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Join us for an unforgettable Summer experience.
An exclusive Women's Summer Camp with all the wellness treats of a retreat in the picturesque Loire Valley of France. Immerse yourself in a week of adventure, relaxation, and self-discovery. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore the beauty of the region, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
A unique approach
A one-of-a-kind format:
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a summer camp-meets-retreat week
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for grown women who are craving a fun, restorative, rejuvenating, supportive, and pampering break
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designed with your well-being in mind, around four key pillars:
PLAY, CREATIVITY, PAUSE and COMMUNITY.
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An intimate group of 8 to 12 women maximum to make unforgettable memories thanks to our highly-curated program with full integration of REST
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Better than camp counsellors, a dedicated team of experts to care for you: a holistic executive coach (our founder, pictured here), a yoga teacher, a Qiqong and well-ageing specialist, an Osteopath (D.O.), a sound bath expert
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A space out of time with a supportive women's circle where you get to have fun, be pampered in gorgeous surroundings, eat delicious food, discover local culture, rest, feed your soul, and, the kicker, ... all you have to do is to ease yourself into it and let yourself be gently guided. Self-care reloaded!
Arrive as strangers, leave as lifelong friends!
Activities
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Creativity x Play x Community
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In no particular order,
- Various painting modalities
- Beading
- Cherry picking
- Potager (vegetable garden)
- Gardening
- Restoration
- Dancing
- Star gazing
- Cooking workshops
- Forest / countryside walks
- Board games
- Grass bowling
- Badmington
- Pétanque (boules)
- Swimming
- Modeling clay
- Dog petting
- Reading
- Doing sweet nothing!
and more...
Self Care & Self Discovery
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- Gentle yoga
- Qi Qong
- Breathwork
- Journaling
- Osteopathy
- Sound baths
- Quantum meditation
- Narrative practices
- 1:1 Coaching
- Quiet time
- Healthy cooking
Excursions
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- Farmer's market
- Goat farm discovery and cheese tasting
- Walk around Chinon's Medieval fortress town
- Visit of a château where Joan of Arc stayed
- Picnic in picturesque ruins
- Wicker basket atelier visit
- Wine tasting at a château
P.S.: you can click and move the pictures around!
Schedule*
Play • Creativity • Pause • Community
DAY 1 - June 1
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- Pick up from train station
- Arrival at chateau basecamp
- Check-in, settling in
- Orientation
- Apéritif
- Dinner
DAY 2 to 6 - June 2-6
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- Morning rituals: gentle yoga / Qi Qong, breathwork
- Breakfast
- Self reflection
- Creative or Play activity or Excursion
- Lunch
- Quiet time
- Self care or Excursion or creative activity
- Apéritif
- Dinner
- Evening activity
DAY 7 - June 7
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- Morning rituals
- Breakfast
- Check out at 11AM
- Drive back to train station
If you decide to prolong your stay nearby, let us know, we'll help you organize
*Please note that this is the backbone, small variations may occur to adapt to circumstance if/when needed, but this is the blueprint and we definitely intend to stick to it.
We will hold a remote launch on Zoom a week prior to the Camp-Retreat, on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 9AM PST // 12 noon EST // 6PM CEST. You'll be able to get to know each other a little, get answers to your last-minute questions if any, and we can make sure you have all the info you need for your trip. You will receive the invitation with the call details when you confirm your attendance.
Or find out more in Booking Infos
THE SETTINGS
Château Grippault
The full story of Château Grippault remains a mystery up to now, with only snippets of its past being known so far. Of course, you will get a tour when we arrive. Better yet, this is where we will be spending the week. Aside from the grand salon and the dining hall, the gorgeous, authentic interiors include a music room, complete with a piano, which you are welcome to use if you play, and an entire collection of vinyls too as well as books. This is where we will prepare and share our meals together.
The grounds boast 51 acres of land, complete with flower gardens, a veggie garden, as well as a natural pool for our use. Add to that a whole 15 acres of forest just for us. Think outdoor, forest yoga and camp fires.
Your rooms
We will be occupying the south western wing of Chateau Grippault while the lovely owners live in the eastern part. Do not worry, they are our partners and we will all be there to make sure you have the best time.
There are 8 double rooms, each with their own en suite bathroom.
Each room is unique, decorated with flair by the owners, and each has its own vibes, combining modernity and a whiff of je-ne-sais-quoi. Ouh là là!
An extra playground
A 16th Century farmhouse will be our extra playground. With plenty of outside space and different garden areas, the property is also a perfect setting for all the play and messy creative (yes, we'll get our hands dirty!) activities we have in store for you. It's located 2 miles away from the château and surrounded by meadows and forests. Plenty of space to chill, here and at 'home', ie at the château.
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