Cook, cater or deliver.
Choose from various dining options at The Perch.
One of the best things about hosting a retreat at The Perch is that you get to choose how you want to eat. There’s no required caterer, no set menu, and no one-size-fits-all approach to dining. Whether you want a private chef for the weekend, a casual catered lunch, pizza around the fire, or to cook together with your group, you can create a dining experience that fits your retreat and your budget.
Private Chef Retreat Services by The Lettered Shell
For groups looking for a truly special dining experience, our culinary partner, The Lettered Shell offers private chef and retreat private chef services.
Led by chef and writer Laura Guidry, The Lettered Shell can create a customized food experience for your group that ranges from a single memorable meal to full-service meals throughout your stay. Services can include:
Private chef meals designed around your group and the occasion
Multi-day retreat meals with breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Family-style meals and Buffet-style meals to encourage everyone to gather around the table
Plated meals for a more elevated experience
Coffee Cart services featuring espresso-based drinks with custom syrups
Daily beverage and snack services
Custom menus built around your retreat's theme, preferences, and dietary needs
The Lettered Shell can work with your group to create a menu that feels intentional and memorable whether you're planning a writers' retreat, wellness weekend, creative workshop, celebration, or corporate gathering.
Bring in a Local Caterer or Use our Local Restaurants
Want to approach your meals with a little more DIY? We can share with you with wonderful local caterers and restaurants who can customize the food and service to your group, from casual buffets and boxed lunches to formal dinners.
You can arrange for pastries and coffee from a local bakery, bring in pizza, order a mobile BBQ or food truck, or work with one of the area's restaurants. Ask us for our full recommendation list.
Cook Together
Some groups prefer to make the meals part of the retreat itself. You're welcome to cook at The Perch. Our cabins have kitchens with pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and the basics you'll need to prepare meals for your group. We also have two BBQs available for your use.
For groups that enjoy cooking together, this can be a great way to make meals another part of the retreat experience whether that's a big communal breakfast, taco night, a backyard BBQ, or everyone pitching in for dinner.
However you want to feed your group, we'll help you find the option that works best.