4 Nights Yoga and Hike Retreat in the French Alps

Chatel, Haute Savoie | La Chaumiere
2nd-6th July 2026

** 1 room has become available **

£895pp in a twin/double private ensuite/ £845pp in a twin shared bathroom
£250 supplement for a single occupancy

Having lived and taught in this beautiful part of the world for 8 years (we returned to the UK in 2015), I love sharing my love of the mountains and yoga.
Chatel is a beautiful village nestled within the valleys of the Porte du Soleil area in the French Alps. It's a picturesque and traditional resort, sporting panoramic views of the infamous Mont Blanc and the Dent du Midi. Located in the region of Haute Savoie, and on the French border with Switzerland. Ideally placed right in the middle of the Portes du Soleil, Chatel is the gateway to a marvelous summer playground. You will never forget the miles of open spaces surrounding the meadows, from where you can head off into the middle of nowhere.

Whether you want to relax, love to hike over mountain passes, or maybe you are a thrill seeker and even fancy your try at downhill mountain biking or even paragliding, white water rafting, we have something for everyone. With the combination of yoga to help support the activity of your choice, luxurious accommodation to relax in, and sunshine to fill your days, you will feel life just couldn’t get any better.

The Yoga

The morning sessions are a more flowing practice (flow, Hatha style) to help us stretch, lengthen, and warm the body in preparation for a day of adventure! Special focus is on the legs and breath in order to build stamina for those hill walks or other activities. The evening class is gentle somatic, Yin/restorative yoga to stretch out and relax sore muscles and joints. The session will vary and we will include pranayama & meditation to help you to really let go and enter a state of deep relaxation.

The classes are suitable for all abilities; everyone is welcome. I am practiced at adapting the class to everyone’s level. The asanas and meditation will help increase oxygen flow, balance, clarity, and promote a peaceful mind. Please see my about page for more info on the styles I teach, as you will experience a little of all.

Retreat highlights & what's included:

• 2 x Daily Yoga classes & rituals to connect to oneself
  (Slow flow, Hatha, Restorative & Yin)

• A gentle hike and an amazing picnic at a stunning mountain spot

• A more challenging guided hike in the surrounding mountains

• Transfer to and from Geneva airport**

• 4 nights’ accommodation in a luxury chalet
  (toiletries, linen, TVs in room, Wifi)

• 2 large Brunches, 2 smaller continental breakfasts, 3 healthy vegetarian buffet-style meals daily (1 evening off to enjoy one of the lovely traditional alpine restaurants)*

• Teas, coffee & fruit bowl are available all day

• Afternoon Tea

• Use of Hot Tub and Sauna

• Transport to and from organised local hikes

  What’s not included

• Flights (the closest airport is Geneva Airport)

• Activities such as SUP hire, mountain biking, other activities, and massage

• Travel insurance

• 1 evening meal out at a local restaurant

• Wine that will be available to buy at the chalet
  
  ** Arrival and departure times will be at a set time to suit the flights from the UK. If you arrive outside of these times, we can help organise a transfer, but it will be at your own cost.

£300pp non-refundable deposit will secure your place; the balance is due 3 months in advance.

N.B. A reasonable level of fitness is recommended for this retreat to participate in the walks provided. However, there are still opportunities to enjoy the surrounding mountains without hiking. Please also consider that we are between 1.100-2,200m altitude.

Nurture Your Wildness, Portugal Yoga Retreat

Sunday 4th October for 7 nights

Nurture your wildness.
Find your community.
Awaken to nature.

Many women feel alone and disconnected from who they truly are. This retreat will offer a powerful experience to bring women together and teach you how to express yourself authentically, so you can feel more passion and freedom in your life.

Casa Terra is a serene sanctuary located in the Tavira region of the Southern Algarve—a simple and elegant eco haven, blending harmoniously with the natural surroundings. Casa Terra offers unique and stylish bedrooms with private terraces, and open living spaces with views to the surrounding countryside and the distant ocean.

There's a freshwater pool, swimming lake, and light and spacious yoga studio to add to the beauty of the natural landscape. Stunning beaches are a short drive or ferry/boat ride away, and the charming little port town of Tavira, crossed by the River.

Welcome to Altanure

Our property is part of Altanure.  Altanure is, above all, a way of approaching the environment. Our intention is to develop and organize natural spaces so that you can feel this connection with nature.

Altanure, “Être la nature” [Being nature].

In an edible landscape organized in harmony with the extraordinary biotope that surrounds the house, and where guests can find a cultivated orchard and a permaculture vegetable garden, guests will naturally be in tune with their own inner environment.

The environment of Altanure is marked by the natural beauty of the bucolic landscape of the Tavira region and its proximity to the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve. This unique ecosystem is intrinsically linked to the region and its biotope, with its lagoons forming a barrier beach with sandbanks and extensive beaches.

