Bordeaux is a region that captures everything that makes France so extraordinary. Rolling vineyards, golden stone villages, incredible food and wine, and a quality of life that makes everything feel a little more special. 

This six-day retreat invites you to slow down, move your body, tap into your heart, and experience one of France's most beloved regions in a way that goes far beyond a typical trip.

Our home for the week is a stunning château set in the heart of the Bordeaux countryside. Elegant, comfortable, and full of character. Each morning, we will gather for yoga and mindful movement practices designed to awaken your body, deepen your breath, and set a grounded, open tone for the day ahead. These sessions weave together dynamic flow, meditation, and breathwork, leaving you feeling energized and present. In the late afternoons, we will come together again for restorative yin practices, as a chance to slow down, soften, and let the day settle.

Throughout the week, you will be well fed and genuinely nourished. Daily breakfasts, onsite lunches, and dinners are included, each prepared with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and the care and quality French cuisine is known for. Dinners are accompanied by an optional glass of wine - we are in Bordeaux, after all. 

When you want to rest and recover, the château's onsite spa is yours to enjoy throughout the week, with a heated indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and steam room. It is a wonderful, unique addition to your week.

Our excursions bring you into the heart of what makes this region so special. We will spend a day in Saint-Émilion - one of Bordeaux's most celebrated wine regions. A private wine tasting here is an experience in itself.

We will also spend a day in the city of Bordeaux, allowing you to stroll the riverside, explore the architecture, wander the local shops, and more. 

One day, we will explore the French countryside by bicycle in a simple, unhurried ride that becomes a highlight of the week.

We will also experience a Day of Mindfulness, with the opportunity to visit Plum Village - the internationally renowned mindfulness monastery founded by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. One of the largest Buddhist practice communities in the Western world, we'll experience a day of mindful living - walking meditation, sitting practice, mindful eating, and the profound quiet of a place built entirely around the practice of presence. 

Throughout the week, there will also be free time to follow your own pace, whether that means exploring a local village, enjoying the spa, reading in the garden, or simply doing nothing at all. 

This is a week of movement, good food, great wine, meaningful experiences, and the kind of genuine connection to life and a level of rejuvenation that most of us rarely give ourselves.

Join us for the trip of a lifetime in Bordeaux, France, and return home with a deeper level of appreciation and connection to your true self.

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