Meals and Menus for In-person Programs
Delicious, omnivorous meals are prepared by talented culinary artists from the Earthaven community. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options available. Snacks and beverages (tea, coffee) are provided. Participants are invited to help with meal clean-up. Many hands make light work.
As much food as possible is sourced from Earthaven and its surrounding farms and gardens, with some ingredients sourced from grocery stores. Our meals are created with seasonal, local, fresh, wildcrafted, humanely-raised, and organic ingredients.
Most multi-day in-person programs include food. See each program page for the meals provided with that program.
Sample Menu
The Basics
All meals have vegan options, including plant-based protein. Most meals also have animal-based protein options.
All meals have gluten-free options. Some meals also have a gluten-full option.
Snacks
Morning and afternoon snacks are provided between meals, usually a mixture of fruits and nuts.
Beverages
Potable water is available at all times. Hot water and a variety of bagged teas and honey are available all day. Lemonade or iced hibiscus tea are sometimes served for lunch or dinner. Coffee with dairy half-and-half, dairy-free creamers is available at breakfast.
Allergies and Dietary Restrictions
If you have dietary needs not met by the general description of the food program, please be prepared to bring supplemental food to support your nourishment and well-being. Our kitchen cannot accommodate all diets.
Although we would like to know if you have any allergies, we cannot provide an anaphylactic safe meal. There is always the chance of cross contamination.
An ice chest is provided for participants to store their supplementary food.
Breakfasts
Breakfasts usually feature a main dish such as oatmeal, potatoes & greens, muffins, or grits, which is accompanied by eggs (scrambled or hard boiled).
All breakfasts include yogurt, dairy-free yogurt, fruit, nuts, and peanut butter, as well as tea, coffee, dairy half-and-half, dairy free creamers, and honey.
Lunches and Dinners
All lunches and dinners include salad and/or veggie sides from seasonal produce. Dessert, such as watermelon, brownies, or cookies, sometimes accompany a meal.
Examples of some of our meals:
- Tacos with beef, beans, and lots of toppings
- Choice of meatballs or lentil patties with mashed sweet potatoes, and broccoli stir-fry
- Chili (beef or vegetable), cornbread, and roasted beets and carrots
- Coconut vegetable curry with rice, crispy tempeh, and salad
- Rice noodle bar with chicken or tempeh, and lots of toppings
- Hummus or tuna sandwiches and salad
- Chicken or veggie soup, salad, and homemade whole wheat or gluten-free buckwheat bread
- Salad bar (e.g. cucumber tomato salad, green salad, carrot salad, beet salad) with homemade dressings (e.g. lemon tahini, creamy balsamic)
