Off-Grid Living & Inner Transformation

19-25 July | 2-8 August | 10-16 August 2025

Hiking in together in the mountains fosters resilience and community

Transform your life with a retreat in the Haute Savoie Alps, Off-grid, simple living - connection in a disconnected world

This Summer join Mike Farr, myself and 11 other adventurous souls for a totally unique retreat in Praz sur Arly. Embarking on a transformational journey of inner growth that holds the potential to ignite transformation through trauma informed yoga, self enquiry, shadow work and hiking trails.

Step away from the noise of the “doing world” and into a slower, more connected way of being - held by the stillness of the mountains, far from distractions. This secluded off-grid retreat offers space to pause and simply ‘be’, to nourish yourself and gain perspective, discover/re-align with what truly matters to you.

Live in rhythm with nature alongside a small community of like-minded souls. Explore the depths of your inner self and uncover the transformative power of self-reflection. though modalities of yoga, meditation and shadow work. Connect with nature through hiking trails, daily campfires and sleeping close to the earth.

  • Reconnect with your body and breath

  • Align with your personal values

  • Cultivate emotional resilience and presence

  • Remember who you were before the world told you who to be

You will leave with new skills that improve your well-being, a sense of emotional healing at a deep level and new friendships and authentic connections.

Unleash your adventurous soul, book now and embark on a journey of self-discovery that promises to ignite your spirit.

In the words of one of our returning retreat participants this year....

“I realised that you have given me a way bigger gift, of a lasting impact in daily life. Literally, the one initial retreat week changed my life permanently for the better.”

Yoga, Hiking &

Self Discovery Retreat

in the French Alps

Camping in french alps

Daily yoga & self enquiry processes for personal growth

Our Retreat offers more than the physical practices of yoga and hiking; it provides a space for self-reflection. Amidst the tranquility of the French mountains, embark on a profound journey of self-discovery, emotional healing and deep reconnection.

Be welcomed into our home and way of living. Here you are entirely off-grid, pure spring water, no electricity cables or wifi.  This environment invites deep presence, it’s a place to rediscover your spirit and your passion for life and reconnect with your core essence, unraveling the layers that make you unique. With compassionate guidance, we encourage you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs, enabling you to make positive shifts in your life.

Group of people gathered around a campfire in a mountainous, wooded area, cooking over an open flame on a sunny day.

Why choose our 2025 Summer retreat together?

we create an environment that fosters growth, empowerment, and genuine connections—an experience you will carry in your heart long after you leave the mountains.

As you journey alongside like-minded individuals, a sense of community and belonging will envelop you. Share your stories, laugh, and support one another as you navigate the winding paths of self-discovery.

The rhythms of daily life, set against the backdrop of jaw-dropping mountain views, will revolve around elements of this:

  • 2 daily yoga practices (dynamic in the morning and restorative late afternoon), a total of 4 hours each day, facilitated by Soraya and Mike Farr)

  • Daily times of silence

  • Daily meditation practices

  • Daily sharing circles

  • Self-enquiry: daily journalling and  reflective processes

  • Creativity & Art

  • Soundbath

  • Dance

  • Kirtan and Song

  • Being in community with like minded folks

There is plenty of space in the day to hang out in the wood-fired hot tub, nestled in the mountainside. read in a hammock, try some archery or our new cold outdoor nature shower!!Laughter usually filters out of the kitchen as folks sit around the kitchen table, helping to prepare meals (Our chef loves sharing her passion for plant-based cooking)  Or you might be asked to help chop wood or tend the campfire whilst watching the kaleidoscope of light bathe the mountain tops.

The highlight is, however, the luxury of living simply, in nature and being nurtured by sleeping close to the earth under canvas, lulled by the chorus of crickets and the nearby gorge. Embrace the adventure, feed your soul, and embark on a transformative journey unlike any other. Book your retreat with us today and rediscover the magic hidden within you.

Person sitting on a log by a small campfire in a forest with mountains in the background.

What previous participants have said…..

  • A magical week in the mountains! 

