Karen Buckland

Karen Buckland is a passionate plant-based chef with over fifteen years in the industry. She has led kitchens for some of the biggest names in vegan fine dining, product development and festival catering. Karen fell in love with the ayurvedic approach to culinary art after discovering the way it combined a deep understanding of flavour, the healing nature of ingredients and a developed sense of intuitive eating – resulting in the ultimate holistic wellbeing practice.

Dishes from Karen use chef-trained techniques and methodologies along with locally grown, seasonal ingredients to produce nourishing, plant based food which hits all the bliss points. Nutritionally complete, flavoursome food which is light and energising for the body and gentle on the planet.

Upcoming Programs by Karen Buckland

Sweat and Serenity: Shamanic Sweat Lodge and Ayurvedic Yoga Cleanse

Also With Dmitry Glazkov and Andy Jupp

May 22 - 25, 2026

Sweat and Serenity is a rejuvenating and reviving spring retreat held on the banks of the river Thames. Returning for its sixth year, one of our most popular retreats opens its heart again for 2026. Using a spectrum of carefully and thoughtfully curated ancient and modern cleansing techniques, this intimate gathering will enable you to […]

Insight Vipassana Silent Meditation Retreat

Also With Dmitry Glazkov and Bara Chechova

May 25 - 31, 2026

Insight Vipassana Silent Meditation Retreat is a golden opportunity to meet your true self and cultivate inner peace, conscious action and mindful thought. Dive into an ancient method of meditation - pristinely simple in principle and profoundly transformative in application. Live in silence for a few days in a picturesque natural location with a clean […]

Natural Flow Yoga Retreat: Sacred Music & Embodied Bliss

Also With Dmitry Glazkov

July 24 - 26, 2026

Reconnect with divine nature, shed your fears, and become empowered to step into your true self. Natural Flow Yoga Retreat is a unique opportunity to embody nature's tranquil bliss. Move your body and breath in rhythm to the percussive sounds of live instruments and the melodic song of the wild birds. Journey into the broadleaf […]

Practice of Peace: Gentle Silence & Creative Rest Retreat

Also With Dmitry Glazkov

August 28 - 31, 2026

Practice of Peace is a four day long silent retreat where we introduce gentle meditation techniques, offer yoga for increased embodied presence, invite you into the stillness of nature and lovingly take care of you. With plenty of opportunity for your own rest, relaxation, creative pursuits and self practice, we create precious quiet space, for […]

Insight Vipassana Silent Meditation Retreat

Also With Dmitry Glazkov and Bara Chechova

August 31 - September 6, 2026

Insight Vipassana Silent Meditation Retreat is a golden opportunity to meet your true self and cultivate inner peace, conscious action and mindful thought. Dive into an ancient method of meditation - pristinely simple in principle and profoundly transformative in application. Live in silence for a few days in a picturesque natural location with a clean […]