French Pilates and Yoga Retreat with Jade
15 - 19 September 2025
4 Nights
Twin from £1339pp
Join Jade for a 4 night The Power Of Now Retreat, in the calming haven of La Balie, originally a hill top farm, now a beautiful collection of 17th century caramel coloured farm buildings. La Balie is set amongst the rolling terrain and Bastide towns of the Lot-et-Garonne in South West France – this truly is the perfect rural escape to discover serenity & balance.
La Balie is a magical place with commanding views of the Lede valley to the beautiful Bastide of Monflanquin and guarding the entrance to the Gavaudun valley, where time forgot and forests keep the secrets of centuries of history, in this beautiful corner of the Lot et Garonne.
Take this opportunity to step away from the frame of the usual daily life, enjoy fully immersing yourself into the magic of being off grid and learn to be truly present in the now.
Explore mindful awareness, through community, creativity and a deep connection to nature, yet with plenty of space for your own reflections and contemplations.
Retreat Programme
All of our sessions will take place in the purpose built studio, with oak floor and acoustic ceiling, which opens up on to a beautiful terrace and pool, surrounded by lovely gardens and country views.
The pool is a heated, salt-water pool and is surrounded by a huge terrace with plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas. It has open views over the La Balie gardens and rolling countryside, the perfect setting to relax & unwind off grid.
In your free time, you may choose to explore the local Chateau’s and Castles, maybe join myself canoeing on the Dordogne, come along for a trip to local market, discover the local walk/hike routes , or simply stay put by the pool for some serious rest & recovery.
Breakfast and dinner will be provided daily, all Vegan, with any special dietary requirements catered for upon request. We will stop at a supermarket on route to the venue, this will provide you with time to pick up some supplies to have in your cottage for lunch/snacks etc.
La Balie
Disconnecting from the stresses of daily life comes easily at La Balie, a gorgeous cluster of stone cottages and farm buildings hidden away in a wooded park in Lot-et-Garonne in southwestern France. Offering amazing views over the Lede Valley toward the ‘bastide’ village of Monflanquin, this graceful complex comprises three converted cottages, each with their own kitchen, living room, and bedrooms, together with indoor and outdoor spaces for guests to gather or enjoy quiet time. Classes and activities are held in the magnificent, oak-built studio, which provides a beautifully light and airy environment for nurturing your body and soul in view of the calming surrounding countryside. Other attractions include an inviting outdoor pool and manicured gardens.
The local area is an ever-present temptation, offering scenic country walks, cycling tracks, wine tastings, chateaux visits, and the postcard-worth squares and streets of Monflanquin.
Proposed Itinerary
Day 1
5:30pm Welcome Circle & Gentle Yoga
7:30pm Welcome dinner
Day 2
8:00am Morning Pilates
Breakfast
Chance to find a quiet space, get lost in a book whilst soaking up the sun.
Optional Canoeing experience on the Dordogne. Additional cost & must be pre booked.
5:30pm Yang to Yin & Guided Meditation
7:30pm Dinner
Day 3
8:00am Morning Pilates Flow
Breakfast
Optional trip to the Local Market – extra cost for transport
6:00pm Mindful Moving Meditation Flow
8:00pm Dinner
Day 4
8:00am Morning Pilates
Breakfast
Chance to find a quiet space, get lost in a book whilst soaking up the sun or enjoy a spa treatment
2:00pm Yoga Workshop
6:00pm Restorative Yoga with Sound Journey Meditation
8:00pm Dinner
Day 5
8:00am Closing Circle & Gentle Yoga Flow.
Schedule may vary
Inclusions
Return flights including 15 KG luggage per person
Return airport transfers in France
Half Board Vegan meals throughout
Daily Pilates, Yoga & Mediation sessions with Jade
Not Included
Lunch
Drinks
Added Extras
Massage treatments
Kayaking on the Dordogne
Local Market trip
Room Type | Occupancy | Price |
|---|---|---|
Twin room | 2 people | £1339pp |
Twin room (no flights) | 2 people | £1119pp |