Behind the coast, the Barrocal is the Algarve scrubland that connects the coastal plain to the mountains, dotted with orange, almond, olive, and carob trees. Further afield, the regional landscape gives way to the red earth of rounded hills, quiet villages, and craft factories.​

Yoga Shala

The yoga shala called ”Dojo” is equipped with 20 yoga mats, 16 Zafus meditation pillows, 16 bolsters, 22 cork blocks, and 16 yoga straps.

The Yoga and other practices

Teachers: Lisa Valentine and Samantha Bowers

The morning sessions are embodied and awakening (flow, hatha style & 1 intro to kundalini) to help us reconnect each day with our beautiful bodies. The evening class is gentle somatic, Yin/restorative yoga to stretch out and relax sore muscles and joints. The session will vary, and we will include Sacred ceremonies, pranayama, meditation, mantra, mudras, and sound healing to help you explore your true self, let go, and enter a state of deep relaxation.

The classes are suitable for all abilities; everyone is welcome. I am practiced at adapting the class for all levels; however, ideally for this retreat, you have some yoga or other movement, and also be open to exploring new modalities that will support you as you journey through whatever phase you might be in.

The asanas and meditation will help increase oxygen flow, balance, clarity, and promote a peaceful mind. Please see my about page for more info on the styles I teach, as you will experience a little of all.

Yoga Retreat Accommodation

Casa Terra offers beautifully decorated bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms and private terraces. On the first floor of the main house, two spacious bedrooms, one with a terrace, enjoy superb sea views. Surrounded by myrtle and vetiver, the five ground-floor rooms blend into the landscaped setting, offering privacy and comfort. The rooms are bright, simple, and refined, and each has a corner terrace under an umbrella of eucalyptus. Simple interiors provide plenty of natural light and a sense of calmness. The common spaces of the main house open onto the garden and terrace with a seating area and dining table in the shade of a grapevine.

Food

Delicious and healthy vegetarian Brunch and dinner will be offered each day, there will be 2 nights not catered, allowing us to visit the local restaurants.

Locally sourced, seasonal foods will be offered, integrating as many fruits and vegetables as possible from the land, bringing the farm-to-table concept. Teas, fruit, and nuts will be available throughout the day.

Things to do

Aside from the daily yoga timetable, there will be time to relax in this peaceful haven. There's a freshwater pool and a swimming lake for refreshing dips. Ayurvedic massage treatments can be arranged with local therapists.

Explore the diverse landscape of the Rio Formosa. Take a hike or spend a day at one of the many sweeping sandy beaches along this stunning coastline; some are only accessible by ferry or boat.

For traditional Portuguese culture, the picturesque port town of Tavira is 6 km away. A hive of cultural activity with a daily market, Moorish architecture, and many restaurants.

How to get there:

The nearest airport is Faro Airport.

Private Uber and taxis are available at your own cost. The venue is not too far. Expect to pay around £50 each way for a 4 seater taxi, which can be split between other travellers, or if numbers are more, I will help arrange a minibus which will cost much less pp.

INVESTMENT

Room types (All prices are per person, all rooms are en-suite)

Single occupancy ground floor room w terrace £2,200pp

Twin ground-floor room w terrace £1595pp

Large Twin sea-view shared large terrace on 1st floor £1,695pp (Fully booked)

N.B.: There is an option for me to take on the sister villa next door with 4 extra rooms, which I can only commit to once I know I can fill it, so please do enquire.

Cost includes:

• Accommodation, brunch, and dinner (apart from dinner out on 2 evenings)

• Two yoga classes per day, with one yoga-free evening to enjoy the surroundings or have a beach day

• Sacred rituals and ceremonies to include a Cacao ceremony

Cost Excludes:

• Flights, insurance, transfers, trips, and treatments, 2 dinners out

£500 non-refundable deposit secures place, and the balance will be due 3 months in advance.

SRI-LANKA 7-NIGHT YOGA RETREAT

From £1,645pp

** currently just taking interest, date is not yet fixed **

The wonder of Asia, a country overflowing with rich tradition and warm, friendly people, this is Sri Lanka. Experience its exotic landscapes and culture with a reviving yoga retreat in this beautiful lakeside villa.

Lanka Yoga stands as a beacon of eco-consciousness, dedicated to the art of hosting yoga retreats. Our retreat is nestled amidst the pristine beauty of Duwa village, gracing the shores of Koggala Lake in South Sri Lanka, spanning nearly an acre of land. Our retreat venue seamlessly marries convenience with the splendour of nature, making it a truly exceptional destination. Lanka Yoga offers an all-inclusive haven that awaits your arrival. Our expansive facility boasts open-plan living spaces, charming nooks and crannies, dedicated yoga areas, flourishing gardens, ample tree canopies, and so much more, providing a harmonious blend of comfort and natural beauty.

The climate, the people, the culture, the yoga, and the meditation will revive and revitalise your body, mind, and soul.

