Breakup & Divorce Recovery Retreat in the French Countryside

This breakup or divorce retreat is for you if your idea of self-care has evolved beyond green juice and bath bombs. You need something with more substance—something that actually meets you where you are. If you're tired of advice, tired of being told to 'stay positive,' 'move on,' or 'trust the process,' you'll find here a place where you can drop the mask and simply be yourself while you figure out what comes next.

The foundation blocks of this retreat are threefold: Reflection while walking the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, where you'll be gifted long, uninterrupted stretches of time to simply walk and be—an especially powerful experience in the midst of divorce. The steady rhythm of your steps creates space for introspection, gently acknowledging what you feel without judgment, and gradually returning to yourself. Surrounded by open skies, quiet trails, and the changing countryside, you can process the practical and emotional realities of separation at your own pace.

You'll also meet the horses—three majestic Friesians and two pint-sized Falabellas—who have strong opinions and zero interest in polite small talk. In equine-assisted experiential learning sessions, we don't just talk about what you're going through; we explore it in real time through gentle, ground-based interactions. Horses respond to what's happening in the present moment, making them excellent at reflecting patterns like people-pleasing, over-explaining, or shutting down. With the horses' clear feedback and Dr. Margaretha's guidance, you'll practice practical coping skills for regulating stress, setting clear boundaries, and rebuilding self-trust.

Finally, guided storytelling and storywriting sessions, tailored to where you are in your divorce, will help you turn the swirl in your head into something clearer: what happened, what it meant, what you're ready to put down, and what you want to take with you into the next chapter. Using narrative tools like reframing and perspective shifts, you'll spot patterns, loosen the grip of old roles, and create new boundaries that actually hold. No writing skills are needed—you'll use the concept of Julia Cameron's morning pages, which everyone can do.

This retreat is a peaceful waypoint along the way—a place to pause, rest, and regain your bearings before taking the next steps forward. No fixing, no forced optimism, just thoughtful guidance, quiet support, and the tools needed to continue your journey with more clarity, steadiness, and self-trust.

What's included

- 2 nights accommodation in an authentic, 200-year-old French farmhouse - Scrumptious brunch & vegetarian dinner featuring local delicacies on the terrace with views of the meadows and woods - Tea and coffee making facilities in your room, with biscuits and chocolates - Yoga nidra session under the stars (practically no light pollution in this region) - Advanced coping skills session with the horses (equine-assisted experiential learning) - 6 miles/10km Camino de Santiago de Compostela walk with transport to and from the Camino - Equine-guided mindfulness meditation session - Storytelling session (your reframed story) in the supportive spaceholding presence of the horses - Parking - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Transport costs to local airports (flights) - there are 2 international airports (Toulouse, Bordeaux) less than 2 hours drive from us - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments