Southwest France with Amanda Thebe

It is said that you never forget your first love: the way your heart fluttered at every thought of them, the way they made you feel, that time when all was good. This is how we feel about Le Tournié, the site of our very first retreat. This is a magnificent property set on twenty rolling acres in a small hamlet in rural south west France, a place where we come to relax, enjoy the company of others and use as a springboard to active excursions in the vicinity. Think summer camp that’s grown up and gone chic.

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Every day, optional morning and evening workouts will bookend an adventure off the property. It’s an active week with plenty of time to relax and unwind. Please note that to make the most of this trip, you should be able to swim at least 25 metres and also know how to ride a bike. 

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Highlights:

• A spectacular location

• Twice daily training sessions including bodyweight strength and conditioning and yoga

• Paddleboarding/SUP

• Cycling

• Ropes course

• Visits to local towns

• Delicious local food

 

Sample day:​

• 7am: morning workout

• 8am: breakfast

• 9am: depart for a day of SUP/kayaking

• 1:30pm: lunch and a self-guided visit at a water-lily farm

• 5pm: arrive at Le Tournié

• 7pm: evening workout

• 8pm: dinner

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The Retreat includes: 

• five nights shared (double) accommodation at Le Tournie

• all training sessions 

• all activities and excursions

• all breakfasts

• all dinners

• a farewell lunch on the last full day

• local transportation

• transfer from Toulouse airport on 26 September at a pre-determined time

• transfer to Toulouse airport on 1 October at a pre-determined time
   

The Retreat does not include: 

• flights

• transfers from any other locations outside of our predetermined place and time

• lunches with the exception of the farewell lunch on our last full day

• alcohol

• medical insurance and trip cancellation insurance

• incidentals

• gratuities
   

A recommendation:​

• ​Consider arriving in France a day or two before the retreat to recover from jetlag and make the most of our time together. Paris, Bordeaux and Toulouse are all wonderful places to stop along the way.

 

Retreat rates:

There are two rates for this retreat, depending on accommodation (please let us know which one you prefer, although we cannot guarantee your first choice). Shared rooms in the traditional farmhouse are $2900 and shared rooms in the modern barn conversion are $3300. 

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Join this trip:

Registration for this trip is currently open. Please fill out this registration form and we will contact you for the deposit. Spots on this trip are limited so please be aware that registering does not guarantee you a place.