Yoga & Massage retreat for inclusive queer LGBT and sensitive beings
Yoga & Massage retreat for inclusive queer LGBT and sensitive beings
Fantasy Farm, l'armigere, Chatain, France
Up to 10 in group
Jul 9 - 12, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Quality yoga practice based on Iyengar yoga
- Massage practice based on assisted stretching and Thai massage techniques
- Meditation in nature
- Unique setting in a very quiet village in the center of rural france
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Mark is a French-British gay man, founder and full-time volunteer host of Fantasy Farm.
After years of burnout in corporate IT in Paris, he found his path through yoga and Ayurveda in India (2008-2020), spending 4-6 months annually training and teaching. Certified in Hatha Yoga (Rishikesh), AMPT Ayurvedic massage (Kerala), and Thai massage (Chiang Mai, Wat Pho Bangkok).
For 10 years, Mark taught yoga and practiced massage therapy in Paris before creating Fantasy Farm in 2020—working entirely as a volunteer (salary: zero).
His approach is rooted in traditional texts (Vijnanabharaiva Tantra, Abhinavagupta, Wei Wu Wei) and critical of commercial wellness trends. Influenced by Radical Faeries and queer ecology, he weaves together yoga, permaculture, and social critique.
Mark refuses the guru model, practices radical honesty, and believes the only true teacher is nature itself.
Details of this retreat
Fantasy Farm’s proposes a unique retreat program associating yoga and massage workhops
limited to 8 participants and designed for deep practice, authentic connections, and transformative experiences in a caring and inclusive environment.
The setting is also unique as Fantasy Farm is a Sanctuary for LGBTQ and sensitive beings.
**Format:** Thursday evening to Sunday midday
**Included:** Full vegetarian board + shared accommodation
**🧘 Yoga & Massage workhops**
Open to **all genders and orientations**—explore yoga and massage in a **respectful, non-nudist** environment.
**Program Highlights:**
- **Hatha Yoga based on precise Iyengar technique** (all levels)
- Postures, pranayama, and meditation, detailed corrections and adjustments
- **Thai massage & assisted stretches** (clothed)
- Nature immersion, meditation & group reflection
limited to 8 participants and designed for deep practice, authentic connections, and transformative experiences in a caring and inclusive environment.
The setting is also unique as Fantasy Farm is a Sanctuary for LGBTQ and sensitive beings.
**Format:** Thursday evening to Sunday midday
**Included:** Full vegetarian board + shared accommodation
**🧘 Yoga & Massage workhops**
Open to **all genders and orientations**—explore yoga and massage in a **respectful, non-nudist** environment.
**Program Highlights:**
- **Hatha Yoga based on precise Iyengar technique** (all levels)
- Postures, pranayama, and meditation, detailed corrections and adjustments
- **Thai massage & assisted stretches** (clothed)
- Nature immersion, meditation & group reflection
Schedule
A daily warmup in the morning
Workshops during the day
Time to rest and chill
Meals are prepared and taken together
Rituals and a no talent show are a feature of each retreat, bring your costumes, leave some behind
Workshops during the day
Time to rest and chill
Meals are prepared and taken together
Rituals and a no talent show are a feature of each retreat, bring your costumes, leave some behind
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Fantasy Farm, Fantasy Farm, l'armigere, Chatain, France
Directions
closest train station Saint Saviol (TER line linking Poitiers to Angouleme)
Accommodation
Simple shared accommodations in renovated farm buildings. Multiple sleeping spaces across different areas. Communal living. Outdoor hot shower under greenhouse. Dry toilets outside.
Program Price
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
Fantasy Farm is a 6,000m² ecological sanctuary in rural Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
A renovated former farm featuring simple shared accommodations, outdoor hot shower, dry toilets, sauna, and massage space. The permaculture forest garden includes vegetables, fruit trees, and diverse plantings. Natural swimming in the nearby river.
Intimate capacity: 6-8 people maximum. Vegetarian meals. No alcohol, no tobacco.
A renovated former farm featuring simple shared accommodations, outdoor hot shower, dry toilets, sauna, and massage space. The permaculture forest garden includes vegetables, fruit trees, and diverse plantings. Natural swimming in the nearby river.
Intimate capacity: 6-8 people maximum. Vegetarian meals. No alcohol, no tobacco.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
All meals are vegetarian and can adapt to other restrictions and allergies
No tobacco, No alcohol are allowed on the premises
What's Included
- All inclusive
- Vegetarian meals
- Tobacco and alcohol free
What's Not Included
- Travel expenses
- Annual membership
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