Fantasy Farm, l'armigere, Chatain, France
Up to 10 in group
May 21 - 24, 2026
About this Retreat
Mark is a French-British gay man, founder and full-time volunteer host of Fantasy Farm.
After years of burnout in corporate IT in Paris, he found his path through yoga and Ayurveda in India (2008-2020), spending 4-6 months annually training and teaching. Certified in Hatha Yoga (Rishikesh), AMPT Ayurvedic massage (Kerala), and Thai massage (Chiang Mai, Wat Pho Bangkok).
For 10 years, Mark taught yoga and practiced massage therapy in Paris before creating Fantasy Farm in 2020—working entirely as a volunteer (salary: zero).
His approach is rooted in traditional texts (Vijnanabharaiva Tantra, Abhinavagupta, Wei Wu Wei) and critical of commercial wellness trends. Influenced by Radical Faeries and queer ecology, he weaves together yoga, permaculture, and social critique.
Mark refuses the guru model, practices radical honesty, and believes the only true teacher is nature itself.
Details of this retreat
Fantasy Farm’s proposes a unique retreat program associating yoga and massage workhops
limited to 8 participants and designed for deep practice, authentic connections, and transformative experiences in a caring and inclusive environment.
This retreat welcomes men in a clothing optional athmosphere.
**Format:** Thursday evening to Sunday midday
**Included:** Full vegetarian board + shared accommodation
**🧘 Yoga & Massage workhops**
Open to **all genders and orientations**—explore yoga and massage in a **respectful, non-nudist** environment.
**Program Highlights:**
- **Hatha Yoga based on precise Iyengar technique** (all levels)
- Postures, pranayama, and meditation, detailed corrections and adjustments
- **Thai massage & assisted stretches** (clothed)
- Nature immersion, meditation & group reflection