FORAGE & FEAST
OCTOBER 9-12, 2026
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.
This event coincides with the Wild Harvest Festival on Haida Gwaii
Forage & Feast Culinary Adventure (October 9-12, 2026)
We invite you to Forage, Feast and immerse yourself in Haida Gwaii. Join us Thanksgiving Weekend for a 3-night all-inclusive Culinary Adventure at Hekate’s Retreat hosted by Top Chef Canada Season 7 winner Chef Paul Moran.
Each night starting at 6:30pm a culinary feast will be prepared and served by chef Paul, featuring wild and local foods, pre-dinner snacks + three or more course dinners. Hot breakfast served share style and packed lunches provided each day with snacks, fruit or veggies, sandwiches and hot soup for lunch.
Package Includes:
Accommodations (see rates below and click the Accom. button for details and photos / options are first come, first serve)
Chef Paul Moran Curated Dining Throughout Your Stay
Interactive Cooking Demonstration with Chef Paul Moran
Guided Foraging Excursion
Traditional Salt Making Workshop
Private On-Site Crystal Cabin Gallery Event
Wild Harvest Feast Community Gathering Dinner
Use of the onsite Nordic Sauna Circuit
Access to E-Bikes
Unlimited Golf and Pickle Ball
Non-alcoholic beverages
Forest bathing, Hiking, Beach walks
Costs:
$1,550 / pp (double occupancy- shared unit) - Homestead House (King Bed)
$1,675/ pp (double occupancy - private unit) - Fairway Cabins
$1,750 / pp (single occupancy - shared unit) - Homestead House (King Bed)
$2,000 / pp (single occupancy - private unit) - Fairway Cabins
(Airfare not included). Guests are advised to book flights that can be cancelled or changed due to weather. Prices are based on groups of 16-20 people. A minimum of 16 people required for retreat to proceed. Alcohol not included in cost, Ala carte alcohol options available.
ELEVATE YOUR EXPERIENCE
$3,700 / person
The VIP Package includes all of the inclusions found in our standard package, enhanced with an exclusive collection of premium benefits:
Return private jet transportation
Upgraded accommodations
Exclusive VIP welcome amenity
Enhanced arrival experience