Women's Wellness Retreat at Château Degay
Join us at the Château Degay retreat for an intimate and thoughtfully curated Living Well experience designed specifically for female empowerment. This retreat is perfect for women seeking clarity, confidence, and renewed wellbeing. Set within six hectares of private parkland in the French countryside, it blends nourishment, movement, intelligent discussion, and meaningful connection in a warm and discreet atmosphere.
With a small group setting, the retreat fosters both shared conversation and personal reflection. Through engaging wellbeing sessions that include guided discussions, gentle movement, practical nutrition advice, and restorative treatments, guests will leave not only refreshed but also equipped with realistic tools to integrate into their everyday lives.
No previous experience is required — simply bring an openness to pause, reflect, and invest in your wellbeing.
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Where you'll be staying
Join us at the Château Degay retreat for an intimate and thoughtfully curated Living Well experience designed specifically for female empowerment. This retreat is perfect for women seeking clarity, confidence, and renewed wellbeing. Set within six hectares of private parkland in the French countryside, it blends nourishment, movement, intelligent discussion, and meaningful connection in a warm and discreet atmosphere.
With a small group setting, the retreat fosters both shared conversation and personal reflection. Through engaging wellbeing sessions that include guided discussions, gentle movement, practical nutrition advice, and restorative treatments, guests will leave not only refreshed but also equipped with realistic tools to integrate into their everyday lives.
No previous experience is required — simply bring an openness to pause, reflect, and invest in your wellbeing.
Timetable for the week
Day 1
Monday | Arrival & Intention
All day
Event Details
Day 1
Monday | Arrival & Intention
Guests are welcomed at Bergerac Airport and escorted to Château Degay. After settling into your rooms, enjoy a glass of champagne and time t...
All day
Day 2
Tuesday | Nourish & Explore
All day
Event Details
Day 2
Tuesday | Nourish & Explore
Continental breakfast is followed by a gentle walk through the grounds to support digestion and ease into the day.
A morning discussion explo...
All day
Day 3
Wednesday | Nutrition & Restoration
All day
Event Details
Day 3
Wednesday | Nutrition & Restoration
An early morning walk, sauna or swim sets the tone for the day.
After breakfast, a focused nutrition session explores what women in midlife s...
All day
Day 4
Thursday | Movement & Strength
All day
Event Details
Day 4
Thursday | Movement & Strength
A morning walk beyond the château grounds begins the day.
After breakfast, a discussion on movement explores what forms of exercise best supp...
All day
Day 5
Friday | Integration & Departure
All day
Event Details
Day 5
Friday | Integration & Departure
A leisurely breakfast is followed by a practical discussion on everyday health — including supplements, sleep, hydration, alcohol and sustai...
All day
Meet Alison Cork...
We are delighted to welcome Alison Cork to lead our September women’s wellness retreat at Château Degay. An entrepreneur, author, and broadcaster with over 25 years of experience in lifestyle, home, and wellbeing, Alison is widely known for her television series, books, and columns celebrating the art of living well. Her work, which spans interiors, food, nature, movement, and mindset, has always centered on female empowerment, helping women create lives - and homes - that truly nourish them.
In her fifties, Alison embarked on her own personal health reset, rethinking nutrition, exercise, and daily habits. The result was not only renewed vitality and weight loss but also a revitalized outlook on midlife and a deep commitment to sharing her insights. Her latest book, Fit & Fabulous Over Fifty, reflects that journey - offering practical and realistic guidance for women navigating their second act.
With warmth, honesty, and lived experience, Alison creates an open and inclusive space for conversation and growth during our wellbeing sessions. Her approach blends intelligent discussion with practical tools, encouraging women to leave not only feeling restored but also equipped with meaningful strategies to live well long after the retreat at Château Degay has ended.
What's Included?
Luxury Accommodation
GUIDED HEALTH & MOVEMENT SESSIONS
GUIDED HEALTH & MOVEMENT SESSIONS
Welcoming up to 14 guests, your stay at Château Degay, a private 18th century château in southwest France, provides a perfect Château Degay retreat that combines comfort with elegant charm. Enjoy beautifully decorated accommodations with all the amenities you could need, while thoughtfully designed interiors and peaceful surroundings foster a restful space. This unique setting is ideal for wellbeing sessions focused on female empowerment, allowing you to fully unwind and feel at home.
GUIDED HEALTH & MOVEMENT SESSIONS
GUIDED HEALTH & MOVEMENT SESSIONS
GUIDED HEALTH & MOVEMENT SESSIONS
Each day at the Château Degay retreat begins with gentle movement or a guided walk, designed to energize the body and support strength, mobility, and long-term wellbeing. Our morning wellbeing sessions and discussions delve into practical topics such as nutrition, weight management, midlife health, and sustainable exercise, offering realistic strategies that can easily fit into everyday life. As the day unfolds, there is space for relaxation, optional spa treatments, cultural excursions, and time in nature. Evenings are enjoyed over delicious dinners and informal conversation, fostering a warm and supportive environment that encourages reflection and connection, particularly for female empowerment, throughout the week.
