GRIEF HEALING THROUGH CREATIVITY - 4 Day Retreat - Private (or family group) FRANCE
GRIEF HEALING THROUGH CREATIVITY - 4 Day Retreat - Private (or family group) FRANCE
3 La Pruneraie, 50240 Saint-James, France
Up to 9 in group
Open Dates
Retreat Highlights
- Personalized Grief Support: Tailored for individuals or private groups to process grief, loss, and healing at your own pace.
- Art as Healing: Explore and express your grief through painting, drawing, and clay, offering a creative way to release emotions.
- Journaling for Reflection: Guided journaling sessions help unlock layers of grief, regret, and hope, providing space to explore your feelings.
- Holistic Healing: Gentle yoga and art meditations support emotional and physical well-being, grounding you during difficult moments of loss.
- Restorative Massage: Receive a nurturing Hawaiian massage to release grief held in the body and promote a sense of emotional renewal.
- Tranquil French Setting: A serene, countryside retreat offering peace and quiet to reflect on your grief in a nurturing environment.
- Nourishing Meals: Comforting home-cooked vegetarian meals to nourish your body, providing a sense of warmth and care. Meals prepared to your preferences.
- Guided by Alison: Compassionate guidance from Alison, an experienced art therapist, explore loss and begin to heal through creative expression.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
"creativity feeds your soul, it's a way to understand and create changes in our lives, to make peace with ourselves and to love life."
Alison Coulthurst
Alison studied Graphic Design and Fine Art in South Africa and Transpersonal Art therapy in Australia.
She has also studied Kahuna, Lomi Lomi Massage and Reiki in Australia.
Alison is passionate about loving yourself and connecting with what's really important in life!
Her wish is for the women who took part in these retreats to return home
with a deeper sense of connection and love for themselves.
Her role as an art therapist can help clients explore and express themselves authentically.
She says "Creating art can heal us, inspire us and leave us filled with happiness and love."
In the Creativity Retreats Alison uses Art Therapy to help women express and explore emotions. It's all about connection, connecting with yourself, connecting with others, connecting with nature and connecting with what truely matters.
She also loves painting in her studio in France and is still enjoying successfully exhibiting around the world. Alison Coulthurst Art Facebook and Instagram to see her works.
"Painting is my meditation, it feeds my soul and brings me peace of mind."
Details of this retreat
A New Beginning: Healing Grief Through Art
Designed to help you or your loved ones process grief through the healing power of creativity.
"Alison’s retreat in Normandy, France was truly magical and the perfect haven to help me heal whilst enjoying a creative getaway.
Alison is the most beautiful soul, inside and out - she is a talented artist who is the hostess with the mostest. Alison’s attention to detail with all her creative activities was exceptional. These carefully designed activities helped me to rediscover myself and understand that I can and must go on. My time at the retreat was a very happy one - I have returned home with a renewed energy and inner peace that has been missing since my husband had passed away 7 months ago. We had been married for 43 years and he was my hero … my soulmate … the love of my life.
THANK YOU … THANK YOU for helping me to reconnect with my creativity and happy inner self Ali - I will definitely be back soon " Judy
"On the other side of a magical four days, I feel more free to explore artistically due to Alison's inspiring and gentle guidance, but I also feel more open, positive and inspired in general. During the retreat I was able to explore my relationship with my grief in a real, deep, vulnerable, and meaningful way that will stay with me forever.
I recommend 10/10 to anyone thinking about a retreat here! It's a true gift to yourself!" Anna
Whether you're looking for one-on-one support or wish to heal with family or friends, this retreat offers a safe, caring space where emotions can be expressed and transformed.
Held in my peaceful home in the French countryside, the retreat spans four days and three nights.
Through creative exercises like painting, drawing, and writing, we’ll explore your feelings.
No art experience needed. I’ll guide you every step of the way, offering gentle support as we work together to heal.
Designed to help you or your loved ones process grief through the healing power of creativity.
"Alison’s retreat in Normandy, France was truly magical and the perfect haven to help me heal whilst enjoying a creative getaway.
Alison is the most beautiful soul, inside and out - she is a talented artist who is the hostess with the mostest. Alison’s attention to detail with all her creative activities was exceptional. These carefully designed activities helped me to rediscover myself and understand that I can and must go on. My time at the retreat was a very happy one - I have returned home with a renewed energy and inner peace that has been missing since my husband had passed away 7 months ago. We had been married for 43 years and he was my hero … my soulmate … the love of my life.
THANK YOU … THANK YOU for helping me to reconnect with my creativity and happy inner self Ali - I will definitely be back soon " Judy
"On the other side of a magical four days, I feel more free to explore artistically due to Alison's inspiring and gentle guidance, but I also feel more open, positive and inspired in general. During the retreat I was able to explore my relationship with my grief in a real, deep, vulnerable, and meaningful way that will stay with me forever.
I recommend 10/10 to anyone thinking about a retreat here! It's a true gift to yourself!" Anna
Whether you're looking for one-on-one support or wish to heal with family or friends, this retreat offers a safe, caring space where emotions can be expressed and transformed.
Held in my peaceful home in the French countryside, the retreat spans four days and three nights.
Through creative exercises like painting, drawing, and writing, we’ll explore your feelings.
No art experience needed. I’ll guide you every step of the way, offering gentle support as we work together to heal.
