Highlights
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Bring your yoga practice into a new dimension with soothing and uplifting yoga sessions,
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Inspire your taste senses with a healthy cooking workshop lead by demo chef of Kitchenaid and Greenpan,
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Pause into stillness with daily meditations & pranayama sessions,
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Immerse yourself in the beauty of spring during a silent hiking tour in the forest,
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Refresh yourself with a blissful swim in the private lake,
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Experience wellbeing and absolute comfort in the wellness facilities,
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Enjoy full exclusivity of the Château…
This well-rounded approach to your well-being is carefully and harmoniously integrated to make you vibrate with inner calm, relaxed joy, and self-care. A place to reset and to bring balance on your physical, emotional, and spiritual path.
About the Location
Domain Château Frandeux (near Rochefort)
The residence is divided into 3 parts (Château, Ecurie and Boulangerie), our group enjoying complete exclusivity in the Château part with all the luxury and comfort.
The spacious living-room has a stunning view of the private lake, the dining room has access to the terrace overlooking the valley of the Vachau. The beautiful terrace at the private lake is only accessible to our guests.
The rooms are decorated in various categories, from plain and simple to comfortable and luxurious.
The site is surrounded by beautiful 25 hectares of forest bordering a much larger quiet area. The lake adds absolute idyllic value to this beautifully located property.
Accommodation
At the private Château, you find:
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Quality and comfortable rooms (Bed linen and towels are included)
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Spacious yoga shala (building Ecurie)
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Sunny terrace with various seating arrangements and a private deck to swim in the lake
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Kitchen
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Large living room with open fireplace
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Dining room
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Wellness facilities (sauna, plunge bath, infrared) with majestic view on the lake
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Private parking
Yoga Styles
Starting the day with an accessible yet energetic Vinyasa Flow session, ending with a soothing Yin Yoga practice (Myo Yin Yoga/Yin Yoga Nidra).
All yoga practices are taught with a functional approach, offering different options to empower each participant to unwind and to come home in the sacredness of their body, mind and breath. They are designed to reset, to reconnect and to refresh your yoga practice.
Pranayama sessions and meditations make part of the daily schedule.
Cooking Workshop
The theme of the cooking workshop is about “How to make healthy vegan savoury and sweet snacks?”
You will learn about the basics and preparation of healthy snacks to inspire you to build a healthy lifestyle. An array of plant-based delights including cacao, fresh, gluten free and non-processed ingredients is on the menu.
This workshop reveals simple plant-based tricks so you can integrate it into your eating habits.
Who is Who?
Organic & Healthy Food
Vegetarian meals* are carefully prepared by demo chef Sandy from Kitchenaid and Greenpan. After an inspiring and energetic yoga class, a vegetarian buffet brunch will be served. The ingredients are fresh, natural, and organic and carefully chosen to add variety and colour on your plate. Sandy creates delicious original dishes that are easily digestible and healthy.
A homemade healthy snack at 4pm will satisfy you until the next yoga session. In the evening, all taste buds will be pampered with a 3-course menu (starter, main course and dessert).
Water, herbal tea and fruit are permanent available.
This reset retreat focuses on the rebalancing of the mind, body and soul. In line with this wellness approach, this is a non-alcohol retreat as you are encouraged to expand your awareness and to push on the reset button for your well-being.
*All meals can be pimped to vegan on request
What's included?
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3 nights’ accommodation (private single & double, and shared rooms available)
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3 vegetarian dinners, 2 buffet-style brunches, 1 breakfast, 2 x 4pm snacks
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Unlimited access to sauna facilities and private lake to swim
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3 morning yoga sessions (Gentle Vinyasa with Pranayama and Meditation)
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3 evening yoga sessions (Gentle Flow, Myo Yin, Yin Yoga Nidra)
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Pranayama and meditations are included in all yoga practices
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1 cooking workshop “How to make Healthy Vegan Snacks”
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1 silent hiking tour with meditation
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Exclusivity of the Château
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Water, tea, and fresh fruit available all day
Transportation, pick up service and travel insurance are not included.
