The Mandala Therapeutic Yoga Retreat
France 15th - 18th May 2025
You are invited
To join myself and Marguerita Colley on this deeply nourishing and rejuvenating journey in France. We have run retreats together for over 6 years now, and feel a deep sense of purpose in bringing people together for a deeper dive into the practice of yoga and the healing arts. We have extensive knowledge together and hold a very loving, nuturing, compassionate and trauma informed space. You are in safe hands.
Our hearts intention is to create a space for you to re-connect inwards and be immersed in nature. A space for just you to deeply rest, restore and top up your self love cup. You will have the opportunity to create new habits to support your life moving forward. We will take a deeper dive into the practice of Yoga and learn aspects of this incredible and life changing health and healing system to support you in your everyday life. We offer a friendly environment for you to connect and make new like-minded friends or have quiet time alone. We offer a non-judgemental space.
All are welcome.
Daily Schedule:
7.30 – 9.00 Breakfast
11.00 – 13.00 Yoga/Workshop
13.30 – 14.30 Nutritious Lunch
Free time -Sleep/read/walk/massage/swim
17.00 – 18.30 Restorative/Yin Yoga & Meditation
19.30 – Wholesome Dinner
Included during your stay we have a few special events that will change the days schedule slightly.
Cacao ceremony out in nature with a yin yoga practice & sound bath.
Mandala meditation art workshop
Prana workshop with Marguerita
Our last evening we will share a closing fire ceremony.
Accommodation
Our own slice of heaven on a nature reserve in the French countryside, just a few hours from London. We will be staying in the stunning and enchanting French Manor, the Mill Retreat Centre. It is set in 30 acres of stunning grounds. With a spectacular 10 acre lake, a beautiful river running underneath the centre, and enticing views of the woodland. This all combines to make the Mill Retreat Centre a natural paradise for people and wildlife. The setting allows one to simply be and relax, by going on lovely walks round the lake, bird watching, or unwinding next to the sparkling river. The retreat center has over 22 rooms. I have decided to cap the number of guests on this retreat to ensure everyone has the option to have their own room. Making this a luxurious retreat with a few different room options available to you..
Double Bedroom
Single or Twin
Barn
Food
I am delighted that my very good friend and incredibly talented Chef Ben will be joining us. Ben is a private Chef for the rich and famous. We first met on Necker Island and he has been joining us on retreat since we began 6 years ago. There is nothing that Ben cannot do well. He specializes in gluten and dairy free cooking and will be sharing mostly health conscious, vegetarian dishes on this retreat. Any special diets can be catered for, so please share on the booking form.
Retreat
£660
This includes everything except travel to and from the retreat center. I will do my best to allocate rooms with your preference upon booking.
*If you and friend would like to share a room please let me know upon booking.
*Non Refundable Deposit £150 to secure your space.
*Everything is included except travel to and from the retreat center and any extras eg alcohol taxis etc.
*Payment plans are available.
TERMS & CONDITIONS - CANCELLATION POLICY
Deposits are non refundable. Unfortunately this money goes directly to the retreat center so cannot be refunded. However if you can find someone to take your place I will transfer your deposit and any payments collected over to your replacement.
Monthly or Installment plans are available.
Final balance must be paid by March 31st 2025
Cancellations: Any payments given minus the deposit can be refunded in the event you have to cancel for upto 2 months before. After that I can only transfer over to a replacement. I understand life happens but once the money has been paid to the retreat center I can no longer refund.
Our Beautiful French Manoir Retreat Center and private nature reserve
Travel
We very lucky the Mill house retreat center is very close to London. So we have a few different options.
Mini Bus
The Mill House have there own mini bus and can collect us from anywhere in the south of england (London) please note the mini bus option will use the eurotunnel.
It is £115 return 5-6hr journey. A minimum of 10 people are needed for this option.
Fly
The Closest airport is "Paris Beauvais" http://www.aeroportbeauvais.com/ which is only 30 miles south of the Mill Retreat Centre; 55 minutes in a taxi or 1 hour approx on the train.
The next closest airport is "Paris Charles de Gaulle" http://www.charlesdegaulleairport.co.uk/ which is 70 miles south of the Mill Retreat Centre; 1.5 hours drive or approx 3.5 hour on the train. This is Paris and France's main airport.
Drive
Address for driving:
Mill Retreat Centre, Moulin de Breteuil, Breteuil, Route Treport (D316), Montmarquet, Lafresguimont-Saint-Martin, 80430Nr. Aumale, FRANCE
The best and fastest way to travel by car is via the Eurotunnel (from Folkestone to Calais) which takes 30 minutes, please see the following link for details: www.eurotunnel.com. The cost is approximately £30 to £50.
or
By ferry: the crossing from Newhaven to Dieppe takes 4 hours, The Mill Retreat Centre is located only 35 miles east of Dieppe. For ferry details and prices see http://www.transmancheferries.co.uk
The Mill Retreat Centre is: 100 miles due south of Calais; 75 miles north of Paris, or 35 miles East of Dieppe.
*Please specify when booking if you would be interested in booking the mini bus. If we have 10 people this will be a great option.
Meet your hosts
Candice Pennington
Candice is a devoted student of Yoga and the healing arts. She has spent most of her working career travelling the world as a spa therapist and devoted yoga student. Trained in Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin, Mindfulness and Yoga psychology. She is now a Mother and based Lytham St Annes in North west England and has her own practice sharing holistic therapies, yoga, wellness events and ceremonies.
Marguerita Colley
I have been teaching Yoga since 1985 under the umbrella of the British Wheel of Yoga.
I met Yoga in1980 and the philosophy aspect captured me!
I became a qualified Teacher then trained to run Yoga Teacher Training Courses, which I loved and it was so rewarding to help students on their yoga journey.
My yoga journey led me to practice in India, doing further training with John Scott, Mukunda Stiles, Sri Indar Nath, Desikachar, David Swenson and others who have helped me learn the 'real' yoga practices and to pass these on..
I honour these authentic teachers for their knowledge and guidance 🕉 🙏
Benjamin Nunes
I have worked all over the world and have never come across a Chef like Ben his food is healthy and delicious, Ben can cater for any diatry requirements. I have never had a bad meal of his and every retreat we have done everyone has raved about the food! Ben has traveled all over the world as a private Chef and we are extremely lucky he is sharing his culinary skills with us on this retreat. Ben is a vibe all on his own you will hear his reggae happy beats and signing at most mealtimes and is an absolute joy to have around.