Reset Your Health & Wellbeing — 4-Night Wellness Retreat in Loire Valley, France
A restorative retreat combining expert-led nutrition, mindful movement and nourishing food, designed to help you reset your health in a way that fits real life.
Pilates, Mindful Movement & Meditation Retreat
Wednesday 6th May - Sunday 10th May 2026
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 'I have been to many retreats in the past but this one was definitely the best and most memorable."
reserve my spot - £250 deposit
A Retreat Designed for Real Life, Not Extremes
This retreat is not about extremes, detoxes or doing “more”.
It’s about stepping out of autopilot and reconnecting with what actually supports your health; physically, mentally and emotionally.
Set in the peaceful Loire Valley, this 4-night retreat brings together gentle but effective movement, practical nutrition guidance and deeply nourishing food. You’ll leave feeling lighter, stronger and clearer and with tools you can realistically take home with you.
This is a reset that’s designed to last.
What This Wellness Retreat Focuses On
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Building sustainable, supportive habits around food
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Understanding what your body actually needs
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Moving in a way that supports strength, mobility and longevity
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Creating space to pause, reflect and reset your energy
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Feeling confident in your choices, without restriction or guilt
Everything is rooted in evidence-based nutrition and real-world experience...not wellness hype.
"Just the restorative reset I was hoping for and much much more!"
What’s Included in Your Retreat
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4 nights luxury ensuite accommodation in a beautiful chateau
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Daily Pilates and restorative yoga-inspired flexibility sessions
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Nutrition and practical wellbeing guidance
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Hands-on healthy cooking workshops
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All meals prepared with seasonal, nutrient-dense ingredients
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Daily guided countryside walks
A visit to a local French market -
Therapeutic massage
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Transfers from Nantes Airport or Angers train station
- ***Flights & travel insurance not included.
What Past Guests Are Saying
“I loved every minute of May’s retreat. It was so relaxing, I felt really looked after and we ate the most amazing, nutritious food. I enjoyed the daily pilates/yoga sessions and my massage session was just what I needed. I can’t wait to go back!”
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Is This Retreat Right for You?
This retreat is perfect if you want to:
rejuvenate your body and mind learn sustainable, nutritious eating reset habits without overwhelm meet like-minded people in a calm environment make meaningful lifestyle change
This works for all fitness levels — no experience necessary.
Pilates & yoga are expertly guided and can be adapted
"May herself has that rare gift of making sure that every guest feels included & special. She has an amazing knowledge on nutrition & her morning cookery demonstrations were practical & informative."
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do we stay?
This is an intimate retreat in a historic home! The Chateau is large and luxurious with a rustic chic feel. It has 5 bedrooms- 2 kings, 1 double, 1 twin and 1 sharing room with 2 doubles– all ensuite.
The top floor has a very large king bedroom with an ensuite bathroom/separate shower, plus a 2 double-beds sharing room, with an ensuite shower room. On the middle floor, there is a king room with an ensuite bathroom, another double room and a twin room with ensuite shower rooms.
The reception rooms downstairs are spacious and well-furnished; perfect for large groups!
Guests will also be accommodated in the adjoining Coach House and Farm Cottage. All the rooms are beautiful and well furnished and accommodation will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sharing rooms are only allocated upon request.
Do you have to be good at Pilates or Yoga?
This retreat welcomes all levels, whether you’re new to Pilates and yoga or a seasoned practitioner. With years of experience and a reputation for excellence, our expert instructor, Jamie Blowers, will guide you with confidence and care from the very first session.
I'm not as fit as I used to be; will I be ok?
This retreat caters for all levels of fitness from beginners to regular exercisers. This retreat will kickstart your fitness potential and invigorate a new regime that you can continue as part of your daily routine. Our expert instructor, Jamie Blowers, is incredibly motivating and inspiring; you'll be amazed at what you're capable of!
What sort of food will we eat?
The food is mainly plant-based and naturally gluten-free, but will include some meat, fish, dairy and eggs. Dietary preferences can be accounted for,
Secure your Spot Now
4-night retreat, all-inclusive
£1,650pp or £1,550pp sharing
£250 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot
How do I get there?
The easiest way? Fly into Nantes airport from London Gatwick and we’ll pick you up at no extra charge.
We will arrange transfers for the flights listed below, so feel free to go ahead and book these once you’ve confirmed your spot.
