Set the Table for 2025: A Day of Food, Creativity and Well-Being Urban Retreat

It’s been a while since I hosted in-person events, and I cannot think of a better way to start the new year with gathering women together in my home. I am excited to invite you to Set the Table for 2025, a one-day urban retreat for women, where we will connect over food, creativity, and thoughtful intention for the year ahead.

This isn’t about “resetting” or starting over.  It’s a space to embrace where you are, look forward with clarity, and savor the beauty in the everyday—through food styling, creative visioning, and a touch of well-being.

Two women are shown in separate photos against a neutral background. The woman on the left has long dark hair and is wearing a white top. The woman on the right has wavy hair and is wearing a purple off-shoulder top. Both are smiling.

I’ll be joined by wellness educator and practitioner, Bahareh Hosseini, who will guide us through a well-being session, adding a thoughtful and restorative element to the day.

Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00AM – 3:00PM
📍 Location: My home in Toronto, near Casa Loma (details shared upon registration)
💳 Price: CAD$220+HST (payment via e-transfer only)
🌸 Spots are limited to 8 women to keep the retreat small and intimate. 

What’s Included:

  • A light breakfast of my favourite apple cake for cold weather, with coffee and tea to sip on all day 
  • A beautifully styled vegetarian homemade lunch, prepared by me 
  • A food styling and creativity workshop (you know me, so yes, there will be edible flowers!)
  • A mindful wellness practice, including gentle sitting + standing stretches, led by Bahareh Hosseini, (no yoga attire necessary!)
  • A discussion on the art of nourishment, inspired by the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), to help you connect with the energy of food and its role in well-being
  • A guided visioning session where we’ll reflect, brainstorm, and creatively articulate our intentions for 2025

Takeaways:

  • A booklet of recipes featuring the dishes served at the urban retreat, so you can recreate them at home
  • A surprise goody bag of mementos to reflect the themes of food, creativity, and well-being, curated by me

Menu (the most important part of the retreat!)

Please Note:
While I strive to create a welcoming and delicious experience for everyone, please be aware:
*This is not a nut-free kitchen.
*I am unable to accommodate individual menu customizations.

Breakfast 
Coffee
Tea
Cardamom-Scented Apple Olive Oil Cake
Fresh seasonal fruit

Lunch
Chickpea and Spinach Coconut Curry 
Jewelled Citrus Salad
Cumin-Scented Eggplant Yoghurt Dip
Persian flatbreads
Stuffed Dates 

Ready to book your spot?

To reserve a seat at the table, please e-mail me at shayma[at]thespicespoon.com

Let’s set the table for a year filled with beauty, creativity, and connection. I’d love to have you join us.

All love, Shayma x

Refund Policy
🔄 Cancellations: Cancellations made less than 7 days before the event are non-refundable but can receive a full credit toward a future event
👥 Transfers: If you can’t attend, you’re welcome to transfer your spot to someone else with prior notice.