A fantastic week combining energizing morning Hatha Yoga with Louise and a relaxed afternoon of vegetarian cookery demonstrations and hands on work with chef and owner of Les Passeroses - Alex Gonnord. The focus of this week is to relax and learn in a friendly informal atmosphere. Your day begins with morning Yoga in the beautiful yoga space - a converted barn with tented ceiling and views across the country. Louise will teach yoga that will wake and energize you, after which you will have a delicious large brunch.
After brunch there will be some free hours where you can relax by the pool, go for a walk around local vines or take one of our bikes to a local village. Early afternoon we will begin demonstration, hands on vegetarian cookery and a trip to a local walnut oil farm. The emphasis will be on handy tips and ideas that you can take to increase your cookery repertoire, but you will also be shown ideas for dinner parties, outdoor dining and Summer food. The cookery will take place on the new covered terrace by the Moroccan salon.
Alex Gonnord is owner of Les Passeroses, and has worked as a Chef for nearly 20 years. He trained at The Lime Tree restaurant, one the most highly regarded restaurants in Manchester. After that he worked around Manchester and Cheshire including the Alderley Hotel, opened several kitchens and ran his own vegetarian food business.
Louise Tanner - teaches Hatha Yoga a subtle, deep physical practice. Following the breath, postures sequences are used to fully explore our being. Settling calming the body mind, Hatha yoga relaxes revitalizes, liberating us from the effects of stress reminding us how to feel delicious! Louise is qualified with the British Wheel of Yoga her teaching has been greatly influenced by international teacher Donna Farhi, by Body Mind Centering techniques by Jack Kornfields teachings on compassion." Massage treatments are also available and can booked on arrival.
Les Passeroses is the perfect setting for a yoga retreat. Located in the sunny Charente in the South West of France. Les Passeroses enjoys beautiful views of rural countryside, nestling in a tranquil valley amongst fields of corn, sunflowers and vines. The peaceful location offers an opportunity to relax and re-energize in an idyllic atmosphere.
Les Passeroses has been sensitively renovated to comfortably accommodate up to eleven people. It retains many of its original features, including oak floors exposed beams, local stone walls and window sinks. The barn has been converted into a large multi-functional space. Each of the bedrooms is furnished in a simple, rustic and individual style with fine linens and towels adding a touch of luxury.
The land extends to over three acres with a meadow and well established gardens. There are mature fruit trees including cherry, apple and fig, a vegetable plot and herb kitchen garden. There are hidden spaces amongst the trees and foliage offer sanctuary for reading or quiet contemplation, or enjoy the large swimming pool, Japanese pond or lake. The emphasis on these holidays is to deepen your yoga practice whilst enjoying the calm and relaxing atmosphere. There are also therapies available with qualified therapists upon request: Indian Head Massage, Aromatherpay Massage, Reflexology and Rieki.
Getting there: Les Passeroses is situated near Montmoreau, North-East of Bordeaux and south of the town of Angouleme in the region of Poitou-Charentes, South-West France. The area is served by airports in Bordeaux, Limoges, Bergerac, Poitiers and a little further away - La Rochelle. British Airways, BMIbaby, Ryanair and FlyBe have routes from eleven different UK airports including Gatwick, Stanstead, Bristol, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Manchester and Nottingham. Transfers are available from the airport. You can travel Eurostar from Waterloo to Angouleme (one change in Lille) from £99 return.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Yoga and cookery instruction
- Fresh fruit and muesli immediately after morning yoga
- Large vegetarian brunch and evening meal
- Accommodation on a shared basis
- Luxury towels and bed linen, quality yoga equipment. Please bring a towel for use by the pool.
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