France Spring Retreat

30 April - 4 May 2027

Join me for a 4 night retreat in a quiet sanctuary of nature in South West France. This is a place where stars show themselves abundantly, where bird song fills the morning sky and where the quiet hum of the land welcomes you home to your most attuned and alive self.

Being on retreat is about taking time. It is about allowing our nervous systems to register the break in the rush, the pause of the habit. It is time in a third space, away from our daily lives, to get some perspective, process, feel, practice, rest and most importantly, rest into the village - the community of excellent humans that gather in these spaces.

The retreats I offer tell a story, themes are woven through explorations of movement and body. Through our practices we honour life, and cultivate JOY. It is my biggest honour and love to be on retreat to share this work with time - time to unfurl slowly, time to linger in the pauses, time for whatever wants to be revealed to have the space to come through.

Retreat spaces are very much a co-creation. The collective space is tended and cultivated by each one of us. This is a space to come into a noticing kind of relationship with life, to attune to our inherent belonging to this life through reciprocity. It truly is a gift that one gives onesself, and in doing so, that ripples forth into the wider world.

The beauty of the natural world we rest into on retreat provides a place of great support for us to hone our sensitivity, creating contexts for us to meet ourselves honestly, compassionately, and with curiosity as we attune to the self-other-world continuum.

This is a place for you to re-source. I welcome you dearly, and can’t wait to share this journey with you.

Location

Situated in Gascony, often referred to as the Tuscany of France, Amassa sits in sixteen acres of woods, rewilded meadows and flowering gardens, with stunning views over rolling countryside, hilltop villages and distant views to the horizon.

The houses have been restored preserving their unique character and old French charm, blended with modern comforts and stylishly curated with locally sourced vintage finds.

The retreat centre is a renovated ancient hamlet, with surrounding land, wood fired saunas, swimming pools and beautiful spaces to practice, rest and make home in for our time away.

The nearest airport is Toulouse, which is one hour away.

Accommodation

All of the rooms in the renovated stone cottages are beautifully designed with comfort and a sense of space in mind. There is the option for private ensuite rooms, twin ensuite, or triple rooms. Every room has been made with such care and attention to detail.

Prices

Prices include 4 nights accommodation, 3 practices daily, and creative and beautiful locally sourced meals. Travel costs and transfers not included.

Solo suite £1,750

Twin suite £1,150

Triple suite £895

Logistics

The nearest airport is Toulouse international airport, which is 1 hour away from Amassa retreat centre. Once you have booked we will support you with transfer logistics and linking you up with other retreat guests to facilitate travel.

Check in is from 3pm on Friday 30th April

We will have a welcome practice from 5-6.30

Check out is by 11am on Tuesday 4th May

We will have a morning practice from 7.30 - 9

Booking

To book your place please make a £400 deposit below, marking your preference for room (solo, twin or triple). Please note deposits are non-refundable.

If you have any questions or would like more information about the rooms, please email me info@paulayoga.co.uk.