Bienvenue
Yoga

Upcoming course dates:
May 2020

Join us in May 2020 for Bienvenue Yoga! Your teacher, Charlotte, trained at Rasa Yoga with master teacher Sianna Sherman. Rasa translates as taste, the juiciness of life - yes! Yoga helps us cultivate awareness. By creating space and ease in the body and mind we discover more opportunities to recognise the wild beauty of this life - easy to see in this corner of the world! So if you love sipping sumptuous wines, feeling the sun sink into your skin, smelling potent cheeses, listening to lulling afternoon breezes or watching white clouds float lazily by - you're a super-advanced yogi in Charlotte's eyes.

The morning sessions will allow you to wake and stretch and greet the day, uniting movement with breath, easing into gently vigorous vinyasa flows to leave you energised and bright for your adventures.The evening sessions are an invitation to unwind, to let go of the day, to slip into the softness of the evening, to unfurl into the night. Relaxation and sweet grounding practices are on the menu...

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Seven nights accommodation and full board (inc. several visits to local restaurants)
Morning and evening Rasa yoga sessions led by our trained yoga teacher.
Two vineyard tours and wine tasting
Three market tours, with tastings
At least three visits to artisan food producers

Trip Itinerary

Day 1

Shake off the stress of travelling, with a first late afternoon session of yoga. Then enjoy settling into our lovely rooms before drinks and dinner are served in the evening

DAY 2

Morning yoga session
Visit Aubeterre-sur-Dronne market and monolithic church. Officially listed as one of 'The Most Beautiful Villages in France' since 1993. Aubeterre boasts an exceptional cultural heritage which, combined with its beautiful natural surroundings and the famous French 'art de vivre', makes it the perfect place to visit
Evening yoga session
Sundowner drinks and dinner
Calvados or hot drinks for those who want to sit and gaze at the stars

DAY 3

Morning yoga session
Visit a beautiful mill where local producers press walnuts and hazelnuts. As well as learning about the oil making process, you will also get a chance to sample their wares. Look out for their oils in our menu
Lunch at Villa Nightingale
A true gourmet experience, discover how caviar is made in the region & enjoy a taste of pure luxury
Evening yoga session
Sundowner drinks and dinner

DAY 4

Visit the Bergerac wine region
Morning yoga session on route with views of vineyards stretching out before you
Take a tour of a fantastic vineyard and taste a range of their superb wines. Later in the week, you will get another chance to enjoy these when we visit Moulin du Pont or dinner
Enjoy a relaxed lunch at a local restaurant before taking a tour of Château de Monbazillac in the afternoon and tasting the renowned sweet wine
Experience a selection of classical and jazz pieces in the evening at Villa Nightingale whilst enjoying drinks and dinner
Drinks and dinner

DAY 5

Morning yoga session
Travel to Perigueux market and enjoy exploring the historic center whilst tasting local delicacies such as the canelé over coffee, or even a platter of oysters with a glass of white wine
Recuperate over a long lunch and an afternoon
Discover the beautiful Château de Bourdeilles, a fortress dating back to the 13th century, constructed on a rocky spur and dominated by an octagonal keep. The octagonal keep is 35meters high and it is possible to climb to the top and get some superb views of the village of Bourdeilles below.
Evening session of yoga
Drinks and dinner

Day 6

Morning session of yoga
Spend the morning enjoying a tour to discover how the local Pineau des Charentes and Cognac is made and enjoy as an aperitif
Then head to Villa Nightingale for lunch and a well deserved afternoon off enjoying the beautiful scenery
Evening yoga session at Villa Nightingale
Drinks and dinner

Day 7

Visit the uniquely stunning Brantôme market
Morning yoga session on the way - next to the meandering river
Take a look around the shops that are situated within the caves around the town. Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch
Explore le terroir of the region in the afternoon with a visit to a truffle and saffron family run business. These folks have been in the same place for 300 years and their respect for what they do is second to none
Round off the week relishing a delicious evening meal at the reputed Moulin du Pont situated on the bank of Le Dronne