    Soraya and Mike make you feel at home from the minute you arrive.

    Soraya has a knack for knowing just what the group needs. Her yoga brings you closer to yourself and opens your senses.

    Being close to nature all day made that the weather didn’t matter. Sun? Lovely! Rain? Equally wonderful. In fact, the thunderstorm coming in just at the right time during the sound bath made for an unforgettable experience. 

    Time flew by and before I knew it, I was left with lots of precious memories and a strong wish to come back next year!

  • A really special retreat....full of beauty and natural poetry.  It straddles the line between a personal visit and a revelatory professional group experience. The food and communal work was fantastic and helped anchor us in to this space together. Thank you.. Food for the soul and the body!

  • What a week! I really didn't expect to get so much of what I have from this retreat. It's been such a journey and feels longer than a week. Time in many ways feels like it has stopped or not been important.

    The home and space that you both have created are inspirational, your retreat really does touch people in a life changing way. It certainly was and continues to be a rollercoaster of emotions and I am truly grateful to you both for supporting me. What a very special couple you are and I am so grateful I have found you both in my life. 

  • Soraya's retreat is so much more than a yoga retreat. It's a week that nurtured my body, stilled my mind and that made my soul sing. The week wasn't always just bliss and happiness, sometimes it's hard work, physically, but also emotionally. Soraya took us on a journey, we've all gone through a process or connected deeper with ourselves, nature and each other. 

    I wish this journey for literally everybody, it's healing, it's fun, it's loving. It's the best possible way I could have spent a week taking care of myself.

  • Without a doubt, Soraya is a gift in herself. A humble, supportive, loving space-holder who takes you on more than a yoga retreat. 

    Along with her partner Mike, she transports you to a sanctuary in the mountains and guides your journey with compassion, integrity and an open heart. I cannot recommend this experience more highly, or put into words how special a place it is. If you are looking for community, connection and off-grid living you will find everything and more here.

  • Both complement each other by giving yoga classes and processes to soften and open layers, both physically and emotionally, to reach your deeper self.

    Challenge and gentleness at the same time to consciously enter the poses with techniques and instructions. Their attention is divided over the entire group, seeing and approaching each individual uniquely, taking into account his/her trauma, personal growth, physical state, etc. T

    hey completely open themselves, the house, the domain, so that you immediately feel at home. A warm, familiar feeling, support, guidance, fun, dance, singing, wise lessons.

    I felt monitored and supported by Mike and Soraya through all my emotional waves and processing. They give you all the time and space, they see you in your purest form, which you may have hidden yourself. The group that arises from sharing experiences and exercises provides courage, energy and support. Has had a huge effect.

  • A magical week in the mountains! 

    Soraya and Mike make you feel at home from the minute you arrive.

    Soraya has a knack for knowing just what the group needs. Her yoga brings you closer to yourself and opens your senses.

    Being close to nature all day made that the weather didn’t matter. Sun? Lovely! Rain? Equally wonderful. In fact, the thunderstorm coming in just at the right time during the sound bath made for an unforgettable experience. 

    Time flew by and before I knew it, I was left with lots of precious memories and a strong wish to come back next year!

  • Beautiful setting and wonderful people. I was initially challenged by the retreat, which in retrospect, was a good thing. I hadn't fully understood the extent of the "retreat" nature of the week. Once I adapted to the idea of a very spiritual/reflective retreat, I found it both immensely rewarding, enjoyable and beneficial to me on an unexpectedly deep level.

    There aren't many yoga teachers who possess the ability and skills to teach on both a physical and spiritual/personal level and make you feel safe enough to embark on this, Soraya is all of these. The activities, lodge and food were really well organised and of high quality and it began to feel like home very quickly. I have had a really wonderful week and have learned a lot on many different levels 

  • The retreat was brilliant, yoga morning and evening is something you can rarely experience in the hecticness of everyday life. It resulted in a refreshed body, stronger and more able to function. It brought out emotional issues that needed to be resolved. Cooking, washing up and fire duties strengthened the group and led to a sharing of experiences and support which heightened and deepened the retreat. Walking was enjoyable, challenging and meant you could be immersed in the scenery, which was magical.

