VINOYASA: Yoga & Wine Retreat in the Loire Valley, France

You arrive on Day 1 and settle into your room at the farmhouse. That evening there's a welcome circle, a group dinner, and an evening yoga session with wines to try. The next morning starts with gentle yoga, breathwork, and meditation. Breakfast is leisurely, then you have free time to swim, cycle, use the sauna, or read by the pool. In the afternoon there's a longer VINOYASA session on the land, followed by a sauna ritual. Dinner is paired with a wine tasting, and the evening ends with stargazing and an optional fire.

Day 3 follows a similar rhythm: morning yoga and breathwork, then a sauna with herbal scrubs. After breakfast you might explore a nearby town or one of the Loire's famous châteaux, or walk through the vineyards. Dinner back at the château includes local wines. Day 4 begins with yoga in the stretch tent and another herbal scrub sauna. After breakfast there's a scenic walk around the estate, then free time in the afternoon. That evening features a fireside wine tasting where you'll learn about viticulture and vinification in the Loire Valley.

On Day 5, the final morning, there's a gentle VINOYASA session followed by yoga nidra and a tea meditation. After breakfast and some free time, the retreat closes with a closing circle and gratitude practice.

The schedule includes four wine tasting sessions, with a focus on Loire Valley varieties like Muscadet, Sancerre, and Vouvray. You'll also get one bottle of wine to take home or drink during your stay, depending on your room tier. Beyond the planned activities, there's ample free time to enjoy the pool, sauna, gardens, and the surrounding countryside. The retreat is designed to balance structured sessions with downtime, so you can relax at your own pace.

What sets this apart is the combination of yoga and wine in a historic French setting. It's not a bootcamp or a detox—it's a chance to move gently, drink well, and explore a region known for its wines and châteaux. The group is small, and the hosts, Abi and Sam, are on hand throughout. Sam is the chef and host, and Abi leads the yoga. The farmhouse has been in Sam's family for over 30 years, and the retreat is run as a social enterprise that supports African Vision Malawi.

What's included

- 1 morning yoga session per day with breathwork, meditation, or nature connection - 4 wine tasting sessions - Wild swimming in the Loire River - Full bed and board: 3 nutritious meals per day - Use of the pool, sauna, and land - 1 bottle of wine to drink during your stay or take home (specific bottle depends on your room tier) - Accommodation for 5 days / 4 nights

What's not included

- Travel to and from the retreat - Travel insurance - Optional 1:1 guided meditation and yoga nidra sessions - Additional wine beyond what is included - Personal expenses