Treat yourself to 2 days and 3 nights of yoga, nature and writing, on an organic farm near Bergerac, mid way between Bordeaux and Sarlat, in South West France
When: 11-14 April 2025 for solos. For group bookings of two or more anytime October to end May depending on availability (for the rest of the year June to September 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.
On fixed dates solos are possible. For custom dates the 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: 995 euro per person solo €695 euro per person sharing
Key elements:
- 3 Nights accommodation + 3 breakfasts
- Walks in the organic vineyards
- Two slow flow hatha vinyasa yoga classes
- Two creative writing workshops
- A mindful wine tasting class
- A restorative yoga class
- A guided meditation
- Two casual lunches of organic bread, cheese and salads (please specify food needs in advance eg allergies / vegan)
- Group dinner at a local bistrot on the middle night
- A pdf pocket guide to wine tasting and a pdf pocket guide to yoga.
Not included:
- Dinners on nights 1 and 3 are not included. Saussignac has a wonderful restaurant an easy walk from Chateau Feely.
- Your travel to and from our pickup point in Gardonne
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 yoga 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.
Is this retreat suitable for new writers?
Yes, this is a supportive environment for both new and experienced writers. The workshops will encourage you to explore your own creativity through writing even if this is a new practice to you.
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.