  • What a wonderful experience of balance, integration and coherence. Soraya, you gave stillness and intuitive connection. The experience of slipping into the stillness of my soul, where words became a hindrance rather than a help. You helped me tune into this stillness and reconnect with the unlimited possibilities of my being. I feel a sense of wholeness as I leave and a deep connection with Mother Earth. Highly recommend to those who are trapped in the rat race of life.

  • This experience has been absolutely brilliant for me and exactly what I needed in my journey at this time. I have been stretched out of my comfort zone, taken to my edge and made some massive breakthrough's physically, emotionally and spiritually.

    The standard of yoga teaching was very high and I feel blessed and appreciate I could be part of a very special group, who I found supportive, accepting and warm. I feel I have made some great new friends. I leave feeling totally inspired to made some radical changes to the way I live...to take myself on a journey of yoga, a lifetime journey. Thank you for your thorough love and care

  • I have had an amazing time, I am not sure what I expected but I feel it has really opened up my mind and made me look at my life in a different way. A very emotional experience! An added bonus was making such wonderful new friends...Thank You

  • I have enjoyed myself immensely, you have the most amazing space up here in the mountains that makes people really connect with themselves...to realise fully where they are in their life/journey no matter how hard that can be. The food and environment has also been amazing, I am in awe of the way you live up here. You have instilled sense of community with the indoor and outdoor teams and it's been so much fun, an amazing experience.

Rustic wooden cabin in the French Alps, home to simple living mountain retreats

Off Grid Living, about Les Fraissies

We will be staying at Les Fraisses above Praz sur Arly. This is our home, a traditional alpine building 1300m up on the side of a mountain, not accessible by road. It was originally handmade from trees cut down in the surrounding forest over a century ago.

This is a place of outstanding beauty that invites you to pause just to gaze in wonder at the ever-changing beauty of nature.

The building is surrounded by alpine woodland, wildflowers, and a gorge. My partner started restoring it 15yrs ago with a vision of running yoga retreats here, most of my Summers of the past 8yrs have been spent digging, plastering, painting......many people have offered their help along the way, with replacing the roof, carpentry, tiling, buffing, sanding, digging. It has been a labour of love and each part of the house is filled with memories of community restoration, all held by the vision and commitment of Mike. He has many stories to share, if you're interested,  around the campfire.

The yoga studio was the original barn and has a beautiful rustic feel to it. This is a place of outstanding beauty on the side of a mountain, that invites you to pause just to gaze in wonder at the ever changing beauty of nature. As you walk around the perimeter, you are rewarded with views of Mont Blanc. Or spend time gazing at the stars whilst sitting in the wood fired hot tub.

The village of Praz sur Arly is  within easy transfer of Geneva airport but feels like a million miles away from the busyness. Accommodation is in bell tents (soul pads) or tents (with proper mattresses), nestled amongst the pine trees  surrounding the house. We do have a fully working bathroom with hot shower and toilet!

 

