15th-22nd April 2024
“The psyches and souls of women also have their own cycles and seasons of doing and solitude, running and staying, being involved and being removed, questing and resting, creating and incubating, being of the world and returning to the soul-place.”
Clarissa Pinkola Estés
Join us for this transformational, Springtime Retreat in the spectacular French Alps! A week to reconnect with and nourish our wild soul.
Our home for the week will be in a gorgeous luxury mountain lodge in the picturesque village of Fontaines Naves, situated at 1300m altitude in the mountains with stunning views across the valley. The perfect place to take time out…breathe…and enjoy the amazing hospitality of our lovely hosts, Nikki & Hugh (an Aussie and an Irishman)…and, of course, the star of the Retreat…Opi! (fur baby)
To be complete, to be whole, we need be resilient, and we need to embrace all of life… the chaos, the difficulties, the adventure, the ups and downs, and the day to day problems. How are we to grow otherwise?
We know we are at our happiest and most content when we are wild, free, healthy, authentic, connected and in harmony with our environment. But are daily lives often don’t look this way!
In this week of coming together we will explore the feminine principles of chaos and magic (as well as silence & stillness) and how we can become radiant, magnetic and more deeply connected to our wild soul
We will share beautiful practices that create space in our minds & bodies, deepen our knowledge, and allow us to move through life with ease, grace and an ever growing appreciation of the sacredness & beauty of this gift of life that we have been given
We will spend lots of time in nature…our greatest teacher! We will reconnect with our own individual rhythm. The rhythm of our breath, our heartbeat, the cycles of night and day, darkness and light. The sacred rhythms and pulse of the seasons and the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air & Space. This is the most powerful thing we can do for our health, wellbeing and happiness.
And we will create community. Women supporting women. Soul Sisters.
Life is magical and mysterious. When women come together without any distractions we tap into this magic and transformation happens
Are you ready to join us?
Clarissa Pinkola Estes
“It is worse to stay where one does not belong at all than to wander about lost for a while and looking for the psychic and soulful kinship one requires”
It’s Not Just About the Yoga!
These practices are suitable for everyone. Although we will be practicing yoga, this week together is about so much more! It’s about using different practices to open us up to our most authentic self. Just bring your sense of adventure, a curious mind and an open heart
During this special week we will use some beautiful practices from yoga,, qigong & taoism, energy medicine, mindfulness, meditation and more.
– Strengthen our connection to the sacred through ritual
– Spend time hiking in the mountains & forests and taking dips in the rivers
-Experience forest bathing, nature meditations and connecting with the Elements
– Learn energy medicine techniques that will empower us to take control of our health & happiness and live joyfully!
– Nourish ourselves with good food from our wonderful host!
– Connect deeply to like minded women
– Meditate, breath, journal, reflect, move our bodies, and be inspired!
– Enjoy deep conversations…and light hearted ones!
Clarissa Pinkola Estes
“I hope you will go out and let stories, that is life, happen to you, and that you will work with these stories… water them with your blood and tears and your laughter till they bloom, till you yourself burst into bloom.”
Wild Souls Need…Food!
Included is a half day very special cooking class with our host Nikki!
We will enjoy an amazing cooking class with Nikki. She will teach us how to understand the ingredients, the importance of the combinations of colour and texture, and how to produce an amazing array of dishes that we can later cook for our friends & family
The kichen is beautifully appointed with plenty of room. It’s attached to a large dining room where we share the meals we have produced. The class is suited to people of all cooking abilities, we just need to bring our passion for learning about French local food, the region, an empty stomach and a smile!
Nikki uses only the best ingredients that are easily sourced from local suppliers. And teaches in a fun, educational & relaxing way- And we get to enjoy the finished product!
Investment
All Inclusive (excluding flights) 2075 Euros
Early Bird – Book by February 14th and it’s just 1875 Euros!
A deposit of 300 Euros is required to hold your space. (This is fully refundable by February 29th, 50% refundable by March 21st, non refundable from March 21st. Payment plan available on request.)
Included:
- Accommodation in twin or triple room
- All meals – Home cooked, vegetarian with vegan options. fresh & local
- Morning & evening classes,…kundalini, breathwork, meditation, energy medicine. In the case of really bad weather 3 x classes.
- Daily group hikes and connecting with nature practices
- Cooking class with Nikki
- Transfer from Geneva Airport
- Some beautiful gifts
Spaces are limited to 10 people, so book soon and gift yourself this beautiful, life changing week. The nearest airport is Geneva.
This is a brand new Retreat! We are setting up payment options but in the meantime please e-mail Debbie to hold your spot 🙂
The Accommodation
Your Instructors
Sian
Hi, I’m Siân, My passion is living a life of belonging, connection, and joy.
The fast pace of daily life in our society means we can easily become disconnected from meaningful connections with ourselves, nature, the elements, and the land. Understanding and using conscious, participatory practices in nature helps us heal and feel whole, calm, balanced, and fulfilled.
I love to share techniques from the yoga tradition and energy medicine and nature connection practices with ceremonies that unlock a world of possibilities in personal and spiritual transformation.
I am a Mum of three grown-up children and currently live and practice in the Wye Valley
I’m excited to share all these wonderful practices with you at our lovely France Retreat
Debbie
Hi, I’m Debbie, I grew up with energy practices so it has been my passion for a long time.
My father Qigong teacher and senior instructor with the Tai Chi Boxing Association and taught us how to see and work with energy at an early age.
Our Mum was an Earth Goddess and took us outside at every possible opportunity! And I have her to thank for my love and deep connection to nature.
To this day I spend as much time outdoors as possible and truly believe that nature is our greatest teacher.
My classes are suitable for everyone and focus on awareness, breath, and subtle energies. I will often weave in tidbits from energy medicine that you can continue to use in your daily life after you return home
Teaching about the Five Elements is one of my favourite things to do! when we understand our own rhythm we intuitively start to live in harmony with our own cycles, and the greater cycles of nature
I look forward to welcoming you to our Retreat and sharing these amazing practices with you