Plant Based Cooking & Yoga Retreat 30 Jan 2026

Event description

Welcome to Sydney’s #1 Cooking & Yoga Retreat!

If you’ve been craving a weekend getaway that’s wholesome, fun, and deeply nourishing, this is for you! Spend 2 nights and 3 days in the peaceful beauty of Hunter Valley—just 2.5 hours from Sydney—where you’ll enjoy the perfect blend of plant-based cooking, laughter yoga, gentle movement, and deep relaxation.

**Meet Your Host – Jeevi, The Laughing Chef**

Internationally trained and locally loved, **Jeevi** is a third-generation vegetarian from Nepal with over 25 years of experience in vegan and gluten-free cuisine. He’s also a certified laughter yoga teacher known for his infectious energy and heartwarming workshops.
You may have seen him featured on **Channel 9**, **Channel 7**, **Destination Happiness**, and **Living Light Culinary Institute**.

At this intimate retreat, you’ll join Jeevi in hands-on sessions where he shares 40+ plant-based recipes, including treasured family secrets. From the kitchen to the yoga mat, his joyful approach will inspire and uplift.

**Meet Angela — Naturopathic Practitioner & Registered Nurse**

We are honoured to have Angela as one of our key facilitators for this retreat.
Angela brings over 30+ years of experience in health and wellness as a Naturopathic Practitioner and Registered Nurse.

Her journey into natural healing began when she successfully healed herself from a chronic autoimmune condition — a powerful transformation that ignited her passion for helping others reclaim their vitality.

With expertise in nutritional medicine, herbal therapy, homeopathy, and lifestyle coaching, Angela blends the best of both worlds — traditional medical knowledge and natural holistic therapies. She works from the root cause, mentoring her clients back to balance, energy, and true well-being.

Having also worked in corporate leadership roles, Angela understands the real impact of stress and burnout. She now supports professionals and high-performing individuals with:

Stress and anxiety management
Mental clarity & adrenal support
Restoring balance and preventing burnout

She also holds a Graduate Certificate in Aged Care and brings compassion and expertise to supporting older clients in maintaining mobility, cognition, and health later in life.

During the retreat, Angela will be holding space for a special wellness session, where she will:

✨ Share the benefits of plant-based eating for energy, healing, and longevity

✨ Guide an educational presentation on plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine

✨ Provide practical tools to help you integrate these habits into everyday life

Her passion for superfoods, superherbs, and joyful nourishment shines through in everything she teaches.

Get ready to be inspired, uplifted, and empowered by Angela’s wisdom and heart-centred approach to

**Meet Kelly — Yoga Teacher, Meditation Guide & Vision Board Facilitator**

Kelly is a Sydney-based yoga teacher with over a decade of dedicated practice, guiding students into a deeper connection with their bodies, breath and inner wisdom.
Her classes beautifully blend mindful movement, breath work and soulful intention-setting, creating a space for you to slow down, reset and realign.

Deeply passionate about the power of vision boards and manifestation, Kelly weaves creativity and clarity into her offerings. She helps students define their dreams and anchor them through embodied practices that awaken focus, confidence and purpose.

Kelly’s mission is to create nurturing spaces where people feel grounded, inspired and empowered to step into the most aligned and authentic version of themselves.

Your Retreat Venue – Blue Bush Estate

Nestled among vineyards and open countryside, Blue Bush Estate is a peaceful and welcoming retreat centre in Hunter Valley, NSW. With serene gardens, a pool, spa, and firepit for evening gatherings, it offers the ideal environment to relax, recharge, and connect with nature and community.

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What’s Included in Your 2-Night, 3-Day Retreat:

• 2 nights of accommodation at Blue Bush Estate (private and shared rooms available)

• 3 days of immersive plant-based food & some cooking workshops with Jeevi (includes printed recipe pack with 40+ recipes)

• Lauhter yoga sessions to awaken joy and ease stress

• Gentle yoga for all levels and ages

• Guided meditation, sound healing & mindful eating practices

• All meals included – wholesome, gluten-free, and 100% plant-based

• Bushwalking and nature time in the estate’s tranquil surroundings

• Evening campfire connection – stories, music, and laughter under the stars

• **Free time to relax by the pool, unwind in the spa, or enjoy quiet moments

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Optional Add-Ons

• massages available onsite (extra cost, not included in retreat price – bookings required)

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This Retreat is Perfect For You If You’re:

• Curious about or passionate about plant-based food

• Seeking a weekend to rest, reset, and reconnect

• Excited to laugh, learn, and grow in a joyful community

• Ready to embrace more mindful, nourishing habits

• Looking for a fun and transformative experience—solo or with a friend

Accommodation

All rooms are ensuite, featuring a private bathroom, toilet, and air-conditioning for your comfort and added privacy — ideal whether you’re coming solo or sharing the space with a friend or fellow retreat guest

Book your Spot

To save on booking fees and arrange a personalised payment plan, please contact Jeevi directly..