Snow-capped mountains overlooking a green valley, forested hills, and a rustic cabin under a clear blue sky in the French Alps.
A tepee set up in a forest clearing surrounded by tall evergreen trees in the French Alps
Person in wooden hot tub in a forest with tall trees and mountains in the background.
A group of people having a picnic on a grassy hilltop with a scenic mountain view in the background. They are sitting on blankets with backpacks nearby, enjoying the outdoors under a cloudy sky.
People practicing yoga in a studio, using blue blocks for support. They are on purple mats, performing a forward bend pose. The room has wooden floors and beams.
people hugging in presence, vulnerability, and embodied wisdom,
Gathering in presence—sharing food, laughter, and stillness in the embrace of the mountains
A retreat group gathered in a sharing circle, fostering authentic connection and deep listening in a supportive space
Sacred circle around the campfire, stories shared under the wisdom of the land
Man sitting on grass playing a handpan with a campfire and stacked logs in a forest setting.
Inside a cozy tent with a rug, pillows, and a decorative lantern, overlooking a forest view with a guitar propped against the tent wall.
Two people cooking a colorful vegetable dish in a large pan over an outdoor fire, surrounded by a forested landscape.
Man showering outdoors in a forest setting
Person outdoors holding sticks near a cabin with trees and grass, wearing a tank top and shorts.
healthy eating in the mountains
Plate of quinoa salad with vegetables and black olives on a rustic wooden table in an outdoor mountain setting.
Sacred land of mountains, forests, and sky—a sanctuary for transformation, connection, and simple living in nature
Two women sitting on a rustic bench, sharing laughter, and stillness in the embrace of the mountains.
Three people enjoying an outdoor hot tub in a forest setting at dusk.
Feet resting in a hammock with a forested mountain view.
Alpine cow on a grassy hillside with mountains in the background.
Bell tent in forested mountain landscape with blue sky and clouds.
retreat participants enjoying an outdoor mountain cafe.
finding stillness in the doorway, held by the mountains
Interior space with yoga decoration featuring a poster titled "8 Limbs of Yoga" listing yoga principles, shamanic drum and various decorative objects on a wooden surface.
Sacred land of mountains, forests, and sky—a sanctuary for transformation, connection, and simple living in nature
Plate of food with pancakes topped with strawberries and nuts with yogurt, set in front of a forest view.
Group of people doing partner yoga in a wooden studio with yoga mats and blocks.
Two people wade through a rocky stream surrounded by lush green foliage and trees on a sunny day.
Two women sitting outdoors, smiling and holding chocolates with small flags.
Three people relaxing in an outdoor hot tub surrounded by trees, with a stack of firewood and scenic mountain view in the background.
Glowing tent illuminated in darkness outdoors
A soulful night around the fire—retreat participants sharing music, connection, and presence under the stars.
Landrover love in the mountains
Wooden cabin with a hammock outside, surrounded by trees and stacked firewood.
Conscious conversations over the kitchen table
Person holding a bow and arrow, wearing patterned leggings with dreamcatcher designs.
People practicing headstands in a yoga class, using mats and props for support.
Expanding from within—yoga practitioners engaging in a heart-opening locust pose, supported by breath and mindful movement.
Rustic wooden cabin with stone foundation surrounded by lush green trees and mountain view
Group yoga class in downward-facing dog pose on wooden floor.
Red geraniums with green leaves growing next to rustic wooden door and stone wall.
A Native American-style drum with a wooden frame and leather cords, set against a scenic mountain forest landscape under a blue sky with clouds.
Group yoga class with people doing standing stretches, arms raised, in a wooden room.
Close-up of a rustic wooden door with a heart-shaped keyhole.
Soraya, smiling and welcoming you at the entrance of our mountain retreat cabin.
Group of hands with charcoal-stained fingers over abstract charcoal drawings on paper
Man sitting cross-legged on a wooden bench outdoors, wearing sunglasses and smiling, with a solar panel in the background.
Two women outdoors, one smiling at the camera while the other uses a bow saw to cut a log on a sawbuck, surrounded by greenery.
Sound healing with shamanic drums, singing bowl, chinese wind gong and rainstick
Community cooking—laughter, open communication, and connection while preparing a shared meal.
