RISE + RETREAT
2023
5 - 9 OCTOBER
LE BEZY PYRÉNÉES
MEZERVILLE,
SW FRANCE
Join us in South West France, in an area of unmatched natural beauty and historical mysticism, to retreat into deep rest, embracing our ability to create healthy, intentional patterns in our lives.
With the pace of life often feeling frenetic and non-stop, we can often find ourselves in states of exhaustion, overwork and overwhelm.
A heart-centred programme of therapies, nourishment, ritual and wellbeing activities has been designed as a way to push the reset button for your mind, body, energetic system and lifestyle habits; offering you a way to deeply rest and strengthen connection with what your heart is calling for.
We are a team focussed on your healing, your comfort and your support. Antoinette hosts you, creating nutritious and delicious nourishment and a calm, comfortable home to hold you. Sophie and Pedro will guide you through your day, from river meditations, to guided hikes in the hills, therapeutic sessions to gong meditations.
The Heartwork Retreat has been built on many years of study, an array of cultural teachings and healing styles combined with lived understanding how therapy in an immersive group environment can be incredibly powerful and transformative.
The perfect tranquillity of life, is nowhere to be found but in retreat.
ROCKET, HATHA
AND YIN YOGA
Gentle Hatha, Yin Yoga and Breathwork sessions (for all abilities), to strengthen vital energy, centre and balance the mind and awaken the body.
Optional daily walks and hikes in nature to assist in gentle detox, lymphatic stimulation and nervous system regulation.
DETOX + CLEANSE
High energy nutrition and intermittent fasting.
Our goal is to feed the body with optimum nutrition to assist in balancing hormones and the metabolism, res the digestion and offer a gentle cleanse, to allow the body to detox and reset.
Communal eating, fresh and organic local ingredients.
HIKES + TIME TO EXPLORE IN NATURE
Moments to set intention, consciously rest and clear mental chatter, spending time in silence and recalibrating nervous system.
We will take a silent walk down to the river every morning to breathe and meditate next to the water. Evening gong meditations will also be offered to quieten the mind, cleanse frenetic energy from the physical body and allow deep relaxation to prepare for sleep.
THERAPIES TO DEEPLY RELAX THE MIND AND AID THE BODY IN DETOX
Focus on digital detox and healthy sleep patterns, allocated time throughout the day for journalling, napping, resting, meditating, reading and relaxing by the pool.
Biodynamic Craniosacral therapy works to restore a frazzled nervous system and releases held stress patterns. Our Complete Recovery Massage Ritual is designed to align your energetics while soothing and restoring a burnout mind and body.
BREATHWORK + MEDITATION
Guided walks in abundant beauty, wild swimming in hot springs and the river, time to rest with nature.
During the retreat we will take you to explore some of the area's most breathtaking natural areas - we will bathe in the natural hot springs of Rennes les Bains and climb the ancient ruins of Montesegur.
DATES
OCTOBER 2023
Thursday 5 October - Arrival
Monday 9 October - Departure
PRICES
Shared room occupancy: £1150 pp (twin bedded room with ensuite)
These prices include all food, drink, therapies and any activities and equipment arranged as part of the retreat at Le Bezy Pyrénées.
Each retreat is a 4-night stay.
You can book additional nights if you would like to spend some more time exploring the area.
These prices do not include flights or transfers.
TRAVEL +
INSURANCE
Many airlines fly into Toulouse (1 hour away)
Ryan Air fly to Carcassonne from the UK (45 mins away)
We offer an airport transfer service from Toulouse or Carcassonne airports at a cost of 80 euros return.
If you wish to travel independently, Car hire / taxis are available at all airports and you can get to Saverdun by train from Toulouse. We can pick you up and drop you off at Saverdun train station at a cost of 25 euros return.
Please ensure that you arrange your own travel insurance to avoid any unforeseeable problems.
DIETARY
REQUIREMENTS
When you make your reservation, we will send you a booking form where you will be able to list any food requirements or allergies. All our food is vegetarian, gluten locally sourced and organically grown.
RETREAT
CAPACITY
10 people maximum. We intentionally keep our groups small to ensure that everyone has dedicated one-on-one attention and to create an intimate, secure experience.
RETREAT FACILITATORS
Amy Carter
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
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Encouraging pre event conversations helping our team understand your personal needs.
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A wellness consultation on arrival and before departure
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90 minute Renew Ritual - including lymphatic drainage, biodynamic craniosacral therapy and facial acupressure
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A Deep Tissue Massage
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4 yoga classes
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In room wellness rituals
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An evening gong bath meditation
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A guided Daytime Hike (Prat d’Albis)
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A guided Sunrise Hike (La Bastide de Couloumat)
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Opportunities to relax, reflect and to take strolls around the beautiful surrounding countryside
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Wild swimming (cold water exposure optional)
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Daily breathwork and meditation sessions
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A trip to the local market
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Conversations with facilitators post event to help encourage on-going growth
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Delicious, nutritious, vegetarian meals and snacks throughout your stay
A TYPICAL DAY ON RETREAT
7.00 Warm drinks served in kitchen + morning pages
7.45 Breathwork + Brisk Lymphatic Walk
9.00 Yoga Class
10.30 Breakfast
11.30 - 18.30 Time to rest or explore/pool time/planned excursions/treatments/nature walk/hike/wild swimming
14.30 Light lunch
18.30 Dinner
20.00 Evening Sound Healing/Meditation/Fire Circle
21.00-22.00 Suggested Bedtime
LE BEZY PYRÉNÉES - MEZERVILLE
With its exceptional scenery and beautiful weather, Les Marguerites is an exquisite place to retreat.
Set amongst the stunning Pyrenean mountains with a very small population, this area offers tranquillity and beauty in a timeless setting - where you can truly rest and recharge.
The village of Alet-les-Bains lies alongside the Aude river, between ancient green hills. To enter the village you must cross a long bridge, under which the river stretches out wide and invitingly clear. Les Marguerites sits on the edge of this sleepy village, known for its ancient Abbey ruins and fresh and thermal water springs.
The house itself has been lovingly restored by owners Antoinette and Keith. Each luxury room is uniquely decorated with an authentic French feel using the finest of furnishings. All rooms are ensuite and include dressing gowns, towels, soap and hair dryers.
READY TO BOOK?
Please contact Le Bezy for availability and reservations:
+33 982 121 917
+33 784 135 383
Please contact Les Marguerites for availability and reservations.
ASK A QUESTION
PAYMENT TERMS
There is a 50% deposit which secures your booking. If you cancel at anytime then you will either lose your deposit or you will be able to exchange it for a future visit to Le Bezy Pyrénées. This exchange is only valid up to 3 months prior to your arrival. Payment in full will be required 2 months before your arrival. If at this point you decide to cancel your trip then you will lose the full amount. However, you may, at our discretion, be able to rebook to another time with no additional costs as long as we are able fill your spot on the cancelled retreat.