A Place to pause

2026 MAY to SEPTEMBER

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5 day stays here @tranquility!

A donkey grazing on grass and small yellow flowers in a field with a cloudy sky in the background.

A Soft Place to Land

A Women-Only Countryside Reset Retreat in Rural France

€1100 per person

(Glamping tents €900 pp)

(free pick up and drop off from local airport,

Goody bag

& *Your 7 day Chakra Mini Yoga Gift)

Begin Your Reset & pay before MAY 10th for a discounted price of just €1000 per person

A Soft Place to Land

A Women-Only Countryside Reset Retreat in Rural France

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is pause.

A Soft Place to Land is a small women-only retreat in the peaceful countryside of rural France, created for those who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or simply in need of space to breathe again.

Here, life moves at a slower rhythm.

There are no intense schedules and no expectations. Instead, you’ll find gentle yoga, nourishing homemade food, quiet time in nature, and the calming presence of animals.

With only a few guests at a time, the retreat remains intimate, personal, and deeply restorative.

A Gentle Daily Rhythm

Mornings often begin with gentle yoga by the river while the air is still cool and the countryside quiet.

Afterwards we return to the farmhouse for a relaxed continental breakfast with homemade yogurt, muesli, sourdough bread, fruit, pastries and fresh coffee or tea.

The rest of the day unfolds naturally.

You may join a baking session in the kitchen, walk through the surrounding forest, spend time with the donkeys in the fields, journal by the river, or simply rest in the garden.

Evenings are calm and simple, with a light supper and early rest beneath peaceful countryside skies.

Nature, River & Animal Companions

The retreat is surrounded by fields, forest and water.

The donkeys who live here were rescued from situations of neglect and now roam freely through the surrounding countryside. Guests often enjoy walking alongside them down to the river where they sometimes wander onto a small island.

There are also hens, dogs and cats who form part of the gentle rhythm of life here.

Their quiet presence adds warmth and grounding to the retreat experience.

Gentle Yoga for Real People

All yoga sessions are beginner-friendly and supportive.

There are no complicated poses, no pressure, and no expectation to be flexible or experienced.

The focus is simply on breathing, stretching and reconnecting with your body in a calm and natural way.

Sessions are slow, grounding and adaptable for all bodies.

Homemade Nourishing Food

Food is prepared in the farmhouse kitchen using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Breakfast is continental and abundant, while lunches or dinners often feature plant-based interpretations of French countryside classics.

Guests also enjoy relaxed baking sessions together, learning to make rustic pastries and desserts.

Meals are simple, nourishing and made with care.

A Small, Personal Retreat

With only 2–6 women at a time, this retreat remains peaceful and personal.

Guests stay in rustic farmhouse rooms with ensuite bathrooms, offering quiet private space while still enjoying the warmth of a shared home.

For guests who enjoy being closer to nature, a beautifully styled bell tent near the forest may also be available, with outside shower - sleeping with only moonlight and stars!

A Gentle Digital Detox

Mobile signal is limited here, creating a rare opportunity to unplug from constant notifications and reconnect with a slower pace of living.

Many guests find this digital pause to be one of the most restorative parts of their stay.

Come As You Are

You don’t need to arrive feeling calm or centred.

Simply come as you are.

My guests leave feeling steadier, lighter and quietly restored — carrying a little more space and softness back into their lives

🌳 Nature & Animals

(you’ll receive an animals guide to names & personalities & introduction!)

This retreat is immersed in nature:

  • Forest trails at your doorstep

  • A peaceful river for reflection & relaxation

  • Donkeys grazing in nearby fields & forest

  • Hens providing daily chatter and judgement

  • Friendly dogs & cats snoozing in the calmness of tranquillity

Animals are part of daily life here — grounding, joyful and quietly therapeutic.

🏡 The Setting

You’ll stay in a charming rural French farmhouse surrounded by:

  • Rolling countryside

  • Forest and water

  • Silence, stars & fresh air

2 rooms in the Bergère (can sleep x 2 per room).
Simple comfort, natural beauty, and heartfelt hospitality

2 x under the star bell tents (glamping) sleeps 1 per tent

(Price per person for glamping is 900 euros as there is no private bathroom/shower - outside shower only)

5 Days / 4 Nights

Small group (2-6 guests maximum)

What’s Included

✔ Accommodation
✔ All meals
✔ Daily yoga & meditation
✔ Baking /cooking  ingredients
✔ Forest & river experiences
✔ Recipe to take home
✔ Yoga mats & props
✔ Welcome gifts (*chakra videos sent to you 2 weeks prior to your stay :)

Tasty vegan meals, prepared from scratch every day, plus gorgeous pastries and cakes, too.

You are also welcome to relax on one of the terraces, wander around in nature  or sit in the yoga lounge overlooking the forest where you can enjoy beverages & snacks, my cats, and my very people-friendly dog.

💌 Is This Retreat For You?

This retreat is perfect if you:

Want a break from the chaos of the world

  • Are new to yoga or returning gently or curious about yoga but not confident

  • Recently burnt out

  • At a life transition

  • Or simply needing space to breathe feeling tired, overstimulated or disconnected

  • Crave nature and animals, feels called to slow living for a break

  • Want rest without rigidity, wants warmth, not wellness pressure

  • Want real France, not tourist France

Not ideal if you:
✖ Want intense workouts
✖ Need luxury spa services
✖ Prefer rigid schedules
✖ Don’t like animals or countryside living

✨ Leave Feeling…

🌿 Calmer
🥐 More creative
🐴 Grounded
💛 Reconnected
🌙 Deeply rested

My Unique Offering

I am offering something rare:
💛 A retreat that is nurturing, creative, rural, animal-filled and deeply human
Not trendy. Not intense. Not exclusive.
But soulful, real and unforgettable

What are you waiting for? Book today - nature, animals, good food, forests, and the river! A beautiful, calm, relaxed, and peaceful environment away from the craziness of the busy world! No phones, no internet, just nature. Life here is about enjoying the moment.

