La Pause: A Retreat in the South of France | May 25-30, 2026

from $500.00

Join Carolyn Anne Budgell from May 25-30th, 2026 on the quiet shores of Arcachon Bay, where wind-swept pine trees meet the ocean and time slows down. We will come together for five nights and six days of Spa Yoga, Restorative and Somatic Movement, Breathwork, Mindfulness Workshops with curated Workbooks, reflective self-inquiry, healing ocean air, extra outings and nourishing connection in the South of France.

Each day includes guided sessions, spacious time for rest, shared group meals, and the gentle rhythm of the tides - a perfect combination for coming home to yourself.

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Join Carolyn Anne Budgell from May 25-30th, 2026 on the quiet shores of Arcachon Bay, where wind-swept pine trees meet the ocean and time slows down. We will come together for five nights and six days of Spa Yoga, Restorative and Somatic Movement, Breathwork, Mindfulness Workshops with curated Workbooks, reflective self-inquiry, healing ocean air, extra outings and nourishing connection in the South of France.

Each day includes guided sessions, spacious time for rest, shared group meals, and the gentle rhythm of the tides - a perfect combination for coming home to yourself.

Villa La Tosca Room Details and Images

Please complete this Sign Up Form before or after purchasing.

FAQ’s can be viewed at the bottom of this page

PRICES ARE CAD

What’s Included

✔️ Spa Yoga and Restorative Sessions Daily

✔️ Guided Meditation and Breathwork classes

✔️ Mindfulness + journaling workshops

✔️ Welcome Gift and notebook

✔️ 2 Group Meals daily — Brunch and Dinner

✔️ One Dinner out at a local Eatery

✔️ All Yoga props: Bolster, Mat, Blocks are available

✔️ Ocean access steps away + free time

✔️ Cozy, comfortable accommodations

✔️ Exclusive use of the Villa and property — pool, sauna and cold plunge tub

✔️ Visit to a local Farmer’s Market

✔️ One Stand Up Paddleboard Adventure

Location: Arcachon Bay, Atlantic Coast of France

Tucked away on a peaceful curve of the Bassin d’Arcachon, our private villa is a peaceful haven, looking out over the Atlantic Ocean, just 30 minutes west of Bordeaux. This region is beloved for its wide sandy beaches, charming villages, and laid-back coastal energy. While less traveled than the Riviera, the Atlantic side of France holds a natural, raw beauty that is grounding and refreshing.

The villa itself offers direct access to the beach, comfortable rooms, cozy communal spaces, and elegant simplicity. Picture morning meditations with the sound of the wind, long exhale afternoons under the sun, and evenings of deep rest.

The pace of life here encourages you to slow down, to feel your feet in the sand, and to let the ocean breeze clear the mental clutter.

Travel Instructions:

  • Closest airport: Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)

  • From the BOD airport, it’s a quick 30-minute drive to the retreat location.

  • Taxis and Uber ride shares are available.

  • If you’re arriving by train from Paris or another city, Bordeaux’s central station connects easily to the airport and to car rentals.