The Coastal Foraging & Wellness Retreat
Experience an immersive four-day wellness, foraging, and culinary journey at Rocky Valley Resort on Texada Island, BC. This retreat connects you to the land through expert-led education, forest spa treatments, and wild-crafted dining.
Meet Your Hosts
- Alexander "Biko" McNaughton (Forager): A premier wild food expert and former guide for Nimmo Bay and The Wickaninnish Inn, Alex operates an organic farm and wild foods lab.
- Lucia Capretti (Wine Sommelier): A Certified Specialist of Wine and global storyteller, Lucia brings a worldwide perspective to connecting the glass to the land.
Itinerary Highlights
- Day 1: Arrive & Unwind: Check into a luxury A-frame or Tiny Home and receive a curated welcome gift basket and charcuterie board. Enjoy a property tour and your first Forest Spa session.
- Day 2: Shoreline Treasures: Participate in coastal foraging and oyster harvesting followed by a wild-crafted lunch over a beach fire. The day concludes with a spa circuit featuring wood-burning saunas and a foraged supper with expert wine pairings.
- Day 3: Forest Bounty & Culinary Class: Embark on a guided forest hike to harvest edible plants and fungi for a rustic forest lunch. Later, join a hands-on cooking class in the Outdoor Gazebo Kitchen to prepare your finds, followed by a formal wine-pairing dinner.
Retreat Logistics & Pricing
What's Included:
- Luxury accommodations and access to all resort amenities.
- Two fully guided foraging excursions covering the beach and forest.
- Hands-on cooking class and sommelier-led wine education.
- All meals, snacks, and beverages, catered to specific dietary restrictions.
- A curated welcome gift basket and a Spa Kit containing a sauna hat and electrolytes.
Investment:
- Based on double occupancy in A-Frames and Tiny Homes. $1800 CAD /person
- Based on four-person occupancy in Shady Pines and Rooftop units. $1500 CAD /person
- Based pm four-person occupancy in the Tiny Homes. $1250 CAD /person
To secure your spot or ask any questions, please contact the resort via email or phone.
