Liva RJ x SoulXplorers

Château charm, inner peace, and community.

France 37120 Chaveignes paid

Step into the intriguing world of Château Le Grippault with Liva RJ x SoulXplorers, a retreat experience that blends personal growth with the charm of a historic French estate. While the château's full story remains a delightful mystery, its authentic interiors, complete with a music room, piano, and a treasure trove of vinyls and books, invite exploration and creative expression. This retreat is designed to cultivate inner peace, strength, and resilience, with a special focus on empowering women and minority groups. Expect a collaborative culinary journey, preparing meals together using fresh, locally sourced produce. It's an opportunity to connect with community, engage in movement and play, and find reprieve in a beautiful, inspiring setting.

Highlights

Stay in a historic French château with a mysterious past.
Enjoy a music room with a piano and vinyl collection.
Collaborative cooking with locally sourced French produce.
Focus on empowering women and minority groups.
Emphasis on creativity, movement, rest, play, and community.

Good for

womenminoritiescommunity seekerscreative individualshistory enthusiastsfood lovers

Setting

The retreat unfolds within the walls of Château Le Grippault in Chaveignes, France. This historic château, whose past is shrouded in mystery, offers an authentic and grand setting. Beyond the formal salon and dining hall, guests can enjoy a music room with a piano and a collection of vinyl records and books, fostering an atmosphere of creativity and relaxation.

The practice

The retreat's mission is to cultivate inner peace, strength, and resilience through a holistic approach. While no specific meditation tradition is mentioned, the pillars of action include creativity, movement, rest, play, and community, suggesting a blend of practices aimed at well-being and personal growth. Beginners are welcome to explore these pathways to inner calm.

A typical day

The daily rhythm at Liva RJ x SoulXplorers is not explicitly detailed, but it is structured around the pillars of creativity, movement, rest, play, and community. Guests can expect shared meal preparation using local ingredients, opportunities for creative expression, and time for relaxation within the château's inspiring environment. The exact schedule will vary by retreat.

Accommodation

The specific lodging arrangements within Château Le Grippault are not detailed, but guests will be staying on-site within the authentic and grand interiors of the château itself.

What to bring

Given the focus on movement and creativity, comfortable clothing is advisable. With an annual average temperature of 13.1°C, and cooler months from December to February, layers are recommended, especially for evenings. Don't forget swimwear for the pool and perhaps a journal for creative expression.

Address Chateau Le Grippault, 37120 Chaveignes, France

How to get there

Travel to Château Le Grippault is coordinated by the organizers. The general plan involves flying into Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), taking a direct train to Saint-Pierre des Corps, and then being picked up by the retreat staff. Alternatively, if you are already in Paris, you can take a train from Gare Montparnasse to Saint-Pierre des Corps. Driving instructions are also available.

Nearest airport: Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (50 km)

Guests flying into Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) will take a train to Saint-Pierre des Corps, where they will be picked up by the retreat staff. The nearest airport is Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS), approximately 50 km away, though the primary travel guidance is via Paris.

Nearest city: Poitiers/Biard

Public transport: Direct train service is available from CDG airport or Gare Montparnasse in Paris to Saint-Pierre des Corps train station.

Languages

English

How to book

Details for booking are sent after you have confirmed your attendance, suggesting a direct communication process with the organizers.

Pricing

Pricing for the retreat starts from EUR500. Specific inclusions beyond accommodation and meals are not detailed, but the collaborative cooking and amenities are part of the experience.

Climate

Climate Zone: Temperate

Best Months: May, Jun, Dec

Avoid: Jan, Nov, Jul

Chaveignes experiences an annual average temperature of 13.1°C. The warmest months are typically June, July, and August, making these ideal for enjoying the château's outdoor amenities. The coolest months are December, January, and February, so visitors during these times should pack warm clothing. Rainfall is relatively consistent, with January, July, and November being the wettest, and May, June, and December being the driest.

Location

Frequently asked questions

What kind of meals can I expect during the retreat?

Meals are a collaborative experience, cooked together using locally sourced produce such as vegetables, meats, milk, cheeses, and fruits. Variations will be made to accommodate dietary needs as much as possible.

Is the retreat suitable for beginners in meditation or personal growth practices?

Yes, the retreat is designed to bring inner peace and resilience through creativity, movement, rest, play, and community, making it accessible and beneficial for individuals at any stage of their personal growth journey.

How do I get to Château Le Grippault?

The organizers coordinate travel plans with you. Typically, you would fly into Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), take a direct train to Saint-Pierre des Corps, where you will be picked up. If you're already in Paris, you can take a train from Gare Montparnasse to Saint-Pierre des Corps. Driving details are also provided upon confirmation.

What amenities are available at the château?

Château Le Grippault offers free WiFi, a pool, free parking, a kitchen, tour assistance, coffee/tea, a cafe, a yoga studio, and bicycles for rent. There's also a music room with a piano and a collection of vinyls and books.

What is the focus of the retreat's mission?

The mission is to foster inner peace, strength, and resilience, with a particular emphasis on supporting women and minority groups. The retreat aims to provide ease and reprieve through creativity, movement, rest, play, and community.