6-day wellbeing and creative retreat in the French countryside

A 6-day creative wellbeing retreat in the heart of France

9th - 14th July 2026

Imagine stepping into a space that feels like a holiday and a homecoming all at once.
A place where you can exhale, soften, and let yourself be held.

Our six-day retreat in the Loire Valley blends creativity, community, and holistic wellness with the warm familiarity of a family gathering. Expect homecooked, garden-grown meals made with love, daily practices to nurture mind, body and spirit, and gentle moments of joy and connection woven throughout your stay.

This is your invitation to reset...tenderly.
To let us look after you.
To be inspired by nature, movement, and creative expression.
To leave feeling lighter, fuller, and wonderfully you.

What’s Included

5 nights’ accommodation in a peaceful French countryside farmhouse
Daily yoga and meditation practices
1:1 tarot session (1 hour)
Creative art practices (still-life, lino cutting)
Sharing circles and guided journaling
Nature walks and forest bathing
Swimming pool + wood-burning sauna
Sunset views & stargazing
3 seasonal, locally sourced vegetarian meals daily
Local wines with dinner
Homemade pizza night in the cob oven
Excursions to local market & château
Games: pool volleyball, table tennis, snooker, French cricket on request
Airport transfer from Tours (limited)
Wifi throughout the venue (although a digital detox is encouraged!)
A maximum of 15 attendees

Prices & Booking

Super Early Bird (until January)
- Shared room: £899
- Private room: £999
Early Bird (until April)
- Shared room: £950
- Private room: £1050
Full Price
- Shared room: £999
- Private room: £1099

A £200 deposit secures your place.

👉 Click here to book your spot
(Please email to confirm room availability before booking: hello@moonandmind.co.uk)

Venue

Tucked between the medieval towns of Chinon and Richelieu,

The Farm is nestled in the heart of the Loire Valley, a region

of rolling vineyards, golden fields, and peaceful woodlands.

For your host Kira, this 700-year-old farm has been a home from

home since birth, a haven where summers were spent barefoot

in the garden, exploring the surrounding countryside with family

and friends. Over the last decade, the farmhouse has been lovingly

restored by her brother Sam, along with family and friends, into a

warm, welcoming retreat space. This is a place that holds stories,

laughter, and love in its walls, and now it’s ready to hold you, too.

Wellness & Creative Practices

Our retreat offers a gentle structure of daily wellness and creative sessions designed to nourish, not overwhelm. Each practice is an invitation, never an obligation.

Yoga & Meditation: led each morning by Jasmine, blending mindful movement, breath, and self-inquiry. Suitable for all levels.
1:1 Tarot: a personal hour to explore your inner landscape, guided by Kira.
Creative Workshops: including still-life drawing and lino printing; expressive, playful, and grounding.
Group Circles & Journaling: spaces for reflection, connection, and story-sharing in the yurt or by the fire.
Nature Walks & Forest Bathing: gentle explorations of the surrounding countryside.

These sessions are held in a spirit of warmth and curiosity, allowing each guest to connect with themselves and others in a meaningful way.

Excursions & Downtime

Alongside our daily wellness and creative practices, we’ll spend time exploring and simply being in the beauty of rural France. These gentle adventures are woven into the retreat to give a true sense of place, connection, and joy.

A visit to a local château, rich with history and surrounded by stunning gardens
A leisurely trip to the local market, full of seasonal produce, flowers and artisan goods
An evening at a nearby bar for nibbles, drinks and (if we’re lucky) a little live music
Forest bathing at the riverside with the option of a refreshing wild water dip

Every afternoon, you’ll also have dedicated downtime to do exactly what you need. Float in the pool, melt into the sauna, journal beneath a tree, book in your tarot reading, read, play games, or simply rest. This is your time, slow, spacious, and just for you.

Food

One of the heartbeats of this retreat is the food, homecooked, seasonal and full of soul. Every meal is lovingly prepared with fresh, locally sourced, and garden-grown ingredients, celebrating the flavours of the French countryside.

Your hosts, Kira and Jasmine, are not only here to hold space and guide your retreat journey, but also to cook nourishing, delicious meals for you each day. Both are avid foodies who believe that sharing food is one of the most powerful ways to bring people together.

To complement your meals, we’ll also be serving local wines sourced from nearby vineyards, a carefully chosen selection of red, white, and rosé to enjoy, if you wish, as the sun sets and conversation flows.

All dietary preferences and intolerances are respected and thoughtfully catered for. With the help of our wonderful kitchen hands, we’ll create vibrant vegetarian dishes designed to leave you feeling satisfied, grounded and deeply cared for.

Hosts

This retreat has been lovingly co-created by Kira and Jasmine, who have seamlessly woven their shared passion for wellness, community, and creativity into every part of the experience. With their easy-going nature, sense of humour, and deep care for the people who join them, they bring a grounded yet joyful energy to the retreat.

Together, they balance and complement one

another beautifully. Kira guiding the more

mind-focused sessions through tarot, coaching,

reflective practices, and soulful circles, while

Jasmine leads the body-based offerings, including

yoga, movement, and embodied self-inquiry.

Both are deeply passionate about creating spaces

where people feel safe, seen, and free to simply be

themselves. Their approach is rooted in authenticity,

warmth, and gentle encouragement, so whether

you’re arriving solo or with friends, you’ll be

welcomed like family.

When it comes to community, Kira and Jas

wholeheartedly believe in the magic that happens

when people gather with open hearts. Every moment

of this retreat, from workshops to shared meals,

is curated with intention, care, and a touch of playfulness.

Travel & Practicalities

Location: La Guimarderie, Lémeré le Coudray, Loire Valley, France.
Nearest airports: Tours or Poitiers (approx. 1 hour drive).
Suggested flight: Stansted–Tours 9th July 2026, returning on 14th July. (Please note flights are not yet available for booking and will be released at a later date.)
Transfers from Tours airport or Chinon train station are included but limited. FCFS.
Driving is also an option and encouraged, approximately 4 hours from Le Havre or Dieppe, 6 hours from Calais.
Arrival: Thursday 9th July (afternoon)
Departure: Tuesday 14th July (early afternoon)

Charity Donation

A portion of proceeds from this retreat supports African Vision Malawi, a non-profit founded by Kira’s mother. Since 2005, this charity has supported orphans and vulnerable communities in rural Malawi through health, education, and sustainable development projects.

This connection is close to Kira’s heart, and every booking contributes to creating lasting change. www.africanvision.org.uk

Book Your Place

Spaces are limited to keep the retreat intimate and personal.

👉 Reserve your spot here

Or email to check room availability: hello@moonandmind.co.uk

Come as you are.

Leave with a fuller heart, softer edges, and a little more magic in your everyday.

Cancellation Policy

A £200 deposit is required to secure your place on the retreat. This deposit is non-refundable under all circumstances.

If you need to cancel your booking, refunds for any additional payments (beyond the deposit) are available until 30 April 2026. Cancellations made on or before this date will receive a partial refund of the remaining balance.

After 1 May 2026, no refunds can be offered, as all retreat costs and reservations will have been finalised.

If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your booking to another person, provided you notify us in advance. Please email us to arrange this.

Thank you for your understanding. This policy helps us keep the retreat intimate, sustainable, and fairly priced for everyone attending.

Photography by Claire Waddell.