Ancient wisdom describes food as a source of prana, or life force. The Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing was founded on the premise that nourishing food is integral to wellbeing. Our chefs are passionate about creating meals that are both flavorful and healthy. We use the freshest, most nutritious, least processed foods available; when possible our ingredients are organic and locally sourced.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in your accommodation fee. To promote good health, we serve delicious, varied, nutritious vegetarian (and occasionally vegan) meals. Our menus do often include rennet-free cheese and non-fertilized eggs. We also use onions, garlic and other alliums. Please see the section below on Special Dietary Needs. Although meal times may change according to events and programs the schedule is generally:
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Hot water and a selection of herbal teas (as well as milk, soy milk and sweeteners) are available in the Dining Hall, Birch and Oak Houses throughout the day. Please return your used cups to the dormitory kitchen areas when you are finished.
As an enhanced safety precaution during COVID, we are suspending our normal buffet, and serving meals in individual containers; we will, of course, still list ingredients and be mindful of allergies.
The dining room is arranged to accommodate social distancing, and the terrace is also available.
We invite you to read more about our COVID-19 Precautions and Preparations.
We ask at registration about dietary concerns and are careful to list ingredients next to each dish. Please read the labels to identify any potential food allergens. Although we strive to include options for those with the most common food sensitivities—including dairy and gluten—many dishes include eggs, dairy, onions, nightshades, glutens, or nuts. Our kitchen staff are trained in safe food handling, including the prevention of cross-contamination. However, we do not have the facilities or resources to ensure that trace amounts of allergens are not present in our food.
We are sorry that at this time we can’t accommodate special diets or individual food likes and dislikes; please remember our chef is preparing meals for a crowd. Further, due to government restrictions, we cannot allow retreatants to bring their own food to cook, or to keep in the kitchen or in their rooms.
Thank you for your understanding.
All overnight stays and many programs include three meals a day (please see individual program descriptions for more details). We ask that visitors and guests wishing to join us for an additional meal pay a nominal fee.
Breakfast: $10
Lunch: $15
Dinner: $10
We have a well-honed system for food preparation and clean-up. Please help us keep it humming by not entering the kitchen, even if you have worked in it before. Only those assigned to help with a specific meal should be in the kitchen at any time. Thank you.
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Dharmakaya Center For Wellbeing
191 Cragsmoor Road Cragsmoor, New York 12566
845.640.4593
© 2019 Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing. All rights reserved
