The Restorative Retreat
South West France
October 3rd to 9th
The Restorative Retreat is your time to leave behind the real world and allow yourself space to rest.
Join me in the stunning French countryside for a six night retreat dedicated to fully embracing life’s simple pleasures - gentle movement classes, leisurely walks, al fresco meals of delicious local and seasonal produce, hanging out around the pool with a good book, and prioritising taking things slow.
Venue & Location
The epitome of French luxury, our venue is the perfect balance of pure comfort and indulgence rolled into one.
Located in the mid Pyrenees, only 40 minutes from Toulouse, your new home from home is a vast and respectfully restored 18th century property. A classical U shape focusing around in internal courtyard, it is the perfect place to be as social as you wish, while also offering plenty of space to find solitude. Situated on over 100 hectares of estate, you are free to roam and explore the woodland and rolling hills to enjoy the peace that surrounds you in this area filled with rich history.
Inside, the property boasts comfortable bedrooms, multiple sitting rooms, a games room, home cinema room and dining spaces perfect for long, leisurely feasts. The decor blends French antique style with modern comfort, plush sofas and pops of colour. Think white washed walls, exposed beams, restored tiled floors and large, sun filled rooms, that’s the feel. There is also an indoor pool, fitness room, hot tub and sauna, that even has it’s own changing rooms and showers, overlooking the private gardens for you to enjoy.
Outside you are spoilt for choice! Multiple terraces, an abundance of seating areas and a hectare of fully private gardens and woodland to explore. There is also a 12m x 6x heated outdoor pool with sun loungers and access to a tennis court and Petanque lanes.
A typical day
Days on our Restorative Retreat are all about taking our time, going with the flow and avoiding too much ‘clock watching’. Unlike normal retreat schedules, we keep things as free as possible. We want you to have the time to do the things you normally wouldn’t - finish that book, take an afternoon nap, lay in the sun and listen to music with a delicious drink, enjoy a sauna and a swim - the choice is yours!
07:30 - Fresh tea on the terrace.
08:00 - Slow flow yoga class, outside whenever possible.
09:30 - Delicious breakfast served in the terrace dining room. Yes, including croissants!
After breakfast, let’s go for a walk and explore. Maybe find a tree to rest under for a while.
13:00 - Light buffet style lunch on the back terrace.
Grab your book, journal and pool towel and let’s head to the sun loungers to hang out and enjoy the afternoon!
17:00 - Evening yin and restorative yoga in the upstairs shala or, in the HUGE sitting room.
19:00 - Sunset mocktails around the pool.
19:30 - Dinner is served!
Choose your room!
As you can imagine, each room is totally unique, with it’s own charms and character.
All of our rooms are single occupancy as standard. Twin rooms and sharing rooms are available on request to friends and couples, please email me before booking to confirm the room suitability. A non refundable, £500 deposit is required to secure your booking.
Due to the age of the property, a few of the bedrooms have freestanding baths ONLY and two have private toilets placed just outside of the room. If you require particular access needs then please let me know on booking and I shall always do my best to accommodate.
Large King
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Large, beautiful rooms with lush interiors and design.
King
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A private room with a super comfy king bed and bathroom.
Double
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A double bed with private bathroom.
There is ONE smaller room available for £1700, please let me know if you would like this.
The Food
O my, the food! France is world renowned for its exceptional fresh produce, local markets and delicious flavours. It’s safe to say, the food is set to a be real highlight of this retreat, and we are going all out!
You can look forward to a predominantly plant based showcase of seasonal produce alongside everything you expect from a French table - incredible bread, croissants, local cheeses and yes, there will be wine available at dinner time too!
Our chef is the wonderful Charlotte. Known for her incredible Ayurvedic knowledge and feasts, she will be creating you three, colourful, delicious meals each day.
Yoga, Movement & Bodywork
If you are looking for a retreat that prioritises gentle, mindful movement, having fun, freedom and plenty of time to unwind, our Restorative Retreat is the one for you!
A perfect blend of gentle hatha, soft slow flow, meditation, yin and restorative yoga along side somatic and free movement is what our movement classes are all about.
Our morning classes will be outside whenever possible, embracing an uplifting combination of styles that create a sense of freedom within the body.
Evening classes are all about grounding and connection. Predominantly floor based movement to sink deep into the body both physically, and energetically.
ALL of your yoga equipment will be provided for you including mats, blocks, straps, bolsters, blankets and eye pillows. Of course, if you are able you are also more than welcome to bring your own. Especially, if you have a favourite mat or blanket.
Bodywork and massages, many from Amy, will be available during your retreat. These will be booked in advanced but can be paid for during your retreat via cash or card. More information on treatments will be sent out with your Welcome Pack.
What’s Included?
We want to keep this really easy so you know what to expect. If you have any further queries on what is, and is not, included in the costs of your trip, please email us at amy.nextwave@gmail.com.
What’s Included
Accommodation at an exclusive French Estate
Goody bags
Access to an indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna.
Delicious breakfasts, light lunches and dinners from our chef
Sunset mocktails and wine with dinner (we are in France after all!)
Toulouse Airport transfers (when meeting our arranged mini bus)
Taxis are very expensive in France so I highly recommend you meet our transfer!
Daily yoga classes, workshops and all yoga equipment.
Unlimited tea and coffee.
Peace and tranquility
What’s Not
Flights to and from Toulouse airport.
Massages, food or drinks outside of the venue.
Any taxis outside of our arranged services.
Travel insurance.