Nourish Body, Mind & Soul
Our home-grown festival offers a delicious 10-day celebration of food and drink from July 24 - August 2 2026. On Saturday 25th July Chenrezig Institute will be hosting the event in the Hinterland.
Chenrezig Institute offers a truly unique and immersive setting for The Curated Plate, nestled among rolling hills and forested landscape in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. As one of Australia’s oldest Tibetan Buddhist centres, the Institute provides a serene, culturally rich environment that naturally lends itself to mindful food, connection, and nourishment.
A one-day immersive experience inviting guests to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy thoughtfully prepared vegetarian food in harmony with place.
Schedule:
10:00am – Welcome & guided meditation
10:30am – Sound healing and gentle yoga / mindful movement
12:00pm – Vegetarian lunch experience (hamper-style, with Vegan options) accompanied by gentle live music
1:30pm – House-made chai & cake, connection and relaxation
2:30pm – Event close
Lunch will be served hamper-style, encouraging relaxed, shared dining and connection.
Event and Dining locations:
Outdoors under the teepee tent in the Garden of Enlightenment, or
Indoors at the Wellbeing Centre and Café in case of inclement weather
The experience concludes with our much-loved house-made chai (caffeinated and decaffeinated options) and freshly baked cake (all vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available for all food), prepared onsite.
Food Sourcing & Values
Wholesome vegetarian menu aligned with mindful living
Many vegetables grown onsite in our own gardens
Remaining produce sourced from local Sunshine Coast providers
Traditional chai prepared onsite by our in-house chef
Why Chenrezig Institute?
A distinctive hinterland venue offering something truly different
Strong alignment with sustainability, wellbeing, and local food culture
A calm, nature-rich environment ideal for curated, experiential dining
Deep commitment to ethical food practices and community connection
This event offers guests a rare opportunity to experience food as nourishment, not just consumption, in a setting of beauty, stillness, and meaning.
Food Philosophy
Wholesome vegetarian menu made onsite by our in-house chefs
Many vegetables grown onsite in CI gardens
Remaining produce sourced from local Sunshine Coast suppliers
Traditional chai and Cakes made onsite by our in-house barista and baker
Experience: $108 per person