Our Food Philosophy

At Milagro Retreats, your well-being is our first priority. Our ancestors ate in a naturally healthy fashion, according to what was available in season. We try to mimic this approach, and do so with as little impact on the environment as possible. Milagro Retreats also believes in the Slow Food Movement concepts. These philosophies, combined with thinking globally and acting locally, help us to embrace our surroundings and work with Mother Nature.

Most of the organic produce served at our summer and autumn retreats on Vancouver Island is grown on our farm in the Cowichan Valley. We plant Heritage and open-pollinating seeds and allow 'volunteers' to grow wild. This guarantees a garden continuously filled with the wonders of our natural environment.

Our bodies respond best to the high nutrient content of raw and sprouted foods. Live foods ensure we are provided with the life-enriching enzymes essential for digestion and assimilation. Only fresh, local, organic produce, grains and artisan cheeses are used in the Milagro Kitchen and cooking and processing are kept to a minimum.

Milagro Retreats incorporates many fresh "Living Food" dishes such as sprouted seed pesto, almond pâté, nori salad rolls and fresh organic salads, which we mindfully prepare for you with love. We also introduce super foods such as Goji Berries, Raw Cacao and Maca Powder to further encourage healthy eating habits.

At many Milagro Retreats, you will be shown simple preparation of healthy meals with take home recipes. We believe in supplying the tools to enhance your daily life through proper nutrition.

These philosophies are combined with Ayurvedic (an ancient system of healing) concepts to fuel your body with the most nutritional and balanced ingredients available. When booking a retreat with Milagro, please inform us of any special dietary needs.

“Tell me what you eat, I’ll tell you who you are.”
~ Anthelme Brillat-Savarin