Gardoussel
Retreat offers
themed Ayurveda and yoga holidays, writing workshops,
gîtes
and unstructured residential stays. Set in the lush Cévennes
mountains of the Languedoc region, Gardoussel
('guardian of the birds') is a magical
oasis of calm in one of the most beautiful and untouched parts
of France. A
place of stunning simplicity and incredible natural beauty
where guests can truly relax without the distractions of TV,
crowds or traffic.
Secluded yet within easy access
to pretty villages, it offers the perfect opportunity to tune
into nature and to ourselves. Served
with delicious, home-made, organic vegetarian meals.
“The only time I’ve
been away and enjoyed the food.”
“Enjoyed a wonderful
week. Obviously a lot of time, effort and energy
has gone into making it such a beautiful and comfortable environment.”
"One
of the most peaceful and beautiful places I have had the privilege
to visit."
Surrounded by glorious pine and holm oak forests,
Gardoussel is a picturesque hamlet set in 45 acres of private
meadow and woodland in the heart of the Mediterranean mountains,
1 hour from Nimes and 2 hours from Montpellier.
“A simply wonderful area to explore.
The walks up the mountains and down the valley were superb adventures
full of rewards; views, chestnuts, rushing water – a true
paradise.”
During events, guests are accommodated in our
gîtes (holiday apartments) and independent, en-suite bedrooms.
'Highly Recommended': The Good Retreat
Guide (5th edition) by Stafford Whiteaker. 'A beautiful
setting... very peaceful... comments from guests are full
of praise for this place'
Our two beautiful, independent gîtes, sleeping
4-6 people each, are also available for weekly rentals for those
who want to do their own thing at Gardoussel.
"Please do not alter the simplicity
of a very special place. A big, big thankyou."
All our guests are welcome to make use of our workshop
spaces which include an indoor loft, two outdoor yoga decks and
a 'boma' seated fire pit.
"I have learned
so much that I can use for my everyday life in the city. They'll
keep me calm and peaceful and spirited. The most important is
that I'm more focussed and relaxed now, able to see things more
clearly. My body and soul are ready for a new way of living."
On-site therapies include
Ayurvedic massage, Swedish massage, Ayurvedic consultations, yoga
classes, craniosacral therapy, acupuncture and Ayurvedic cookery
lessons. For the more enegetic, the local area offers a wide variety
of hiking trails, river bathing, mountain biking, donkey rental,
tennis, a local Sunday market... or simply explore the
hills behind the hamlet or relax in a hammock in our peaceful gardens & grounds.
Ayurveda Events
New Ayurvedic E-Learning Training. See www.ayurvedicnutrition.com for details.
Gardoussel Retreat regularly hosts Ayurvedic
massage courses, Ayurvedic nutrition & cooking workshops and
other trainings organised by the European Institute of Vedic
Studies (www.atreya.com).
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