A Well Being Feast: Cooking Event with Camille Watson

A Well Being Feast: Cooking Retreat

with Camille Watson

December 5 - 7, 2025

Retreat Overview

Join Camille Watson, Barbara Guzeman, & Patty Bottari for a hands-on weekend of culinary exploration. Learn to prepare some of Well Being's cherished recipes featured in our cookbook.

This year’s menu offerings will be different from last year’s, but each dish will be guided by the same care, creativity, and intention to nourish.

No matter your level of experience, you’ll enjoy this opportunity to make (and enjoy) simple, elegant, and health-giving foods. There will also be time to rest, restore, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty and quiet of Well Being Retreat Center.

Who This Retreat is For

This retreat is designed for individuals of all cooking skill levels who are interested in learning to prepare simple, elegant, and health-giving foods. Whether you're a seasoned cook or new to the kitchen, you'll find value in the hands-on experience and the opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and quiet of Well Being Retreat Center.

About Your Facilitators

This retreat will be guided by Camille Watson, along with the Meal Service Staff of Well Being Retreat Center, including Kitchen Manager Barbara Guzman and Director Patty Bottari. Together, they bring a wealth of experience and a shared passion for preparing nourishing meals with care and creativity.

Camille

Camille Watson is the author of Eight Steps to a Real-Foods Kitchen, a highly-rated book on Amazon.

She believes that the foods we eat should be delicious, beautiful, deeply satisfying, clean, and a powerhouse of nutrition to fuel us well through life’s adventures.

Camille received her Health Coach Certificate from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and has appeared as a contributing healthy food expert on WBIR TV in Knoxville.

Barbara

Barbara Guzman is the Kitchen Manager for Well Being's meal service for retreats.

She develops recipes, plans meals, and leads the cooking team in their preparation of delicious vegetarian, vegan, and non-vegetarian meals.

Barbara sees the preparation and serving of meals as a gesture of love for our guests.

Patty

Patty Bottari is a Director and Vice President of Well Being Retreat Center and has prepared wholesome, delicious meals for group events at Well Being for 12 years.

Previously, Patty was a Registered Nurse working in the field of nutritional support at the University of Pennsylvania and Stanford University Hospitals.

She also worked directly with Byron Katie and Adyashanti as events coordinator for their US and international programs.

About The Cookbook

This beautifully crafted cookbook features over a decade of nourishing meals enjoyed by retreat guests at Well Being. With vivid recipe photos and tranquil landscape imagery, it’s more than just a collection of recipes—it’s a heartfelt tribute to the seasons, the land, and the community that gathers here.

"It's more than a book, it’s a treasure! I was filled with tears of all the happy memories I’ve had at the Well Being Center as I turned the pages."
— Amy, Knoxville, TN

What Others Say About the Meals at Well Being Retreat Center

"The meals you served were nothing short of miraculous, seamlessly integrating health, flavor, and mindfulness into every bite. The vegan and gluten-free options, especially the spaghetti and chocolate cake, were a testament to your commitment to catering to all dietary needs without compromising on taste or quality."
— Baylie, Waunakee, WI

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What You Can Expect

Guided Cooking Sessions: Hands-on experience preparing some of Well Being Retreat Center's favorite recipes.

Diverse Menu: Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes will be presented, all fresh, delicious, and gluten-free.

Rest and Restoration: Time to relax and immerse yourself in the natural beauty and quiet of the retreat center.

Community Connection: Opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals in a serene setting.

1 of Well Being's Keepsake Cookbooks included with registration

Meals & Accommodations

Meals:

All meals are freshly prepared, mostly gluten-free, and mostly organic, with an emphasis on whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes, and humanely raised organic eggs, chicken, and grass-finished beef.

Fruits and vegetables from Well Being’s organically tended orchard and garden are used in season, as well as the Center's own organic chicken and free-range eggs.

Lodging Options:

Accommodations are clean, comfortable, and intentionally simple and are designed to support rest, reflection, and a deeper connection with the natural world.

View lodging photos HERE.

Questions?

For more information about the content of this workshop, please text Camille at 865-661-9956

If you have questions about facilities or accommodations, contact Heather at registration@wellbeingfoundation.org or call 941-592-8805.

Registration & Payment

Please register with Well Being Retreat Center for your lodging and meals using the online form below.

Registration for this retreat ranges between $430-$580 and includes tuition and 1 cookbook.

After previewing your form, scroll to the bottom and click Submit to be taken to the payment page. Full payment is required at time of registration.

Cancellation & Accommodations Policies can be found HERE