Purify Body & mind
Cultivate Inner Freedom
A Yoga Retreat surrounded by nature, in a cosy, luxurious cottage in Normandy.
Are you longing for mental clarity and inner peace? Do you feel the call to elevate yourself to higher vibrations and renewed energy? Do you need a break from the rat race of daily life and a chance to recharge yourself? Or do you want to deepen your yoga practice and integrate it into daily life? Are you craving for new and fresh energy and peace of mind?
Then this Yoga & Vedanta Retreat in Normandy is made for you! A retreat devoted to cultivating inner freedom and deep wisdom about yourself, your mind, your body and life itself — while gently slowing down and reconnecting to nature.
A week to completely renew yourself, reconnect and return home grounded and refreshed, with renewed life force and practical tools to keep your energy and practice high at home.
WHAT IS VEDANTA?
Vedanta is the yoga of Self-Knowledge. It is the highest form of yoga, guiding you toward inner freedom and a deep, unshakeable stability within yourself.
Inner distress, self-judgment, addictions, doubts, cravings and habitual suffering begin to dissolve — not by suppressing, but by understanding given through the clear vision of Vedānta.
Vedanta offers profound insight into the functioning of the mind and body, and leads you to a deeper recognition of your true Self. It is often described as the most complete and holistic form of Psychology — yet it goes beyond psychology. Vedanta is wisdom.
Purification. Nature. Inner Freedom.
A calm and purified body-mind system allows the teachings of Vedanta to truly settle and be integrated.
That is why this retreat combines: Yoga Asana, Meditation, Pranayama, Silence, Nature, Nourishing healthy food and the grounding presence of the natural landscape of Normandy.
Our stay?
Our place is settled in a green valley in Normandy, Mardilly. Surrounded by rolling hills, trees and open fields. The House in the Valley is a quiet, held space where nature invites you to slow down, land and turn inward. An environment that breathes calm, space and simplicity — a perfect setting to be, feel and deepen.
What you can expect.
We start the day with a morning routine. Fresh shower, cleansing techniques, followed by Pranayama, Meditation and Ritual. Afterwards, there is tea & chill time with a little snack if needed. We conclude our morning Practice with a vitalising Hatha Yoga session.
In the afternoon, classes and workshops (Vedanta, yoga philosophy and a kriya workshop) create space for self-reflection, deeper understanding and direct experience. The focus is on insight and integration. The afternoon is completed with another yoga session.
After a nourishing evening meal together, we close the day with an evening practice of Meditation and Ritual.
Between sessions, there is free time to follow your own rhythm: rest and silence, time alone or connecting with others, spending time in nature, going for a walk or settling with a book. The surroundings naturally support slowing down and coming to rest.
Natural, nourishing food is an integral part of the program. It supports cleansing, vitality and clarity of body and mind. Meals are plant-based, seasonal and nourishing — prepared with care by our co-host and house owner, Jeroen.
How the program might look like…
The program might change a little — I like to create intuitively and tune in to what’s needed in the moment.
We’ll keep enough free time as well to chill, relax and integrate the workshops and sessions.
Monday
16.00 Arrival
18.00 Dinner
Evening Practice (Meditation & Ritual)
22.00 Lights out
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
06.00 Morning Practice (Pranayama, Meditation & Ritual)
Tea time & Chill
Hatha Yoga
10.30 Brunch
Free time (walk, chill, read…)
14.00 Snack
Vedanta & Yoga Philosophy Lecture
Raja Yoga (or as part of evening practice)
18.00 Dinner
Evening practice (Meditation, bodywork…)
22.00 Lights out
Friday
06.00 Morning Practice (Pranayama, Meditation & Ritual)
Tea time & Chill
Hatha Yoga
10.30 Brunch
12.30 Departure
4 nights/5 days in a luxurious cottage surrounded by nature in Normandy
Nourishing meals for body & mind (plantbased)
Snacks, tea, chai…
8 yoga classes
Workshops & lectures
Morning & evening Practices
Hikes & chill in nature
Bed linen
24/7 support
Pick up from local train station
Not included
To promote rejuvenation, physical and mental health we do not serve coffee or alcohol
Transport to and from location
Travel and cancellation insurance
(Bath)towels
What’s included?
This retreat is guided in Dutch Language.
Date
6 - 10 July 2026
Location
Our Luxurious cottage is located in Mardilly, Normandy surrounded by nature.
Our location is easily accessible by car, or even more convenient by train (5–6.5 hours, €45–€85). Pick-up available at the local train station.
Price
€780 / PP (all inclusive) ∙ double room/bunk bed/shared bathroom (beschikbaar)
€820 / PP (all inclusive) ∙ double room/single bed/shared bathroom (beschikbaar)
€900 / PP (all inclusive) ∙ single room/double bed/shared bathroom (beschikbaar)
€700 / PP (all inclusive) ∙ tent in nature/shared bathroom (VOLZET)