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FROM Gatwick
Wednesday 6th May 2026
EasyJet Depart London GATWICK (GTW) 08:45 Arrives NANTES (NTE) 11:10
Sunday 10th May 2026
EasyJet Depart NANTES (NTE) 10:45 Arrive London GATWICK (GTW) 11:00
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From MANCHESTER
Wednesday 6th May 2026
EasyJet Depart MANCHESTER (MAN) 11:50 Arrives NANTES (NTE) 14:25
Sunday 10th May 2026
EasyJet Depart NANTES (NTE) 11:05 Arrive MANCHESTER (MAN) 11:40
The Paris option?
Take the Eurostar to Paris Gare to Nord and then the Metro to Paris Montparnasse. From there, take the TGV directly to Angers (St Laud), around 1½ hrs. We will collect you from Angers.
Alternatively, fly to Paris Charles de Gaule and take the train directly from the airport terminal (Roissy) to Angers (St Laud), around 2 hrs. If the timings don't suit you, you can consider making your way to the Paris Montparnasse for more TGV options to Angers (St Laud).
We will pick you up from Angers station.
*Please do get in touch with other flight/travel options and we will do our best to arrange transfers to suit
The car option? Of course, you can always drive; it takes 5 hours from Calais and it’s an easy run all the way through.
Chateau de la Vigne
This retreat is based at Chateau de la Vigne, a holiday property I have owned and run for over 25 years.
Built in 1877, set in private, lush grounds, our elegant chateau and its two gites are conveniently located between the historic cities of Saumur and Angers in the heart of the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is simply stunning.
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While every day flows naturally, a typical day looks like this:
Morning
Gentle Pilates or yoga
Nourishing breakfast
Nutrition & cooking session
Midday
Lunch
Free time, guided walk or rest
Afternoon
Optional movement or workshop
Time to relax, journal or explore
Evening
Restorative yoga
Dinner
Quiet reflection or group discussion
There’s space to be together and space to simply be.
Selection of Teas & Coffee available throughout the day
Health Retreat Sample Menu
Post-Yoga ENERGISER
Energy Booster Juice/Smoothie
Revitalising BREAKFAST
Chia Pudding with Fruit Compote
Avocado & Poached Egg on Sweet Potato "Toast"
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Nurturing LUNCH
Thai Salmon Fishcakes with Asian Ribbon Salad
Afternoon Tea Boost
Apricot & Coconut Bites
DINNER
Courgette Carpaccio Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts
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Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpea Curry with Radish Raita & Brown Rice
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Raw Cashew Cheesecake with Raspberry Chia Jam
Before Bed
Selection of Sleep-Enhancing Teas
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A WORD FROM ME!
We don’t often give ourselves permission to truly step away.
For years, I thought a holiday was meant to do that, a pause from daily life so I could return refreshed and re-energised. In reality, travel can be stimulating, busy and sometimes exhausting. New places, logistics, unfamiliar routines… You often come home needing another break.
A retreat is different.
It’s a conscious decision to step out of your usual rhythm and focus, quietly and intentionally, on your own health and wellbeing. No rushing. No expectations. Just space to reset physically and mentally, supported by good food, gentle movement and thoughtful guidance.
That’s what this retreat offers.
If you’re feeling ready to pause, recalibrate and come home feeling genuinely restored, I’d love to welcome you to the Loire Valley.
Warmly,
May x
Health Retreat | Loire Valley
“I have just come back from a 4-day retreat lead by May which was both relaxing, informative and fun. May knows everything you might want to learn about nutrition and manages to convey it in a relaxed and fun manner along with lots of ideas for simple, time-efficient recipes. She is brilliant at inspiring others to try and eat and cook in a more healthy way. Thank you.”
SECURE MY SPOT -£250 Deposit
"Give yourself the break you deserve”
I’ve put together a fantastic schedule, based very closely on my previous years’ highly successful retreats with an expert team and I’m absolutely thrilled to be sharing this dream break with you all.
We’ll practice yoga twice daily, walk or cycle in the peaceful and tranquil French countryside, cook some fabulous recipes together and enjoy delicious healthy meals as well as learn exactly how to make the best of your coming years, naturally.
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With a relaxed programme of discussions, activities, massage treatments and lots of friendly advice, we will explore, over the 4 days, what it really means to “eat and live well” and how to do so in our busy lives.
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This retreat is open to all levels of fitness enthusiasts and yogis, from beginners to long-time enthusiasts. Our expert instructors have years of experience; you’ll know you’re in good hands within seconds!
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You’ll leave the retreat empowered with knowledge and tasty recipe ideas, let alone new friends, (plus a goodie bag) with a clear idea of how to embark on and sustain a healthy lifestyle. Moreover, you'll feel accomplished and inspired!
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