A typical day starts with a continental breakfast and a detox juice, then a slow morning looking out over the valley. On most days there is one therapy session, usually lasting around an hour, and the afternoon is free. The sessions are spread out on purpose so you are not rushing from one treatment to the next. There is a lot of empty time in this stay, and that is the point of it.

The main session is a combined Transformational Bodywork and Reiki treatment. It is energy work: Jacqueline describes channelling healing and guidance from the angelic realm and ascended masters. The crystal session is more hands-on. You learn about different crystals and design your own grid around something you want to focus on. The sound healing session uses vibration and tones while you lie still. The angel card reading is a guided conversation built around the cards you draw. The introductory life coaching session is a first conversation about where you are and what you want to change, and further coaching can be booked at extra cost.

Compared with a group retreat, the main difference is scale. This is a personal setup in a host's home with one host, aimed at one person or one couple at a time. You will not find a timetable of group classes, a shared dining hall, or other guests to keep up with. Everything is one-to-one and tailored to what you tell Jacqueline when you arrive.

Jacqueline runs the retreat and gives every treatment herself. The page does not list her training, but she offers the full range of therapies on the menu and also does distance healing sessions over email and at a pre-arranged time for people who cannot travel.

The setting is rural Brittany in north-west France: forest, a valley view from the bedroom, a cycle path that leads to an abbey, and a lake close enough for an afternoon of canoeing. Evenings are for the hot tub, which is heated by a wood fire, or for sitting by the log-burning stove indoors.

You can add nights on request, and a free angel card reading is currently offered with the five-night package.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation with a four-poster bed and valley views - Private bathroom and separate WC - Continental breakfast daily - Daily detox juice and fresh smoothie - 1 x Transformational Bodywork & Reiki combined session - 1 x Crystal Therapy & Gridwork session - 1 x Sound Healing session - 1 x Angel Card Reading - 1 x Introductory Life Coaching session - Use of the wood-fired outdoor hot tub - Access to the guest kitchen and outdoor barbecue - Light vegetarian dinner on request

What's not included

- Flights and travel to Brittany - Lunch and dinner (other than the light vegetarian dinner on request) - Additional life coaching sessions - Extra nights beyond the five-night package - Bike, canoe hire and entry to local attractions - Travel insurance - Personal expenses