EATING Well Living WEll at SHEEPDROVE
Upcoming Event
Spend a nourishing day in every sense with nutrition coach Jo Issa and chef Kate Foster. The backdrop is Sheepdrove Organic Farm, nestled in the Berkshire Downs. The premise is time out to slow down in a countryside setting and simply be with an exploration of the easy, evidence-based changes to food and lifestyle that can positively impact your health.
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What to expect from the day
01 / REconnecting Food and Lifestyle with better Health
You’ll begin with a nutrition masterclass exploring how what you eat, how you spend your days and how you rest are all intertwined.
You'll come away with simple evidence-based food and lifestyle changes that positively impact your health, and help you add life to your years.
02 /skills to take home
You’ll get hands-on with bread making. You’ll blend locally grown and milled flour with herbs picked from Sheepdrove's physic garden and learn how to select ingredients to boost the nutrition and flavour of your bread.
With seasonal food at the heart of the day’s food, you’ll learn principles of flavour and balance with chef Kate Foster.
You’ll sit down to share a memorable autumnal feast, bringing together the day's philosophy.
03 / connecting with nature
You’ll take a guided stroll through the farm, connecting with the practices and nature surrounding you.
Take some time for a solo or a small group exploration of wildflower meadows, ancient woodland, the wildlife pond and lake.
Take a dip if you feel inclined and warm up with a cosy brew and freshly baked cake before you leave feeling relaxed, restored and inspired.
Featured Retreat
New
for 2026
Spend a nourishing day in every sense with nutrition coach Jo Issa and chef Kate Foster. The backdrop is Sheepdrove Organic Farm, nestled in the Berkshire Downs. The premise is time out to slow down in a countryside setting and simply be with an exploration of the easy, evidence-based changes to food and lifestyle that can positively impact your health.
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A food and lifestyle masterclass with Jo Issa
Hands-on breadmaking
Long table autumnal feast created by Kate Foster
Sustainable coffee and teas
Guided walk and talk with Sophia Lysaczenko
Time to explore the surroundings or simply rest
Eating well living well guide
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10am Welcome and refreshments
During the day:
We'll begin with a nutrition masterclass exploring food and lifestyle habits to improve your health.
You'll get hands-on with bread making. You'll blend locally grown and milled flour with herbs picked from Sheepdrove's physic garden, and learn about the culinary and medicinal properties that make these plants so valuable.
We'll bring the masterclass to life in the kitchen, showing you how seasonal, whole food can be both absolutely delicious and nourishing.
We'll sit down together to share a memorable autumnal feast created by Kate, bringing together the day's philosophy.
Afterwards, you'll have an opportunity for a gentle stroll along one of the farm's walking tracks, taking in wildflower meadows, ancient woodland, the wildlife pond and lake.
Take a dip if you feel inclined or simply be and relax.
Warm up with a cosy brew and freshly baked cake before you leave, feeling relaxed, restored, connected and inspired.
4pm Farewell
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Book your spot
Use the link below to sign up and pay to reserve your spot.Review your booking emails
Two weeks before the day, we'll send you everything you need to know about the day — what to expect, how to get there, what to bring.Dietary preferences
Please email jo@joannaissa.com with any dietary preferences/allergies so we can accommodate you.