The Glowin’ x Monteaco Retreat.
7th - 12th September 2024 - 6 days, 5 nights
About the Retreat.
Introducing our collaboration retreat with Monteaco - Forest Friendly Tea.
We have partnered up with the most sustainable tea company in the world to bring you a retreat of relaxed harmony between human and nature at Château de Cadrès. Here, you can breathe in the fresh air and feel your stresses melt away as you overlook the colourful, surrounding forest. Let birdsong and the sweet scent of blossom enchant you, renew yourself with morning and evening yoga, nourish your body with locally-sourced food, and discover more about living in balance with our Earth.
What to expect:
Tea Tasting & Talk with Monteaco
Morning and Evening Yoga
Individual Session/Consultation
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Relaxing Environment
Daily Walks
Glowin’ Goodie Bag!
Workshops
The Yoga.
A Personalised Experience during your Yoga Retreat.
Connection is a very important aspect at The Glowin’ Retreats, which is why you are offered a one-to-one session/consultation. It is here that you can connect with your host and discuss your yoga journey. Whether you are working on specific muscle tightness, or need to discover ways of “slowing-down,” it is here that together, we can discover the best process for you. After your retreat, you will be sent a summary of what was discussed so that you can continue to develop your practice at home!
Your Hosts and Teachers.
Harriet Cherry, Founder
A 350hr REP, Harriet will guide you throughout the yoga sessions and workshops, as well as host you throughout the six days of retreat.
A lover of movement, her classes allow you to fully reconnect your body and breath, finding a sense of meditation by focusing on how your body feels in each posture. She knows how to adapt to the class, and connects with each person individually so that you can get the most out of your practice. She likes to go further than just holding a posture or practicing a movement, you will understand the deeper details of why your body might feel a certain way, or how to use the breath to aid you. You’ll also hear a lot of laughter in classes with her too; the classes are a place of growth and discovery!
You will be guided through a variety of sound meditation & relaxation sessions to help you relax the mind and body. Harriet will also lead some workshops that look deeper into the practice of yoga, giving you tools to take back home to apply to your daily routine.
By the end of the retreat, your body will be moving fluidly and will certainly be released of any tensions.
“Yoga is a safe space; somewhere you can be comfortable with yourself, with zero judgment towards yourself or towards others. It creates a balance that requires strength and softness, both mentally and physically. At first, the practice became an escape from the burdens of constant stresses and worries, but they eventually began to dissovle because the practice was teaching me how to handle them.” - Harriet.
Angela Fa,
Angela is a certified 200hr yoga teacher trained in both Hatha and Vinyasa disciplines.
She is passionate about helping you tune into your awareness both physically and mentally through the practice of yoga.
Angela was first drawn to yoga for the physical benefits to improve strength, balance and flexibility. But what she didn’t expect was a shift in her awareness of not only her physical body, but her breath, surroundings and thoughts. Through yoga, she was able to tune out all distractions and be 100% present in the moment.
“Yoga changes lives. The biggest progress is usually what cannot be seen. I hope to share with others the benefits of the practice so that they can also experience everything that yoga has given me.” - AngelaAngela’s classes are a mix of both strength and softness. Suitable for all levels with modifications and progressions, you will be guided through each movement with a mindful connection to your breath and body — a meditation in motion that you will feel the benefits of both on AND off the mat."
About Monteaco.
THE WORLD’S MOST SUSTAINABLE TEA!
Founded by Swedish entrepreneur and tea master, Kenneth Rimdahl, Monteaco is a pioneer in sustainable tea produced in harmony with nature.
No Pesticides. No Fertilisers. No Irrigation Systems.
From the mountains of Northern Thailand, Monteaco’s goal is to create a completely natural product, ensuring that the fragile ecosystems can stay protected while, at the same time, provide local communities with sustainable ways of income. Monteaco are not certified through any conventional third-party certification systems like organic or fairtrade because of how expensive it is to acquire such certificates and also because Monteaco believe that these certifications are not doing nearly enough to actually protect bio-diversity and provide producers with a more sustainable future.
As a company, Monteaco are protecting nature using their knowlege of tea. The more tea they can sell, the more they can buy from the producers in the mountains. The producers can then earn more money by producing tea in the forest than they would by cutting the forest down to produce crops in a monoculture system that requires pesticides, fertilisers and irrigation systems.
“By working together with nature instead of working against it, we at Monteaco now reap all the benefits a healthy ecosystem offers us. We don't need any pesticides, fertilizers or irrigation systems as all of this is given to us for free.
If there is one insect who wants to eat our tea, there is always another insect who wants to eat the first one! The fallen leaves of the trees provide our soil with all the nutrition it needs, and the strong root systems together with a shadowy canopy keep our plants nourished and thriving.
