Meet Hillary, Founder of SolFit Wellness

Retreat chef, wellness practitioner, engineer, and guide supporting transformational retreat experiences through intentional nourishment.

Hillary retreat catering chef preparing fresh plant-forward ingredients

Hillary is the heart behind SolFit Wellness. She supports wellness and transformational retreats through thoughtfully prepared food, grounded presence, and a deep understanding of how nourishment supports inner work and integration.

Her work is rooted in the belief that food is not just fuel, but part of the retreat experience itself. Each meal is designed to support the flow, intention, and energy of the retreat, allowing participants to feel held, nourished, and supported throughout their journey.

With a background in engineering, Hillary brings structure, organization, and reliability into retreat spaces. She understands logistics, timing, and systems, which allows facilitators to trust that the kitchen and food flow are fully supported. This balance of practicality and presence creates a calm, steady foundation for retreat leaders and participants alike.

Retreat catering chef Hillary creating nourishing meals for wellness retreats

A Grounded Presence in Transformational Spaces

Hillary’s approach is also shaped by lived experience and a deep respect for the vulnerability present in transformational spaces. Having navigated her own profound health journey, she brings a quiet sensitivity, attunement, and care to the environments she supports.

This perspective informs how she nourishes others, with intention, compassion, and an understanding that healing and transformation unfold in layers.

Nourished by Simple, Grounded Living

Whether working behind the scenes in the kitchen or collaborating closely with facilitators, Hillary’s goal is always the same: to create nourishment that feels supportive, aligned, and seamlessly woven into the retreat experience.

In her personal life, Hillary is nourished by quiet, simple rhythms. She loves reading, practicing yoga, long bike rides, and time spent outdoors. At home, she shares her space with her sweet kitten, Sage—a daily reminder of presence, play, and slowing down.

These moments of care and connection shape how Hillary shows up in retreat spaces, with steadiness, warmth, and deep respect for the inner work unfolding.

Fresh organic ingredients used in holistic retreat catering

Her Approach to Retreat Catering

Hillary approaches retreat catering with the understanding that food is part of the retreat container. Meals are intentionally planned to support the emotional, physical, and energetic flow of each gathering.

She works closely with retreat facilitators to understand the intention, schedule, and pace of the experience. Menus are designed to feel grounding, nourishing, and supportive, allowing participants to remain present with their inner work rather than distracted by heaviness or disruption.

With a calm and organized presence in the kitchen, Hillary fully supports food logistics throughout the retreat. Timing, preparation, and flow are handled with care so facilitators can focus on holding their space, trusting that nourishment is seamlessly woven into the experience.

Whenever possible, ingredients are sourced locally and organically, with a priority on supporting local farms and sustainable food systems. This approach reflects a commitment to nourishment that is intentional, ethical, and aligned with the values of the retreat community.

“Every bit of Hillary’s loving energy pours into the food she creates. You can feel the intention and care in every meal.”

— Anonymous

Experience Rooted in Retreat Spaces

Since 2022, Hillary has supported and catered retreats across the U.S. and internationally, often returning year after year to support the same facilitators and communities. Bringing steady presence, organization, and care to each experience.

20+ Retreats Catered

Wellness and transformational retreats since 2022

Domestic & International Experience

Retreats across the U.S. and abroad

Small to Mid-Sized Groups

Intimate gatherings and multi-day retreats

The Checklist to Ascension book by Hillary Hepp, retreat chef and wellness practitioner

In addition to her work as a retreat chef and guide, Hillary is the author of Checklist to Ascension: A Practical Guide to Living from the Heart.

The book offers a grounded and practical framework for living with intention, awareness, and presence. Rooted in the same values that guide her retreat work, it invites readers to reconnect with the heart, align with what truly matters, and create lives that feel purposeful, nourished, and deeply supported.

Extending the Work Beyond Retreats

Trusted Retreat Partners & Collaborators

Hillary has had the honor of collaborating with retreat leaders, retreat centers, and organizations who value intentional nourishment, thoughtful logistics, and care for the retreat container. The following retreat organizations and facilitators reflect the relationships Hillary has built through years of collaboration and care.

Wholesome Alchemy

Full Circle Retreats

Zenhike Retreats

L G Wholistic Wellness

Selected Retreat Highlights

Wholesome Alchemy

  • Living Love – St. Petersburg, FL

  • Authentic Living and Embodiment – Blue Ridge, GA

  • Community Gathering – Tampa, FL

  • Living Love – Winter Park, CO

  • Authentic Living and Embodiment – Puerto Rico

  • Living Love – Bradenton, FL

  • Community Rising Retreat – Inverness, FL

  • Authentic Living and Embodiment - Hot Springs, NC

  • Whispers of the Soul – Los Dajaos, Dominican Republic

Zenhike Retreats 

  • Women’s Soul Renewal Retreats – Hot Springs, NC

  • Rewilding the Hearts – Inverness, FL

Full Circle Retreats

Hillary serves as a trusted, in-house retreat chef for Full Circle Retreats, supporting multiple offerings with nourishing, intentional meals that align with the rhythm and values of the retreat space.

LG Wholistic Wellness

  • Winter Women’s Wellness Retreats - Inverness, FL

Holistic retreat catering chef preparing meals for yoga and wellness retreats

Ready to Support Your Retreat with Intention and Care

If you’re planning a wellness or transformational retreat and want food that feels thoughtfully prepared, supportive, and seamlessly woven into the experience, I’d love to connect.

Whether you’re in the early planning stages or finalizing details, we can explore how retreat catering can best support your vision, schedule, and group needs.