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Day 1— Arrival & Grounding

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ARRIVAL 

  

Once you have been shown to your room, you are encouraged to make yourself at home, start to relax and enjoy the surroundings of the historic Chateau de Balsac.  The Chateau has been renovated with modern conveniences for your comfort, and is set in a spacious park that includes a classic French garden, swimming pool, hot tub, and friendly goats. 

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You will be serviced a light lunch prepared with local ingredients.  We will take this time to introduce everyone, review the itinerary, answer any questions and discuss the week ahead.

 

EVENING

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You will be welcomed into an opening circle with introductions and intention setting, followed by free time to rest, walk, or enjoy tea in the garden, an unhurried communal welcome dinner, and a quiet evening for rest or personal journaling.

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Day 2 — The World of Scent & Sound

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MORNING / AFTERNOON

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Begin the day with a gentle yoga stretch and breathing practice, followed by a nourishing breakfast. The morning continues with an indoor still-life drawing session focused on light, then lunch and time to rest, before gathering outdoors (weather permitting) for an introductory workshop on essential oils, including a guided blind roll-on blend creation..”

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 EVENING

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In the evening, enjoy a deeply relaxing singing bowl and aroma meditation in the garden, followed by a shared dinner and a quiet night dedicated to reflection, personal journaling, or rest.

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DAY 3 — Market & Scent Distillery

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MORNING / AFTERNOON

   

Begin the morning with a gentle yoga stretch and breathing practice, followed by a light breakfast before departing for Rodez. You will spend the late morning exploring the Rodez Farmers Market, enjoying breakfast on site with local foods, pastries, and coffee, as well as visiting oil and herbal shops, before gathering for lunch in Rodez at La Maison.

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In the afternoon, take an excursion to a local essential oil distillery, including travel time, where you will learn about the distillation process and the origins of the plants used in essential oil production.

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EVENING

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Dinner at the Château; prepare a light meal to enjoy in the evening. 

 

Day 4 — Water, Art & Flow

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MORNING / AFTERNOON

      

Begin the morning with a gentle yoga stretch and breathing practice, followed by breakfast. You will then set out on an excursion to the Muret-le-Château waterfalls for a water meditation, plein-air drawing, and a picnic lunch, before returning to the château for rest in the afternoon.

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EVENING

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         In the evening, gather for a shared dinner, followed by a calm and restful time with tea, gentle music, or early rest.

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DAY 5 — Culture & Creation
 

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MORNING / AFTERNOON

        

Begin the morning with a gentle yoga stretch and breathing practice, followed by breakfast. Later, depart for an excursion to Belcastel or Conques to explore the historic town, enjoy lunch, and sketch architectural details, before returning to the château for a period of rest in the late afternoon.​

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EVENING

         

In the early evening, take part in an essential oil workshop focused on creating room and fabric sprays, followed by dinner at the château. The night unfolds gently with soft background music and a quiet evening of rest.

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Day 6 — Herbs, Cooking & Bonfire

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MORNING / AFTERNOON

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Begin the day with a gentle yoga stretch and breathing practice, followed by breakfast. Later, join a guided herbal tracking walk with a local expert, exploring wild and edible plants and deepening your connection with the surrounding landscape. The afternoon includes a picnic lunch outdoors or back at the château, followed by time to rest and integrate the day’s experiences.

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EVENING

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In the evening, enjoy a hands-on cooking class with a local chef, preparing a regional dish or dessert to be shared for dinner. The night continues around a bonfire with music, wine, relaxation, and free time.

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Day 6 — Integration & Farewell

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MORNING / DEPARTURE

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Conclude the retreat with breakfast, followed by packing and personal time. Gather in the garden for a closing circle, enjoy a farewell lunch, and then prepare for departures to Rodez Airport or other destinations.

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