegetarian food by Jes and her team
Daily yoga and guided movement
Daily group meditation (beginner-friendly, come as you are)
Free time each afternoon to rest, explore the property, journal, or simply slow down
Ayurvedic welcome gift pack
Fresh fruit, nuts and organic teas available throughout the retreat
Unlimited spring water
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You’re curious about Ayurveda and want to bring it into your everyday life
You want to feel more confident and creative in the kitchen
You’re ready for a genuine reset — something that actually shifts you
You want to understand your body more deeply and how food, seasons and daily rituals bring balance
You’re craving connection with like-minded people
You want a deeply nourishing experience where you learn real skills while being fully supported
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This is where the magic happens.
Over the retreat, you'll learn to cook real, nourishing Ayurvedic food that is simple enough to recreate at home and special enough to make you feel incredible from the inside out.
Think easy one-pot dishes, simple vegetable curries, deeply nourishing soups, spiced rice and grain dishes, chutneys, sauces and Ayurvedic dosas — all taught with the understanding of why these foods heal, nourish and bring the body back into balance.
The full menu is a surprise — but if you have a recipe request, we’d love to hear it.
You’ll leave with up to 20 recipes and a detailed take-home booklet so you can continue cooking with confidence long after the retreat ends.
Dietary requirements (including gluten-free and dairy-free) are catered for — please note these on your booking form.
Your daily dinacharya
6:30 am | Meditation (optional — come if you feel called)
7:00 am | Morning yoga
8:00 am | Warm organic Ayurvedic breakfast, lovingly prepared by Jes
9:30 am | Lunch cooking class with Ayurvedic knowledge
12:30 pm | Lunch together
1:30 pm | Free time each afternoon to explore the tranquil rural property, cosy up with a book, journal, enjoy the fresh country air, or simply rest and recharge.
3:00 pm | Afternoon meditation (optional — come if you feel called)
3:30 pm | Dinner cooking class with Ayurvedic knowledge
6:00 pm | Dinner together
8pm | Gentle sharing circle or open to questions over herbal tea
*The schedule may vary slightly across the retreat. Cooking classes focus on lunch and dinner, with some breakfast recipes woven in throughout the retreat.
INVESTMENT
Choose the space that feels right for you:
Spaces are limited to keep the experience intimate.
SHARED ROOM
2 Single Beds with Private Ensuite
$2,200 pp
Early bird $2,000
SINGLE ROOM
queen bed, shared bathroom
$2,590 pp
Early bird $2,390
FARMHOUSE MASTER SUITE 1
KING bed WITH ENSUITE
$3,190 pp
Early bird $2,990
Couple rate $2,890 pp
Early bird $2,690
LUXURY BARN MASTER SUITE 2
KING bed WITH ENSUITE
$3,490 pp
Early bird $3,290
Couple rate $3,190 pp
Early bird $2,990
BOOKING TERMS
BOOKING AND PAYMENT
All bookings require a $700 deposit to secure your place at the retreat.
If you prefer, you are welcome to pay in instalments. The remaining balance can be split into two payments, with the final balance due 30 days prior to the retreat.
Please select your preferred payment option at checkout or get in touch if you need support.
Early bird pricing is available until Sunday, 19 April.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Deposits are non-refundable. Payments are non-refundable within 30 days of the retreat.
If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your booking to another guest.
In the unlikely event that the retreat cannot go ahead, all payments will be fully refunded.
If this is calling you, trust that feeling.
Shared Room with Ensuite - Groundfloor
Shared Room with Ensuite - Second Floor
Lounge Room - The Barn
Single Room - Farmhouse
Single Room - Farmhouse
Farmhouse Shared Bathroom
Farmhouse Master Suite 1
Farmhouse Master Suite 1 Ensuite
Farmhouse - Lounge Room
Luxury Barn Master Suite 2
Luxury Barn Master Suite 2 Ensuite
The Barn - Dining Room
Kitchen + RETREAT PROPERTY + FACILITIES
FAQS
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All levels are welcomed and encouraged. If you know nothing or have a good knowledge of Ayurveda this retreat will cover all aspects and learnings.
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All recipes can be made vegan and if dairy products are used, there will be a vegan option available to learn and make. There will be gluten free and dairy free options.
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Ayurveda is a medical science deeply focused on healing and maintaining the quality and longevity of life, originated in India over 5,000+ years ago. Ayurveda emphasises health is the balance and dynamic union between our environment, body, mind, and spirit. The Main Role of Ayurveda is to Maintain Health.
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Ayurvedic cooking/food is different from Indian food. To eat according to the principles of Ayurveda is to eat foods and seasonings that will encourage a state of balance. An Ayurvedic diet embraces fresh, seasonal, local, pre-dominantly plant-based, easy-to-digest, nutrient-based, healing, & nourishing food.
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This retreat is full and nourishing but never overwhelming. Each day has a beautiful rhythm of cooking classes, yoga, meditation and free time to simply rest and recharge.
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Some recipes may be familiar if you've joined one of my cooking workshops before, however the retreat brings a completely different depth, context and experience to everything we cook together. You will be learning the why behind every dish which transforms how you cook at home.
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Gerringong is located on the NSW South Coast, approximately 2 hours from Sydney.
You can arrive by car or train, with the nearest station just a short drive away. If you’re travelling from further away, the closest airport is Sydney, followed by a scenic drive or train journey down the coast.
Carpooling may be possible with other guests, and we’re happy to help coordinate where we can.
Further details and recommendations will be provided once your place is confirmed.
ABOUT JES CHEV
Jes is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, private chef with a deep passion for making ancient Ayurvedic wisdom accessible, creative and relevant for modern everyday life.
She brings warmth, expansive knowledge and genuine joy into the kitchen — creating a space that is nurturing, practical and completely without judgment.
In her hands, food becomes medicine, and cooking becomes a practice you'll want to carry with you long after you leave.