Sourdough Baking Retreat Information
Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in a 4 day, 3 night luxury baking experience where *every* meal you eat (yes, even dessert) has sourdough as an ingredient on the menu, where you gain sourdough confidence with 3 hands-on classes taught by a detailed and fun instructor, where you have time to feel creative and explore, where you connect with yourself and a group of positive women, and where you can relax and recharge…
If this is you, we invite you to join us in gorgeous St. George Utah this September! Beginners and experienced bakers welcome.
WHEN: September 25-28, 2025
Check-in begins at 1:00pm on Thursday, September 25th.
Check-out is 10:30am Sunday, September 28th.
WHERE: Saint George, UT
We will be staying in a gorgeous, newly built home right on the lagoon of the Desert Color Resort. Pictures are below.
WHO: This retreat is only for women ages 18+.
There are three King bedrooms to accommodate 2 travelers (must be from the same party), and two shared rooms that can accommodate up to 6 people, great for single travelers or small groups.
There will be 16-18 attendees along with myself and my talented team member Alyssa as co-host. We will also have amazing kitchen assistants on hand making sure we are well fed and ensuring we have zero kitchen clean up (yay!).
COST: Cost is per person, and is dependent on room selection; ranging from $1,450 – $1,550.
This is an all inclusive retreat! Everything in the itinerary is covered in the cost of the trip, including room, meals, and planned excursions. *You are responsible for travel to and from the retreat home, and any personal incidentals through the weekend.
A $500 non-refundable deposit/per person is required at time of booking. Remaining balance is due August 1, 2025.
“Lo’s Kitchen Sourdough Retreat superseded all my expectations. The enter experience was well thought out and had something for everyone. It was a perfect balance of cooking classes, rest and relaxation, site seeing, physical activity and group bonding time in a luxurious environment.”
– 2024 Retreat Attendee
RETREAT ITINERARY
Thursday
Sourdough Artisan Masterclass:
Bread, Baguettes & Focaccia
- Check-in & mingle with appetizers
- Hands-on Sourdough Artisan Class (taught by Lo)
– master the art of crafting a perfect loaf of sourdough bread, and how to easily modify the process for baguettes and even focaccia! - Gourmet dinner
- Dessert & evening Closers
FRIDAY
Yoga, Sourdough Brioche Class, & Pool time
- Private yoga instructor
- Gourmet sourdough breakfast
- Hands-on Comprehensive Sourdough Brioche Class (taught by Lo)
– learn how easy it is to make bread, buns, and donuts from an incredible buttery brioche dough - Gourmet poolside lunch
- Free time to relax and swim (private pool, resort lagoon, paddle boarding, kayak, pickle ball, hot tub, etc.)
- Gourmet dinner
- Evening group activities
SATURDAY
Local Tuachan market, Sourdough Croissant Class, Dinner Out, & Iconic Tuacahn Show (Newsies)
- Gourmet sourdough breakfast
- Activity options: Explore Saint George’s iconic Tuachan Market, visit popular Farmstead Bakery, beautiful local hike
- Hands-on Sourdough Croissant Class
- Dinner out in town
- Tickets to Broadway Musical: Newsies at legendary Tuacahn Amphitheater
SUNDAY
Meditation, sourdough breakfast, & goodbyes
- Morning meditation & retreat closers
- Gourmet sourdough breakfast and goodbyes
*Schedule subject to change*
“From the learning new things, the amazing foods, the activities planned and of course making new friends, I would not have asked for more! I for sure will do more retreats of Lori’s if she does more!”
– 2024 Retreat Attendee
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What’s Included
- 3 night stay at beautiful home at Desert Color in Saint George
- Free parking at the home
- Every main meal of the weekend (Thursday night dinner, Friday breakfast + lunch + dinner, Saturday breakfast + lunch + dinner, Sunday breakfast), including one of these meals that we will be eating out in the city.
- 3 comprehensive hands on Sourdough classes:
1. Sourdough Artisan Masterclass (bread, baguettes & foccacia
2. Sourdough Brioche (bread, buns, & donuts)
3. Sourdough Hybrid Yeast Croissants
– There will also be countless opportunities and discussion through the weekend to enhance your sourdough baking, including using discard, how to modify dough, etc. - A ticket to the Tuachan Outdoor Theater to see Newsies! This amazing theater is a St. George highlight!
- Private pool & hot tub at the house
- Full resort access: beautiful, luxurious lagoon for swimming and paddle boarding (paddle boards and kayaks provided)
- Morning yoga class taught by certified private yoga instructor
- Gift bag for every attendee loaded with Lo’s favorite goodies valued at over $100 (seriously, leave room in your bag to take some treasures home!)
