Retreats

Connecting You With Yourself, Others, and the Region

We design immersive and transformative retreats that will connect you with yourself, others, and the natural beauty of the Cognac region in France. We offer three main themes: Mindfulness, Art, and Cuisine. Each experience is bespoke: designed and carefully curated to provide you and your fellow travellers with an unforgettable journey that nurtures mind, body, and soul.

Mindfulness Retreats

At Ceangal, our Mindfulness retreats are designed to help you discover inner peace and cultivate a deeper connection with yourself and the present moment. Guided by experienced mindfulness coach, Martin Towey, you will learn and practice meditation, yoga, and mindful movement, developing the tools to integrate mindfulness into your daily life. Through these practices, you will discover how to cultivate greater self-awareness, reduce stress, and foster a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Art Retreats

Our Art retreats at Ceangal provide a creative sanctuary where you can explore your artistic side, discover new talents, and connect with your inner artist. Our retreats offer a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a supportive and inspiring environment, where you can freely express yourself, develop your artistic skills, and create lasting connections with fellow art enthusiasts.

Culinary Retreats

Indulge in the rich culinary traditions of the Cognac region with our Cuisine retreats at Ceangal. You will explore the art of French cooking through hands-on workshops, learning to create delicious and authentic dishes using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. These retreats offer a unique opportunity to expand your culinary skills, experience the flavors of the region, and immerse yourself in French food culture.

Booking Your Group Retreat

To begin planning your group retreat, please contact us directly using the form below, or email us on agceangal@gmail.com. We would be delighted to discuss your requirements and create a personalised proposal for your group. Ceangal is more than a retreat, it's a shared journey of discovery, connection, and transformation. We're looking forward to creating the perfect group retreat experience for you.

    Upcoming Experiences

    Embark on an unforgettable journey with Ceangal. From the serene mindfulness retreats designed to calm your body and mind, to our gourmet cookery and cognac experiences that indulge your senses, there's an immersive experience waiting just for you. As we continue to create bespoke group retreats that appeal to a variety of interests, each of our offerings aims to provide an authentic taste of the French countryside, its rich culture, and history.

    Celtic Wellness Retreat

    25th - 28th September 2025

    Join us in the luxurious Loughcrew Estate in County Meath, Ireland for a very special Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat which offers a unique blend of mediative and physical practice. Daily yoga and mindfulness sessions with Tina and Martin are designed to help participants gently connect the body with the senses and develop a mindful approach to daily living. This carefully curated retreat also offers time to rest, relax, socialise if you wish, all while savouring quintessential French cuisine, the peaceful and picturesque countryside and creating new connections and some magical memories.

    Far Above My Expectations

    My Painting holiday with Ceangal was far above my expectations: our hosts Olive and Charlie were very generous with their time, local knowledge and transport to beautiful local painting sites and towns. Our introduction to gourmet French cuisine, cooked lovingly by Maggy our very talented chef, was a real treat.

    Olivia Hayes

    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

    Great food, company and conversation!

    Savouring such beautiful food and wine in great company, and with such lively and engaging conversations was amazing.

    Phil Rafferty