🌿 Coming Home: A 5-Day Nature Retreat for Connection, Belonging and Inner Renewal
 
A mindful journey from loneliness to belonging — connecting to nature, people, and peace.
 
In a world where we are constantly online but rarely truly present, loneliness and disconnection have quietly become some of the biggest challenges to our wellbeing. This retreat offers something different — a pause, a breath, a gentle way back to what truly matters.
 
Nestled in the rolling hills and forests of the Razès area of southern France, this five-day mindfulness and nature retreat invites you to slow down, reconnect with your natural rhythm, and rediscover the simple joy of belonging — to yourself, to others, and to the living earth.
 
“We are all just walking each other home.” — Ram Dass
 
What You’ll Experience:
Each day builds gently upon the last, helping you move from solitude to shared connection, from stillness to flow. Through mindful walking, group reflection, and moments of deep rest, you’ll rediscover the healing power of nature and human warmth.
 
🌿 Guided mindful walks through the sunlit trails, vineyards, and wildflower meadows of the Razès countryside.
🔆 Connection circles — safe, supportive spaces for sharing and authentic conversation.
🌳 Quiet reflection time for journaling, meditation, or simply resting in nature’s calm.
💫 Gentle movement and breathwork to regulate the nervous system and foster inner peace.
🌼 Creative nature journaling and mindfulness practices to deepen your connection with the land.
🔥 Evening fireside gatherings that nurture friendship, laughter, and the warmth of belonging.
🌙 Integration sessions to carry this sense of connection back into everyday life.
 
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” — Rachel Carson
 
Who It’s For:
This retreat in southern France is for anyone who feels the quiet ache of disconnection — from others, from purpose, or from self. Whether you are navigating a life transition, caring for others, or simply feeling emotionally tired, this experience offers space to breathe, to feel, and to reconnect.
Ideal for solo travellers, seekers, and anyone longing for meaningful community and the peace of nature.
 
Benefits You’ll Take Home:
A renewed sense of connection and belonging — to yourself, to others, and to the natural world.
Practical mindfulness tools for emotional balance and inner calm.
A soothed nervous system and an open heart.
A supportive circle of like-minded souls and genuine friendships that last beyond the retreat.
A deep reconnection to your own natural rhythm — and to life itself.
 
The Setting — The Healing Landscape of the Razès:
Tucked between the Pyrenees and the vineyards of Languedoc, the Razès region is a place of ancient beauty and serenity. The air is fragrant with herbs and pine, the hills hum with cicadas, and each sunrise paints the landscape in soft gold.
Here, time slows. The land itself seems to breathe with you — inviting stillness, reflection, and renewal. This secluded retreat space offers quiet comfort and views that remind you how good it feels to be alive.

💚 Group Size: Limited to 5 to keep the group intimate, connected, and safe.
 
This is a 5-day retreat - longer stays are available at a discounted rate.
 
WHAT ELSE YOU CAN EXPECT:
•  Accommodation, guided walks, nature therapy sessions, and creative materials.
• Stunningly calm, varied and peaceful countryside.
• Opportunities to: visit markets & medieval towns, swim in lakes & rivers, visit castles & caves, savour great wine-tasting moments & gastro restaurants.
• Supportive connection in a small, nurturing setting.
• Nutritious refreshments and welcome aperitif.
 
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
• All nature therapy activities.
• Free airport/train station transfers from: Carcassonne, Bram, Foix or Castelnaudary.
• Accommodation @ the Razès Gîtes (fully equipped apartments).
• Female certified guide on all nature therapy activities.
 
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
• Continental breakfast (€10) and/or picnic lunch (€10)  and/or 3-course evening meal with wine (€25).
• Inclusion of Day or Half-Day Trips into your schedule (as listed under the Day Trip page).
• Airport pick-up/drop-off from Toulouse, or Béziers at an additional supplement of €100.
 
DISCOUNT:
• A 25% discount is applied to a second person sharing your gîte.