Treat yourself to 2 days and 3 nights of yoga, nature and mindfulness in the Dordogne, on an organic farm near Bergerac, mid way between Bordeaux and Sarlat
When: Two days and three nights anytime October to end May depending on availability (for the rest of the year June to September we don’t offer short stays but you can book a week long stay with yoga or a one day yoga retreat without accommodation)
Where: Chateau Feely, Saussignac, South West France see our Travel guidelines frenchwineadventurestravel2024 – an easy train ride from Bordeaux St Jean, St Emilion, Bergerac or Sarlat. We offer collection at Gardonne Station and return to Gardonne Station after your stay.
Minimum booking is 2 people and maximum is 6 people. For larger groups or alternative length of stay please get in touch for custom planning and pricing.
Price: 595 euro per person sharing
Key elements:
- 3 Nights accommodation + 3 breakfasts
- Walks in the organic vineyards
- Two hatha vinyasa yoga classes
- A mindful wine tasting class
- Two luscious lunches (please specify food needs in advance eg allergies / vegan)
- Two restorative yoga classes
- A pdf pocket guide to wine tasting and a pdf pocket guide to yoga.
Not included:
- Dinners are not included. Saussignac has a wonderful restaurant an easy walk from Chateau Feely.
What is Hatha Vinyasa Yoga?
Hatha yoga is yoga where poses are held for several breaths. Vinyasa yoga is yoga where the movement follows the breath so we change poses more often. We offer a slow vinyasa practice with some poses held longer in the hatha style hence the term Hatha Vinyasa.
What is Restorative Yoga?
Restorative yoga is relaxing and calm. After gentle stretching we move into a series of restorative yoga poses and stay in each of these poses for anything from 5 to 20 minutes. This is a calming form of yoga that generates profound rest and deep relaxation.
What is Mindful Wine Tasting?
In mindful wine tasting we take time to concentrate our senses, let go of our other thoughts and be totally focused on the wine. Its almost like getting into meditation. This is why yoga can help to prepare for mindful wine tasting. Yoga prepares the mind for meditation and this is exactly what we need to be prepared for mindful wine-tasting.
Is this retreat suitable for beginners?
Yes, our gentle yoga is suitable for beginners and for those who already practice or have practiced yoga but not recommended for anyone that has difficulty walking or significant health problems. You are the best judge of what is possible for you. Only do what feels good for you and your body.
Chateau Feely is winner of the Gold Trophy for education and valorisation of ecological practices at the first French Wine Tourism Competition in 2019 and the has been awarded the Tripadvisor certificate of excellence for more than 5 years.