Retreat Chef specializing in seasonal, local cuisine.

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Ysabel was truly exceptional as the chef for our meditation retreat at Mount Shasta. Her punctuality was impeccable—every meal was served right on time, which was essential given our packed schedule. The vegetarian and vegan dishes she crafted were nothing short of extraordinary. Fresh, locally sourced produce brought her farm-to-table menu to life, and each meal was a delightful blend of upscale culinary artistry. Her food was not only delicious but also nourishing and fulfilling. From unique, flavorful dishes to exquisite desserts, Ysabel's creativity and expertise shone through in every bite. She elevated the entire retreat experience with her talent! Her meals made the retreat successful and the participants loved interacting with her as well. I recommend her wholeheartedly. Barkha Ram Ignite Your Power Mount Shasta Retreat 2024 Ysabel’s artistry as a chef is palpable. Her creations are filled with love, intentionality and flavor. She comes from a lineage of food-wisdom keepers and as the lucky recipient of her care- you can feel yourself being nourished with more than just vitamins. Ysabel was the chef for a rural yoga retreat I lead for 18 people over the course of four days. The job entailed careful planning (the food had to be flown​/​boated in to the remote location). She was a joy to work with, took feedback openly and easily, and provided us all with delicious meals the entire time. The guests raved about Ysabel’s food to me (and some still do- years later!)" Suzanne Dunning Owner of Tosha Yoga Studio I had the pleasure of working with Ysabel at my last Sedona retreat. She is a well seasoned Chef, with great attention to detail in both her cooking and meal planning. I truly benefited from her expert advice when preparing the meals as she is well versed in nutrition and the healing power of vegetables and herbs. She is also experienced in cooking for large amounts of people. Ysabel is very intuitive and observant of other people’s needs. She has amazing insights when dealing with retreat attendees and I noticed that her spiritual work reflects in how compassionate she is for people’s processes. I look forward to working with Ysabel in my future retreats. Om Rishikesh Ayurvedic plant based chef I had the absolute joy and privilege to work side by side with Ysabel on two life-changing occasions, on a backpacking journey through Montana and during an Ayurvedic cooking and yoga retreat. She is so warm in spirit, her presence is wonderfully grounding. She carries amazing embodied knowledge of holistic nutrition and I admire her approach. I appreciate that her approach to wellness and nourishment is holistic and informed by the interplay of natural systems and personal, tailor-made food-as-medicine. Though she is incredibly sweet and easy to work with, she has a no-nonsense efficiency that means business. I am always so impressed by her integrity and dedication to learning and applying her teachings so practically and professionally. Could not recommend her enough. Alexandra Moga Bhakti yoga teacher and retreat organizer Ysabel is a person of integrity and elegance, and she brings these qualities to the magic she creates with food. The attention to detail and level of care is evident in preparation and presentation. It is also clear how much passion and love goes into each meal with every bite. Her offerings are wholesome and healthy, balanced and nutritious, colorful and filled with a variety of purely delicious flavors. Those who are lucky enough to partake feel so inspired they vow to do better with food. Ysabel makes it all look effortless and simple and the results are unforgettable. Christine Fiortino Yoga teacher and retreat organizer