Forage & Feast Culinary Adventure
October 31 - November 2, 2025 (Lake Cowichan, BC)
Escape to stunning Lake Cowichan, a foraging hotspot, for an all-inclusive weekend of delicious food, relaxation, and hands-on experience. Led by Top Chef Canada Season 7 Winner, this retreat offers an unforgettable journey from forest to table.
Join an interactive mushroom foraging, processing, and cooking demo on Saturday, enjoy chef-prepared meals throughout the weekend, and take home your own harvest. Bring your favorite wine or spirit—we’ll handle the rest. With peak mushroom season in full swing and dozens of wild varieties to discover, this is the ultimate fall feast. And don’t forget it’s Halloween (costumes optional but encouraged!)
Package Includes:
Accommodations (See room options and rates below. Room options are first come, first serve)
Meals by Chef Paul Moran
Culinary Workshop
Guided Foraging Outings
Non-alcoholic beverage
If you have any questions about the experience, please contact Marlese at events@mbmg.ca or 778-356-4303
Featuring Chef Paul Moran
Chef Paul Moran, winner of Top Chef Canada Season 7, brings unparalleled culinary artistry to British Columbia’s private dining scene through his bespoke catering company, Sixty Forty. A fifth-generation forager with a profound connection to the region’s natural bounty, Chef Moran crafts extraordinary dining experiences that harmonize refined technique with the Pacific Northwest’s most exquisite ingredients. His illustrious career spans three continents, including prestigious Michelin-starred kitchens in Paris and Nice, as well as Vancouver’s renowned West Restaurant.
Accommodations & Rates
THE LAKEHOUSE
A hidden gem situated on the beautiful shores of Lake Cowichan in a secluded location. The spacious design allows you to unwind with all the modern amenities, including a large entertaining area with floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors that bring the outdoors in. Relax on the dock, visit the nearby golf course, go fishing and much more. Whether you're seeking a quiet retreat or fun family vacation, this private haven is where memories are made.
12 guests / 6 bedrooms / 8 beds / 4.5 baths
*RATES ARE BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY* / Rooms options are first come, first serve.
ROOM #1: DELUXE KING with private ensuite bathroom
This room is very spacious with king bed on the main floor, with a double walled propane fire place, soaker tub, large shower and lake views with doors out to the back yard.
$1,699 / per person
ROOM #2: KING with private ensuite bathroom
This room is on the 2nd floor with king bed, soaker tub, large shower and lake views.
$1,629 / per person
ROOM #3: DELUXE QUEEN with private ensuite bathroom
This room is on the main floor with queen bed, with bathroom, large shower and lake views.
$1,595 / per person
ROOM #4: QUEEN with shared ensuite bathroom
This room is on the main floor with queen bed, shower and lake views. The ensuite bathroom is shared with the twin room. Entries to bathroom from both bedrooms. Bunk room will also need access to shower.
$1,579 / per person
BUNK ROOM #6 (shared 1/2 bath available for use)
This room is on the main floor with queen bunk and bunk beds (updated photos coming!). There is a shared 1/2 bath available for use and guests can use the other shared bathroom to shower.
$1,569 / per person
ROOM #5: TWIN with shared ensuite bathroom
This room is on the main floor with two twin beds, and bathroom with shower. The ensuite bathroom is shared with the queen room. Entries to bathroom from both bedrooms. Bunk room will also need access to shower.
$1,579 / per person
How to Find Us
Whether you are arriving at one of our marinas on your own boat, flying into the Sandspit Airport on Haida Gwaii (via Air Canada’s direct flights from Vancouver), or taking BC Ferries to reach us by car, all of our properties are easy to find. Ask our team if you have any questions or concerns about navigation and transportation once you reach your destination.
