RAW & REAL OFF-GRID MOUNTAIN RETREAT

A week of simple living, deep connection, yoga, hiking and self discovery

“time felt like it stopped - in the best possible way”
— Retreat participant
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Haute Savoie, French Alps

A Different Kind of Retreat

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.

A space to nourish yourself, gain perspective,

and rediscover what truly matters to you.

You will be guided to explore the depths of your inner world,

through yoga: asana, pranayama, meditation and philosophy.

supporting self-discovery, emotional healing,

Shadow work will help foster

a reconnection with your core essence.

Live in rhythm with nature

alongside a small community of like-minded souls.

Walk the mountain trails.

Sit by the daily campfires.

Sleep close to the earth under a blanket of stars.

During the week you’ll be invited to:

  • 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’ll leave with:

  • simple practices to support your wellbeing

  • a deeper sense of emotional healing

  • new friendships and authentic connections

If there’s a quiet part of you longing for something more real, this week may be the doorway.

Unleash your adventurous soul -

Book your space and step into a retreat that changes people not through theory but by lived experience.

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.”

Details

Location: Praz-sur-Arly, Haute-Savoie, France

Dates: 31 July - 6 August / 8 - 14 August / 16 - 22 August

Group Size: 12 max

Accommodations & Cost

£955 - Glamping style canvas bell tent, with comfortable mattress, rugs, cushions, fairly lights and lantern

£830 - Generous size Dome Tent, with a proper mattress and rug

Meals: Nourishing, vegetarian, created by our chef and prepared together, we can also cater for vegan and other dietary requirements.

Daily Rhythm: Silence, meditation and journalling, 2 Yoga sessions, self enquiry process, brunch, hike, hang out in the hammocks or wood fired hot tub, art, dance, sharing circles, dinner, fire side convo’s or song, sleeping under the stars nestled next to the earth.

Getting to Us

Nearest Airport - Geneva, easy transfer via bus.

Nearest Train station - Sallanches, then local bus to Praz sur Arly

We collect you from the village, take your luggage to the venue, whilst you hike (approx 30mins)

About us

Between us, we’ve been practicing yoga for over 35 years and teaching for nearly 20. Our passion lies in personal transformation — of body, mind, and spirit, we both draw from our own healing journeys and guide from lived experience, not just training. The combination of our different teaching styles and approaches, creates unique and life changing experiences.

Soraya

Her passion lies in guiding people back into their bodies intuitively, and with deep presence.

Her approach is eclectic and embodied weaving somatic and flow-based yoga poetry, insight, and the wisdom of nature’s rhythms.

Rooted in her understanding of how trauma shapes both mind and body, she brings a soulful sensitivity to each session.

She is also a skilled energy worker, using vibrational to support deep nervous system healing. with warmth and empathy,

Soraya holds space in a way that feels both grounding, nurturing expansive, inviting you to come home to yourself.

Mike

Mike is a deeply insightful Iyengar yoga teacher,

known for his rare ability to see where you’re holding back —

in your body or in your mind.

His own healing journey began after a serious climbing accident and it shaped a practice rooted in patience, precision, and quiet perseverance.

With skill, humour, and compassionate challenge,

Mike gently encourages you beyond fear

and into greater freedom —

both on the mat and within yourself.

Why this retreat?

You’ll be staying in our home — not a commercial retreat venue — and that’s exactly what makes this experience so special.

Guests often say it feels like being welcomed into a family.

Many choose to return again and again.

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

Be welcomed into our home and way of living. You are offered the rare opportunity to live 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, lasting shifts in your life.

We live in a disconnected world — always doing, always achieving.

But understanding doesn’t happen through more striving.

It happens when we pause. When we are supported. When we come back to our body, to simplicity, to ourselves.

There is plenty of space in the day to hang out in the wood-fired hot tub, nestled in the mountainside or read in a hammock.

Laughter usually filters out of the kitchen as folks sit around the kitchen table, helping to prepare meals (Our chefs love sharing there 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.

Is this for you?

  • You long for authentic connection — with yourself, others, and nature

  • Desire some time out of fast paced modern life

  • Looking for community with like minded soul’s

  • You’re ready to meet yourself beyond the stories, labels, and roles

  • You crave stillness, simplicity, and inner exploration

  • You want to experience off-grid living, happy for the chance to be without electricity (we can charge phone’s but that’s it)

We intentionally keep the group small to create intimacy, safety, and depth of experience.

What participants shared

  • This retreat nurtured my body, stilled my mind, and made my soul sing.

    — recent participant

  • The group became a real, authentic community.

    — participant

  • I leave feeling inspired to make radical changes to how I live.

    - participant

  • I felt safe enough to go deep and transform.

    Participant

Three people relaxing in a wooden hot tub outdoors surrounded by green trees and a partly cloudy sky, with a woodpile and a person standing in the background.
Group of hikers trekking through a lush green mountain trail with scenic mountain ranges and blue skies in the background.
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A woman with curly hair and glasses sitting on a log in a forested mountain area, smiling and wearing a black Watchhouse hoodie, yellow shorts, and a blue beanie. There is a small campfire in front of her, and stacked logs behind her. The background
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Two women cooking outdoors on a camping stove in a forested mountain area. One woman is stirring a large pan of food, and the other is adjusting the stove. The scene is sunny with a clear blue sky.
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Outdoor outdoor shower setup with wooden platform, rustic wooden and branch structure, surrounded by green foliage, under blue sky with clouds.
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