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Return to the Table
A Book Launch Cooking & Restoration Retreat
9 - 12th October, 2026
A celebration of food, connection, creativity and coming home to yourself
Join me for a very special Return to the Table Retreat to celebrate the launch of Eat Like You’re on Retreat — a cookbook born from years of cooking, gathering, retreating and learning that nourishing food can be one of the most beautiful ways we care for ourselves.
This is more than a book launch. It is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, cook with your hands, share beautiful food around the table and reconnect with the simple rituals that restore us.
Over four nourishing days, we’ll cook together, explore seasonal Australian produce, share long-table meals, move, rest, laugh and create space for restoration.
❋ Intentional StructureExperience guided moments, open exploration, and space to reflect. A blend of hands-on seasonal cooking, mindful eating, somatic wellbeing, and deep rest.
❋ Collaborative EnergyConnection is a core part of the retreat. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from your hosts, guides and somatic therapists.
❋ Expert FacilitationWith over 20 years experience, you’ll by supported by hosts and facilitators who know how to hold space and purposefully guide you with care and intention.
❋ A Supportive SpaceComfort, safety, and respect guides the entire journey which allows you to show up as you are so you can fully engage in the experience.
What you’ll experience
Cook & Create
Step into the Wild Earth Kitchen and cook recipes from Eat Like You’re on Retreat. We’ll explore colourful seasonal ingredients, simple techniques, pantry treasures and the joy of preparing food together.
Gather Around the table
Food tastes different when it is shared. Enjoy generous, beautifully prepared meals around the table, with time to linger, connect and enjoy meaningful conversation.
Restore & Reconnect
This retreat is about nourishment beyond the plate. Gentle practices, breathwork, quiet moments and opportunities to simply be will invite your nervous system to soften and your body to rest.
Seasonal Living
Explore the wisdom of eating with the seasons and discover how food, rhythm, rest and ritual can support a more grounded way of living.
Book Launch Celebration
Come together to celebrate the completion of a 20-year journey. Hear the stories behind Eat Like You’re on Retreat, share in its launch and celebrate the people, places and experiences that helped bring it to life.
In celebration of the launch of my cookbook, every guest will receive a signed copy of Eat Like You’re on Retreat
Accommodation Options
Just as every seat at the table has its own place, so too does every room.
Each room in the Main House, Guest House and Cottages offers its own unique charm, creating a peaceful place to rest, reflect and recharge. Booking your accommodation provides access to the retreat facilities, tennis courts, swimming pool, kayaks and dam, beautiful shared living spaces, the tranquil grounds and all offerings, which offer voluntary participation.
Choose the accommodation option that best suits your needs, knowing each room has been thoughtfully prepared to provide comfort and a welcoming space to return to.
Secure your spot with a non-refundable deposit. Final payments are due by the 9th September 2026.
The Nook is a fully self-contained guest house ideal for guests who want a little extra privacy. It features two king bedrooms, a stylish bathroom, a private lounge and a fully equipped kitchen, adjoining, but separated from the main house. Shared bathroom between two guests.
2 private rooms available in the guest house.
Includes:
All meals (welcome platter, dinner on the first night, breakfast, lunch and dinner days 2 and 3, and breakfast on the final morning)
Accommodation for three nights
Collaborative cooking experience
Massage
Breathwork
Somatic practices
Sound healing
Yoga / meditation
Copy of Eat Like You’re on Retreat cookbook
COST: $1,850 PP
Initial Payment: $400 non refundable deposit (required to book your spot)
Final Payment: Due by 9th September 2026. A payment link and bank account will be provided in your welcome email to finalise payments.
A private room with queen bed, providing a quiet sanctuary to unwind, reflect and recharge. Shared bathroom with bath and shower (shared between four guests).
2 private rooms available in the main house.
Includes:
All meals (welcome platter, dinner on the first night, breakfast, lunch and dinner days 2 and 3, and breakfast on the final morning)
Accommodation for three nights
Collaborative cooking experience
Massage
Breathwork
Somatic practices
Sound healing
Yoga / meditation
Copy of Eat Like You’re on Retreat cookbook
COST: $1,650 PP
Initial Payment: $400 non refundable deposit (required to book your spot)
Final Payment: Due by 9th September 2026. A payment link and bank account will be provided in your welcome email to finalise payments.
A beautiful shared room with two comfortable double beds, offering the perfect balance of connection and personal space. Ideal for friends attending together or guests happy to share with another participant. Shared bathroom with bath and shower (shared between four guests).
1 shared room available in the main house for two guests (in their own double bed).
