Hospitality & Culinary
Warm and welcoming care so you can rest and reset.
holistic healing
Restore in good health
Nurturing healing is what we do. Our world-class hospitality and culinary teams are here to facilitate everything you need.
- Nutritious, seasonal meals that celebrate fresh ingredients
- Complimentary snacks
- Premium linens and toiletries
Our indoor and outdoor spaces are curated to remove the distractions of life and create connection. We take care of the details, so you can focus of why you’re here — to grow.
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Find space to be yourself
Restful, rejuvenating moments in comfortable surroundings.
food for the soul
Community at the table
Every day, we make nutritious meals that can accommodate various dietary needs. We source our ingredients from local farms and providers, and you’ll enjoy all meals with others at a communal table.
From the Onsite kitchen
Frequently asked questions
Answers to all your questions about our food and lodging.
What are the accommodations like?
Our boutique accommodations are a key part of our healing hospitality. Every space is thoughtfully designed for rest and rejuvenation. During your stay, you will have 1–2 roommates. Each room includes a private bathroom, high-quality linens, and toiletries.
Can you accommodate specific dietary needs?
We provide nutritious meals for various dietary needs. Each meal includes gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, soy-free, and kosher options. Our team is trained on the best practices to prevent cross-contamination; however, we cannot guarantee zero cross-contamination.
What food is served during a program?
Our restaurant-quality, farm-to-table meals are well-balanced, nutritious, varied, and delicious. Each meal has several options, providing something for everyone’s preferences. Meals are shared community style in a buffet line. In addition to three meals each day, snacks, coffee, and tea are available throughout your stay.
Do you accommodate kosher diets?
Our culinary team is dedicated to accommodating kosher needs to the best of our ability. For a complete list of kosher meals available, please contact our team.
What we offer:
- A dedicated Kosher microwave and refrigerator
- Space to store any food and snacks that you bring with you
- A dedicated Keurig coffee maker and Kosher coffee pods
- Upon request, a salad can be prepared for lunch and dinner by a trained culinary team member (please notify the culinary department in advance if you would like this option)
- Cutting board and knife used exclusively for kosher salad preparation by culinary team members
- Kosher frozen meals; a dinner and lunch option
- Limited stocked pantry of additional kosher canned goods and items
- Plastic utensils and plates
- Candles and a safe place to observe the Sabbath
Do you provide organic options?
Yes! When possible, we serve seasonal, local, and organic produce. However, we cannot guarantee that all meals are 100% organic.
On our Tennessee campus, we purchase 95% of our meats—grass-fed beef, free-range/pastured chickens, and pastured pork products—directly from Tennessee Grass Fed Farms, a local farm 19 miles from our campus.
In addition to the above, we harvest many of the fruits, vegetables, and herbs we use from our own gardens and source additional produce from local farmers.
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Meet the team
A team with decades of hospitality experience, all focused on ensuring you have the energy and good health to find lasting transformation.