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Sample Menu

When you opt to provide centre-catered meals during your retreat at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, you can be assured that our menu (and optional add-ons) are sure to please your guests.

All our meals are high quality lacto-vegetarian, fresh and lovingly prepared by our skilled Kitchen Team. The Centre can provide dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan options upon request.

You have the option of choosing between a 2-meal plan that includes a good morning offering, brunch, and dinner, or a 3-meal plan that includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

2-Meal Plan

Good Morning Offering  | 7:30 am 

Rise and shine!
A selection of light foods are available in the dining room for those that need a boost before brunch.  

  • A selection of organic seasonal fruit, such as: apples, pears, bananas, oranges 
  • Toast table: bread, butter, jam, nut butter (non-GF and GF bread)
  • Optional add-on: Homemade Chai (dairy and non-dairy)
  • Selection of organic teas and instant coffee

Brunch | 10:30 am

A generous selection of sweet and savory options to delight every palette. Our brunch spread includes:

  • Sweet grain dish, such as: oatmeal, grain porridge, or khir
  • Savory dish, such as: khichari, tofu scramble, or eggless frittata
  • Salt Spring Centre granola (GF DF)
  • Organic dairy yogurt 
  • Stewed fruit compote
  • Milk (a selection of dairy and non-dairy)
  • Fresh baked goods, such as: scones, muffins, or a loaf

Dinner | 6:00 pm

A wholesome, delicious meal that will satisfy without leaving you and your guests feeling heavy. Some examples include:

  • Dal, Rice, Vegetable Subji, Chapati, Chutney & Raita 
  • Spanakopita, Greek Potatoes, Tabouleh Salad, Fresh Hummus, Salad
  • Nut & Lentil Loaf, Umami Gravy, Seasonal Vegetable Dish, Salad
  • Vegetable Lasagna, Kale Caesar Salad, Fresh Bread
  • Baked & Breaded Tofu, Seasonal Vegetable Dish, Grain, Salad 
  • Hardy Seasonal Soup, Homemade Seed Loaf, Spread, Salad

 

3-Meal Plan

Breakfast  | 8:45 am 

Kickstart the day with something fresh, flavorful, and easy-to-digest. Our breakfast spread includes:

  • Sweet Grain Dish, such as: Oatmeal, Grain Porridge, or Khir 
  • Savory Dish, such as: Khichari, Tofu Scramble, or Eggless Frittata 
  • Salt Spring Centre Granola (GF DF)
  • Organic Dairy Yogurt 
  • Stewed Fruit Compote
  • Milk (a selection of Dairy and Non-Dairy)
  • Toast Table: Bread, Butter, Nut Butter (GF Bread Options)

Lunch | 12:30 pm

A hardy, mid-day meal that will tantalize all the senses and provide ample nourishment for the rest of the day. Some examples include:

  • Cooked Legume, Grain, Seasonal Vegetable, Steamed Greens
  • Dosas, Potato & Cauliflower Subji, Homemade Chutneys, Salad 
  • Build your own Buddha Bowls! 
  • Veggie Burgers, Sweet Potato Wedges, Salad 
  • Eggless Quiche, Grain Salad, Fresh Vegetable Salad
  • Homemade Chili, Cornbread, Salad

Dinner | 6:00 pm

A wholesome, delicious meal that will satisfy without leaving you and your guests feeling heavy. Some examples include:  

  • Seasonal Soup, such as: Coconut Ginger Yam, Thai Coconut Curry, Borscht 
  • Grain, such as: Rice, Buckwheat, or Quinoa
  • Homemade Spread or Dip
  • Seasonal Salad or Vegetable Dish 
  • Fresh Bread or Seed Crackers

Dietary Requests 

Gluten-free and Dairy-free options are available at every meal. We do our best to accommodate all other dietary restrictions and preferences provided enough notice. Please email us any dietary requests at least 2-weeks prior to your program start date.  

Legend: (GF) Gluten-free, (DF) Dairy-free

Meal time

Optional Add-Ons

Welcome Snack | upon arrival

Greet your guests with a freshly baked arrival snack, warm out of the oven!

  • Homemade Cookies or Loaf 
  • Fresh Tulsi, Ginger Tea 

Midday Snack | 2 or 3pm

Add a midday snack to zest up your afternoon:

  • Savory: Spread or Dip, Selection of Seed and Grain Crackers, Fresh Vegetables
  • Sweet: Fresh Cookies or Loaf

Chai | 2 or 3pm

A great alternative or accompaniment to midday snack, we make delicious traditional spiced Chai from scratch:

  • Homemade Chai Spice Brewed with Black and/or Rooibos Tea 
  • Dairy and Non-Dairy Milk Options Available 
  • Served With Honey

Dessert | after dinner 

A sweet seasonal touch to round-out your evening meal. One dessert is included in all program rentals; however, you have the choice to add dessert to every evening meal if you wish. Our desserts are served with dairy and non-dairy whipped cream or fruit compote. Some examples include: 

  • Fruit Crumble
  • Seasonal Pies 
  • Fudge Brownie 
  • Chia Pudding 
  • Turmeric Milk Digestive