Featured Retreat

Chateau de Bardouly

Intimate Location | rich culture of historical Chateau de Bardouly in Southwest France
Immersive Yoga

Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin Style Yoga | engage in daily pranayama healing & sensuous yogic practice
Chef & Sous Chef, Local Cuisine

Private Chef | indulge in farm-to-table cuisine prepared by your private chef

The Region

Your French fairytale is situated just between Bordeaux and Toulouse outside the city of Bergerac in the Dordogne Region of Southwestern France. The area is famous for its gorgeous landscapes, 5-star vineyards, and culture rich with historical ties. The activities you might enrich yourself with are vast and explorative. From wandering through castles or trekking the local villages to walking the Zen gardens or frolicking through hundreds of acres of protected woodlands, there are absolutely endless ways to connect directly with rich history of France and Mother Nature, simultaneously.

Perhaps you want to get directly into the thick of action and really get your feet wet or your hands dirty— we’ve got you covered. Just over the rolling hills lies the river, suited perfectly for kayaking & canoeing in the water, or hiking & horseback riding beside it. The local villages are plenty and offer a variety of adventures. Enlightenment is at your fingertips in Plume Village, where you can be guided through meditation by local Buddhist Monks. The artisan encrusted Sarlat is situated for the most idyllic daytrip to their local markets with organic and sustainably sourced farm fresh foods. These little tidbits just begin to touch on the many offerings available to you during your week-long stay, nestled in the foothills of the most coveted corners of France.

The Destination

The Chateau itself is a historical landmark and access is exclusive to you during this 8 day, 7 night inclusive yoga retreat. Spend your meals in a dining room designed by the artisans of Versailles as you are waited on by your own private chef and sous chef for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack each day. The cuisine sourced from the finest local markets, for a farm-to-table experience only this renowned region could provide. Enjoy afternoon tea service, relax in the heated swimming pool, play in pairs on the hard surface tennis court, or unleash your creativity with cooking, writing, & painting courses, which are regularly held onsite.

Feel the freedom to do what you wish in this picturesque landscape, while also embracing the ease of our suggested itinerary. Pick and choose your favorite to-dos, all the while expanding your yoga practice along the way. With a variety of formats to participate morning or evening, your vacation can be sprinkled with the movement of asanas & breathing of pranayama. With an outdoor practice slab space and fully-equipped indoor studio, your yoga practice will be a full sensory experience.

Of course, this is wine country and your options to enjoy it are plentiful. Local Sommelier with area expertise frequent the facility. Transportation to and from the local vineyards is available to accommodate your deepest wine tasting desires.