How to Cook for Your Gut Microbiome

A culinary wellness retreat in nature, led by chef–naturopath Eleonore at Tinhela610

In the untouched hills of Northern Portugal, where silence expands and the forest breathes, Tinhela610 invites you to a gut health retreat unlike any other. Guided by chef and naturopath Eleonore of Maryse Végétale, this immersive gut microbiome cooking retreat explores the living wisdom of food—how it heals, restores balance, and awakens vitality from within.

At our off-grid retreat sanctuary, nourishment becomes a sensory ritual. Each day, you’ll gather vegetables and herbs from our permaculture gardens, learn anti-inflammatory cooking, prepare fermented foods for gut health, craft gluten-free dishes, and knead ancient-grain sourdough that feeds the microbiome. Eleonore’s approach blends culinary art with scientific insight—supporting digestion, calming inflammation, and strengthening the ecosystem of the gut.

This is more than a cooking workshop. It is a wellness retreat in Portugal shaped by our signature philosophy: Sleep, Bathe, Nourish, Move. Deep rest in nature, daily movement practices, mindful eating, river plunges, Finnish sauna, and quiet evenings beneath the stars guide the body into the deep reset it longs for. With no phones and no distractions, Tinhela610 offers a rare digital detox retreat experience—where presence becomes natural again.

Meals prepared together reflect longevity principles inspired by the Blue Zones: slow eating, plant-rich plates, natural fats, ancient grains, fermentation, and the practice of stopping before fullness. Each bite becomes an act of care, connection, and gentle healing. What the land doesn’t provide, we source from trusted local producers—olive oil from ancient groves, honey touched by wildflowers, seasonal fruits, and nutrient-rich vegetables grown in surrounding farms.

By the end of this culinary retreat, you will bring home far more than a booklet of recipes. You will leave with a deeper understanding of your gut microbiome, a renewed relationship with your body, and the clarity that comes from living—briefly but powerfully—in wild silence. Tinhela610 becomes a place of return, a sanctuary where the new luxury is nature, presence, and true nourishment.

Sample Daily Rhythm

07:30 – Morning silence, herbal infusions, reflection

08:00 – Gentle movement: yoga, breathwork, or Qi Gong baton

09:00 – Microbiome-friendly breakfast

10:00–12:30 – Cooking Session I: Garden gathering, anti-inflammatory basics, intuitive preparation

13:00 – Shared lunch + mindful eating practice

14:00–16:00 – Rest, sauna heat, river plunge, journaling, nature immersion

16:00–18:00 – Cooking Session II: Fermentation workshop, gluten-free baking, sourdough rituals, broths & tonics

19:00 – Dinner prepared together

20:30 – Quiet evening, stargazing, meditation, deep rest in the wild

Maximum 8 guests so that you have a real hands-on experience in cooking for your gut health.

More information coming soon