4 Nights Yoga and Hike Retreat in the French Alps

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

From £895pp in a twin/double
£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.

Nourish & Flourish

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.

N.B Please note this will be a vegetarian and alcohol free retreat venue so please do consider if this is the right retreat for you. You have 2 evenings out where you can enjoy the local cuisine and wines.

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). From £1,695pp please enquire.

Single occupancy ground floor room w terrace

Twin ground-floor room w terrace

Large Twin sea-view shared large terrace on 1st floor

Cost includes:

• Luxury Accommodation, brunch x 6, 1 x breakfast on departure day, 5 x dinner, teas and fruit available throughout day

• Two yoga classes per day, with one yoga-free evening.

• Sacred rituals and ceremonies to include a Cacao ceremony

Cost Excludes:

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

  (Taxi to and from the airport is around 100 euro for up to 4, I will group people together as much as possible at 1 set time from the airport on arrival, or you can arrange to arrive at venue from your destination)

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

Example of optional excursions that will be offered

ARRAIAL FERREIRA NETO | BIRDWATCHING Cais de Cacela Velha | 2 hours | 7,5 km | Level easy | price tbc pp

This tour includes a guide and a light meal. This is the perfect trail for Birdwatching. You’ll go along the salt fields in the Arraial Ferreira Neto area (an old fisherman town), considered one of the best places to watch birds in the Algarve. You can, not just watch a huge variety of birds through the trail, but also see up close how the salt industry works in a more traditional way. Additionally, as a part of this trail, you’ll be able to see the Forte do Rato (Rato Fort) and the emblematic city walls built by D. Sebastião in the 16th century.

SOLAR BOAT TOURS | Solar Moves NATURE TOUR | BIRDWATCHINGCais de Cabanas | Cais de Tavira | 2 hours | € tbcpp

In this tour get to know Ria Formosa’s flora and fauna. Ria Formosa is currently one of the lagoon areas with more potential for birdwatching since it’s the home and the migration route place for more than 200 species of birds. In a smooth and quiet boat, you’ll be able to enjoy this true natural beauty.

TAVIRA | FISHING VILLAGES Cais de Cabanas | Cais de Tavira | 2 hours & 30 min | € tbc p.p.

Tavira, a city with hipped roofs and fondly known as Algarve’s Venice is the city with which you’ll easily fall in love. In this tour we want to take you through the city’s history, passing by the villages of Santa Luzia and Cabanas, the Arraial Ferreira Neto (a fisherman town now transformed into a hotel), the nurseries, and the salt fields.