Garo Feslian
Food & Experience Designer
Creating spaces where food, fire, and nature bring people back into alignment.Based in Amsterdam · Working across Europe
At the heart of my work is the table and the fire beside it. I bring people together to cook, eat, reflect, and reconnect with the natural world that sustains us. Each gathering is shaped by seasonality and the generosity of the land, encouraging a more conscious relationship to food, to consumption, and to one another.I design environments where people can slow down, become present, and relate differently to themselves, to each other, and to their surroundings. Food and shared time are central to my approach, not as spectacle, but as tools for connection and care.I work across independent projects and in close collaboration with teams and organisations, often within nature-based contexts, creating gatherings that are thoughtfully structured, strategically aligned, and deeply human.What I do· Design and curate retreats and team off-sites, tailored to each team’s specific needs, context, and goals
· Create food-led experiences that support connection, conversation, and cohesion
· Develop nature-based programs that allow teams to step out of daily routines and reset together
Selected Work
Fold Experiences
Co-founder and experience lead. Design and delivery of nature-based retreats centered on food, communal gathering, and shared time. The retreats bring together cooking, conversation, holistic practices, and facilitated group processes, with selected retreats including psychedelic experiences when appropriate and requested. Fold operates as a curated platform, building continuity amongst the community, participants, collaborators, and places beyond one-off events.
Yūgen Forest
Head chef, experience lead, and head of operations. Responsible for the design and day-to-day operation of a nature-based hospitality and retreat environment. My work focused on farm-to-table cooking using seasonal ingredients and local produce, alongside the development of operational structures supporting retreats, guest experience, and long-term sustainability. Close collaboration with founders and teams on both practical operations and overall experience design.
Contact
For information or inquiries
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