Immerse in the Beauty of the Pyrenees
September 11-17th, 2027
Breathtaking beauty, soul-stirring tranquility, delicious farm-to-table food, and the opportunity to immerse yourself in practice, pristine nature, and good company for six nights and seven days. If that sounds like your idea of an excellent experience, I hope you’ll join me for this uniquely wonderful retreat in the French Pyrenees in September of 2027.
What to Expect:
Our base for this retreat will be Mas Vilalte, a remote and charming retreat center built in the 1700’s and located in the southern Pyrenees mountains. The property offers sweeping views of the surrounding mountains, a natural bio-pool, a sauna and hammam, and easy access to nearby forests and hiking trails.
The days will begin with a quiet meditation, followed by an invigorating power yoga practice.
After practice, a delicious vegetarian breakfast will be waiting for you, followed by ample free time to enjoy the property, go for a hike, relax by the pool, read a book, write in your journal, gaze out at the mountains, or do as you please.
A light vegetarian lunch will be offered in the middle of the day, followed by an optional discussion on yogic philosophy for anyone interested.
In the late afternoon, we’ll have a restorative posture and pranayama practice, followed by a nourishing vegetarian dinner.
The days will be slow by design, giving you time to truly unwind, go inward, and re-connect with your own natural rhythms.
Pricing:
There are several accommodation options at Mas Vilalte:
• Private room with a double bed and private bath - €2180
• Private room with a single bed and private bath - €2120
• Private room with a double bed and shared bath - €2080
• Private room with a single bed and shared bath - €2020
•Shared room with a double bed and private bath - €1980/person
•Shared room with two single beds and private bath - €1980/person
•Shared room with a double bed and shared bath - €1930/person
•Shared room with two single beds and shared bath - €1930/person
Deposit:
• A non-refundable deposit of €500 is required to reserve your spot.
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What’s Included:
• Accommodations, three meals per day, twice daily yoga and meditation practices, and guided yoga philosophy discussion.
What’s Not Included:
• Transportation to and from Mas Vilalte, any spa or hammam treatments, any wine or other alcoholic beverages, staff tips.
Getting to Mas Vilalte:
Part of what makes Mas Vilalte appealing is that is off the beaten path. This means that getting there requires somewhat of an adventurous spirit.
The closest airport and train station are in Perpignan, France, which is 65 km away. The owners of Mas Vilalte suggest meeting at the train station there and hiring a private bus to bring the group to the property. Depending on the number of people on the bus, the cost would be roughly €30-50 euros per person, whereas a taxi would cost approximately €180.
Another option is to arrive in Barcelona, which is about 200 km away. If enough people wanted to arrive in Barcelona, a bus could be chartered for roughly €1800. Otherwise, a taxi from Barcelona will cost approximately €450.
Lastly, for those arriving from within Europe in your own car, you can drive straight to Mas Vilalte and park there for free.
As people sign up, I will ask how you would prefer to get to the property, and depending on everyone’s preference, we will most likely organize a bus from Perpignan or Barcelona.
