Krishna Cuisine Cooking Course
LEARN TO CREATE DELICIOUS VEGETARIAN MEALS
Learn our legendary Hare Krishna Recipes
Are you looking to improve your health and vitality by following a healthier and more wholesome diet? Seeking inspiration to prepare delicious vegetarian meals on a daily basis?
This Weekend Retreat will give you a good theoretical and practical foundation to understand the art of vegetarian cooking and allow you to choose foods that are in harmony with your your body, mind and soul.
Happy gut, happy life!
Vegetarian, Ahimsa and Karma Free
Healthy living starts in the kitchen. What you eat has a direct impact on your own wellbeing, that of your loved ones, and the world. Learn how to make famous Krishna dishes at home, how to make your food Prasadam (blessed) and many other tips and tricks to feel confident and excited in the kitchen!
Ignite your digestive fire: We work with the principles of Ayurveda, so each of the spices we use has healing benefits that we will share with you. You will also learn how to create gluten free options, and learn to balance your diet with complete proteins.
What is Krishna Cuisine?
Krishna Cuisine is 100% pure vegetarian (no eggs, onion or garlic), karma free and delicious! It really made a mark in Australia back in 2009 when the famous 'Govindas' Restaurant opened in Burleigh Heads (now also in Coolangatta and Kingscliff) and ranked consistently in the top 10 vegetarian restaurants around the coast. With people flocking in day after day and lines extending out and around the corner, people would always ask: "What makes Krishna Food so good?!"
Whilst initially our dishes were based on traditional Indian recipes, these days we are inspired by a wide range of cuisines from around the world: from Mexican to Italian, from Asian to Lebanese - all with a contemporary western fusion and a love for spices.
The tastes never disappoint, and there is one more magic ingredient that makes Krishna Cooking famous world wide: love and devotion!
What is included in this workshop?
Radha switches up the menu from month to month and will delight you with a different regional focus and new tastes every time. So if you love her as much as we do, come back and do it all over again... ❤️
Over our workshop weekend, you will learn a lot about our delicious cuisine, and still have plenty of time to explore our beautiful farm! We will provide:
Theory sessions + Q&A with experienced vegetarian chefs: understand the complex and rich science of a balanced and healing diet, presented in an easy to understand way so that application in daily live is easy.
Two guided cooking classes: prepare a variety of tasty vegetable dishes.
Devotional cooking theory & tips: Understand the spiritual aspects of the Krishna diet
Connect to our philosophy of "Simple living, high thinking" by visiting our protected cows and understanding the concept of ‘ahimsa’ milk
Take home some of our favourite recipes so you can continue your Krishna journey in your day-to-day life
Like-minded yogic community and environment
2x nights accommodation of your choice, 2x yoga classes daily and 3x meals/day
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Want to stay longer and turn your weekend workshop into a retreat? Add extra nights to your stay (before or after) to soak up the beautiful, luscious farm environment!
Benefits & Components of Krishna Cooking
Our delicious, vegetarian Krishna cuisine can benefit you and your family in a number of ways and has several special components:
Improved digestive and metabolic processes
Improved health
No onion, garlic or eggs
Ahimsa (Non violent)
Food turns into Prasadam, a sacred offering
Enhanced energy levels
Improved mindset and mental wellbeing
The Art of Krishna Cooking
When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use.
When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.
Look forward to rich discussions, interweaved with hands-on cooking exercises and an abundance of modern and ancient knowledge. Cooking should be easy and fun, so your teachers will focus on a simple yet nourishing diet that's compatible with your busy day-to-day schedule.
Learn how to make
Fragrant spice masalas
Tasty Vegetable Dishes
Pure Vegetarian Preparations
Recipes from all over the world
Dietary Requirements?
Please be aware that a pure vegetarian diet includes a broad variety of ahimsa (non violent) dairy products such as milk, butter, yoghurt, paneer cheese and ghee. The milk used in this cooking workshop is from our protected cows that live here on the farm. If you require a gluten free diet, please advise reception via phone or email when you make your booking so that we can ensure that there are gluten free options available for you on the day.
