HEALING GRIEF THROUGH CREATIVITY - 4 Day Retreat - Private (or family group) FRANCE
HEALING GRIEF THROUGH CREATIVITY - 4 Day Retreat - Private (or family group) FRANCE
2 La Pruneraie, Saint-James, France
Up to 8 in group
Open Dates
Retreat Highlights
- Personalized Grief Support: Tailored for individuals or private groups to process grief, loss, and healing at your own pace.
- Art as Healing: Explore and express your grief through painting, drawing, and clay, offering a creative way to release emotions.
- Journaling for Reflection: Guided journaling sessions help unlock layers of grief, regret, and hope, providing space to explore your feelings.
- Holistic Healing: Gentle yoga and art meditations support emotional and physical well-being, grounding you during difficult moments of loss.
- Restorative Massage: Receive a nurturing Lomi Lomi massage to release grief held in the body and promote a sense of emotional renewal.
- Tranquil French Setting: A serene, countryside retreat offering peace and quiet to reflect on your grief in a nurturing environment.
- Nourishing Meals: Comforting home-cooked vegetarian meals to nourish your body, providing a sense of warmth and care.
- Guided by Alison: Compassionate guidance from Alison, an experienced art therapist, as you explore loss and begin to heal through creative expression.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
"creativity feeds your soul, it's a way to understand and create changes in our lives, to make peace with ourselves and to love life."
Alison Coulthurst
Alison studied Graphic Design and Fine Art in South Africa and Transpersonal Art therapy in Australia.
She has also studied Kahuna, Lomi Lomi Massage and Reiki in Australia.
Alison is passionate about loving yourself and connecting with what's really important in life!
Her wish is for the women who took part in these retreats to return home
with a deeper sense of connection and love for themselves.
Her role as an art therapist can help clients explore and express themselves authentically.
She says "Creating art can heal us, inspire us and leave us filled with happiness and love."
In the Creativity Retreats Alison uses Art Therapy to help women express and explore emotions. It's all about connection, connecting with yourself, connecting with others, connecting with nature and connecting with what truely matters.
She also loves painting in her studio in France and is still enjoying successfully exhibiting around the world. Alison Coulthurst Art Facebook and Instagram to see her works.
"Painting is my meditation, it feeds my soul and brings me peace of mind."
Details of this retreat
A New Beginning: Healing Grief Through Art
Designed to help you or your loved ones process grief through the healing power of creativity.
Whether you're looking for one-on-one support or wish to heal with family or friends, this retreat offers a safe, caring space where emotions can be expressed and transformed.
Held in my peaceful home in the French countryside, the retreat spans four days and three nights.
Through creative exercises like painting, drawing, and writing, we’ll explore your feelings.
No art experience needed. I’ll guide you every step of the way, offering gentle support as we work together to heal.
Designed to help you or your loved ones process grief through the healing power of creativity.
Whether you're looking for one-on-one support or wish to heal with family or friends, this retreat offers a safe, caring space where emotions can be expressed and transformed.
Held in my peaceful home in the French countryside, the retreat spans four days and three nights.
Through creative exercises like painting, drawing, and writing, we’ll explore your feelings.
No art experience needed. I’ll guide you every step of the way, offering gentle support as we work together to heal.
Schedule
What to Expect in a Day at the Retreat
Each day at La Maison de L'Artiste is thoughtfully designed to gently guide you through your grief while nurturing your mind, body, and spirit. Here’s what a typical day looks like:
Morning Yoga & Meditation: Start your day with gentle yoga and calming meditation to ground yourself and connect with your emotions.
Breakfast in the Garden: Enjoy a peaceful, homemade breakfast surrounded by the serene beauty of the garden, setting a calm tone for the day.
Art Expression: Spend a few hours exploring your grief through creative exercises like drawing, painting, and working with clay. Art meditations will help you express and release deep emotions, allowing you to see what emerges.
Lunch: A nourishing, homemade lunch is served, offering comfort and space for quiet reflection.
Nature Walk & Journaling: Take a meditative walk through the countryside, followed by journaling to process your thoughts and feelings.
Creative Expression & Mindfulness: Engage in more artistic activities that focus on being creative for yourself, allowing your emotions to unfold naturally.
Massage: Unwind with a soothing Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage, designed to release physical tension and support emotional healing.
Dinner: Enjoy a cozy, home-cooked dinner that nurtures your body and soul.
Reiki Energy Healing: End your day with a calming Reiki session to balance your energy and bring a sense of peace before bedtime.
