NEXT RETREAT IS MAY 11th, 2026!
Want to attend?
NOMINATE A CHEF FOR THE RETREAT
(or sign up yourself)
Our retreats are designed for chefs who give everything to this industry and rarely get a moment to breathe.
If you know a chef who deserves rest, support, and a community that understands what they carry—this is their chance.
Nominate a chef you admire, or step forward yourself.
Spots are limited, and each retreat is intentionally intimate so every chef can be seen, heard, and supported.
If you need this… or if someone you love does…
We want to welcome you behind the apron.
ABOUT THE RETREAT
Aprons Off! is a restorative, half-day retreat designed specifically for chefs and hospitality professionals.
This experience creates space to step away from the line, reset mentally and emotionally, and reconnect with purpose, community, and self.
Your sponsorship directly supports:
Mental health & wellness access for chefs
Guided workshops & facilitators
A safe, supportive, judgment-free environment
Sustainable programming for the hospitality industry
It costs roughly $250–$300 to send one chef to a retreat, and we’re committed to making sure every chef attends for FREE.
If you can help cover a spot, you’re not just sponsoring a retreat…
You’re giving someone the chance to heal.
Will you sponsor a chef today?
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
PARTICIPANT SUPPORT SPONSOR — $250
Sponsor One Chef / Hospitality Worker
Impact
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Covers one full retreat seat for a chef or hospitality professional
Recognition
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Name listed on event sponsor signage
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Mention in post-event social media thank-you
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Recognition on Yes, Chef! Behind the Apron™️ website
Optional
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Provide 1 small, mission-aligned item or note for goodie bags
WORKSHOP SUPPORT SPONSOR — $400–$500
Fuel the Work
Impact
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Funds one retreat workshop or facilitator
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Supports programming focused on mental health, leadership, grounding, and restoration
Recognition
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Logo/name on workshop signage
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Social media acknowledgment (post + stories)
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Inclusion in event recap email
Optional
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Branded or mission-aligned goodie bag item
HALF EVENT SPONSOR — $2,000
Restore the Room
Impact
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Covers approximately half of total retreat costs
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Helps ensure accessibility and high-quality programming
Recognition
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Logo placement on all event materials
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2–3 social media features (pre & post event)
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Verbal recognition during opening or closing remarks
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Recognition in press and recap content
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Opportunity to include branded materials or products in goodie bags
PRESENTING SPONSOR — $4,000
Aprons Off! Retreat — Presented By [Your Name]
Impact
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Fully underwrites the retreat
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Ensures meals, facilitators, materials, and wellness programming are fully supported
Recognition
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Title sponsor across all marketing
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Prominent logo placement on:
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Event signage
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Website
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Social media
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Email communications
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On-site presence:
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Brief welcome or mission-aligned remarks during breakfast
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Ability to share resources or materials with attendees
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Featured inclusion in all goodie bags
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Dedicated sponsor spotlight post + long-form recap recognition
GOODIE BAG CONTRIBUTIONS
We welcome thoughtful, mission-aligned items such as:
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Wellness products
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Encouraging notes or resources
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Hospitality-centric or mental-health-focused materials
(All items are reviewed to ensure alignment with retreat values.)
WHY SPONSOR
You’re not just sponsoring an event — you’re investing in:
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The people who fuel our food systems
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Mental health access in an underserved industry
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Long-term community impact through storytelling and care
Contact Elaine today at elaine@yeschefbehindtheapron.com to sponsor, or donate HERE
✨Words from a Chef Attendee ✨
I have not taken off the bracelet since Monday.
I just wanted to reach out and say what an amazing experience the retreat was on Monday. I cannot express to enough people how great it was. I have told so many that the words that keep coming to mind are “career-changing”. As I stated in the post on Instagram, a past version of myself never would have done that. I always said that I did not like socialising with chefs or people in the industry. However, I made a promise to myself this year that I would make a bunch of changes in my life. This retreat was the first one. I have not taken off the bracelet since Monday.
I wish that there were words that could express the sense of renewal that I took away from that day. From the Copperhouse, to the activities, to the sense of community, it was all perfect. Add that to the fact that the access to the therapy has helped ten-fold. Thank you so much for all that you do. I cannot wait to be more involved with the organisation to help give back.
With much gratitude.
What Made It Special
- Community Building: Chefs shared camaraderie, deep conversations, and belly laughs
- Mental Health Focus: Therapy, education, and support in a judgment-free environment
- Holistic Wellness: Healing massage therapy and some type of yoga
- Authentic Connection: A space where it's okay to not be okay
AGENDA for May 11th Retreat
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Arrival
Intros / Breakfast / Massages
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Sound Bathing
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Walking & Journaling
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Therapist Session with our partner, Nickischer + Associates
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Art Experience
Wrap Up
Mission Statement
"The culinary world can be intense, isolating, and overwhelming — but together, we're breaking down walls, supporting one another, and building a community of resilience and joy."
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