2026 Summer Intensive Retreat Welcome Dinner

Special Event Retreat Welcome Dinner 2026

Date:  Thursday 15 January 2026

Venue:  Eudlo Hall, Rosebed Street, EUDLO

TIme:  Retreat participants arrive from 7:15 PM, and are seated to eat by 7:30 PM. Meal concludes at 9 PM. 

Venue:  Eudlo Hall

Cost: $75pp for a sumptuous three course Middle-Eastern inspired long table dinner which includes a chilled glass of champagne upon arrival.

Drinks:  A variety of non-alcoholic drinks are included. BYO drinks 🍸 if you fancy a special treat! Ice buckets will be on the table.

Menu:  A special Middle-Eastern inspired three course menu will include vegetarian and vegan options featuring locally-sourced, finest local ingredients, thoughtfully curated by Chef Lynn Pointer.

About our Retreat Welcome Dinner

Join us for a warm and welcoming start to the 2026 Retreat at Eudlo Hall.

Step into a night of rich flavours, shared stories, and convivial company at our Long Table Dinner, lovingly prepared by Lyn Pointer, renowned for her years of catering, cooking schools in Sydney and Adelaide, and her lifelong passion for the history of food. From Middle Eastern traditions to French country fare and regional Italian delights, Lyn brings her love of heritage cuisines to every dish.

Menu

Starters:

• Tunisian carrot and potato dip

• Vegetarian stuffed vine leaves with yoghurt

• Muhammara dip

• Egyptian eggs

• Fresh Lebanese breads

Mains: (choose one)

• Medieval-style Persian chicken with pistachio and apricots, served with spiced rice

• Arab-style moussaka with fattoush (vegetarian)

Dessert: (shared selection of)

• Turkish yoghurt and lemon cake with macerated strawberries

• Stuffed Dates & Turkish Delight (rose water jellies)

• Lyn’s Famous Nut Tart

This is more than dinner! it’s a celebration of flavour, culture, and community, served at a beautifully set long table where laughter, conversation, and connection kickstart our retreat.

Reserve your place for a night of culinary adventure, shared joy, and unforgettable tastes.