Two people embracing in a heartfelt hug outdoors, surrounded by trees. Black and white photo.
Group of women sitting on stone steps with a dog in front of a rustic wooden cabin. Pile of firewood and flowers are visible outside the cabin.
Chopped vegetables on a cutting board inside a wooden cabin with an open window showing a forest view.
View from inside a tent with feet visible, overlooking a forest and mountains under a blue sky.
Natural waterfall flowing into a narrow stream surrounded by lush greenery and moss-covered rocks.
Outdoor shower in a forest setting with lush green foliage and a clear blue sky.
A red and purple hammock suspended between two trees in a sunny forested area with green grass and pine trees.
Interior view of a green camping tent with a striped sleeping mat and a small rug on the floor.
A green and gray tent set up in a forested area, surrounded by lush evergreen trees and grass.
Camping tent in a forest clearing with trees and mountain view
People cooking outdoors over an open fire, with a pan containing colorful vegetables.
Interior of a rustic log cabin with wooden walls, an open window showing a night sky, a chair covered with a white sheepskin, and a small framed picture on the wall.
Smiling person in a blue jacket holding a red checkered cloth, standing near a stone and wood structure with large black pots, outdoors with trees in the background.
Two women sitting on a wooden floor in a room with log cabin walls. One woman is showing her hands stained with charcoal, smiling, with papers featuring charcoal drawings on the floor. A purple yoga bolster and a pink travel mug are nearby.
Abstract black and white pencil sketches featuring mountains, trees, swirls, and textured patterns. Collage layout.
Man relaxing on wooden bench outside rustic cabin in forest, with others seated nearby on deck, surrounded by pine trees and nature.
A person assisting another in a yoga class. One individual is in a downward-facing dog pose on a purple yoga mat, while another kneels nearby, offering guidance. The floor is wooden, and yoga props are visible in the background.
A yoga instructor assists a student in a wall-assisted handstand pose on a purple mat indoors. The room has wooden floors and other participants are visible in the background.
Two people sitting on a wooden bench at night; one is holding a guitar and adjusting it while the other watches attentively, both illuminated by a soft light.
People practicing yoga in a studio, using yoga blocks and mats, performing a forward bending pose on purple mats.
Woman practicing yoga headstand against a wall with blue yoga block support in a studio.
Person doing a supported headstand against a wall with another person assisting indoors on a yoga mat.
Group yoga class in a wooden room, participants doing forward bend with yoga blocks on purple mats.
A group of people practicing yoga in a sunlit room with wooden beams. They are standing on purple yoga mats in a pose with arms raised overhead. Various yoga props and gear are scattered around the floor.
Group of people sitting in a grassy meadow with mountains in the background, raising their arms and smiling.
People practicing yoga in a studio doing downward dog pose on purple mats.
Two people sitting in a cozy, wooden yoga studio, wrapped in blankets and engaging in a relaxed conversation. A sign displaying the "8 Limbs of Yoga" is visible in the background, alongside various yoga props such as yoga mats and cushions.
Two people sitting cross-legged on yoga mats, covered with blankets, in a yoga studio with yoga blocks nearby.
Person lying on a wooden floor, covered with a white blanket, wearing an eye pillow, with glasses and a yoga strap nearby.
Group of people sitting on yoga mats in a relaxed setting, with one person holding a stick decorated with feathers. They are smiling and appear to be in a casual, supportive environment.
Group of people smiling in a circle, looking down at the camera, with a bright sky background.
People cooking over an open fire outdoors in a large pan, surrounded by nature, with smoke and sunlight.
Person practicing yoga in downward-facing dog pose on a purple mat, with a tattoo visible on the upper arm.
Person crouching by a campfire surrounded by rocks at dusk, wearing a light jacket and boots.
Three people riding an ATV on a dirt path in a forest, two waving and smiling.
Cozy tent interior with soft lighting, blankets, a patterned lantern, a ukulele, and string lights.
A person swimming in a lake with a mountainous landscape in the background on a sunny day.
Woman in floral dress cutting bell peppers on a wooden bench outdoors in a forest setting, with logs piled nearby and a large pot in the background.
Open wooden window in a log cabin, revealing a view of green pine trees outside.
