Silent Spring Retreat

Lightness

Lightness is a state of being that frees the mind from all burdens, allowing the soul to rise with grace and ease. It is a feeling of fluidity and freedom, where worries and concerns seem to fade away, giving way to a feeling of weightlessness. In lightness, the heart finds its natural rhythm, beating in tune with joy and simplicity. It is a state that inspires wonder and spontaneity, inviting us to savor each moment with a sense of carefree and gratefulness.

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How will retirement take place?

• Designed to provide an intimate and immersive experience, this retreat will only accommodate a maximum of ten participants, ensuring an environment conducive to contemplation and personal growth.

• From the start, participants will be asked to part with their phones, freeing their minds from digital distractions. You will be given a telephone number to communicate to your loved ones in case they need to contact you.

• Vegetarian meals will be taken in the castle dining room.

• Each day will begin at 7 a.m. with a yoga session guided by an experienced instructor, providing a gentle and balanced preparation for the day ahead.

• Throughout the day, participants will alternate between seated and moving meditation sessions, exploring the depths of their consciousness through different practices.

• Starting on Thursday, a group discussion session will take place at the end of the afternoon.

• Mid-week, a sound therapist will envelop participants in a relaxation session with singing bowls.

• The day will end at 9 p.m.

• Meditators can request to speak individually with teachers.

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Prices:

Teaching: €400 (job seeker €360)

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Accommodation (full board, bed linen provided):

• Shared room with 2 beds with bathroom: €500 / person

• Single room with double bed with bathroom: €650 / person

• Optional supplement for bath linen: €15/person

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Access:

Gandillac Castle is a 40-minute drive from Angoulême TGV station, accessible in 1 hour 45 minutes from Paris or 30 minutes from Bordeaux. Bergerac International Airport is an hour away.

We can pick you up, contact us before booking your tickets to try to consolidate transfers.

By car, it takes approximately 5 hours from Paris or Lyon, 3 hours 45 minutes from Toulouse or Nantes and 1 hour 45 minutes from Bordeaux, do not hesitate to let us know if you are coming by car and can accommodate carpooling passengers.

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Registration :

If you have any questions about the retreat, especially if you have never participated in a silent retreat, please do not hesitate to contact the meditation instructors.

To register, click on the button below, we will send you the practical details by email.