The Dining Hall
Our Dining Hall can accommodate up to 17 people. There is also an ADA half bathroom and a wood stove fireplace in the dining room.
Our commercial kitchen is not available for self catering. If you do not choose to have any of your meals catered with us our Dining Hall will not be otherwise available to your group, although we do have a guest fridge to store non-alcoholic beverages if you like.
Catering
We are happy to provide a nourishing and enjoyable mealtime experience for your group which will include using produce from our organic garden and orchard when seasonally available, and from local farmers and suppliers who have an awareness of their environmental and social impact. With dedication to sustainability and an understanding that food is integral to our nourishment, support, and healing, our chefs wish to provide optimal support for the holistic well-being of all our guests while you are here. Our chefs Shell and Roxy are experienced in accommodating various dietary preferences and needs. Vegetarian, vegan, keto, dairy free, gluten free, and low or no sugar options are available with sufficient advance notice.
Meals are served as a buffet with multiple beverage options, including
filtered water, coffee, and a selection of teas always available.
There are also various dining options in the area if your preference is to explore the local restaurants for some or for all of your meals, you are not obligated to have us cater your retreat, although people have expressed how much they have appreciated our catering service and consider it a big part of what makes their experience at Ancient Springs so special!
Catering Costs
The average catering cost per day per person is $80-$100.
We will customize your meal plan according to your needs and budget, and discuss options available for your group. Your final cost will reflect the options you choose.
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For instance, you can choose which meals you would like for each day your group is booked at the Center according to your schedule and off site activities. Our chefs specialize in serving truly nourishing food that our guests have consistently raved about. Some groups prefer to be served 3 full meals a day, or have a full breakfast and dinner and just snacks put out in the afternoon which is another option. Or you can choose a continental breakfast and full service lunch and dinner, this will all be coordinated with our Chefs in advance of your Retreat. If you have a specific budget you need to accommodate we can explain to you what would be available to fit your budget and dietary needs.
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Meal plans are arranged with our chefs no later than 2 weeks prior to your scheduled event and you will be asked to sign a separate catering contract with your chosen meal plans and preferences and pay your fees with our chefs at this time. Please consider that our chefs shop and plan your meals according to your specific needs ahead of time. Any changes that need to be made have to be communicated no later than one week ahead of your event and you will either be reimbursed any fees or charged any additional fees at that time depending on the changes you
are requesting. No major changes to your meal plan can be made less than
one week ahead of your event. To discuss your specific meal plan please email
Shell at Mdcloss@gmail.com and Roxy at roxyrunyan@gmail.com
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