You are warmly invited to Rhythm & Rest: Yoga and Gourmet retreat with Nicky and Hossegor Cuisine.

Overview

From 28th September to 4th October 2026, enjoy a 6-night retreat in Southwest France designed around movement, nourishment, and deep restoration. Set in a secluded countryside estate near Bordeaux, this experience unfolds in a gentle, spacious rhythm as summer gives way to autumn.

Expect dynamic mornings, open afternoons, and deeply restful evenings, all supported by seasonal, nutritionally balanced meals prepared on site by private chef Andy. Daily yoga classes with Nicky offer a thoughtful blend of energy and stillness, while on-site massage with Anna adds an extra layer of ease. The retreat is hosted with care by Neil, whose background in hospitality brings added depth to the experience.

As the pine forests and peaceful landscape create space to slow down, this retreat invites you to reset, reconnect, and return to a more natural pace.

Yoga

Each day begins with energising vinyasa and hatha-inspired practice in the fresh forest air. Afternoons are left unhurried, giving you time to swim, rest, enjoy a massage, or wander the quiet grounds. In the evening, the pace softens into yin and restorative practice, offering space for the nervous system to settle and restore.

Nicky’s teaching combines supportive vinyasa, grounded hatha, and deeply restorative yin in a reflective, embodied style. Her classes encourage a move from effort toward ease, and from doing toward being, using posture, breath, and stillness to support awareness. Rooted in lived experience and gently informed by classical yoga philosophy, the practice centres presence, spaciousness, and inner steadiness.

Food

Private chef Andy Bruce of Hossegor Cuisine will create a bespoke omnivore menu to suit all dietary requirements. Meals are carefully designed to be seasonal, nutritionally balanced, beautifully presented, and delicious.

During the summer and autumn months, Andy focuses on Mediterranean and Asian flavours, with high-protein options from meat, fish, vegetarian, or vegan sources. The menu features healthy natural carbohydrates, minimal processed foods, and plenty of seasonal fruits and vegetables, with an emphasis on freshness and local sourcing.

Andy draws on the excellent produce of Southwest France, including local fish and seafood, as well as ingredients from nearby Spain. Barista-quality coffee from Anna of Southsea Coffee is also part of the experience, bringing care and quality to each morning.

Massage treatments

Your booking includes one 30-minute on-site massage with Anna.

Additional 30-minute massage appointments are available for £55.00, subject to pre-booking and availability on a first-come, first-served basis.

Location

La Canopée des Landes is surrounded by nature and tranquillity in the forests of Southwest France. The property offers beautiful rooms, swimming pools, nature to explore, bicycles, space for games, a spacious yoga setting, and areas for both socialising and solitude.

Accommodation and pricing

Shared and private accommodation options are available, with prices from £1250 to £2250.

A 30% deposit is required to secure your place, and monthly payment plans are available.

Sample itinerary

Morning: meditation, vinyasa/hatha blend, brunch
Afternoon: free time, pool, massage, nature, optional workshop on alignment, philosophy, or mobility
Evening: yin/restorative practice, seasonal dinner, candlelight, nidra, journaling

Arrival and departure

Check-in begins from 12pm on Monday 28th September at the retreat centre. Bedroom checkout is at 11am on Sunday 4th October.

Travel

The nearest airports are Biarritz and Bordeaux. For those who want extra travel guidance, specific EasyJet flights from London Gatwick to Bordeaux are recommended. A return group transfer can be arranged by LANO for an additional fee. Parking is also available for guests who wish to drive or rent a car.

Extra info

The booking deposit is non-refundable. Flights and transfers are not included. The included 30-minute on-site massage is part of your booking.

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