French Pyrenees Yoga Retreat: 5 - 10 September 2024
Returning to La Taillede has been on my mind pretty much since we left! This is one very special place. Expect to wake up to breathtaking sunsets, devour some of the most memorable meals ever, be immersed in nature and make friends with some rather friendly animals! All of this giving us the perfect backdrop to let go, breath and be in yoga for 5 glorious nights!
I like to keep my retreats small, intimate and really special. If you've been before you know… It’s a max of 10 on this one, so you may want to register your interest soon!
5 morning yoga sessions as well as 3 afternoon workshops
Beautiful accommodation, stunning scenery and views
Free time to explore the local area, relax in hammocks & enjoy the hot tubs
A sauna with cold plunge pool plus a swimming pool with large surrounding terrace
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner - all healthy & nutritious vegetarian / vegan catering
Location
Our host, La Taillede, is a beautifully restored ancient Catalan farm house in the French Pyrenees, sitting proudly at 1000m altitude. Framed by Mount Canigou, the beauty of La Taillede is its prominent mountain setting, the incredible views all the way down to the Mediterranean sea, the fresh air and being surrounded only by nature.
La Taillede is a now Ali & Matt’s family-run ecological farm located within the high mountains of the Haut Vallespir, only one hours drive from the coast of the Mediterranean.
On the property there are many animals (used for permaculture, land clearing and petting) and an organic vegetable garden.
Accommodation
We will be staying in 2 luxurious ‘gites’ each with it’s own terrace, inside and outside communal seating areas and kitchen. We have shared 4 living rooms all with wood burning stoves.
There are wood fired hot tubs, a fire pit, hammocks in hidden spots in the forest, and plenty of areas to take in the magnificent views.
A sauna with cold plunge pool and a swimming pool with large surrounding terrace are recent additions to thos stunning venue!
Catering
We will be very well looked after by Karolina, a natropath specilising in organic vegetarin and vegan catering. Using only the best local ingredients, many from the farm (eggs from their own chickens, vegetables, salad, mushrooms from their forest, fruit from their orchard, fresh herbs for teas and cooking) and local sheep’s cheese from a neighbouring farm in Corsavy.
Yoga
We will have 5 morning classes as well as 3 afternoon workshops together, leaving you some free time to explore the area as well - or simply relax!
The morning yoga classes will be a mixture of Ashtanga, Vinyasa & Mindful Flow classes. Afternoon workshops will be an opportunity to explore techniques together; they are fun and interactive but will always be grounded through chanting & pranayama.
Yoga will be held either in the yurt, or inside with the option of underfloor heating and the wood burner.
All yoga classes & workshops will be taught by Claire Berghorst, a senior Ashtanga yoga teacher who has been teaching on a full time basis for over 15 years, and practicing much longer!
Leisure time
We are spoilt for choice with hikes / nature trails, many starting from the house, or simply relax in the hot tub or one of the forest hammocks.
A river with natural pools; A 30 minute walk.
This region is popular for hiking (the Trans-Pyrenean GR10 hiking route passes close to the farm), and Ali & Matt can suggest many walks to suit the group and provide maps and detailed descriptions. We can also take you along with us for walks with our friendly donkeys.
A local masseuse is available for bookings
near by
We are a 15 minute walk down a rural track from the quaint, traditionally French mountain village of Corsavy. There is a cafe/village shop, 2 restaurants and a post office.
Amelie les Bains, famous for its natural hot springs and spa treatments is 25 min drive away.
Ceret is a beautiful town with lovely cafes and restaurants, a vibrant Saturday market and art museums; 30 minutes by car.
The Mediterranean sea is a 1 hour drive away, and the Spanish border only 30 minutes by car.
Pricing
Shared double room, with shared bathroom (with one other room): £1100 pp
Shared double room, with private bathroom: £1200 pp
Single room, with shared bathroom (with one other room): £1450
Single room, with private bathroom: £1550
Limited availability in each category; first come first served.
A non refundable* deposit of 50% is required to secure your booking.
Full balance due by 7 May 2024.
The price includes: All Yoga, accomodation for 5 nights, brunch, snacks and dinner (with a glass of wine if you so wish), as well as tea, coffee & juice.
The price excludes: Flights and transfers.
If you are interested in this one, please do let me know soon. It does have to have a minimum number in order to proceed.
“Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley”
