Wellness Retreats
Meet Your Host
Tara-Lee Corriveau is the founder of Nourished Minds and the heart behind every retreat experience.
With over 18 years of experience in the mental health field, Tara-Lee brings a powerful combination of clinical expertise and culinary knowledge. As a certified Food as Medicine Culinary Professional and Culinary Mental Health Wellness and Life Coach, she understands the deep connection between what we eat, how we feel, and how we show up in our lives — and she has dedicated her career to helping others experience that connection for themselves.
She curates luxury retreats, private and group chef experiences, and personalized reset, detox, and cleanse programs. Every experience is built with intention, warmth, and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of each person in her care.
Mindful Facts
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Gut Feelings
The gut contains a vast network of neurons, often called the “second brain.” This is why emotions can manifest as physical sensations in the stomach
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Mood Influences
About 90% of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that contributes to feelings of well-being, is produced in the gut. This highlights how gut health can influence mood and mental health.
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Microbiome Impact
The gut microbiome, which comprises trillions of bacteria, can affect mental health. A diverse microbiome is linked to lower levels of anxiety and depression.
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Stress and Digestion
Stress can disrupt digestive processes, leading to issues such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Conversely, digestive problems can increase stress levels.
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Dietary Choices
Consuming a diet rich in probiotics (like yogurt and fermented foods) can promote a healthy gut microbiome and potentially improve mental health outcomes.
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Inflammation Connection
Inflammation in the body, often linked to poor gut health, has been associated with mental health disorders like depression.
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Exercise Effects
Physical activity benefits both gut health and mental health by promoting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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Omega –3 Fatty Acids
Found in foods such as fish, flaxseeds and walnuts. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for brain health and can reduce the risk of depression and anxiety.
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Hydration
Dehydration can affect cognitive function and mood. Water intake is essential for maintaining metal clairy and emotional stability.
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Mindful Eating
Practising mindfulness while eating being aware and present of what, how and why you eat can improve the relationship with food and can encourage healthier choices.
Frequently Asked Questions
The purpose of a Nourished Minds retreat is to help participants restore their physical and mental well-being by combining nutrition, nervous system regulation, movement, mindfulness, and education in an immersive retreat setting. The retreat is built around the idea that food, lifestyle, and mental health are deeply connected and that lasting wellness comes from addressing all three together.
Our retreat is intentionally designed to create the perfect balance between wellness, education, relaxation, and connection. While every day has a thoughtfully planned structure, you’ll never feel rushed or overwhelmed. By the end of the week, you’ll leave feeling rested, re-energized, and equipped with practical tools to support your physical and mental well-being long after you return home.
Nourished Minds retreats are intentionally kept small and intimate. Group sizes are limited to ensure that every guest receives the personal attention, care, and support they deserve throughout the experience. Our retreats welcome anyone who is genuinely seeking restoration, deeper self-connection, and practical tools to support their mental and physical wellness. Whether you are navigating burnout, looking to improve your gut health, or simply ready to invest in yourself in a meaningful way, you will find a warm and supportive community here.
This retreat is designed to help you step away from the demands of everyday life and create space for meaningful restoration, reflection, and growth. Through a combination of nourishing food, movement, mindfulness practices, and evidence-informed wellness education, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how stress, nutrition, and lifestyle habits affect your physical and mental health. Throughout the week, you’ll learn practical tools to support your nervous system, improve your relationship with food and self-care, and build sustainable habits that can be carried into daily life. Many participants leave feeling more energized, grounded, and connected to themselves, with a renewed sense of clarity, balance, and confidence in their ability to support their overall well-being.
Your retreat investment includes luxury accommodation, all meals and beverages, daily yoga and movement sessions, guided meditation and mindfulness practices, educational workshops focused on nutrition, gut health, stress management, and burnout recovery, as well as spa and massage experiences. You’ll also enjoy unique cultural experiences, including a traditional mezcal ceremony, a welcome gift, and full access to all retreat activities and programming. Flights, airport transportation, travel insurance, optional excursions, and personal expenses are not included. Our goal is to provide a seamless and supportive wellness experience so you can focus entirely on rest, learning, and rejuvenation.
Food as Medicine
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Food as medicine is the principle that what you eat directly shapes how your body functions and how you feel. The connection runs through the gut, where roughly ninety percent of serotonin is produced and where a network of neurons often called the second brain sits. When digestion is inflamed or the microbiome is depleted, it shows up as low mood, brain fog, poor sleep, and fatigue. Nourish it well and the effects run the other way.
This retreat applies that principle over seven days, without restriction or counting. Common inflammatory triggers such as refined sugar, processed food, and alcohol are set aside for the week and replaced with whole, anti inflammatory, plant forward meals prepared fresh on site by Tara-Lee using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Digestion settles, energy stabilizes, inflammation comes down, and sleep deepens, usually within the first few days. Alongside the meals you will learn why each one is built the way it is and what the ingredients are doing, so you leave with the understanding rather than just the experience.