Culinary & Nutrition
Don’t just eat food. Explore it: where it comes from, how it’s processed and prepared, what it does to and for your body.
Our culinary and nutrition experiences will develop your understanding and appreciation of food and beverage, and equip you to make better food—and better food choices.
Culinary Activities
Explore new ways to cook consciously and eat mindfully. Return to your own kitchen with new techniques for pleasing the palate, balancing the body and creating with care.
Appreciating Chocolate
Cocktails with Chef
East Coast Oysters & Bubbles
The Joy of Java
Restoring Bone Broth
Steeped in Culture: Afternoon Tea at Wyndhurst Mansion
Conquer the Blade
Blend n' Balance Smoothie
Sensory Wine Tasting
Appreciating Chocolate
Cocktails with Chef
East Coast Oysters & Bubbles
The Joy of Java
Restoring Bone Broth
Steeped in Culture: Afternoon Tea at Wyndhurst Mansion
Conquer the Blade
Blend n' Balance Smoothie
Sensory Wine Tasting
Appreciating Chocolate
Cocktails with Chef
East Coast Oysters & Bubbles
The Joy of Java
Restoring Bone Broth
Steeped in Culture: Afternoon Tea at Wyndhurst Mansion
Conquer the Blade
Blend n' Balance Smoothie
Sensory Wine Tasting
Nutrition
Explore the connection between what you eat and how you feel. Optimize health and happiness. Learn to choose the right quantity and quality of food to maximize enjoyment without compromising wholesomeness.
Food for Thought
Exploring Emotional Eating
Earth's Nutrients: Grounding & Healthy Eating
Mindful Eating
Food for Thought
Exploring Emotional Eating
Earth's Nutrients: Grounding & Healthy Eating
Mindful Eating
Food for Thought
Exploring Emotional Eating
Earth's Nutrients: Grounding & Healthy Eating
Mindful Eating
OUR CULINARY SPECIALISTS
JUSTIN TAYLOR
Chef Justin is proud to work with the culinary team at the Miraval Berkshires, supporting a vision of “conscious nourishment in the pursuit of wellbeing.” Having the privilege of working for Hyatt hotels in the Caribbean, LA, and NYC, he is thrilled to now craft menus that celebrate the cuisine and seasonality of the Berkshires through a wellness lens, ultimately with the hope of inspiring people to cook more and feel good.
ANDREA PANG
Chef Andy has always had a passion for the intersection of cuisine, culture, and wellness. Together with Chefs Eric Trager and Jeremy Smith she applies this to the culinary programming at the Miraval Berkshires by offering a diverse array of experiences to help people hone their technique and expand their knowledge so that food can become a way for people to connect with themselves, each other, and the world around them.
JENAE HALSTED
With a master’s degree in nutrition, Jenae focuses on health and prevention. She has worked with doctors, personal trainers, and chefs to assist with weight goals and disease prevention through individual counseling and teaching. She believes working holistically with body, mind, and emotions produces the most long-term success.