Our goal is to provide the most sustainably produced tea in the world in the mountains of Northern Thailand and show that it is possible to produce Forest Friendly tea in harmony with nature and prove that we can make a difference in creating a more sustainable tea industry.” - Monteaco During this special collaboration retreat, a member of the Monteaco Team will be coming to the Château de Cadrès to give you a very special tea tasting.
The Place & Location.
Sitting on a hill, this early 19th century Château overlooks the rolling hills of the surrounding Lot valley. It is set within 10 hectares of private parkland, harnessing the tranquility required for an escape from the modern rush so that you can take a moment to breathe.
Inside, the Château has been restored to its former glory, highlighting its unique architecture, and creating a soothing environment with its timeless design. A stunning studio overlooks the sequoia trees, growing beyond the South Terrace, where you can practice yoga and meditation twice a day.
An East, South, and West Terrace encircle the Château, allowing you the breathtaking views of the parkland and valley beyond. Take a dip in the swimming pool, play a round of tennis, and stroll through the woods to discover the historical momunents hidden amongst the trees!
The Lot-et-Garonne is a hidden destination located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine of South West France. Recognised initially for its plum and hazelnut orchards, there is history that spreads through valley with its Medieval “Bastides” (fortied villages) where you’ll find many markets, boutiques and other famous Château.
The Cuisine.
While you retreat at the Château de Cadrès, our the in-house chef will be in charge of nourishing your bodies with cuisine that respects both your body and the environment! A plant-based chef who certianly likes to make the table as colourful as possible with the food sourced as locally as possible and from scratch!
After your morning yoga practice, there will be a buffet breakfast awaiting you to nourish your body for the day ahead. Lunch will also be a buffet style and in the evening, you will have a 3-course dinner.
Alternative meals are of course made for those with specific dietary requirements. When you sign-up, a health form will be sent to you so that you can let us know about any requirements you might have. 
The Pricing.
Pricing for "The Glowin' x Monteaco” Retreat - 7th - 12th September 2024 | 6 days, 5 nights Included within the price:
Yoga classes, workshops & equipment (yoga mat, blocks & strap)
Robe & bath towels, including pool towel
x3 meals per day (including refreshments + dinner on day of arrival & breakfast on day of departure)
High quality bed linen
Individual Consultations/Sessions
Tea Tasting & Talk with Monteaco
Exclusive use of Château de Cadrès
Guided Hike
The Glowin’ Goodie Bag
The Luxury Suites. Fully Booked.
A Super King size bed in a spacious, luxury suite with an ensuite bathroom.
The Standard Room. Fully Booked.
A standard, stylish room with either Twin beds, or a Super King size bed with an ensuite bathroom.
If you are travelling with a friend, please make sure to let us know who you are travelling with if you are booking seperately.
If you are travelling solo but would like to share a room, then we will do our best to find you a suitable match!
If you are travelling as a couple, and would like the Super King size bed option, please let us know.
If you are travelling solo but do not want to share a room with a room-mate. Please select “Standard Room - Private (Solo)” as booking option.
If you would like to pay in Euro please contact us.
The Triple Suite. Fully Booked.
A very spacious suite that accommodates three people in seperate beds. The room has its own bathroom.
If you would like to pay in Euro please contact us.
Not Included within the price:
Flights
Massage treatments
Travel insurance
Tips to staff
Airport transfer
More information about the Aiport Transfer
You are more than welcome to hire a car, especially if you’d like to do some of your own sightseeing while you retreat. We can highly recommend Buggs Car Hire if you are flying to Bergerac airport.
We can also organise a group transfer service from the meeting point of Bergerac Airport which is 60€ per trip. If you are arriving from Paris CDG or Bordeaux Airport, you can take the train to Bergerac. Please feel free to reach out to us if you need any help!
Nearyby Airports
Bergerac Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport
Agen is our nearby train station if you would like to travel by train.
Please contact us if you have any questions and we will be happy to assist you.
Extras.
Massage Treatments
While you retreat in South West France, you can receive a variety of massage treatments from a qualified, female masseuse with over 20 years exeprience. Available treatments are:
Tui Na massage
Ayurvedic Abhyanga massage
Complete Indonesian oil massage on table from head to toe
Balinese massage
European Quiro-massage
Wellness-Draining Body and Face massage
Wellness Massage-Hands and Feet Thai style
Japanese facial massage
Specific back massage
Sports Massage
Hawaiian Massage Lomilomi
Detox treatment
Sanbao Chinese Massage
Body and face massage with suction cups
Swedish Massage
If you would like more information about certain massage treatments, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Massage treatments last 1 hour & cost 60€. Reservations must be made in advance either at booking or via email. Please note that if you would like to pay for your massage during your stay then you will need to pay in euros.
