The Intimate Cook
Bespoke Culinary Experiences for Women’s Retreats & Private Gatherings
“Drawing from my upcoming cookbook memoir, I bring the stories and flavors of my childhood to your table, alchemized for modern high-vibration living.”
- Cydney Johnson
Founder, Author & Principal Chef
Signature Engagements
The Heritage Residency
wild rice breakfast porridge, sweet plantain, coconut milk, coconut butter,
autumn spices, honey, pumpkin, sunflower & hemp seeds
The Curation Includes:
Signature Vision Consultation
Three-Day Immersive Culinary Residency
Intimate Service for up to 15 Guests
Bespoke Menu Design & Collaborative Curation
Full Suite of Daily Nourishment Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Sunset Sweets paired with Wholesome Botanical Elixirs
A Celebration of the Seasonal Harvest Exclusively organic, locally-sourced, and high-vibe ingredients
Dedicated Culinary Support & Seamless Stewarding
The Investment Project-Based Residency Fees begin at €7,000
The Alchemist’s Immersion
5-Day Signature Experience
pumpkin bisque, autumn spices, sauteed leek, toasted sesame, creme fraiche
The Curation Includes:
Principal Discovery Session An in-depth consultation to synchronize the culinary narrative with the specific intentions and wellness goals of your retreat
Five-Day Extended Culinary Residency Sustained presence to create a cohesive, evolving narrative of nourishment from arrival to departure.
Intimate Service for up to 15 Guests A dedicated focus on the individual needs and dietary intentions of every guest in attendance.
Bespoke Menu Design & Collaborative Curation
Complete Daily Nourishment & Ritual Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Artisanal Sweets, complemented by daily Wholesome Botanical Elixirs.
A Celebration of the Seasonal Harvest Exclusively organic, locally-sourced, and high-vibe ingredients
Elite Culinary Team & Seamless Stewardship A dedicated Assistant Chef to ensure flawless service and an impeccably maintained kitchen environment at all times.
The Investment Executive Residency Fees begin at €12,000
The Intimate Cook is the culinary sanctuary of Cydney Johnson - alchemizing a unique lineage in midwifery, reproductive wellness, and postpartum nutrition. Guided by a deep reverence for the maternal rhythms of nature, every curation is designed to nourish the body with cellular intention and ancestral soul. This practice serves as the living expression of her upcoming memoir, The Intimate Cook’s Book, an interactive story of an unbound woman and the generous Earth. Here, food is not merely served; it is woven into an experience of deep heritage, somatic luxury, and seasonal abundance. From exclusive retreats to private table curations, she sets a standard where the plate becomes a canvas for transformation. Welcome to a space where intuition meets mastery, and the table is treated as sacred ground.
Cydney & fresh kumquat creme brulee out the oven
Nourishment rooted in heritage, elevated by nutritional science, and served with intention.
Intiate a Residency
We invite you to share the framework of your next intentional gathering. Complete the fields with your project details, and we will personally review your inquiry to ensure a beautiful alignment, responding within 48 hours.