July 2-13th
Enjoy two destinations...
July 2-8th at the Chateau d'Espanel in Molières, France
July 9-13th in Paris
Festival des Fruits at the Vegan Chateau
(Choisissez d'afficher le site en français ci-dessus...)
Come immerse yourself in the medieval French splendor of Chateau d'Espanel at the Festival des Fruits in the sunny Southwest of France
- then onto Paris for more fun!
July 2-8 at Chateau d'Espanel in Molières
Explore the region known for the friendliest French people! Enjoy nourishing summer fruits and organic agriculture fresh from the orchard and gardens. The grounds thrive with nature edible and ornamental, complemented by the traditional, historic richness of the estate. Indulge on fruits, raw foods and more. Participate in health and wellness activities like Morning Yoga, Aerial Arts, "Reiki Class- Flower Blessing," the "Fruit Art Project & Fruit Facials" class and so much more. Take a look at our schedule below...
Attend lively local farmer’s markets and arts festivals in surrounding towns, explore historic cities, hike, and swim in the local nature reserves. Enjoy your time in the small village countryside atmosphere, focusing on good health and well-being throughout your stay.
Explore:
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The delightful "pink city" arts town of Montauban. Named "pink" for the stone used in architecture is birthplace of painter Ingres. You can get a fresh squeezed juice in our tour of Place Nationale surrounded by stunning architecture, boutiques, and restaurants, with a water mirror in the center of the village.
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The pink city of Toulouse, where you can experience casual Mediterranean culture, explore the historic center, shop local and international boutiques, and take a Salsa class and dance the night away
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We have nearby nature reserves for beautiful hikes and exploration.
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Take leisurely strolls, go swimming and picnicking at the nearby lake.
Schedule:
(Subject to Change)
July 2-8 at Chateau d'Espanel
July 9-13 in Paris
Thursday, July 2 Arrivals
11 AM: Yoga Class to open hearts and prepare for the week
12 PM: Welcome fruit buffet with opening circle and intention setting
2 PM: Raw food prep class with sampling
4 PM: Head to lake for swimming and sun bathing
6:30 PM: Dinner of the food prepared in the class earlier that day
8 PM: Karaoke on site
10 PM-8 AM: Quiet time
Friday, July 3rd
9 AM: Morning Meditation with Yoga or Aerial Silks (participant’s choice)
10 AM: Fruit breakfast
11 AM: Class on "Rewilding and Regenerative Agriculture" with art project
1 PM: Salad bar
3 PM-9 PM: Head to Montauban to see Ingres museum, stroll around town, enjoy dinner at a veg restaurant, have a juice at the Place Nationale
10 PM-8 AM: Quiet time
Saturday, July 4th
10 AM Farmer’s market at neighboring town Montpezat-de-Quercy
12 PM: Fruit brunch
2 PM: Sophrology Class
4 PM: Fitness class or Aerial Arts or a Hike in the mountains (requires a drive) or pic-nic at the lake with participant’s own food (from farmer’s market)
8 PM: Ecstatic Dance with closing Massage Circle
10 PM-8 AM: quiet time
Sunday, July 5th
9 AM: Yoga & Meditation
10 AM: Fruit breakfast
12 PM: Reiki class - "Flower Blessing"
2 PM: Salad Bar
4 PM: Hike/Aerial silks/Fitness (choice of participants)
6 PM: Raw food dinner
8 PM: Sound and Scent Healing Voyage (sound bath & aromatherapy)
10 PM-8 AM: Quiet time
Monday, July 6th
9 AM: Yoga & Meditation
10 AM: Fruit breakfast
12 PM: Fruit Art Project & Fruit Facials
2 PM: Salad Bar
Free Time
6 PM: Raw buffet
8 PM: Movie night
10 PM-8 AM: Quiet time
Tuesday, July 7th
9 AM: Yoga & meditation
10 AM: Fruit breakfast
11:30 AM: Leave for Toulouse & explore the center - Le Capitole - go to museums, participant free time
6 PM: Dinner at a vegan restaurant
8 PM: Salsa dancing in Toulouse
11 PM: Return to chateau
11 PM-8 AM: Quiet time
Travel Day to Paris...
Wednesday, July 8th
10 AM Take trainto Paris
Settle in at the Airbnb
6:30 PM: Dinner at a vegan restaurant
8 PM: Stroll around Paris
9 PM: Dancing or Karaoke (in a local establishment)
Thursday, July 9th
9 AM: Yoga
10 AM: Fruit breakfast
11 AM: Head to Louvre museum, then stroll on the Rue de Rivoli
6 PM: Dinner at a vegan restaurant & stroll through Paris
Friday, July 10th
9 AM: Yoga
10 AM: Fruit breakfast
11 AM: Head to the Eiffel Tower and Champs Elysees
6 PM: Dinner at a vegan restaurant & stroll through Paris
after dinner - Karaoke or Dancing? (participant choice)
Saturday, July 11th
9 AM: Yoga
10 AM: Fruit breakfast
11 AM: Head to the Marais, Place des Vosges
6 PM: Dinner at a vegan restaurant & stroll through Paris
Saturday, July 12th
9 AM: Yoga
10 AM: Fruit breakfast
11 AM: Set out for Hidden gems of the 18th Arrondissement Tour
Lunch & dinner participant’s choice
8 PM: Closing Circle with Circle Massage
Sunday July 13th (depending on people’s departure times)
