A 3-day weekend retreat in the heart of the vines of Saint-Emilion to explore how midlife is the perfect time to embrace change, challenges and opportunities to flourish now and beyond.

Give yourself space and time to reflect, be mindful and get creative while having fun and leave with an actionable plan for sustainable change to realise the fulfilled and healthy life balance you want: 

• Join a small group of like-minded women for presentations, workshops, wine tasting and yoga to map out your path towards your future – whether your goals are professional, personal, educational or wellness driven.
• Take the time to reset your own inner compass, in a safe space where you can dare to dive into the major questions that will shape your next chapter. Find your way back to the authentic you.

• Find the confidence to embrace major change, drawing on your unique life experience and the creativity and resilience you have built up over time.

Are you thinking about a new chapter but don’t know where to start?

Would you like to recalibrate some aspects of your life whether work, relationships or lifestyle and need time and space to explore how to do that?

At midlife and beyond, change is inevitable – physical, emotional and even financial. As children leave home, careers or jobs plateau and we want to optimise our physical and mental wellness as we realise that the years are not slowing down.  The time has come to pursue a life that we choose whether in a couple or alone.

So how do we map a path to a new life balance that incorporates all that we value?

Welcome to the Flourish retreat – a safe space to guide you onto the path for an exciting midlife and beyond. Whether you come alone or with a friend, you will find yourself in a group of likeminded women, all with the same mindset to think creatively about their next chapter to not only thrive but flourish.

Nothing ages better than fine wine.

And wine is a fabulous metaphor and tool for so many themes –balance, the careful blending of various elements for a desired outcome, sustainable development and mindfulness.  The retreat will be a balance of learning, working on your personal goals and play with time for morning yoga and for learning to taste confidently to choose and enjoy wine within a healthy lifestyle.

Join us for this exceptional weekend of change and exchange, growth and laughter where you’ll feel safe to share your hopes and dreams and you will leave refreshed, enthused and with a blueprint of next steps as well as a deeper knowledge of Bordeaux wine and yourself!

The retreat includes :

• Mid-life Change to Flourish after Fifty with author and wine maker Sally Evans
• Workshop style sessions will lead you through the stages of change from defining the dream to taking the leap and enjoying its success.
• Women, Wine and Wellness with Wendy Narby author of The drinking Woman’s Diet
• We will  assess lifestyle habits that help us age well and what lifestyle hacks we can employ to enjoy better wine better as we age.
• A tasting to introduce the wines of Bordeaux
• The role of food as part of the healthy lifestyle
• How food and wine work together with Sally and Wendy, creators of Wineand2 Veg
• Yoga Certified yoga teacher, Wendy will lead optional yoga practices adapted to all levels with simple postures that aid the body’s natural detoxification process. Yoga nidra meditation will help centre us in the present.
• Accommodation in single or shared room.
  All meals, workshops, free time to discover Saint Emilion and a visit and tasting at Château George 7 with owner wine maker Sally Evans
• Complementary signed copies of both Sally and Wendy’s books

To learn more, please express/register your interest here – numbers are limited.

Your place of residence

The intimacy of the premises, the special attention paid to every detail and the warm welcome all contribute to making your stay a unique, incomparable experience.
Everything about this place is conducive to disconnection and reflection.
Knowledge comes from workshops, meditation sessions, nature walks and moments of rest.
Healthy meals are prepared on site by our chef. Dinners are served alternately with the first and second wines of Château Monlot, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, from vintages ranging from 2010 to 2020.

The rooms in Petit Monlot residence

Petit Monlot residence, nestling in the heart of the Saint-Emilion vineyards, offers a top-of-the-range experience, combining the exclusivity of an unspoilt location with the charm of a completely renovated guest house. Its sumptuously appointed rooms, all with en suite shower rooms, are a haven of peace, a charming residence in perfect harmony with the natural beauty of Saint-Emilion.

The restful atmosphere and refined decor make for an enchanted stay.

Who are we?

Sally Evans is a British Winemaker who, after a corporate career, changed her life in her fifties and created an awarding boutique winery from scratch in Bordeaux. Using the lessons learned during this life changing experience, she helps other women implement the change they want to see in their lives in workshops and via her best-seller Make the Midlife Move: A Practical Guide to Flourish after 50.

Wendy Narby is a wine educator specialising in Bordeaux, a writer and yoga teacher. She is author of The Drinking Woman’s Diet, a liver friendly lifestyle guide. After a brilliant career in food and wine, Wendy started sharing her passion : she writes about wine, teach wine classes and talk at wine events for professionals and enthusiastic amateurs around the world.

Together they created  www.wineand2veg.com a website to share the principles and recipe ideas for successful pairing wines with veggie-based dishes.

About Château Monlot, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Château Monlot, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, nestled in the heart of the vineyards.

Château Monlot, a majestic blonde stone building dating back to the 17th century, is located in the heart of the prestigious Saint-Émilion vineyards. Its fascinating past, marked by four centuries of history, begins in the time of King Louis XIII, in the heart of what was then a simple hunting lodge. Today, following the restructuring of the vineyard and the complete renovation of the winery and the residence, Château Monlot is proud to bear the colours of the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru appellation.

During your stay, you’ll discover the Château Monlot vineyard, a veritable gift from nature, where each parcel of land is pampered to give birth to wines of character. Here, the art of winegrowing takes on its full meaning, in harmony with a unique and carefully preserved terroir.

Do you have a question? Don’t hesitate to contact us.

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