Schedule
What to Expect in a Day at the Retreat
Each day at La Maison de L'Artiste is thoughtfully designed to gently guide you through your grief while nurturing your mind, body, and spirit. Here’s what a typical day looks like:
Morning Yoga & Meditation: Start your day with gentle yoga and calming meditation to ground yourself and connect with your emotions.
Breakfast in the Garden: Enjoy a peaceful, homemade breakfast surrounded by the serene beauty of the garden, setting a calm tone for the day.
Art Expression: Spend a few hours exploring your grief through creative exercises like drawing, painting, and working with clay. Art meditations will help you express and release deep emotions, allowing you to see what emerges.
Lunch: A nourishing, homemade lunch is served, offering comfort and space for quiet reflection.
Nature Walk & Journaling: Take a meditative walk through the countryside, followed by journaling to process your thoughts and feelings.
Creative Expression & Mindfulness: Engage in more artistic activities that focus on being creative for yourself, allowing your emotions to unfold naturally.
Massage: Unwind with a soothing Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage, designed to release physical tension and support emotional healing.
Dinner: Enjoy a cozy, home-cooked dinner that nurtures your body and soul.
Reiki Energy Healing: End 5or begin)your day with a calming Reiki session to balance your energy and bring a sense of peace before bedtime.
Each day offers a blend of creative expression, mindfulness, and healing practices, helping you gently process your grief while finding comfort and renewal.
Each day at La Maison de L'Artiste is thoughtfully designed to gently guide you through your grief while nurturing your mind, body, and spirit. Here’s what a typical day looks like:
Morning Yoga & Meditation: Start your day with gentle yoga and calming meditation to ground yourself and connect with your emotions.
Breakfast in the Garden: Enjoy a peaceful, homemade breakfast surrounded by the serene beauty of the garden, setting a calm tone for the day.
Art Expression: Spend a few hours exploring your grief through creative exercises like drawing, painting, and working with clay. Art meditations will help you express and release deep emotions, allowing you to see what emerges.
Lunch: A nourishing, homemade lunch is served, offering comfort and space for quiet reflection.
Nature Walk & Journaling: Take a meditative walk through the countryside, followed by journaling to process your thoughts and feelings.
Creative Expression & Mindfulness: Engage in more artistic activities that focus on being creative for yourself, allowing your emotions to unfold naturally.
Massage: Unwind with a soothing Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage, designed to release physical tension and support emotional healing.
Dinner: Enjoy a cozy, home-cooked dinner that nurtures your body and soul.
Reiki Energy Healing: End 5or begin)your day with a calming Reiki session to balance your energy and bring a sense of peace before bedtime.
Each day offers a blend of creative expression, mindfulness, and healing practices, helping you gently process your grief while finding comfort and renewal.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
WOMEN'S CREATIVITY & YOGA RETREAT, 3 La Pruneraie, 50240 Saint-James, France
Directions
Fly to Paris, then catch a train to Rennes city or fly straight to Rennes city.
Free Pick up (11am) drop off (2pm) from/to RENNES TRAIN STATION. at Central Cafe outside station.
15 mins bus or taxi from Rennes airport.
We will then all drive together to La Maison de L'Artiste
Arrival at "la maison de l'artiste" 12:00 midday
Departure from "la maison de l'artiste" 13:00pm
Book the trains early!! Please note important for everyone to start and finish together x
Free Pick up (11am) drop off (2pm) from/to RENNES TRAIN STATION. at Central Cafe outside station.
15 mins bus or taxi from Rennes airport.
We will then all drive together to La Maison de L'Artiste
Arrival at "la maison de l'artiste" 12:00 midday
Departure from "la maison de l'artiste" 13:00pm
Book the trains early!! Please note important for everyone to start and finish together x
Accommodation
Get ready to make yourself at home in our welcoming haven for artists. Our delightful residence is nestled in lovingly restored old French barns. When you step inside, you'll discover a range of room options. Some offer two beds, while others provide private accommodations with a shared bathroom. We've taken care of all the details, ensuring you enjoy the utmost comfort with soft white cotton linens and towels. Plus, the walls are graced with original artworks, creating a cozy and homelike ambiance that welcomes you.
Private Retreat (option to book family)
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
You’ll stay at "La Maison de L'Artiste", the artist’s home — a charming, private retreat nestled in the peaceful heart of Normandy’s countryside. The area is serene and unspoiled, with open farm fields, vibrant flowers, and an artist’s garden. Surrounded by fig, cherry, chestnut, pear, apple, and plum trees, it’s the perfect place to relax, create, and reconnect with nature.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Enjoy our delicious vegetarian meals and French wine and cake! (please note not a detox retreat). Please share any allergies before arrival so we can accommodate your needs.
What's Included
- 1 Massage Session: Relax and release tension.
- 2 Yoga Classes: Gentle yoga to support emotional and physical well-being.
- Art Therapy & Creative Expression: Guided sessions to help you process grief.
- Nature Walks: Meditative walks in the peaceful French countryside.
- 3 Vegetarian Meals Daily: Nutritious, homemade meals.
- Snacks & Beverages: Including tea, coffee, and French wine.
- All Art Materials: Paints, drawing supplies, clay, etc.
- Personal Journal: For reflection and healing.
- 4 Days of Activities: Holistic, creative, and healing practices.
- 3 Nights Accommodation: Cozy and peaceful stay.
- Pick-Up & Drop-Off: From Rennes City.
- Reiki Healing: To balance and restore energy.
What's Not Included
- Flights, transport to Rennes
- Travel insurance
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