INCLUDES

• Deluxe Accommodation all with en-suites in a stunning villa overlooking Kogalla Lake

• 3 hours of yoga daily except for arrival, departure days, and just 1 x class on excursion day. (Slow nourishing flows, scaravelli-inspired Hatha, fluid fascial movement, and mindful yin)

• 3 plant-based meals per day

• Complimentary drinking water & herbal tea

EXCLUDES

• Return flights to Colombo, Sri-lanka

• Private transfer or shared minibus to and from the airport or other**

• Travel Insurance

• Optional activities (A group exploring Koggala Lake: WATCH HERE)

• Tuk Tuk or taxis to and from the beach, for example, a temple tour, a boat ride on Koggala Lake to include Cinnamon Island

• Galle Fort, a 30-minute drive from the resort, is best seen on foot. You will have the opportunity to find narrow streets lined with houses displaying their Dutch and English heritage, flanked by pillared verandas—an optional extra of traditional afternoon tea at a beautiful heritage hotel.

• Massage (on-site Ayurvedic available)

• Any non-scheduled food or drinks

• Tourist visa £75 (valid for 30 days) APPLY HERE

• Help with private transfers.

To keep costs down, I will offer to group people together in a minibus, to pick up from either the airport or one hotel location close to the airport on arrival, and to drop off at the airport on departure day. Approx £50-60pp

Typical Schedule on retreat

You can show up for all or pick and choose.

7:30-9:00 am | Morning Practice:

Slow nourishing flows or scaravelli-inspired Hatha

Our morning practice will include meditation/pranayama & mantra & more

9:00-10:00 am | Breakfast

A break to enjoy breakfast and maybe even a swim in the pool.

10:00-1:00 pm | Time for an optional activity!

On some days of retreat, there will be an optional activity offered during this time. It might be a trip to the beach, a cooking class, a workshop, or something else. You have the option to join or relax by the pool.

1.00 pm | Lunch

Lunch is served at one, with an option to eat here or get your lunch packed to take it with you if you're off on an adventure.

2:00-5:00 pm | Option activity

5:00-6:30 pm | Evening class, mindfulness Yin/restore

6:30 pm onwards | Dinner and Free Time

After dinner, you have the evening to yourself.

You can choose to explore the local area, relax, or unwind with your fellow guests.

We have a variety of books and board games available. There are many extra excursions and activities one can do during their free time, like a tuk tuk trip to one of the many beaches, a cooking class, a surf lesson, an in-house Ayurvedic massage, or just relaxing by the pool.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Luxury spacious twin bedroom: £1,795pp

Our largest room options are the upstairs rooms located in the main villa. These spacious rooms are equipped with a splitable king-size bed.

One of the standout features of these rooms is the huge bathroom. It has a separate toilet, two showers, and two sinks, allowing for convenient and efficient use. Elevated view of Koggala Lake. These rooms are designed to be cooled by cross ventilation, but an AC unit is also available for those who prefer a cooler temperature.

Additionally, this room boasts a massive balcony that overlooks the lake, providing the perfect place to relax, read a book, or simply take in the stunning view.

Twin room with en-suite bathroom £1,645pp / 50% supp as single

The Lake View Rooms at our venue, also upstairs in the main villa, offer a serene experience, with stunning views of the surrounding lake and lush greenery. The rooms are thoughtfully designed with cross ventilation to provide a cool and comfortable environment. For those who prefer cooler temperatures, the rooms also have air-conditioning.

The spacious rooms feature split king beds, making them ideal for couples or friends traveling together. The large bathrooms are equipped with modern amenities and are perfect for relaxing after a day of yoga and meditation.

The highlight of these rooms could be the expansive balcony that offers uninterrupted views of the picturesque lake. It’s the perfect spot to unwind or simply soak up the peaceful surroundings.

Lakefront single occupancy room £2,195

These rooms are hidden under the grass area as you enter the central part of the venue. We decided not to lose any green space in building these new rooms, which allowed us to experiment with a more sustainable building model. This means these rooms are cooled by being built into the ground with their green roof. For those who prefer cooler temperatures, the rooms also have air-conditioning.

They have a king-sized bed, with everything else you could need to be both comfortable and cool. In front of these rooms, you have a low view of Koggala Lake over the tops of the mangrove trees, with a large natural balcony in front to relax.

GETTING THERE

Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Airport. We recommend you arrive a day before the yoga holiday and stay in a hotel recommended by us, and the shared cost transfer will pick you all up from there.

For flights, expect to pay around £600-£900 return. Sri-Lanka airline fly direct. The retreat venue is a 2.5-hour transfer from the airport or a hotel near the airport.

A non-refundable deposit of £500 confirms your place, and the balance is due 3 months before departure.

This is a women-only yoga retreat offering a supportive and nurturing environment for women to explore their practice and well-being, in a stunning setting designed to foster connection and personal growth

ANIMALS

Please note that there are animals on site - a number of well-behaved dogs that belong to the retreat venue, wild monkeys, other insects, and mosquitoes, as the venue has been built into the jungle by the lake. If you are allergic to animal fur or feel uncomfortable being around dogs or other wildlife, please consider whether this retreat is suitable for you

PLEASE NOTE I AM ONLY TAKING INTEREST AT THIS TIME. I WILL CONFIRM LATER IN THE YEAR IF I HAVE ENOUGH NUMBERS TO RUN IT