Meal times are important for the community. When there is programming at the Guild, everyone eats together: guests, staff, faculty, volunteers and artists-in-residence. This is a wonderful time to connect, to get to know one another, and to be inspired by one another’s creative work.
Our Summer Program features a 3-week rotation of different breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
For the planning of retreats, there are three styles of menus offered by Scottie, the Guild’s Cook:
Classic American:
Sample Breakfast –
Pancakes and Fried Eggs
Granola
Yogurt
Cut Apples
Orange Juice
Sample Lunch –
Vegetable Stew
Fresh Breads
Sautéed Vegetables
Green Salad
Sample Dinner –
Roasted Chicken
Vegetables
Rice Pilaf
Rolls
Green Salad
Cupcakes
Fusion American:
Sample Breakfast –
Baked Oatmeal
Sausages
Hard-boiled Eggs
Granola
Yogurt
Cut Pears
Orange Juice
Sample Lunch –
Pesto Pasta with Vegetables
Caprese Salad
Garlic Bread
Green Italian Salad
Sample Dinner –
Pad Thai with Chicken
Shrimp Salad Rolls
Cabbage Salad
Ginger Bars
World Exploration:
Sample Breakfast –
Polenta with Ham and Sweet or Savory Toppings
Hard-boiled Eggs
Granola
Cottage Cheese
Cut Pineapple
Orange Juice
Sample Lunch –
Tamil Style Curry with Fish
Flatbreads
Basmati Rice
Carrot and Beet Coconut Salad
Sample Dinner –
Saudi-style Chicken and Rice
Hummus
Tomato and Paneer Salad
Cabbage Salad
Coconut Date Sweets
Retreat organizers can choose one or more styles to suit their group’s tastes.
We offer full meal service to groups of 12 and larger. For groups sizes of 6-11, we offer a simpler breakfast and lunch menu, with a full dinner.
When registering, you will be asked about any food allergies or severe intolerances. We can accommodate vegetarian preferences, as well as lactose/dairy intolerances and, to a certain degree, gluten-free requests. If you have dietary restrictions or intolerances beyond this, it may be best to bring some food items along with you to supplement your meals. We have a community refrigerator and microwaves that you can have access to for simple food preparation.
