Cooking Classes & Meditation Classes for Adults
Nourish and Gather offers hands-on cooking classes, private culinary experiences, and virtual mindfulness programs for adults in Westchester.
Every in-person cooking experience is 100% hands-on and strictly limited to six guests. Held in a warm, welcoming home environment, this intimate setting ensures you receive dedicated, personalized attention from an experienced guide.
As a Certified Culinary Educator and Certified Mindfulness Educator, I bring 30 years of teaching mastery to the table - including 25 years as an instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) in NYC.
I have designed these daytime experiences to be a true sanctuary from daily stress. Here, you will learn practical techniques that make everyday easier, enjoy rich conversation, and leave with a profound sense of connection, presence and confidence.
What We Offer
A welcoming, unhurried afternoon spent preparing and enjoying an extraordinary meal together. These 100% hands-on sessions simplify professional techniques so you can cook with ease. We focus on seasonal recipes, giving you the practical tools and confidence to cook intuitively at home.
One-on-one culinary guidance designed entirely around your personal goals, skill level, and schedule. Whether you want to master a specific pastry technique, navigate a dietary transition, or build your overall culinary independence, you get patient, highly personalized instruction at your own pace.
Virtual Cooking Classes
Live virtual classes | Cook from your own kitchen
Cook along from your own kitchen in a live, interactive class. You’ll follow the menu in real time, learn practical technique, ask questions as you go, and cook alongside others without having to leave home.
It’s a great option if you want the energy of a group class without the travel.
Explore nine different approaches to meditation over nine months, with one live online session each month. You’ll experience each one for yourself and build a broader understanding of what helps you focus, settle, and create a practice that works for you.
Private Virtual Cooking Classes
Personalized instruction | Live online
Work one-on-one from your own kitchen with a class built around your goals, skill level, and what you want to learn. We’ll choose the menu together, then cook in real time as I guide you through technique, timing, seasoning, and the questions that come up along the way.
Private Group Events
For groups of 6 or more | Taught in your Westchester home
Bring the warmth of an intimate dinner party directly to your space. Perfect for milestones, birthdays, or an elevated girls' night out, a beautiful meal into a fun, collaborative experience. It’s an easy, natural way to host your favorite people where the food is incredible and the conversation flows effortlessly.