About The Retreat
This retreat takes a holistic yet energetic approach which is designed to totally relax, heal, teach, and most of all, leave one realising that life is really not all about rushing here there and everywhere! The time spent on our retreats encourages everyone to just stop and yet grow in mind and spirit with lots of self-nurturing and renewal of ones thought processes. Each day starts with a body conditioning/cardio/Pilates/Yoga class and ends with a beautiful countryside walk before the last nutritional intake of the day. The fitness output increases each day as energy levels rise and nutritional intake increases. Held in the most tranquil surroundings in France, the retreat venue comprises of a fabulous pool with a view that we only dream of and the daily walks taken in the region are truly breath-taking. The pool is open for use at all times and is a very tranquil place to relax in the lazy afternoons. Freshly made vegetable and fruit juices will be made daily and all of your meals will be predominantly prepared with locally grown and seasonal organic food. There will be plenty of wonderful healthy recipes to take away with you!
Itinerary
1Day 1
8:15AM - 11:00AM
Sample day: meet up around 8.15am in the retreaters hub where we gather for a hot water and lemon before we exercise.
9:00AM - 10:00AM
The morning class starts at 9am and is either yoga, Pilates, stretch or aerobics.
10:00AM - 10:30AM
Breakfast
10:30AM - 1:00PM
Time for massage and/or facial treatments will begin. At this point relaxing by the pool is a good place to be if you are not having a treatment.
1:00PM - 2:00PM
A plant based freshly prepared lunch is served
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Silent time. We remain silent for two hours each day. Whilst relaxing, sleeping, reading or in a treatment. Treatments are continuing during this time.
4:00PM - 4:30PM
Freshly made vegetable juice (for example beetroot, fennel, cucumber, apple) is served.
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Forest walk
6:00PM - 6:30PM
1/2 hour water workout in the pool starts, or a yoga meditation session depending on the day
7:15PM - 8:00PM
Dinner (soups, summer stews, plant based) is served around 7.15pm.
8:30PM - 9:30PM
Relaxing around a fire pit with a herbal tea, and the daily talk will start. Talk subjects are normally chosen by the Retreaters and will generally be about nutrition, gut health, fitness etc. Once a week we are treated to a sound bath (gong bath) which will replace the firepit talk.
8:30PM - 9:30PM
Relaxing around a fire pit with a herbal tea, and the daily talk will start. Talk subjects are normally chosen by the Retreaters and will generally be about nutrition, gut health, fitness etc. Once a week we are treated to a sound bath (gong bath) which will replace the firepit talk.
What’s Included
Daily yoga and fitness classes
Locally sourced, healthy meals and juices
Accommodation at the wonderful Le Relais de Roquefereau property
1 on 1 nutrition session with Yvonne
Cooking workshop and recipes to take home
Not Included
Travel to and from the retreat
Travel insurance
Massages and beauty treatments are available but not included in the price
Reviews
Vera
July 2022
The health retreat organised by Yvonne was the most marvellous thing I have ever been a part of. Something changed inside of me after spending a week there. My body, my mind and my soul feel different. The food was amazing, the house and the view were heavenly and the whole team was extremely supportive. The people I have met there are truly inspiring and I now consider all of them my friends. The whole experience was amazing, inspiring and life changing.
Patsy
September 2022
I have said it before, but I shall say it again; the benefits of attending the Retreat are numerous, in that it gives you that special place, with very special people who make it possible to unwind & recharge. But more importantly, the benefits of the Retreat are the people who I am lucky to meet there and spend time with. Their strengths inspire me, ground me, & help me to go forward to accept new challenges.
Tracey
August 2022
It's been a fabulous week, met some lovely new people and spent some time with some old friends laughing and having fun... a wonderful week with my daughter, and although the sugar comedown was a challenge we have enjoyed the fitness the boxing the facials and the amazing daily massage with the superb Dan Bentley.
