Glow from the inside out with this day long immersion diving into ocean relaxation and delicious, fresh raw food with the world leading chef, Matthew Kenney.
During this retreat our intention is to nourish your soul using the healing powers of the ocean, finding a touch or a ton of bliss on the way, and feeding your body with fresh, healthy ingredients.
The day will begin with a flowing and mesmerizing session of paddle yoga in Marina Del Ray, where beginners and experienced yogis alike can explore the sensations of yoga on water. Led by Amy Wyman, this class will start out with a lesson on the beach where we will teach you everything you need to know about about paddle boarding. Following a relaxing paddle, we will anchor down and flow through postures modified to the board.
Connecting mind, body, soul and environment, you will come back on land with a sense of peace and empowerment. Come solo or bring a friend as you roam around Santa Monica and the surrounding areas. Explore shops, discover Santa Monica pier, cafes, and restaurants, or simply absorb the California vibes in the early afternoon.
In the afternoon, meet at the world famous
Matthew Kenney Academy in Santa Monica Place to learn some basics about raw food, make our own meals, and then devour our creations with a sense of amazement.
ESSENTIALS OF RAW CUISINE
Essentials of Raw Cuisine at Matthew Kenney Culinary is 2.5-3 hour class and dinner, offering insight into the principles behind the preparation of raw food. The cuisine focuses on a modern, creative approach to living foods. This program is structured in such a way that guests of all experience levels are able to learn, enjoy and innovate raw cuisine at the highest level.
Utilizing the finest ingredients, state of the art equipment and employing professional instruction to deliver the most efficient raw food classes available are all the cornerstone of the school. You will prepare a cutting-edge recipe, develop a deeper understanding of the principles behind raw cuisine and be on your way to understanding how to prepare delicious, nutritious, raw cuisine.
You will then enjoy a 3 course meal in our Academy, prepared by the chefs at Kenney’s restaurant, M.A.K.E.
Matthew Kenney is the world’s leading raw food chef, the writer of several best-selling cookbooks, a culinary educator, and an entrepreneur specializing in the plant-based lifestyle. He graduated from the French Culinary Institute and, after working in upscale New York City kitchens, opened a number of his own highly regarded restaurants in New York and along the East Coast. He has earned several awards, including being named one of America’s Best New Chefs by Food and Wine Magazine and was twice nominated as a Rising Star Chef in America by the James Beard Foundation. Kenney has appeared on numerous food and talk shows, and regularly lectures on the subject of food and health, including a highly watched TEDx talk in 2011.In 2009, Kenney founded the world’s first classically structured raw food culinary academy. Matthew Kenney Academy has graduated students from over 30 countries. Along with operating his namesake Academy and Restaurant Brand, he is involved in raw food and plant-based projects around the world, and travels extensively to forward his mission to show others that food can be delicious and vibrant, while still healthful.
About Bliss: Our intention is to empower you to explore your horizons- both outward and inward. Through SUP, yoga, nutrition and wellness we create a transformative experience that allows you to re-connect with your authentic self.
When you leave a Bliss retreat, we want you to leave relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready to take on the world with a clear mind and blissful heart. Bliss is committed to five star service and genuine hospitality. Let us take care of all the details, and allow yourself to truly relax and restore with our all inclusive retreat in Los Angeles, CA.
What’s included: 2 Hour Paddle Board Yoga Class, 2.5 hr Raw Food class, Raw food dinner and juice/smoothie.
Pricing: $145 // $125 when you sign up before September 15th.