9 AM: Yoga
10 AM: Fruit breakfast
Departures
***Locals Special!
- Day Passes: 30 euros/day includes all food on-site, classes and activities
- please note any off-site restaurants are at the individual’s expense
- Add camping, it's only an additional 10 euros a day
- Add a private room, an additional 100 euros a day
Price per person:
What is included:
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Accommodations at the Chateau d'Espanel and in Paris
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The train ticket to Paris
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Fruit buffets and supply of fruit for breakfast + snacks on a daily basis and salads
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All classes and activities on site at the chateau
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Group pick-up from Toulouse airport and transport to chateau
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Transportation to activities while at the chateau
What is NOT included:
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Metro tickets in Paris
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Activities not at chateau
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Transportation to Paris airport at the end of the retreat
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Meals in restaurants
Prices:
A private room: $2,720
A shared room ( per person): $2,120
Sleeping in a large room with others: $1,640
Sleeping in a large room with rental of sleeping bag + bedroll + pillow: $1,720
Outdoor camping with your own tent/bedding: $1,610
Outdoor camping renting a tent from us: rental fee of 200 for tent + bedding + bed roll: $1,810
**Activities are subject to change
To purchase tickets:
Venmo: @Vanessa-Marsot
Zelle: 818-383-5998
PayPal: vmarsot@gmail.com
Hosts, Chefs & Teachers...
Vanessa Marsot
Our Host Vanessa creates fruit-based community events, and is a performer, writer, director of short films, a psychotherapist, and is creating a self-sustaining vegan community at a Medieval chateau in the Southwest of France.
Emilia A. Leese
Emilia is the co-founder of Birchfield Forest Rewilding, an award-winning rewilding project in Scotland, co-author of Think Like a Vegan: Embracing ethics in a plant-powered world, and host of the homonymous podcast. Emilia is also a public speaker and a magazine editor. She has also contributed to Current Affairs, Counterpunch and Animal Studies Journal.
Emilia was a corporate finance lawyer for over twenty years. Follow her work at EmiliaLeese.com, Substack, and BirchfieldHighlands.org. Her Think Like a Vegan podcast is streaming on all platforms and on YouTube. Emilia lives in London and the Highlands.
Eynoah, Musica Persona
Eynoah began her musical journey at a very young age at the Conservatory, starting with the violin, which became her instrument of expertise. Then, music gradually led her to explore other forms of expression: singing, guitar, piano, and many other instruments and materials that she uses for their diverse sounds: harmonica, ocarina, harp, flutes, and vibrational instruments (crystal bowls, gong, chimes, small percussion instruments, etc.), always curious about the sounds and instruments of the world.
She loves to improvise and play with harmonies that bring comfort. Her offering is therefore truly unique, with a wide range of sounds and styles for magical musical and sonic journeys. Her vocal yoga sessions (group sessions) allow you to discover the power of organic vibrations and invite you to leave stress behind and immerse yourself in a mindful and peaceful environment.
Annie Vitality
Annie is an educator and passionate wellness nutritional consultant, gourmet raw and whole food, plant-based chef. She's also a skilled graphic designer, art instructor, and art therapist, blending creativity with wellness.
Kinga Monica
Kinga is an experienced regenerative practitioner and sustainability consultant. She established and ran the first European, Regenerative Centre in Almeria, Spain, 2006-2016 where she designed and taught regenerative workshops. In 2012 Kinga co-authored a book on Regeneration Model for practical application in Europe. She practises TM, Reiki and yoga.
She'll be giving an interactive and playful art workshop that centres around the exceptionally rich medicinal aspects of dandelions, which regenerate our bodies along with the earth's body. Guests will somatically experience the dandelion through sampling a tisane and making a cosmetic from it and leave with myriad tips on how to detox, cleanse, and nourish their skin. We will also explore regenerative practices in France and internationally, through short films and Q&A time. Follow Kinga’s work at earthvoice.eu
Jeanne Grosset
Jeanne is a former teacher of the Natural Healing & Culinary Medicine Program at the University of California San Diego's Center for Integrative Medicine. Her cooking classes focus on a plant-based approach to natural healing. Balancing organic, local, seasonal, whole foods for better health and longevity based on the principles of oriental medicine.
Loving life - living in France - Jeanne is also a kundalini yoga teacher, graphic designer, event planner, retreat director and artist. She loves to upcycle broken items and household waste like plastics and cardboard to create art with a new purpose.
