Seasonal Wellness Retreats
With La Guérisseuse Verte at Château de Jalesnes
14 – 19 September, 2026
A 5-night women’s retreat in the Loire Valley, blending seasonal rituals, healing therapies, yoga, and the quiet luxury of château living.
A Week to Slow Down, Reconnect, and Breathe
Join us in the heart of the Loire Valley for an intimate, women-only retreat designed around the turning of the seasons. Guided by La Guérisseuse Verte, you’ll experience massages, sound baths, seasonal rituals, foraging and yoga, with time and space to rest in a 17th-century château.
Each day brings gentle structure, nourishing food, and long, unhurried moments to simply be.
What’s Included
Wellness with La Guérisseuse Verte
- 3 massage sessions
- 2 sound baths
- Plant forage workshop
- Ritual welcome ceremony
Movement & Exploration
- Yoga sessions with Santosha Yoga
- Bike hire for exploring the Loire countryside
- Time for journaling, rest and reflection
Food & Drink
- Continental/light breakfast daily
- Light lunch daily (sandwiches, quiches, cheese & crudité boards)
- Chef-prepared vegetarian evening meals
- Tea, coffee, infused water and juice available 24/7
Accommodation & Extras
- 5 nights at Château de Jalesnes
- Welcome basket in each room (tea, coffee, milk, fresh apple juice)
- Wellness book gift for every guest
- Essential oils (in collaboration with La Guérisseuse Verte)
- Pick-up & return from Saumur train station, plus help with train bookings
Retreat Dates & Investment
From January, we’re introducing our Refer a Friend offer.
Book with a friend in separate rooms and enjoy €100 off each — our way of celebrating shared journeys and meaningful connection.
Autumn Retreat
14 – 19 September, 2026
6 days / 5 nights
Single Occupancy Suite
3,150€ per person
Double Occupancy Suite
2,850€ per person
- 5 nights’ accommodation in the château
- Full wellness programme across the week and additional small-group time with Jo
- Yoga session
- Sound bath, plant foraging & moon ritual workshop
- 3 massages
- Nourishing, seasonal meals throughout
- Time and space to fully rest, reflect and restore
Autumn Reset
15 – 18 September, 2026
4 days / 3 nights
Single Occupancy Suite
2,250€ per person
Double Occupancy Suite
2,000€ per person
A luxurious multi-day reset, designed as a gentle introduction to retreat life. Includes:
- Arrival at 10am on the first full day
- 3 nights’ accommodation
- Sound bath & plant foraging
- Yoga session
- 2 massages
- Final ecstatic dance ceremony
- Departure at 4pm on the final day
One Bedroom Suites
Two Bedroom Suites
A Gentle Daily Rhythm
- Morning – Slow breakfast, guided movement or yoga, seasonal ritual or workshop
- Midday – Light lunch, free time to rest, read, swim, or explore by bike
- Afternoon – Massages, sound baths or foraging sessions
- Evening – Chef-prepared vegetarian dinner, fireside chats, journaling, early nights
Everything is optional. This is your week to move at the pace your body needs.
Is This Retreat For You?
This retreat is perfect if you:
- Long for time away from busy life to reset and reconnect with yourself
- Are drawn to seasonal living, nature, and gentle ritual
- Enjoy yoga or movement at a soft, accessible level (all levels welcome)
- Prefer intimate, women-only spaces with a warm, supportive atmosphere
- Love the idea of staying in a French château with good food and good company
You do not need any previous wellness or yoga experience – just an openness to rest, explore and be cared for.
La Guérisseuse Verte
Jo is the founder of La Guérisseuse Verte, a holistic practitioner whose work blends therapeutic nutrition, herbal medicine, natural rhythms and intuitive massage. With a background in wine and natural viticulture, she brings a unique sensitivity to the seasons, the senses, and the quiet intelligence of the body. A mother and advocate of slow, intentional living, Jo guides women toward restoration through gentle rituals, plant knowledge and embodied self-care. Her retreats are designed as sensory journeys - immersive, poetic and deeply transformative - inviting each guest to reconnect with herself in an elegant, nurturing setting
Château de Jalesnes
Château de Jalesnes is a 17th-century estate in the heart of the Loire Valley, restored with great care to honour its history while offering a peaceful, luxurious sanctuary for modern travellers. Surrounded by forests, gardens and quiet courtyards, it is a place where time slows, senses awaken, and rest becomes effortless. Dedicated to multi-day experiences that nourish both body and spirit, the château provides the perfect setting for intimate retreats, refined celebrations and restorative escapes.
Travel & Practicalities
- Closest station: Saumur – we provide pick-up and return on arrival/departure days
- Chateau de Jalesnes can help with train bookings from Paris and other cities
- Check-in Monday afternoon (4pm), check-out Saturday morning (10am)
- What to bring: comfortable clothing, layers, suitable shoes for walking/foraging, swimwear, journal, favourite cosy items
- Accessible rooms are available - please request this upon booking.
Reserve Your Place
To request a place on the retreat, please complete the form below and we’ll be in touch with room options and next steps.
14 – 19 September, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need experience with yoga or retreats?
No, you will be fully guided by our experts.
Are dietary needs catered for?
The menu is vegetarian, but allergies and further dietary requirements can be catered for. Please request upon booking.
I'm coming alone - is that okay?
Absolutely! Our retreats are perfect to make new connections, or simply enjoy solo for the ultimate break.
What is your cancellation policy?
A full refund is available up to 14 days after booking. A partial refund is available up to 4 weeks in advance.
Is the retreat alcohol-free?
Yes. We find that the retreat is best enjoyed without alcohol. La Guerisseuse Verte will provide teas, and the chateau will provide coffee, water, juices and other soft drinks throughout your stay.