Unveiling the next exciting partnership in its Culinary Master Series, Sofitel Singapore City Centre joins hands with author, cook and MasterChef judge Audra Morrice for a fun-filled weekend retreat in the appreciation of food, wellness and the finer things in life. Taking place from 13 to 15 September 2019, the Culinary Wellness Retreat features curated dining experiences as well as culinary and fitness classes to enrich the mind, body, and soul.

Beginning with an exclusive wine dinner on Friday night prepared by Audra and Racines' very own Executive Chef Jean-Charles Dubois, the weekend offers a three-day retreat teeming with epicurean delights and lessons on holistic wellness. From blending nourishing juices to learning to prepare nutritious meals at home, fun and interactive activities have been lined up to entertain and promote healthier living. Participants will also work up a sweat with yoga and fitness sessions led by top trainers on Saturday and Sunday morning.

Between activities, guests are encouraged to rest and relax in one of the luxury hotel's lavish guestrooms or make use of its modern facilities which include a 24-hour gym and 30-meter infinity pool with sweeping views of the business district. For a more fulfilling weekend, the hotel is also offering optional premium experiences as add-ons for a limited number of guests including a private dinner with Audra Morrice and Colours of Life, an immersive arts escapade with artist-in-residence Arianna Caroli.

Culinary Wellness Retreat with Audra Morrice
13 to 15 September 2019

For enquiries and bookings, please contact HA152@sofitel.com or call +65 6428 5000. Online bookings at https://www.sofitel-singapore-citycentre.com/offers/culinary-wellness-retreat/.

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About Audra Morrice

Hailed by Australian media as “the Nigella of Asia,” Audra Morrice is a chef, author, television presenter and the producer of a range of all-natural, gluten-free products. A graduate in Economics and Japanese, Audra left her very successful telecommunications career to follow her passion for food. A finalist in MasterChef Australia 2012, she has extended her affiliation with the international TV juggernaut to become co-host and judge on MasterChef Asia in 2015 and, currently, as a MasterChef Singapore judge. Audra's own cooking series, Tasty Conversations, is on regular rotation on SBS Food Network in Australia and FYI across Asia. Her first cookbook, My Kitchen, Your Table, was released in 2015 to great acclaim. Her new book, Cook & Feast, is now available in Singapore and will be released in Australia in September 2019. Her range of Australian-made, all-natural, gluten-free relishes, jams and mayos are available at selected retail outlets in Sydney and Singapore and online. Audra runs a catering business in Sydney, her cooking style eclectically Asian drawing influence from her Singaporean Chinese-Indian heritage and her focus on sustainable fresh produce. For more information: www.audramorrice.com.au

About Racines

Racines' interactive and dynamic open-kitchen concept is designed to provide diners a sensorial experience. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, the restaurant boasts a panoramic 180-degree view. Located on level five of the hotel, Racines is easily accessible with direct lifts from Tanjong Pagar MRT and is situated at the hotel's main lobby area. The restaurant offers its signature a la carte menu also provides guests and diners with buffet breakfast. The restaurant can seat a maximum of 136 diners and offers a dynamic and convivial space that can be configured to accommodate groups of various sizes.

About Sofitel

Sofitel Hotels & Resorts is an ambassador of modern French style, culture and art-de-vivre around the world. Established in 1964, Sofitel is the first international luxury hotel brand to originate from France with over 120 chic and remarkable hotels in the world's most sought after destinations. Sofitel exudes a refined and understated sense of modern luxury, always blending a touch of French decadence with the very best of the locale. The Sofitel collection includes such notable hotels as Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg, Sofitel London St James, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost, Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour and Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort. Sofitel is part of Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group offering unique and meaningful experiences in 4,800 hotels, resorts, and residences across 100 countries.

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