Pick up and drop off at LIMOGES AND BRIVE LA GAILLARDE AIRPORT can be arranged.

Pick up and drop off from Uzerche & Brive la Gaillarde railway stations can be arranged.

There are good connections from Paris and Toulouse with the SNFR railway.

A Soft Place to Land

🌸 Day 1 – Arrival & Soft Landing

Afternoon arrival

• Welcome tea outside in the garden
• Time to settle into rooms
• Quiet orientation walk around the property

Late afternoon

• Gentle grounding stretch & Affirmation meditation

Evening

• Light homemade supper
• Early rest after travel

Theme: Arrival & Exhale

🌿 Day 2 – Grounding in Nature

Morning

• Gentle yoga & meditation by the river
• Relaxed continental breakfast

Late morning

• Walk through fields and forest

  • Yoga & Nidra then Lunch

    • Meet some of the animals

Afternoon

• Free time: journaling, reading, resting

Evening

• Light supper
• Sunset quiet time restorative yoga & meditation

Theme: Slowing Down

🥐 Day 3 – Creativity & Nourishment

Morning

• Gentle yoga & meditation by the river
• Breakfast

Late morning

• Vegan baking session in the kitchen
• Yoga & Nidra then Lunch

Afternoon

• Quiet rest or river time
• Optional journaling or reflection

Evening

• Shared homemade meal together, gentle bedtime yoga & evening affirmation meditation

Theme: Joy & Creativity

🌾 Day 4 – Deep Rest

Morning

• Slow restorative yoga session
• Breakfast

Late morning

• Quiet river walk (often with donkeys nearby)
• Yoga & meditation by the river followed by lunch

Afternoon

• Personal rest time
• Art, writing, reading or simply doing nothing

Evening

• Light supper
• Candlelight meditation or yoga nidra

Theme: Deep Reset

🌸 Day 5 – Integration & Departure

Morning

• Gentle closing yoga by the river
• Cooked breakfast together

Late morning

• Reflection and sharing circle

Late morning / midday

• Departure

Theme: Returning Home Rested

Donkeys grazing in a frosty field with the sun shining through bare trees in the background.

Christmas Stay 2026

Come stay for the Christmas Break, chilled, relaxed, quiet & calm!

4 GUESTS ONLY !!

23rd to 27th DECEMBER 2026

€1500 inclusive no extras

Spend a few days with me, just being here, now, fully present.

This is how I spend every Christmas in fact most days!

You'll be part of my home during your christmas stay, creating a cozy and intimate experience.

With only 4 guests at a time, you’ll enjoy a close-knit and personal atmosphere.

No inflated Christmas prices for a Christmas break!

Immerse yourself in this Christmas beginner friendly yoga retreat or no yoga if that's what you want, or just be here now!

We shall do a little yoga every day morning and evening plus a Yoga Nidra middle of the day.

The rest of the day is as chilled as it gets, go for a walk, sit outside, watch the animals, lounge in the lounge….reading…writing…drawing….or chill in your room.

No pressure to do anything in particular.

Tasty vegan meals, leisurely breakfast, lazy lunch and evening snack meal prepared every day, plus Christmas pudding, gorgeous pastries and cakes, too.

Unwind in comfortable guestrooms, both with private bathrooms. Take time for yourself to read, journal, or simply soak in the beauty around you in your guest room.

You are also welcome to relax on one of the terraces wrapped in a desert coat if you want, wander around in nature or sit in the yoga lounge overlooking the forest, where you can enjoy beverages & snacks, my cats, and my very people-friendly dogs.

Sit by the wood burner in the kitchen. Reflect on your day, share stories, engage in conversations in a calm & embracing environment, or just be silent if that's what you prefer..

Late mornings. Early evenings.

Go home recharged and ready to start the year!

A fully beginner-friendly retreat this Christmas break, join us and enjoy the peace and quiet, surrounded by nature.

Two beautiful rustic rooms are available with spacious ensuite bathrooms, with a maximum of four people; you really will get to enjoy the tranquility of the countryside in winter time.

Whether you enjoy walking, yoga and meditation practice, animal companions, or painting or writing overlooking the Vezere, it is a perfect place to do it.

Yoga, meditation, and breath work are all guided.

Plus free carrots and biscuits for treating the donkeys!

Optional Outing)

To visit the Brive La Gaillarde Christmas market, this is so different from most you probably know, its chilled and calm in a beautiful town. Obviously if you want to buy anything you’ll need some Euros!

We shall do a little yoga every day morning and evening plus a Yoga Nidra middle of the day.

Want something specific added? Then ask!

What are you waiting for? Book your Christmas break today - nature, animals, good food, forests, and the river!

A beautiful, calm, relaxed, and peaceful environment away from the craziness of the busy world!

Free christmas goody bag - with various free products in a handy toiletry bag

Free pick up and drop off to the local airports BRIVE and LIMOGES and also BRIVE and UZERCHE railway station.

Two donkeys standing in a grassy field with a misty sunrise and trees in the background.

Longer Stays

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