We are delighted to offer our 5-night experience ‘Golden Gascony’. Gascony is a beautiful area of South-West France famous for its food, wine, rolling countryside and D’Artagnan – the hero of Alexandre Dumas’ book, ‘The Three Musketeers’. During your time with us, you will explore local villages, Chateaux and immerse yourself in the culture of the region. You will sample typical menus from the Gascon region and taste their delicious wine and Armagnac, as well as visiting markets and taking time to appreciate all the spectacular nature around us.
Price for 2 people sharing a room is £1800 . Early bird discount price £1500 if you book and pay a £250 deposit before January 1st 2025.
Rooms available for this week all have a private bathroom.
There will be a maximum of 6 people during your stay. This is an all-inclusive week including complimentary transfer from Toulouse airport. (Flights and insurance not included).
Please email Sarah at [email protected] for further information and to reserve your room.
2025 Course Dates
Sunday 27th April – Friday 2nd May
Sunday 11th May – Friday 16th May
Note: An extra night either side of the course is possible at an extra cost. Please don’t hesitate to ask about this.
Activities such as...
Cookery classes
Mindfulness sessions
Stretching & breathing
Art lessons
Paddleboarding
Wine tastings
Local market visit
A Typical Programme
Sunday
- Arrive between 3pm and 6pm
- Swim and relaxing supper to recover after journey
- Orientation and introductions
Monday (Sight)
- Optional stretching and breathing exercises
- Buffet breakfast to enjoy at your own pace
- Switching off the world: putting away your technology.
- Session: Open your eyes: Looking at where you are. Goal mapping.
- Lunch
- Swim / siesta
- Activity: Cooking class and wine pairing
- 3 course dinner
Tuesday (Listening)
- Optional listening/hearing session
- Buffet breakfast to enjoy at your own pace
- Session: Art class with Florencia Cairo
- Picnic lunch
- Visit to Abbey de Flaran/kayaking
- 3 course dinner
Wednesday (Touch)
- Optional buoyancy session
- Buffet breakfast to enjoy at your own pace
- Session: Sourdough bread making and fermented foods
- Swim/ siesta
- Lunch
- Activity: D'Artagnan museum or swimming/climbing
- 3 course dinner
Thursday (Taste & Smell)
- Optional meditation session
- Buffet breakfast
- How the French eat. Visit to local Gascon market.
- Lunch
- Swim / siesta
- Visit to Château de Cassaigne – Armagnac tasting
- 3 course dinner
Friday
- Optional early swim
- Buffet breakfast to enjoy at your own pace
- Session: Analysis and reflection on living with technology. A plan to balance your future.
- Reclaim your tech
- Lunch
- Depart 11am