We are delighted to be able to offer you a 7 night Volunteer’s Retreat incorporating morning yoga, meditation and voluntary work programme throughout the week.. We are located in the south west of France 55 minutes from Bergerac airport. The property is a traditional late 18th century farm house and it’s barns which have been renovated over a five year period and transformed into a Yoga & Meditation Retreat Centre. We have tried to keep as much of the character of the buildings as possible whilst also adding some modern comforts.
09:00 Flow yoga with Joshua Grady
10:00 Breathing/workshop
10:30 Tea break
10:30 a.m. Wim Hof Workshop
12:00 Vegetarian and vegan brunch
2:00 p.m. Free time and pre-booked Ayurvedic massages (additional cost)
4:00 p.m. Guided forest walk
5:30 p.m. Breathing / first ice bath challenge
6:30 p.m. Break
7:30 p.m. Dinner
We are delighted to be able to offer you a 7 night Volunteer’s Retreat incorporating morning yoga, meditation and voluntary work programme throughout the week..
We are located in the south west of France 55 minutes from Bergerac airport. The property is a traditional late 18th century farm house and it’s barns which have been renovated over a five year period and transformed into a Yoga & Meditation Retreat Centre. We have tried to keep as much of the character of the buildings as possible whilst also adding some modern comforts.
We are surrounded by beautiful fields and forest which offer us miles of walks and stunning landscape..
We are offering a selection of Spring & Summer retreats throughout 2024.
(Please see the retreat diary page for dates)
We welcome you to join us at our quiet and peaceful little haven ‘Chambre D’hote' and Wellbeing Centre located in the heart of the Dordogne countryside within easy reach of Bergerac airport (55 minutes). Our ‘Wellbeing Retreats’ are held over three nights/four days and offer you the opportunity to enjoy relaxation classes, yoga, meditation, countryside walks, organic home grown and locally sourced food including vegetarian and vegan dishes.
We offer you:
Accommodation in twin rooms with shared bathrooms
A dedicated studio for your Yoga practice
Guest Lounge with a wood burning stove
Terrace for morning breakfast & supper
Swimming pool, sun terraces and gardens
Bicycles for guests
Table Tennis
WIFI
*Please note that we do not offer television in guest rooms & alcohol is not served on the premises.
These weekends are an opportunity for you to focus on yourself and to immerse yourself into a deeply holistic lifestyle.
Zen Yoga focuses on opening and releasing blocked energy in the body as well emphasising on strong alignement and focusing on your breath. The yoga class is followed by a traditional seated (Zazen) 20 minute meditation.
Our evening practice offers you a 1 hour and 30 minute restorative yoga class or a mindful guided walk through the forest followed by a delicious supper at 7.30pm.
A wholesome vegetarian brunch is served at 11.00am on the terrace or in our farmhouse kitchen.
The afternoons are free for you to relax and enjoy a dip in the pool or a snooze in one of our hammocks. There is shaded seating available under the walnut trees. A massage therapist is available on site Thursday & Friday afternoons.
*Prices range from 385 euros p/p sharing a twin room - 495 euros p/p for single occupancy in a twin room. ( 1 small sweet single room 455 euros.)
About the property
Located in the heart of the Dordogne, the farmhouse and its barns have been lovingly renovated saving all the original beams and stone work.
A stunning yoga studio with a vaulted ceiling, underfloor heating and exposed stonework creates a calm and peaceful space. Gardens and sun terraces surround the house with a pool available to our guests.
The property is also available for private hire to organisations and retreat leaders looking for a peaceful space to host their event.
Vegetarian Meals
Zen - Meditation & Yoga Retreat offers a delicious balanced menu of organic fruit and vegetables, homemade soups, and vegetarian dishes to nourish your appetites. Most of the veggies and fruit come from their very own organic garden.
The meals are served on a large communal table on the terrace (weather permitting) and are served by the in-house cook. Out of season, all meals are served in the farmhouse kitchen. Complimentary teas and organic fresh fruits are available throughout the day.
Please note that Zen - Meditation & Yoga Retreat does not serve alcohol during their retreats.
The following meals are included:
The following drinks are included:
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
A reservation requires a deposit of 15% of the total price. The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled. The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
