Yoga Retreat with Anna Ashby

Farm Solterre, France

April 29 – May 6, 2023

Farm Solterre is located 1 hour to the south of Paris in a small village near the town of

Montargis. The estate adjoins a 16th century church and is made up of the remains of

the 19th century Solterre Castle burned during the war, and farm buildings from the

same period.

The estate includes a 2-acre park bordered by a wall with the village on the other side.

There are beautiful pathways throughout the park which link the different buildings to

the estate's vegetable garden, orchard and swimming pool.

Accommodation

The rooms have been tastefully renovated to the highest standard with special attention

given to quality bedding and furniture. Each room includes an ensuite bathroom with

shower and has french doors which open out onto the park. There are both double and single rooms available.

Dining and Living Areas

Meals are taken in the main house by the fireplace at a large solid oak table, or if weather

permits outside in the shade of the trees in the park. The living room includes comfy

couches and chairs by the fireplace.

Yoga Room

A stunningly renovated and spacious yoga room with a full set of props includes a view of the park. The vaulted barn ceilings and view create an open feel connected to nature; the the sprung wood floor makes it perfect for yoga.

Schedule*

7:00-7:45a Morning Meditation

7:45-9:00a Light Breakfast/Journaling/Walk/Quiet time

9.00-11:30a Morning Yoga Session**

12:00-1:30p Lunch

1:30-5:00p Free time

5-6:45p Evening Yoga Session**

7:15-8:45p Dinner

10:00p Lights out/Quiet time

*Schedule may be changed at the discretion of the teacher.

**Yoga sessions include active and restorative postures as well as meditation. The style of

yoga reflects an alignment based approach that flows and may use props at times.

Vegetarian Food

There are three vegetarian meals a day with water/tea, fruits, granola bars/biscuits

available all throughout the day. The food is lovingly prepared by a local chef using fresh

vegetables from the estate garden. Only local and organic products are used. Alternative

dishes can be made to suit different diets.

Outing

One day of the retreat will include an optional outing to the local villages/markets to be

confirmed closer to the retreat. Price of this is not included in the retreat fee and depends upon number of people who wish to participate.

Available Onsite Activities

- Swimming pool

- Bicycling

- Tennis

- Sauna

- Massage

How to get there

Arrange to take the Eurostar from St Pancras International in London to Paris. The group transfer includes both to and from the retreat site, and will be approximately £80 depending on the number of people who choose this option. If you would like to join the group transfer, we will send you the details of our recommended trains times.

If you are travelling from elsewhere, or have different requirements please talk with Nicole at ncouloubaritsis@gmail.com. She will also have information regarding accommodation in Paris for those wishing to visit before or after the retreat.

Retreat Fee + Registration

£1095 shared

£1450 single

A £350 non-refundable deposit reserves your place, with the full amount due by February

28, 2023.

Retreat fee includes accommodation, 3 meals a day and tea/biscuits/fruit and all yoga

sessions. Travel Insurance, Eurostar ticket, bus transfer, massages and outing are not included and are an additional cost.

To register contact Nicole at ncouloubaritsis@gmail.com

Terms & Conditions

Insurance:

To attend this retreat you must be covered by insurance, which should include adequate cover for medical expenses and the cost of repatriation should you become ill. It is up to each individual to ensure that their travel insurance is adequate for this retreat.

Cancellation policy:

If you need to cancel your booking 14 days or less (or fail to join the retreat) there will be no refund given.

If the retreat has to be cancelled due to a national lockdown in either the UK or France, you will receive a full refund.

COVID-19:

Depending on government guidance, we require you to have a vaccine certificate and/or a negative COVID test to attend the retreat.