Each day offers a blend of creative expression, mindfulness, and healing practices, helping you gently process your grief while finding comfort and renewal.
Each day at La Maison de L'Artiste is thoughtfully designed to gently guide you through your grief while nurturing your mind, body, and spirit. Here’s what a typical day looks like:
Morning Yoga & Meditation: Start your day with gentle yoga and calming meditation to ground yourself and connect with your emotions.
Breakfast in the Garden: Enjoy a peaceful, homemade breakfast surrounded by the serene beauty of the garden, setting a calm tone for the day.
Art Expression: Spend a few hours exploring your grief through creative exercises like drawing, painting, and working with clay. Art meditations will help you express and release deep emotions, allowing you to see what emerges.
Lunch: A nourishing, homemade lunch is served, offering comfort and space for quiet reflection.
Nature Walk & Journaling: Take a meditative walk through the countryside, followed by journaling to process your thoughts and feelings.
Creative Expression & Mindfulness: Engage in more artistic activities that focus on being creative for yourself, allowing your emotions to unfold naturally.
Massage: Unwind with a soothing Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage, designed to release physical tension and support emotional healing.
Dinner: Enjoy a cozy, home-cooked dinner that nurtures your body and soul.
Reiki Energy Healing: End your day with a calming Reiki session to balance your energy and bring a sense of peace before bedtime.
Each day offers a blend of creative expression, mindfulness, and healing practices, helping you gently process your grief while finding comfort and renewal.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
WOMEN'S CREATIVITY & YOGA RETREAT, 2 La Pruneraie, Saint-James, France
Directions
Fly to Paris, then catch a train to Rennes city
or fly straight to Rennes city.
Or Fly to Nantes catch train to Rennes city
Or Drive here!
Free Pick up drop off (2pm) from/to RENNES TRAIN STATION. (15 mins bus or taxi from airport. )We will then all drive together to La Maison de L'Artiste. We can also pick you up from Rennes airport
Arrival at "la maison de l'artiste" 12:00 midday
Departure from "la maison de l'artiste" 12:00pm
Book the trains early!!
or fly straight to Rennes city.
Or Fly to Nantes catch train to Rennes city
Or Drive here!
Free Pick up drop off (2pm) from/to RENNES TRAIN STATION. (15 mins bus or taxi from airport. )We will then all drive together to La Maison de L'Artiste. We can also pick you up from Rennes airport
Arrival at "la maison de l'artiste" 12:00 midday
Departure from "la maison de l'artiste" 12:00pm
Book the trains early!!
Accommodation
Your stay will be in a cozy cottage on the artist's property, featuring charming stone buildings adorned with original artwork that adds to its unique, homely atmosphere. The cottage includes a separate bathroom, an open-plan lounge, and a kitchen, offering a comfortable space for relaxation. A lovely fireplace adds warmth, perfect for reflective evenings. Towels and linens are provided for your convenience. Nestled in the heart of the countryside, the property is surrounded by open farm fields and boasts a beautiful garden filled with fruit trees, creating a serene escape into nature. Alison’s house, art studio, yoga room, and massage room are all nearby, providing easy access to all retreat activities. While free Wi-Fi is available, we encourage you to embrace a digital detox during your stay to fully immerse yourself in the retreat experience and the healing surroundings.
Private Retreat (option to book family)
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
You'll reside at "La Maison de L'Artiste," the home of the artist, a charming shared lodging nestled in the serene heart of Normandy's French countryside.The area is peaceful and unspoiled, with open farm fields, forests, and fruit trees - fig, cherry, chestnut, pear, apple, and plum trees, great for time out to create and relax.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Enjoy our delicious vegetarian meals and French wine (please note not a detox retreat). Please share any allergies before arrival so we can accommodate your needs.
What's Included
- 1 Massage Session: Relax and release tension.
- 2 Yoga Classes: Gentle yoga to support emotional and physical well-being.
- Art Therapy & Creative Expression: Guided sessions to help you process grief.
- Nature Walks: Meditative walks in the peaceful French countryside.
- 3 Vegetarian Meals Daily: Nutritious, homemade meals.
- Snacks & Beverages: Including tea, coffee, and French wine.
- All Art Materials: Paints, drawing supplies, clay, etc.
- Personal Journal: For reflection and healing.
- 4 Days of Activities: Holistic, creative, and healing practices.
- 3 Nights Accommodation: Cozy and peaceful stay.
- Pick-Up & Drop-Off: From Rennes City.
- Reiki Healing: To balance and restore energy.
What's Not Included
- Flights, transport to Rennes
- Travel insurance
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