A Restorative & Creative Haven For Women
INTRODUCING THE JOY OASIS
If you're anything like me, you're fed up, you want peace, quiet, nothing to think about but live, BE. Bonus for being held by a small community of women you just get you, no questions asked, and even better if you can let your creative side express itself - guided or not. A great setting in France, away from the madness for an enchanted break, would be heavenly. I hear you, I got you. And The Joy Oasis is exactly that.
A week designed around sleep, play, creativity, and belonging—where you make things with your hands, immerse yourself in local Loire Valley culture, and receive expert care from specialists who understand what your nervous system actually needs.
Small enough to feel held. Slow enough to rest. Analog enough to remember what presence feels like.
WHAT MAKES THE JOY OASIS DIFFERENT
Belonging
Intimate
8-12 women maximum.
Private or shared room options
Analog, Offline
Choosing presence over internet, social media, performing and such.
One Framework. No Schedule.
Rest, Relax, Nap, Sleep, Repeat. No FOMO, join the activities or stay put, read, relax, nap, chat, play. There's no wrong choice, only your choice. No schedule, just a framework for freedom
Creative, Collaborative. Community as Medicine
Paint. Doodle. Craft. Learn to make things with your hands. Learn wicker weaving at a centuries-old workshop. Gather vegetables from our potager. Garden. Co-create our meals. Do or don't. Choose your interests
Continuous Expert Care
Guided experiences throughout with a team of experts
Yoga teacher, QiGong instructor, Well-Aging Specialist, Osteopath, Sound bath practitioner, Holistic Coach, Artisan wicker weaver, Goat farmer & more. All included in the package, go or don't.
Immerse Yourself, Discover
An excursion per day if you feel like discovering and immersing yourself in the rich local culture and history. The Loire Valley is part of UNESCO's World Heritage. Beauty all round
Impactful
Your nervous system gets a true reset.
PLUS a portion of your fee funds women-led businesses on Kiva in places where financing is hard to come by. Win-win. We love this.
The Essentials
Practical Details
When
June 23-29, 2026 (7 days, 6 nights)
Where
Private chateau estate
+ 16th-century farmhouse playground
In the Loire Valley, France.
Investment
Private room €4,444
Shared room (2 people) €3,888
Shared room (3+ people) €3,222 / person
Includes
- Accommodation, 7 days, 6 nights
- All meals, beverages
- All activities, workshops & excursions
- Expert-led sessions
- One individual osteopathy session on site
- 1:1 and group coaching session on demand
- Train pick-up & drop-off
- All materials
More details about the application process, FAQS, and everything else in the Joy Oasis Experience Guide
TESTIMONIALS
What Women Say
"Before this retreat, I was always 'on,' constantly juggling work, family, and life’s demands. Liva's retreats showed me that true rest isn’t indulgence — it’s essential. For the first time in years, I allowed myself to just be. I left feeling lighter, calmer, and more connected to myself than I ever thought possible."
— Clara M.
"I honestly didn’t know how much I would love the crafts! I never realized how grounding it could be to just make things with my hands. Every workshop, was joyful and absorbing. The simplicity of creating something tangible brought me a sense of peace I didn’t know I’d been missing. I felt completely in the moment and proud of everything I created. This retreat reminded me that play and creativity are essential parts of life."
— Erin R.
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Next year, this could be *your* testimonial.
Read more testimonials in our Joy Oasis Experience Guide