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We're thrilled that you're considering a retreat with Ceangal! Our unique and immersive experiences are designed to provide you with the perfect balance of relaxation, connection, and personal growth. To make your booking process as smooth as possible, you can find out more and book your spot from our specific retreat pages below. Each page contains detailed information about the retreat, as well as a booking form to reserve your spot.Cuisine Retreats
Discover the culinary secrets of French cuisine and learn to create delicious, authentic dishes under the guidance of our expert chef. Our Cuisine Retreats combine hands-on cooking classes with visits to local markets and vineyards for an unforgettable gastronomic experience.French Food & Wine Tasting Experience
20th - 24th November 2024Join us from 20th to 24th November for a very special food & wine tasting experience. a sensory immersion in the food and wine of the Aquitaine region of France. Hosted by Olive & Charlie, you will embark on a journey of sensory delight...savouring the foie gras of Aquitaine, the oysters of Arcachon, the renowned wines of Bordeaux, Medoc, Saint-Emilion - Pomerol - Fronsac, Entre-deux-Mers, Graves, Sauternes, Blaye, Côtes de Bourg and much more...
Christmas Cuisine Weekend
8th - 11th December 2023Join us from 8th to 11th December for lots of fun in the kitchen as you learn from the wonderful Maggy some very special French recipes to dazzle your guests over the Christmas season. Enjoy the perfect balance between chilling and cooking as you pick up endless hints and tips to entertain and impress friends and family.
New Year Cuisine Weekend
26th - 28th January 2024Begin the New Year with lots of fun in the kitchen as you learn from the wonderful Maggy some very special French recipes to dazzle your guests throughout the year. Join us from 26th to 28th January for a weekend of cooking and relaxation as you pick up endless hints and tips to entertain and impress friends and family.
Cookery & Cognac
18th - 24th February 2024Join us for a delightful Cookery & Cognac Retreat from the 18th to the 24th February, 2024. This immersive experience, returning by popular demand, combines the art of French cooking with the allure of the Charente region, home to the world-famous Cognac.
Mindfulness Retreats
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and inner peace with our Mindfulness Retreats. Guided by experienced instructors, you'll learn valuable techniques to help you live a more balanced and mindful life.Mná Yoga & Meditation Weekend
12th - 14th April 2024Join us for a very special Yoga and Meditation Retreat which offers a unique blend of physical and mediative practice. There will be daily yoga and meditation sessions with Tina and Martin, designed to connect to our bodies and senses, and develop a mindful approach to our daily lives. There will be time to get to know other mná, savour quintessential French cuisine, enjoy the beautiful surrounding countryside and create some magical memories.
A Month of Mindfulness Online
12th, 19th, 26th & 30th June 2024Move through 2024 more mindfully by pausing and listening to what’s really going on within the body, the heart and the overactive mind. Take time to cultivate your capacity to be more mindful day to day, more present to yourself and to others, and look forward to brighter days.
Celtic Wellness Retreat
Spring 2025 - dates to follow...Join us for a very special Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat which offers a unique blend of physical and mediative practice. There will be daily yoga and mindfulness sessions with Tina and Martin, designed to connect to our bodies and senses, and develop a mindful approach to our daily lives. There will be time to rest, relax, socialise if you wish, savour quintessential French cuisine, enjoy the beautiful surrounding countryside and create some magical memories.
Spring Revival Retreat
15th - 18th May 2025Join us in Spring 2025 at the beautiful L'ancienne Distillerie, nestled within the breathtaking Cognac region of France for a special restful retreat aimed at restoring body and mind. Led by Natalia Ripsher, founder of The Little Room of Harmony, this experience will introduce you to practices, which help relax and still the body, quieten the mind and centre the spirit.
Art Retreats
Nourish your creative side in the beautiful setting of the Cognac region with Ceangal's Artistic Retreats. Surrounded by serene landscapes, our retreats provide the perfect environment for you to explore your artistic talents and develop new skills under the guidance of experienced instructors.Plein Air Painting with Michelle Boyle
16th - 20th May 2024Welcome to the great outdoors for a watercolour painting residency immersed in the beautiful landscape of Grand Champagne de Cognac. Join Artist in Residence Michelle Boyle for an immersive getaway that will nourish both body and soul. Develop your observational and painting skills and explore your unique artistic voice under Michelle's professional guidance.
Mná Mindfulness Retreat
29th September - 1st October 2023Join us at the exclusive Logis du Paradis, nestled within the breathtaking Cognac region of France, for a very special mná retreat aimed at rejuvenating both your mind and body. Led by Martin Towey, a qualified mindfulness teacher, this retreat introduces participants to various practices that help cultivate awareness, kindness, and compassion towards oneself and one's experiences.
Artistic Retreats
Discover the culinary secrets of French cuisine and learn to create delicious, authentic dishes under the guidance of our expert chef. Our Cuisine Retreats combine hands-on cooking classes with visits to local markets and vineyards for an unforgettable gastronomic experience.Like a Gathering of Old Friends
Olive and Charlie were so kind, generous and hospitable and really couldn’t do enough for the group and to make our stay as comfortable as possible. There was a lovely balance between our sessions and local trips. It became like a gathering of old friends after the first night at dinner...I’ll certainly be back!
Miriam Glynn
A Wonderful Experience
We enjoyed a wonderful experience thanks to the exceptional care from Charlie and Olive, who looked after all our group’s specific needs and included many of our special requests in the programme. We would also like to mention the wonderful cuisine supplied by Maggie. Truly a memorable week.
George & Elaine Balmer
Genuinely Warm & Welcoming
This weekend exceeded my expectations. Olive & Charlie are wonderful hosts, immediately creating an environment which is genuinely warm & welcoming. Which in turn makes the group dynamic work effortlessly. I really cannot recommend it highly enough and look forward to my next trip to Olive & Charlie.
Jennifer Callan