Includes:
All meals (welcome platter, dinner on the first night, breakfast, lunch and dinner days 2 and 3, and breakfast on the final morning)
Accommodation for three nights
Collaborative cooking experience
Massage
Breathwork
Somatic practices
Sound healing
Yoga / meditation
Copy of Eat Like You’re on Retreat cookbook
COST: $1,450 PP
Initial Payment: $400 non refundable deposit (required to book your spot)
Final Payment: Due by 9th September 2026. A payment link and bank account will be provided in your welcome email to finalise payments.
The cottages are separate to the main house. They offer a cosy private space with two bedrooms for a maximum of three guests and include a bathroom with shower, kitchen and dining rooms, living room, private deck and fire place. An inviting space to relax and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the property
3 private rooms available in the cottages. The second bedroom in the cottage has two single beds which can be turned into a king bed (making 6 king beds available in the cottages or 3 king and 6 single beds).
Includes:
All meals (welcome platter, dinner on the first night, breakfast, lunch and dinner days 2 and 3, and breakfast on the final morning)
Accommodation for three nights
Collaborative cooking experience
Massage
Breathwork
Somatic practices
Sound healing
Yoga / meditation
Copy of Eat Like You’re on Retreat cookbook
COST: $1,650 PP
Initial Payment: $400 non refundable deposit (required to book your spot)
Final Payment: Due by 9th September 2026. A payment link and bank account will be provided in your welcome email to finalise payments.
The cottages are separate to the main house. They offer a cosy private space with two bedrooms for a maximum of three guests and include a bathroom with shower, kitchen and dining rooms, living room, private deck and fire place. An inviting space to relax and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the property
6 single beds in three shared rooms available in the cottages. These rooms can be turned into king beds to match the second bedroom in the cottage, which also has a king bed.
Includes:
All meals (welcome platter, dinner on the first night, breakfast, lunch and dinner days 2 and 3, and breakfast on the final morning)
Accommodation for three nights
Collaborative cooking experience
Massage
Breathwork
Somatic practices
Sound healing
Yoga / meditation
Copy of Eat Like You’re on Retreat cookbook
COST: $1,250 PP
Initial Payment: $400 non refundable deposit (required to book your spot)
Final Payment: Due by 9th September 2026. A payment link and bank account will be provided in your welcome email to finalise payments.
Guest House - Private Room: The Nook is a fully self-contained guest house ideal for guests who want a little extra privacy, adjoining but separate from the main house. It features two king bedrooms, a stylish bathroom, a private lounge and a fully equipped kitchen, adjoining, but separated from the main house. Shared bathroom between two guests. Perfect for besties.
Main House - Private Room: A private room with a queen bed, providing a quiet sanctuary to unwind, reflect and recharge. Shared bathroom between four guests.
Main House - Twin Share: A beautiful shared room with two comfortable double beds, offering the perfect balance of connection and personal space. Ideal for friends attending together or guests happy to share with another participant. Shared bathroom shared between four guests.
Cottage - Private Room: The four cottages offer a cosy private space with two bedrooms for three guests and include a bathroom with shower, kitchen and dining rooms, living room, private deck and fire place. An inviting space to relax and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the property. King bed in the private room.
Cottage - Twin Share: The four cottages offer a cosy private space with two bedrooms for three guests and include a bathroom with shower, kitchen and dining rooms, living room, private deck and fire place. An inviting space to relax and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the property. Two single beds in the twin share room. These beds can be turned into king beds if desired.
A taste of the retreat
Day Two - Cook, Gather & Nourish
A slow morning followed by a hands-on cooking experience. We’ll prepare beautiful seasonal dishes before gathering around the table for a long, relaxed lunch. The afternoon is yours to rest, wander, read or simply do nothing. We’ll come together again for dinner and an evening of connection.
Day Four - Return to the Table
A final shared breakfast, reflection and gratitude before we gather for one last meal together. You’ll leave with a full heart, inspired recipes and a renewed connection to the rituals that nourish you.
Day One - Arrive & Exhale
Arrive, settle in and be welcomed with something delicious from the Wild Earth Kitchen. An opening gathering, gentle practice and shared dinner will set the tone for our time together.
Day Three - The Celebration
Begin with a nourishing breakfast and gentle morning practice. Spend time cooking, creating and exploring recipes from the book before our special Eat Like You’re on Retreat Book Launch Celebration — an evening of food, stories, gratitude, laughter and beautiful company.
Sherwood Farm
123-125 Featherstones Road,
Sherwood, NSW 2450
Your host, Amanda
I love food, community and experiences that change you. I’ve been hosting retreats around the world for over 20 years. Welcome to My Table is Wild Earth Kitchen’s signature retreat, focused on celebration, nourishment, transformation and inspiration to reclaim your nature.