A video from our 2022 cooking retreat at Loloma Lodge
by Sam Wells

An immersive experience designed to inspire, nourish and refresh.

Meet us in the lush green forests of the Pacific Northwest this spring for a four day retreat centered around fire, food and connection.

The retreat will be held at the historic Loloma Lodge, nestled in an old growth forest on the bank of a pristine river. The entire property and grounds will be reserved for our group, ensuring ultimate privacy and tranquility.

Days will be spent outdoors exploring the natural wonders of the McKenzie River Basin. Come evening, we’ll gather around the outdoor fire kitchen to cook meals together over the flames, then sit down to share al fresco feasts paired with local wines and spirits.

This workshop is for cooks of all levels who love food, community, nature and adventure. Together we’ll deep dive into the basics of building and combining flavors, cooking with the seasons and surroundings, and mastering open fire cooking techniques.

The intimate size of this group ensures plenty of interaction with Jaret, Mona and the talented and hospitable Tournant team. Ask questions, observe, and learn directly from their decades of combined experience and expertise.

This is a slow food and lifestyle retreat. Fun excursions will be coupled with hands-on lessons as well as plenty of leisure time to rest, sit by the fireplace with a book, and simply take in the extraordinary beauty of the region.

INCLUDED

The retreat price of $1800-$2200/person includes the following:

Accommodations | We’ll stay four days and three nights at the enchanting Loloma Lodge, located on the McKenzie River nestled amongst towering fir trees. Five darling cabins tucked into the forest or perched along the riverbank—each complete with inspiring views, full kitchens and wood burning fireplaces—make for warm, cozy, peaceful retreats. See below for more details about accommodation options.

Meals + Refreshments | All snacks, meals and beverages will be provided. A light breakfast, tea and coffee will be provided in your cabins. Lunches will bring us to beautiful outdoor locations. Dinners will include snacks and a fire-cooked feast, paired with wines and spirits.

Excursions | Enjoy day trips to explore the region’s waterfalls, lakes and hot springs.

Lessons | Each day we will explore flavors and techniques, highlighting the bounty of the region and sharing our seasonal farm-to-fire approach to cooking. The lessons will take place outside around the flames, focusing on open-fire cooking techniques such as grilling, ash-roasting, cedar-planking, string-roasting and Dutch oven cooking. Together we’ll prep and cook dinner each evening, then sit down to share the bountiful meal we’ve created.

Materials | All class materials will be provided along with Barebones tools and equipment and Benchmade knives. You are welcome to bring an apron and your own culinary knives.

Fire Cooking Handbook | Attendees will receive a digital handbook outlining live fire cooking fundamentals, techniques and recipes to put to use for their own gatherings with friends and family.

SCHEDULE

Monday, May 29 | Guests arrive at Loloma Lodge between 4pm and 5:30pm to check in and get settled. Meet at 6pm for welcome cocktails, introductions, dinner, wine and merriment, then a good night’s rest.

Tuesday, May 30 | Excursion to a nearby lake for lunch and entertainment. Return to Loloma for fire cooking lessons. Prepare and enjoy dinner from the flames together.

Wednesday, May 31 | Lunch in the riverside garden at Loloma, then free time to explore the area or hike to hot springs. Return to Loloma for fire cooking lessons. Prepare and enjoy dinner from the flames together.

Thursday, June 1 | Farewell open-fire brunch and departure by 11am.

TRAVEL

Guests are responsible for all travel to and from the retreat location, including airfare and ground transportation to and from the lodge which is located in Central Oregon near the small town of McKenzie Bridge.

Guests may drive their own cars to daytime excursions or carpool with fellow retreat guests.

POLICIES + SUGGESTIONS

Insurance | We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances such as illness/injury, natural disasters or flight cancellations. Cover the unexpected and protect your investment by exploring plans from Allianz, Insure My Trip or Travelex.

Cancellation | Due to the nature of this retreat, we must adhere to a firm no refunds policy. By registering for this retreat, you acknowledge and agree to this policy. Should you need to cancel and have chosen not to purchase travel insurance, it is your responsibility to sell or gift your spot(s) accordingly.

Payment | To reserve your spot, you may pay in full or spread over two installments - half now and the other half 60 days before the retreat, payable on or before March 29, 2023. To choose the 50% deposit option, please use the code LOLOMADEPOSIT at check out. If you reserve after March 29, 2023, the full payment will be due upon checkout.

Fine Print | All guests must be 21 or over. Local mask, health and safety mandates will be observed. Pets are not permitted on this retreat. If retreat is cancelled by organizers, a full refund will be issued to all attendees; in all other cases, tickets are nonrefundable. Menus for this retreat will be omnivorous, though we’ll do our best to accommodate food allergies. Photos and/or video from this event may be used by Tournant and its partners for marketing purposes.

Acknowledgements | Registering for this workshop assumes acknowledgment of all the conditions contained within this retreat description.

Communications | Rest assured, we will be in regular contact with all retreat attendees over the coming months to answer questions and discuss everything from travel recommendations to packing suggestions to logistics. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Phone | WiFi is available in some areas of the the property but may not be reliable. Please plan accordingly.

Photos by Tory Lynn

INSPIRATION + TESTIMONIALS

Enjoy scenes from our previous Open Fire Cooking Retreat at Loloma Lodge in the slideshow above and read the testimonials below for some thoughts from our guests.

“Gathering around a fire and enjoying food together in a beautiful forest is such a powerful way of instantly connecting with people. It is deeply gratifying on a primal level that it is hard to explain. Looking forward to attending more of your workshops in the future!”

— Jordyn B.

“All your staff was so gracious with their time and knowledge. Appreciated their expertise and willingness to share. So nice to be around people passionate about what they do. That comes out in spades and truly was the highlight. Location was beyond perfect! ”

— Josh B.

PRICING + RESERVATIONS

Retreat prices are per person, based on double or triple occupancy. The two reservation options are outlined below:

RIVER CABINS | $2200/person, double occupancy | These well-appointed midcentury cabins perched on the river’s edge feature floor to ceiling windows and private decks to take in the views. These cabins offer a bedroom with a queen bed as well as a fold out futon in the living area. PERFECT FOR: Couples or friends who want to share this memorable experience together.

FOREST CABIN | $1800-$2000/person, triple occupancy | This cozy 1927 log cabin is tucked amidst the trees and features a welcoming stone fireplace and a porch that beckons you outside to enjoy your morning coffee or evening whiskey. This cabin offers a bedroom with a queen bed as well as a loft with two additional queen beds. IDEALLY: Shared amongst friends or booked individually by those open to making new ones.