OCTOBER 7 - 13, 2025
FRANCE
EXPLORE THE ART OF YOU: YOGA + ART RETREAT
MAUROUX, FRANCE
Mauroux is a charming town nestled in a pleated green valleys countries
that earned him the name "French Tuscany"
Join Kat & Katie in the South of France where you’ll dive deeper into artistic practices and create ways to explore art of you in a green paradise for those who want to experience nature differently (especially the stars).
OUR SHARED SPACE : AMASSA
Our stay will include 6 nights surrounded by 16 acres of woods, beautiful fields and gardens, promoting physical, mental, and spiritual restoration. A secluded rural hamlet in South West France, renovated and designed for wellness, retreats, workshops, and gatherings.
FIRST HALF OF THE DAY WITH US
Start your days with a yoga practice inside the gorgeous old barn studio with underfloor heating and all the props you desire. Morning practice will be an experience tailored to what we need each day, incorporating breath work, workshop style classes, and more.
Then we will gather for a communal brunch: Expect local fruits, bread, jams, tea/coffee, and more.
Their chefs like to prepare a lovely table and serve meals family style, letting everyone help themselves to what they want, thereby also reducing food waste.
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8am – 10am : Coffee + Tea & Morning Practice ~ a joyful yoga practice blended with pranayama
10:30am : Brunch
11am – 4:30pm : Free time to swim, wander with the group or solo, read a book, nap, journal, or more!
LAST HALF OF THE DAY WITH US
Spend mid-day exploring YOU in France, enjoy one of two outdoor swimming pools, venture out to the local market, curl up with a book, stroll through meadows and countryside, or get a massage. Slow down and enjoy everything this beautiful space has to offer.
We meet again in the late afternoon as we will tap into our creative side, learning various art practices including live model drawing and watercolor! Class will be followed by a communal dinner(either inside our outside). We’ll celebrate together each evening with a sustainable and locally sourced menu, optional wine and conversation.
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11am – 4:30pm : Free time to swim, wander with the group or solo, read a book, nap, journal, or more!
4:30pm : Group art practices including live model + watercolor classes!
7pm : Dinner ~ A farm to table nourishing meal before rest.
10pm : Sleeping, stargazing, slowing down -
Wine tasting /tours
A vast hilly landscape stretching from every side ahead. The trails and tours meander between the mountains and the ride is also committed on foot or on bicycle.
In the town Mauroux, you can also see the historic sites of great beauty, like the remains of the walls dating from the thirteenth century, St. Peter and St. Paul's Church of the fifteenth century and transformed in the nineteenth century, the chapel of St. Martin de las Oumettes and open circular washhouse.
Ready to dive into The Art Of You in France?
The GOODS
What’s Included:
6 nights accommodations
Daily French brunch
6 dinners
Salt water pool + sauna
Daily yoga & pranayama practice
Daily Art classes (supplies included)
Thermal Spa trip
Welcome gift bag full of fun goodies!
Yoga mats, blocks, bolsters and blankets
(no need to pack heavy!)
Not included:
Flights to and from France
Airport Transfer to/from Amassa
Optional activities such as wine tasting and more
Alcohol and snacks not on our menu
Travel insurance
The AMENITIES
WALKS, INCREDIBLE VIEW, TRAMPOLINE, BOULES, BICYCLES, SWINGS, POOL, SAUNA AND MORE.
The pool is perfect for a quick cooling dip or reading at the pool edge. Relax on reclining loungers in the garden surrounding the pool with stunning views across the valley.
The INVESTMENT
Invest in the practice, rest, time to explore your more creative side, and more.
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$1800 (per person)
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$2400 (per person)
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$2900 (per person)
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Reserve your spot with a $700 deposit. Payment plans available for remaining balance, final payment due by September 1, 2025.
Deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. Payment plans available!
The ROOMS
Amassa has four old stone houses with nine ensuite bedrooms.
Each house has its own lounge with comfortable sofas and a table for drawing, writing or creative work, all perfect for enjoying a book, puzzles or board games. Each room has its own modernised ensuite with rain showers and WC. All houses have lovely terraces with comfortable deckchairs offering quiet space, with access to the gardens.
And while all rooms have their own charm, don’t expect to spend too much time indoors! Encased in a region of country roads, days can take the form of a stroll to the local village, some chill time by the pool, and more.
FRANCE
THE ART OF GETTING THERE
TRANSPORT - We highly recommend all our guest rent a car upon arrival at the airport so you have the freedom to explore at your leisure. We will help connect guests prior to the retreat to share car rentals! We can also help arrange transport for those not wanting to drive (taxis/shuttles to retreat center).
Guests can fly into Toulouse (about an hour drive to Amassa), Fumel-Montayral Airport, or Paris (if preferring to travel more) .
TERMS + CONDITIONS
The TEACHERS
Kat & Katie are the founders of TAOU studio.
Kat’s classes are filled with creativity, joy, and metaphors, as she likes to say “She is your GPS along the journey with you”.
Katie’s classes are juicy, grounding, alongside the smoothest playlist you’ll ever hear.
Each morning you can indulge and fill your cups up with a joyful practice that includes movement, meditation and pranayama.
We can not wait to retreat with you!
Join Katie & Kat for a week of exploring The Art Of Us Retreating <3