Gardoussel Retreat, 30940
Saint-André de Valborgne, France
tel : +33 (0) 4 66 60 16 78 www.gardoussel.com
Newsletter January 2010
and calendar of events
Dear friends,
First, a very happy new year! With snow falling thickly painting a
picture postcard scene, it seems very odd to be focusing on a calendar
of summer retreats which will be bathed in sunshine and Mediterranean
heat. But in just a few short months we will be and we’ve got
an exciting array of courses and themed events scheduled for these
sunny months ahead.
See our program below to find out what’s on this year and our
website for full details of each event. We hope you will find something
to take your fancy.
Hope to see you soon!
Sharon & Alex
Retreat Calendar 2010
2 – 4 April : Yoga with Lama
Shaath (in French & English).
Cost 350€ (Euros).
A weekend suitable for those with all levels of yoga experience from
the beginner to the more advanced practitioner. The retreat will comprise
of four extensive yoga sessions, each with a different theme, ranging
from dynamic Yang practices to more passive and restorative Yin sessions
that will include Pranayama, Meditation and a Healing Through Yoga
class. There will also be a morning meditation or silent walk, and
an introductory talk on Ayurveda and nutrition.
28 April – 5 May : Yoga Retreat
with Yogi Manmoyanand (in English). Cost 795€ (Euros).
Every spiritually matured mind craves for the understanding of the
self, but under present-day conditions, many people do not have the
time to completely devote themselves to the search of their inner self.
However busy such a person's life, one's mind is never free from spiritual
contemplation. The retreat is meant for any person who has a persistent
thirst for greater meaning in their lives, but little time or direction
to make that happen.
6 – 13 May : Yoga Retreat with Yogi Manmoyanand (in English).
Cost 795€ (Euros)
As above.
19 – 26 June : Creative
Writing with Jan Fortune-Wood (in English). Cost £580 (pounds
sterling).
Join Jan Fortune-Wood for a week of creative writing workshops, mentoring
and inspiration in the company of a small group of writers. The focus
will be on making your writing come to life, whether you are working
on fiction or poetry. We will explore starting points, imagery and
structure and ways of bringing precision and vividness to your language.
Each participant will have two half hour mentoring sessions during
the week and there will be opportunities to share work in progress
as well as time to write and relax.
29 June – 3 July :
Create Your Inner Yoga, with Lynn Kelley-Piper (in English). Cost
TBC (coming soon).
This week is devoted to listening and being with the Self, to rediscover
and nurture who you really are. It will allow you the time and space
to create inner harmony, strengthen your body and mind with stillness
and movement that together take you to a deeper place. It will rekindle
meaning in your daily life. It is an exploration into our Original
Breath, Pranayama, Asana, Chakras, Meditation, The Sutras, Ayurveda, Yoga
Nidra, as well as sound and movement to compliment your Viniyoga
immersion.
17 – 22 July : Feu et Lumière
dans le Yoga, with Hélène
Guiter (in French). Cost 590€ (Euros).
Five days of intensive yoga practice to connect us with the fundamental
principles of fire: fire of the stomach, the breath and the axis. Postures
(asanas), breath-work (pranayama), concentration (dharana) and eye
techniques (drishti) and meditation (dhyana) will help us to activate
and channel this fire, the source of lightness, light and joy.
24 – 30 July : Yoga with Jean-François
Beaulieu (in French). Cost 530€ (Euros).
Jean-François returns for his popular workshop exploring the
fundamental principles of yoga. Using asanas (postures), pranayama
(breath work) and the silent art of meditation, he will lead us towards
a greater awareness of the relationship between body and spirit to
guide us gently towards a union of our whole being. Meals will be prepared
together as a group, in order to foster a shared sense of responsibility – and
fun! - among participants.
7 – 14 August : Art & Yoga
with Karen Stamper (in English). Cost £800 (pounds sterling).
Refresh, recharge and relax as you learn to draw, paint and improve
your yoga practice in a supportive and inspiring environment. This
week’s Art workshops will be fun and designed to inspire confidence
and creativity using a variety of different materials and techniques
including pencils, paints, charcoal, pastels and collage. They are
ideal for beginners and those who ‘dabble’. The Yoga workshops
are suitable for all levels and will work to stretch out your aches
and stiffness, align your joints, calm the nervous system and quieten
the mind.
17 – 24 September : Finding
Your Voice in Writing, with Crysse Morrison (in English). Cost £535
(pounds sterling).
This course is for anyone - pure beginner or more experienced writer
- who wants to explore their creativity and develop a personal voice
in writing. Tutor Crysse Morrison will help you explore all aspects
of style and narrative, including using memories, imagining characters,
describing settings and using dialogue. The emphasis is on enjoyment
and fun, and ideas are adaptable to any genre from poetry to novels.
Includes one-to-one sessions to discuss and advise on personal work.
10 – 17 November : IBS Treatment
Help Retreat, with Alex Duncan and Denise Furet (in English). Cost
TBC.
A week long retreat for IBS sufferers who wish to learn how to cure
their IBS using the holistic approach of Ayurveda and Yoga. Learn how
to cook special recipes that help cure IBS for good. Receive personalised
guidance in the use of Ayurveda and Yoga for the management of IBS.
Pamper yourself with Ayurvedic massages, eat delicious organic vegetarian
food tailored to your condition and relax in the heart of nature. Numbers
limited.
Gîtes
Our 2 beautiful, independent gîtes (holiday apartments) are
available for weekly rentals for those who want to do their own thing
at Gardoussel Retreat. We have 2 gîtes available:
le Pigeonnier has two twin/double bedrooms and a
sofa bed in the living room giving it a capacity of 6 people. It has
a large kitchen
with an open-plan living/dining room and a shaded, completely private
terrace for outdoor dining. Also a shower room and separate toilet.
450€ per week
le Gîte Vert also has two twin/double bedrooms
and a sofa bed in the living room (total capacity 6 people). It has
a living/dining room and a modern fitted kitchen as well as a terrace
overhung with rambling vines for outdoor dining. 430€ per week
Both gîtes are available for let from Saturday to Saturday.
Guests have the use of our loft workspace and outdoor yoga deck in
addition to our 18 hectares of meadow and woodland – perfect
for bodywork, ball games and exploring! There are also swings for children
and a badminton/volleyball net. A cot can be provided on request.
Guest Rooms
We have five independent guest bedrooms in addition to the gîtes.
All have been tastefully renovated and are available for rent in addition
to one or both of our gites. This can suit larger groups or families
holidaying with a friend or another couple who wish to share a gite
experience but don’t necessarily want to rent two gîtes.
220€ / week or 32€ / night per bedroom
la Bergerie :
A former barn adjacent to the main property containing three en-suite
bedrooms, two with a double and a single bed, and one with four singles.
le Nid :
At the heart of the main building, le Nid was recently converted to
create two three-person bedrooms, each with a mezzanine and a shared
adjoining bathroom.
Therapies
Various extras are available at Gardoussel, provided by experienced,
fully-qualified practitioners. Take your pick from Ayurvedic or Swedish
massage, craniosacral therapy, reiki, acupuncture, Ayurvedic consultations,
cookery classes and group yoga classes (min. 5 participants).
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Gardoussel Retreat : 30940 Saint-André de
Valborgne, France
www.gardoussel.com
tel : +33 (0) 4 66 60 16 78
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