Room Types
Four types of rooms:
Single room “comfort” (shared bathroom) - 630€ pp - SOLD OUT
Single room “luxe” (private bathroom) - 660€ pp - SOLD OUT
Shared* room “elementary” (shared bathroom) - 530€ pp - SOLD OUT
Shared** room “luxe” (private bathroom) – 560€ pp - 1 spot left for 1 person to share a room
*Category: Shared room (twin beds) and Double room (double bed) available: can only be booked with 2 persons. However, as the single rooms are sold out, the shared room can be booked as single with a supplement. Please contact the host for more details.
** Shared can be Twin Rooms + Double Rooms available. Check availabilities and contact host for more information.
*** If you wish a single occupancy for this last room, an addition of 100€ will be charged
Limited amount of Early Bird tickets until 28/2/2024 --> SOLD OUT
Program*
Friday 31/5/2024
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16:00 Arrival & check-in
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18:00 Introduction and welcome drink with light snack
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18.15 Gentle Flow Yoga with meditation (1h30)
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20.00 Vegetarian Dinner
Saturday 1/6/2024
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08.00 Vinyasa with pranayama and meditation (2h)
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10.30 Vegetarian Brunch
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12.00 Silent Hiking Tour with forest bathing meditation
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15.00 Free time (relaxation, sauna facilities, swim in the lake, …)
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17.30 Myo Yin Yoga (1h30)
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19.30 Vegetarian Dinner
Sunday 2/6/2024
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08.00 Vinyasa with pranayama and meditation (2h)
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10.30 Vegetarian Brunch
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11.30 Free time (relaxation, sauna facilities, swim in the lake, walking…)
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15.00 Cooking Workshop “Healthy snack”, snack tasters included (1h30)
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17.30 Yin Yoga Nidra (1h30)
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19.30 Vegetarian Dinner
Monday 3/6/2024
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08.00 Closing Circle with Gentle Vinyasa and gratitude meditation (1h)
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09.00 Breakfast
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10.00 Check out
End of the program
*The program is indicative and subject to change
Possibility for sunrise and sunset practices (depending on the weather)
What to bring?
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Yoga material is available: yoga mats, blocks, bolsters, straps, eye pillows, blankets, mfr massage balls in different sizes and textures. Feel free to bring your own mat and props.
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All weather walking gear - waterproofs, layers, and good footwear.
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Swim stuff if you fancy a dip in the lake
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Extra towel if you wish to use the sauna facilities
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Toiletries
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Drink bottle
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Comfortable clothing (yoga, hike, relaxation)
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Notebook/journal
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Nylon sock (for the myofascial self-massage with balls)
Please note that this is a self-catering place, meaning there is no hotel service on site.
*Picture at the left was taken in cold November
Conditions
A non-refundable deposit of 200€ is required at the time of your reservation to secure your spot. Therefore, travel insurance with a cancellation policy to cover is strongly recommended. The remaining balance is to be paid 30 days before the start date of the retreat.
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The early bird rate is only available if booked and paid in full before 28 February 2024.
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Payment plans are available upon request.
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Up to 30 days before retreat starts: a 100% refund is possible on the remaining balance amount.
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Less than 30 days before retreat starts: no refund possible.
Please make sure you read the Terms & Conditions before registration.
How to get there?
Château Frandeux
Rue des Pèlerins 4, 5580 Mont-Gauthier
By Car
Coming from Brussels, it takes about 1h35 min drive.
A carpool can be organized with the other participants.
By Public Transport
Train: from Brussels and Liège every hour a train stops in Jemelle.
Busses are leaving from the station in Jemelle direction Frandeux. They stop close to the Château. For exact times, go to www.infotec.be.
A pick up service is on request (train station of Jemelle is about 12min drive).
