La Crisalida believes that the starting point for rejuvenation of the body and mind is through the foods that you consume. Therefore, they offer an abundance of fresh fruit, vegetables, and whole foods at La Crisalida Retreats. They serve a plant-based diet, packed full of nutrition to give your whole system support and a well-deserved rest.
The La Crisalida kitchen team uses seasonal products and, where possible, products that are grown or sourced locally, so the menu is typically Mediterranean, with a twist! All dishes are prepared and cooked on the premises, with care and loving attention from the talented chefs. They use lots of herbs and spices to bring flavour and variety, plus they serve a selection of dishes with a variety of textures, colors, and flavors.
All the meals (or juices) are included in the cost of your retreat. The retreat serves three meals every day. You can enjoy a range of dishes for lunch and dinner, sampling each dish served. The chefs will serve you (safety measures introduced due to COVID-19), and you are welcome to top up your plate as many times as you want.
They also offer you the opportunity to try juicing; this is included in the cost of your retreat. You can choose to juice for one meal, one day, or one week instead of eating. Each day you simply let them know if you want to eat or juice; you have the flexibility to tailor your retreat for you.
The foods that are not served in the retreat include: sugar, bread, dairy products (including milk, yogurt, and cheese), eggs, salt, coffee and tea (except herbal and green teas), alcohol, and sweets. These foods all place extra stress on the body systems, so by cutting them out for a few days or longer, the body has the opportunity to rebalance itself. They do serve vegan alternatives, including rice milk or soy yogurt. Most of the food is naturally gluten-free, although occasionally they do serve couscous or a couple of other dishes containing gluten. Each meal is nutritionally balanced, so will include vegan sources of protein and a carbohydrate option.
Typical foods served
Breakfast: Juice or healthy breakfast (homemade granola, homemade muesli, fruit salad as standard). During the cooler winter months, they offer porridge variations in addition to the standard healthy breakfast.
Lunch time: Bean burgers, courgette toppers, Buddha bowl, hummus, guacamole, falafel and lots of different salads and vegetable dishes, like beetroot and mint salad, olive tapenade on courgette “bread” or sweet potato “fries”. In the winter, they serve freshly made vegetable soups, and in the summer, they offer an additional raw dish.
Evening meal examples: vegan paella, lentil sausages, vegan lasagna, Thai curry with coconut rice, tofu quiche, plus assorted salads and lots of vegetable side dishes. Twice a week we serve amazing vegan desserts and on Friday night you can enjoy an alcohol-free cocktail
Sometimes occasional treats are provided—of the healthy variety, of course! In the afternoon, they provide you with fresh juice to freshen up before the 5 p.m. class.
La Crisalida Retreats can cater for most dietary requests for allergies or intolerances, including gluten- or wheat-free coeliacs and people with nut allergies. Please let them know at the time of booking if you have a special dietary request.
You are encouraged to drink at least 3-5 liters of water per day whilst at the retreat, as this helps with the elimination of toxins and helps to keep the body well hydrated. Filtered water is available for you around the retreat. There is also a wide range of herbal teas, including green tea and hot water, so you can make yourself a hot drink whenever you choose. Fresh fruit is always available.
Juicing
La Crisalida Retreats also offers you the option to juice instead of eat for one meal or every meal during your stay. You have the flexibility to decide for yourself for each meal, so you can make your retreat personal for you.
Drinking fresh fruit and vegetable juices is a popular part of the La Crisalida program. Juicing is a fantastic way of delivering maximum nutrition to the body. The juices are designed to give the digestive system a well-earned break; much of the energy-intensive digestion work normally carried out by the body has already been done. This allows the body to divert energy towards any worn-out or unhealthy cells, which allows them to repair and rejuvenate with ease.
With natural fresh juices, the very best nutrients are squeezed out of your favourite fruit and vegetables and put in liquid form into a glass. It often amazes guests how our juices can leave them feeling full for hours.
The juices are freshly prepared each mealtime using fruit and vegetables sourced locally. There is a well-designed menu of juices for breakfast and lunch. There is a small afternoon juice also provided in between the activities for all guests. You can choose your own juice for dinner from our extensive menu, or, if you feel adventurous, choose your own ingredients! Juicing is a great way to cleanse the body of toxins, and this elimination process will work in harmony with your yoga practice at the retreat.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Raw food
- Lactose Free
- Whole food
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
