Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat

Organic food is how our grandparents ate. Rather than a new fad, it is simply a return to traditional farming, one that works in harmony with Mother Nature. Organic food begins with soil quality and traditional farming methods are employed to ensure the earth is well nurtured and prepared, before the sowing of seed. Gwinganna food is organic in every sense of the word, with a high percentage of produce used grown on the property. Additional produce, is fully certified by the Australian governing bodies.

Organic and bio-dynamically grown food typically has 20% to 80% more nutrients than conventionally grown produce. Nutrients keep us alive, for future generations to come - and it is better for you.

Our food philosophy is based around the belief that Mother Nature knows best. Low human intervention food [Low HI], where the food has undergone no or minimal changes from its place in nature to your plate. For example, a piece of sweet potato, on your plate may have been steamed or roasted but is still recognisable as a sweet potato the way it came from the Earth. Too many foods today have lost this simple yet essential philosophy.

A Gwinganna experience allows guests to re-evaluate their relationship with food and to experience and learn about the meaning of true nourishment. In keeping with this essential philosophy, the Gwinganna chefs cater to food allergies and intolerances with creativity and flair.

The very first book from the team at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat in the Gold Coast hinterland, '...from garden to gourmet', is a celebration of delicious and healthy organic cuisine for every meal of the day. Over 140 pages, it uses organic ingredients to create simple options that can be created at home.The recipes are all directly from the menus at Gwinganna and have been developed in conjunction with Gwinganna’s nutritionists. The book also features information to help you live healthier and nutritional tips for each dish. Beautifully photographed, the book is a valuable guide toward optimal wellness. If you want to eat healthier and have more energy, then this book is for you.

Available here online for just $59.95 AUD, plus postage and handling.