A person standing in an open grassy field with hiking poles, surrounded by pine trees and mountains under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Hot air balloons floating over a green mountainous landscape under a clear blue sky.
Assorted chopped vegetables including zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, garlic cloves, olives, and rosemary on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Foggy forest with coniferous trees partially obscured by mist and low clouds, under a blue sky.
Campsite in a forested area with several tents, surrounded by trees and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
Outdoor shower with wooden platform surrounded by greenery.
People sitting outdoors near a cabin, enjoying a meal, surrounded by trees and mountain scenery.
Rustic outdoor toilet with wooden seat, corrugated metal roof and wall, surrounded by trees and foliage, toilet paper hanging on the wall.
Hiker with backpack and trekking poles on a mountain trail with a group of people, surrounded by green hills and distant mountains on a sunny day.
A white tent set up in a grassy clearing surrounded by lush green trees, with a view of forested mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
A group yoga class in a studio with wooden floors and high ceilings. Participants are lying on mats, stretching one leg upwards using yoga straps. An instructor stands at the front, guiding the class. Yoga blocks and props are visible around the room
People practicing yoga in a studio performing downward dog pose on purple mats.
Group yoga class with people in a triangle pose on yoga mats inside a wooden-beamed studio.
Group of hikers near a rustic wooden cabin in a mountainous forest landscape.
Three women smiling and posing in a forest creek, with one wearing a floral dress and straw hat, another in a blue shirt and white shorts, and the third in a black tank top and denim shorts. They stand on rocks surrounded by lush green foliage.
Panoramic view of mountainous landscape with dense evergreen forests in the foreground and snow-capped peaks in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Two people standing in a rustic wooden interior, one smiling and the other making a playful expression. A window with a view of a vehicle and trees is visible.
A group of people outdoors enjoying a casual picnic. In the foreground, a man is serving himself a salad from a table set with various dishes including bread, sliced fruits, and a large bowl of food. The background features trees and mountains under
Three people practicing yoga indoors on mats using yoga blocks, positioned in a forward bend, with a wooden wall in the background.
A group of people in a yoga studio practicing poses using chairs and blocks. They are standing on yoga mats placed on wooden floors, with some yoga props like blankets and bolsters nearby. The studio has wooden beams and natural light.
Two people arranging wildflowers in glass jars on a wooden bench in an outdoor setting, with trees and greenery in the background.
A person sitting on a tree stump in a forest setting, wearing casual clothes and sunglasses, looking at the greenery on a sunny day.
Person sitting on a wooden bridge in a forest with mountains in the background.
Wooden building with metal roof surrounded by trees, smoke coming from chimney, vehicle parked outside.
Two people sitting on a wooden bench outdoors, surrounded by green trees and grass, with one playing a guitar and another person in a nearby outdoor hot tub. Mountain peaks are visible in the background.
Group of people sitting around a campfire at night, with visible flames and trees in the background.
Group of people sitting on wooden benches outdoors, surrounded by forest and mountains, enjoying a meal with a solar panel and fire pit nearby.
Group of friends preparing food outdoors in a forest setting, sitting on a rock with a scenic mountain view in the background.
Wooden table with pine cones, rocks, evergreen branches, dried flowers, bark, and a decorative lotus candle holder.
Mountain landscape at sunset with silhouetted trees and colorful clouds.
Herd of brown and white cows grazing on a green hillside with a barn and forest backdrop in the mountains.
A group of people sitting on wooden benches around a small fire pit in a forested area. A guitar and thermos are on one of the benches. A person is in a hot tub in the background, with stacked firewood nearby. Tall trees and a mountainous forest are
Person wearing a blue shirt and black shorts lying on a wooden bench in a forested mountainous area.
People sitting on a wooden porch outside a rustic cabin in a forested area. A man is playing a guitar while others relax and enjoy the scenery. Pine trees and mountains are visible in the background.