NOT Included
- Transportation to and from the retreat home
- Transportation and any parking costs during daily travels
- Any optional incidentals or souvenirs
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LODGING INFORMATION & PRICING
We are staying at a newly built home in Saint George’s Desert Color Resort nestled on the stunning 2.5 acre lagoon. It has a gourmet kitchen, a private pool and hot tub and ensuite rooms (room with private bathroom).
The King Rooms are DUAL OCCUPANCY, and MUST be reserved with a travel companion (must contact hello@loskitchenco.com first to inquire about upgrading to single occupancy).
The Bunk Rooms are SHARED ROOMS and fit up to 6 people – an open registration for single or small group travelers. Price is listed PER PERSON for all rooms.
Room 1: King: ‘PATIO’ (dual occupancy, $1,550/per person)
Luxurious king bed with a deck + view, TV, and private bathroom with dual vanity and walk-in shower. Must book with a travel companion or pay for the second spot in this room.
Room 2: King: ‘MASTER’ (dual occupancy; $1,550/per person)
SOLD OUT
Luxurious king bed with view of the beautiful lagoon, TV, and private, luxurious bathroom, with dual vanity and walk-in shower. Must book with a travel companion or pay for the second spot in this room.
Room 3: King: ‘VIEW’ (dual occupancy, $1,550/per person)
SOLD OUT
Luxurious king bed with a gorgeous view of the Desert Color Lagoon, TV, and private bathroom with dual vanity and walk in shower. Must book with a travel companion or pay for the second spot in this room.
ROOM 4: Bunk Room: ‘LOUNGE’ (Up to 6 people; $1,450/per person)
3 SPOTS LEFT
A cozy, comfortable shared space for single or small group travelers. This room has a relaxing lounge space and private bathroom with dual vanity.
2 bunks are queen/twin beds, and 1 is a twin bunk bed. Bed assignments will be made by me, but if you have a special request for a certain bed, or a bed next to a travel buddy, please indicate it in the notes at checkout. (Two solo retreat guests will not be assigned to share a queen bed)
Room 5: Bunk Room: ‘COZY’ (Up to 6 people; $1,450/per person)
1 SPOT LEFT
A cozy, comfortable shared space for single or small group travelers. This room has a relaxing lounge space and private bathroom with dual vanity.
2 bunks are queen beds, and 1 is a queen/twin bunk bed. Bed assignments will be made by Lori, but if you have a special request for a certain bed, or a bed next to a travel buddy, please indicate it in the notes at checkout, and requests will be granted as best as possible in the order they are received upon booking.
(Every guest will have their own bed. Two solo retreat guests will not be assigned to share a queen bed.)
“The retreat was amazing! Everything felt seamless. She was extremely accommodating and helpful in all aspects of the retreat. Regardless of skill level everyone definitely got something out of this! I left feeling relaxed, with new skills, and with many new friends. Would 100% recommend!”
– 2024 Retreat Attendee
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who can attend?
All women ages 18+. All baking skill levels welcome. Whether you are beginner or expert, there is something for everyone to gain in each of the classes.
What is the refund/cancellation policy?
At time of booking, a $500 deposit per person will be required. This means if you are booking a King Room, because you have to book those rooms together, the total at checkout will be $1,000, covering the deposit for both of you.
Remaining balance is paid individually and due by August 1, 2025. All payments are non-refundable.
What should I expect when I register?
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email that day with a basic waiver to sign. That will need to be completed within 48 hours, otherwise you forfeit your spot to the next person on the waitlist.
As we approach closer to the trip, you’ll get a couple helpful emails from me including reminders, a suggested packing list, etc. Just fun stuff!
Are there accommodations for dietary restrictions?
There will be a large variety of options at all time to eat, however, we are unable to cater specifically to any dietary restrictions. Please contact hello@loskitchenco.com if you have questions or concerns about the menu.
Is alcohol included?
No alcohol or illegal drugs are permitted in the home. There are plenty of beer and wine options available in the city that you are welcome to explore during the city free time.
What classes will we be doing?
- Sourdough Artisan Series by Lo
- Comprehensive Sourdough Brioche course by Lo
- Sourdough Croissant Class taught by Lo
- Plus, a variety of sourdough baked goods will be served through the whole weekend and we’ll have lots of time to talk about baking techniques and tips and tricks through the trip.
What if it’s sold out?
If it’s sold out, we invite you to join our waitlist here. If a spot becomes available or future dates open up, you will be the first to know!
“This retreat was just magical. Everything was so wonderfully planned and the whole weekend flowed with good food, great new friends, great informative classes and so much more. I want to be first on the list to attend again next year!!!”
– 2024 Retreat Attendee