To see if this experience is for you, please read our FAQ for Retreat Guests and have a look at our Code of Conduct.
Meet your teacher
Radha Ickrath
Radha has been cooking since age 9 and has always had a love for sharing food with others.
Having lived in many places around the world, Radha has the unique ability to combine a variety of cuisines and dishes. Whether it's hosting guests or cooking for 1000 people, she just loves providing a mouth-watering food experience and sharing her abundance of valuable knowledge.
"The secret of good food is lots of love and attention to detail" - Radha
Workshop Schedule
Friday
12:30pm - Lunch (at Krishna Village)
From 2:00pm onwards - Check-in, relax and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Krishna Farm
5:30pm - Welcome Circle: meet your teachers and fellow students, talk about your dietary needs and interests, basic introduction to spices and their healing properties
6:00pm - Dinner (temple)
Saturday
9:30am - Cooking Class 1
1:00pm - Lunch
2:00pm - Enjoy free time and explore the Krishna Farm
4:15pm - Yoga Class (Optional)
6:00pm - Dinner (temple)
Sunday
8:00am - Cooking Class 2
11:00am - Brunch
2:00pm - Enjoy free time and explore the Krishna Farm
4:15pm - Yoga Class (Optional)
6:00pm - Dinner (temple)
Cost & payment
You are welcome to add additional nights for an extra relaxed long weekend.
Course Fee incl. accommodation (2 nights) and 3 meals/day:
Commuter: AU$250 (no accommodation)
Camping (Tent): AU$382 OR AU$361 each (2 people)
Camping (Van): AU$390 OR AU$365 each (2 people)
Budget Room: AU$450 OR AU$405 each (2 people)
Bunkies: AU$520
Lotus Pod Queen Rooms: AU$520 (1 person) OR AU$430 each (2 people)
King/Queen Rooms in Bhakti Guest House (With Ensuite): AU$590 OR AU$465 each (2 people)
Self-Contained Cabin: AU$590 OR AU$465 each (2 people)
Before you book, please read our terms and conditions including our refund policy. Payment is due in full upon booking.
Pick your date to book your Krishna Cuisine Cooking Workshop
Please note: The course starts on Friday at 5:30pm with a Welcome Circle at the Bhakti Guesthouse where you meet your teachers and fellow students, talk about your dietary needs and interests, and get a basic introduction to spices and their healing properties
Want to Retreat? Simply add extra nights in the booking process
Accommodation options
Krishna Village is located on a beautiful organic farm in the scenic foothills of Mt. Warning, half way between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast. The closest town is Murwillumbah, and the nearest airport Coolangatta (the Gold Coast airport).
Our Retreat Center is spread out across a beautiful natural farm setting, which means that some of our facilities and accommodation require a bit of walking. We offer a range of accommodation options from camping spots to creatively renovated container rooms, private pine cabins set in the hills overlooking the valley and more.
The Krishna Farm
Nestled in the foothills of the Wollumbin National Park in the heart of the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, the Krishna Farm “New Govardhana” is a 1000 acre property with orchards, organic vegetable gardens, cows, streams and swimming holes in abundance.
New Govardhana serves as an ashram to a community of yogis who aspire to live according to their deepest vows and commitments on their path of service, spiritual contentment and happiness (Bhakti Yoga). Their service and dedication make this location a beautiful place of growth, healing and spiritual awakening. The temple is the beating heart of our community and we encourage all our guests to come along and experience the lifestyle and philosophy of Krishna consciousness.
Words of appreciation from our students
"I loved this course, the food we made was just amazing. The knowledge we took home was excellent. I have been cooking for 60 years and I learned some really great ways to cook a simple way without fuzz. My friend and I had a really good time and absorbed a lot of knowledge. I am going to do another one. Radha is an outstanding teacher." - Kornelia Gisela G.
"These cooking workshops are amazing & delicious, Radha is talented, knowledgeable & fun. I can recommend the cooking classes wholeheartedly." - Kirstin R.
"I really enjoyed the cooking experience at Krishna Village and it inspired me to get more into cooking once back home." - Hayley