Investment & Bookings

19- 25 July | 2-8 August | 10-16 August 2025

£920  single occupancy Glamping Bell tent  (Soulpad ) or very large tent (including 1 mattress, pillow, rugs, throws, fairy lights & lantern)

£800  single occupancy tent (4 man dome tent that includes  1 mattress and pillow)

£760 single ocuppany tent (3 man dome tent that includes 1 mattress and pillow) 

A deposit of £150 will be needed to secure your place with full payment due 6 weeks before the retreat date.

Glamping yoga retreat french alps
sleeping close to nature soothes the nervous system

What You Might Be Wondering

A retreat group gathered in nature, finding connection and healing in the French Alps

  • 7 day stay at Les Fraissies, Praz sur Arly, Haute Savoie, France, with use of all the facilities. Arrival day from midday, departure by midday (12pm) 

    2 daily yoga practices, dynamic morning practice and restorative, yin, sound bath and Yoga Nidra, late afternoon.

    Daily Self Reflection/self enquiry practices; meditation, times of silence, journalling, art and other processes

    Daily sharing circles

    Daily campfire's with chat, song and sometimes cooking. 

    Forest Bathing

    Hiking trails straight from the venue for those that wish to hike.

    Accommodation of a tent to yourself or single occupancy of glamping style bell tent or tent (availability dependant). All tents come with mattresses. You will need to provide a sleeping bag and pillowcase.

    all meals; fruit and herbal tea's before practice. Muesli, bread, coffee and tea after practice followed by substantial veggie brunch. 2 course Vegetarian evening meal. Herbal tea's and normal tea, fresh mountain water (straight from source!) and snacks available throughout the day. Special diets can be catered for, let us know at time of booking.

    Use of Wood Fired Hot Tub

    All yoga equipment is provided, purpose built Iyengar studio.

  • Flights are to Geneva Airport and easy transfers are available from Geneva airport to Praz sur Arly for under £30. We will collect you in the village to bring you to the retreat centre.

    Guided hikes

    Please note flights and transfers are not included in the price and you are strongly advised to have travel insurance.

    Additional treatments outside of our schedule are not included in the price.

  • You will need to bring:

    an all weather sleeping bag, pillowcase

    towel

    head torch

    walking boots or similar,

    clothes for all weathers (mountain weather is very changeable, you can experience hot 30+ sun, dramatic thunderstorms, fog all in the same day)

    small day rucksack for the hikes.

    Rucksack of similar rather than wheelie suitcase (we are up a mountain).

  • 2 daily yoga practices (dynamic in the morning and restorative late afternoon), a total of 4 hours each day, facilitated by Soraya and Mike Farr)

    Daily times of silence

    Daily meditation

    Daily sharing circles

    Self-enquiry: daily journalling and  reflective processes

    Hiking trails from the house

    Creativity & Art /dance/sounbath

    Kirtan and Song

    Breakfast, substantial brunch and dinner

    Being in community with like minded folks whilst doing a little karma yoga

  • We are in the mountains so the weather can be changeable. Generally it looks like the photo’s, this clear blue sky and temps between 22-30+ degrees. But we can get thunderstorms passing through.

    Nightime can range from 12-19 Degrees, depending on the weather. We suggest an all weather sleeping bag, but we do have a ton of blankets for those that need.

  • The nearest airport is Geneva, there are regular airport buses to Praz sur Arly, with a change at Sallanches €35 and a time of 1.5hrs

    Nearest Station is Sallanches where you can pick up a local bus to the village.

    We collect you from the village and bring you to the bottom of the walking track. Your luggage will be taken up for you.

  • We have solar panels which give lighting downstairs and charging points for phones. There are no electric sockets though, so no WIFI only your cellular

    We do encourage you to ditch the phone for the week and experience life outside of it. We can offer our number as an emergency contact.

    Similarly, the are no outlets for hair dryers etc. This is simple living

  • We have amazingly creative chef’s that come and nurture us with food. The menu is vegetarian but we can cater for vegan, gluten free and other dietary requirements, just let me know when you book.

  • In order to get the most out of our transformational programme, the more you participate, the more you changes you will see.

    The morning and afternoon yoga practices are mandatory as is the daily sharing circle and karma yoga. The time from brunch (11:30am) up to the afternoon practice (4pm) is for you. You can hike with us, hang out in a hammock or the hot tub or nap in your tent. This is time for you to be

  • It can be daunting if you haven’t participated in a retreat before or attended something like this on your own. Most of our guests are solo travellers and what we notice is friendships happening almost straight away, do to the way we structure life here.

    At half of our participants return to us each year, to them it has become home.