Learn how to cook like a French person! In this culinary & well-being retreat you'll change the way you think about cooking & food, & make meaningful connections with local food producers & makers.

You'll learn simple cooking techniques you can use everyday to make restaurant quality, plant-forward meals at home. 

All of this in a beautiful French seaside village where you have time to relax on the beach!

Take yourself on a renewing, luxurious, and educational trip to a quaint seaside village in Brittany this summer! You'll discover the beautiful variety of seafood in this coastal village  and take your tastebuds on a mini tour of the world with Katrina's approachable, engaging, and inspiring cooking classes.

• Spend 4 relaxing nights in a beautiful home by the French seaside! It even has a pool and a beautiful patio where we can sit outside to eat when the weather is nice.
• Take your cooking to the next level in 3 cooking classes with Chef Katrina of The Empowered Kitchen. You'll learn to cook fabulous, wholesome meals with seasonal ingredients and everyday farmer's market-style food. Dishes will be plant-forward with some light meat or vegetarian and vegan options. (Most, not all, dishes can be made gluten free.)
• Restore yourself! You'll have time for walks to the beach, a full body massage, visit a local farmer's market, & exciting suprise foodie visits to local food attractions. 
• Katrina will update the foodie excursion details soon. You'll get to meet local producers and taste their delicious products! Brittany has a rich food tradition. Plus you'll support the local economy! 
• Discover the history, beautiful surroundings and heritage of this stunning part of France. Brittany really is a special place, and I can't wait to share it with you!
• Men and women are welcome!

Confirm your choice of room with Katrina during booking process.  To confirm room availability, email katrina@empoweredkitchen.com so she can reserve a room for you and then you can book.

- Room A has space for 3 people. It contains 1 queen and 1 twin bed. 

- Room B has space for 2 people with 1 queen bed.

- Room C has space for 3 people with a bunk bed and a twin bed. 

Rooms A-C all share a bathroom.  

- Room D has space for 2 people with a queen bed and a shower in the bedroom.  

First come, first served. Couples or friends welcome to attend. Wifi and pool available onsite.
 

If you drive from Paris it's about 4 hours and 45 minutes by car.

The train will take between 3.5 - 4 hours and you'll take the train to Plancoet and then you rent a car or taxi to take you to the retreat. Katrina will give you recommendations for trains and a car to get to the retreat. 

It's a 15-20 minute drive from the Plancoet gare (train station) to the house where the retreat takes place.

Click here to read terms and conditions, as well as the cancellation and refund policies. No cancellations accepted. No refunds are given. 

There will be ample opportunity to relax on the beach and by the pool, so bring your swim attire if you'd like.

Be prepared to walk.

Please bring comfortable walking shoes. We will be walking a fair amount to get to different locations to eat and explore the region, so please be ready to walk and aware that in France sometimes the steps are uneven and can be challenging to navigate. 

In short, BE READY TO WALK.