Nutritious Meals
GUIDED HEALTH & MOVEMENT SESSIONS
Nutritious Meals
At Château Degay retreat, daily continental breakfasts and relaxed buffet lunches are complemented by elegant dinners à table, all skillfully prepared by chefs who use fresh, regionally sourced ingredients. Each menu is meticulously crafted to support female empowerment and women’s health, focusing on balanced nutrition, blood sugar stability, and sustainable energy. Throughout the week, these wellbeing sessions highlight how nourishing choices can enhance overall wellness, all while ensuring that flavor and pleasure are never compromised. Wine and drinks are included, fostering relaxed and sociable evenings around the table.
local discovery
local discovery
Nutritious Meals
Surrounded by rolling countryside and timeless villages, the beauty of rural France offers a calming backdrop throughout the week, especially at the Château Degay retreat. From gentle walks through open landscapes to exploring local markets and historic streets, the surroundings invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature. At this retreat, you can partake in wellbeing sessions that promote female empowerment and personal growth. There is space to step away from daily demands, enjoy privacy and peace, and embrace the restorative rhythm of the French countryside at your own pace.
Transportation
local discovery
Transportation
Complimentary return airport transfers to and from Château Degay retreat are included, ensuring a smooth and effortless arrival. From the moment you land, every detail is thoughtfully arranged to help you embrace the female empowerment and wellbeing sessions planned for the week, allowing you to settle into a creative rhythm and depart feeling inspired and refreshed.
What's not included?
Welcoming up to 14 guests, your stay at Château Degay, a private 18th century château in southwest France, provides a perfect Château Degay retreat that combines comfort with elegant charm. Enjoy beautifully decorated accommodations with all the amenities you could need, while thoughtfully designed interiors and peaceful surroundings foster a restful space. This unique setting is ideal for wellbeing sessions focused on female empowerment, allowing you to fully unwind and feel at home.
Accommodation Pricing
Chateau Double Room
Super kING bED
£1,650 PP
SHARED OCCUPANCY
£1,350PP
Cottage Double Room
SOLE OCCUPANCY
£1,200 PP
Shared OCCUPANCY Twin Room
£1000 PP
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at vanessa@propertyair.com or +44 7712 822172 if you cannot find an answer to your question.
The retreat is held at Château Degay, an 18th Century Château set on six hectares of private parkland, accessed by a wrought-iron gate and tree-lined driveway, with panoramic views across the surrounding countryside. Located in the Heart of Southwest France. North Lot-et-Garonne, at the gateway to the Dordogne.
No prior fitness experience is required. This retreat is designed to welcome women of varying fitness levels, with sessions that are supportive, adaptable and focused on long-term wellbeing rather than intensity. Movement, walks and strength work are introduced in an accessible way, with guidance tailored to individual ability.
This is not a bootcamp, nor is it about perfection. It is about building confidence, understanding what truly supports your body at this stage of life and enjoying time in nature, nourishing food and meaningful conversation in the peaceful surroundings of Château Degay.
Yes. The retreat is designed to welcome women of varying abilities and levels of experience. Movement sessions, walks and strength work are adaptable, with guidance provided to ensure everyone feels comfortable and supported. Whether you are already active or just beginning to prioritise your wellbeing, you will be encouraged to work at a pace that feels right for you.
Nearest airports include Bergerac, just 25 minutes away, and Bordeaux, approximately 1 hour 25 minutes by car. You can also travel via Paris or Bordeaux by train into Marmande, with onward transfer to the château.
Guests may check in from 3.00pm on arrival day, with airport transfers arranged to coincide with recommended flights.
Check-out takes place after breakfast on departure day, with transfers arranged to coincide with recommended flights.
Comfortable clothing suitable for gentle movement sessions and walks, along with relaxed evening wear for dinners at the château. We recommend bringing supportive trainers or walking shoes, swimwear for the pool or sauna, and layers for cooler mornings and evenings. Sunscreen, a reusable water bottle and a notebook for reflections or personal notes may also be useful.
All meals are prepared using fresh, bio-organic ingredients and are thoughtfully designed to be wholesome and nourishing. If you have any dietary requirements or allergies, please let us know as soon as possible after registration by emailing vanessa@propertyair.com so we can ensure you are fully catered for during your stay.
No specialist equipment is required. All materials needed for movement sessions, discussions and workshops will be provided. We simply recommend bringing comfortable clothing and supportive footwear suitable for gentle exercise and outdoor walks.
No, all activities throughout the retreat are optional. While afternoon sessions may include cultural excursions, spa treatments or guided discussions, you are free to spend this time as you wish — whether that’s joining the programme, relaxing by the pool, walking in the grounds or simply enjoying quiet time. This retreat is designed to offer structure and inspiration without pressure, allowing you to shape the experience around your own needs.
All bookings and payments are handled personally by Vanessa. Once your enquiry has been received, availability, payment details and next steps will be communicated directly with you via email or WhatsApp. This ensures a smooth, personal and attentive booking process from your initial enquiry through to arrival at Château Degay.
To book, you can either:
- Email vanessa@propertyair.com
- WhatsApp +447712 822172
- Or Fill out an Enquiry Form
A 30% deposit is required to secure your place on the retreat. This deposit is non-refundable.
The remaining balance is due 4 weeks prior to the retreat. If full payment is not received by this date, your reservation may be cancelled and your place released.
This retreat offering is not responsible for your expenses incurred in preparation for any cancelled retreat, such as airline tickets, loss of work, and/or other costs associated with preparing for your trip.
We recommend that guests ensure they are comfortable with the terms before booking.
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