JULY 12 - 18, 2027
FRANCE
EXPLORE THE ART OF YOU:
Art, Yoga, and more IN MAUROUX, FRANCE
Mauroux is a charming town nestled in a green valley
coined the "Tuscany of france"
OUR SHARED SPACE: AMASSA
Our stay will include 6 nights surrounded by 16 acres of woods, beautiful fields, and lush gardens. Our focus will be on complete physical and mental restoration.
Kat
Kat McCrory is a Richmond-based artist and Yoga instructor who's passionate about empowering people and creating community. Her work invites curiosity, play, and self-agency, through encouraging people to participate, take ownership, reconnect, and become active creators of their own lives. Her classes are often workshop style; involving fun flows with plenty of added spice, breath work, creativity, joy, and metaphors for thought. As Kat often says, “I am your GPS. You’re the driver.”
The TEACHERS: Kat & CID
CID
Cidney “Cid” Cher is an artist living and creating in Richmond, Virginia. She holds a BFA in Artist Books and Printmaking from Longwood University.
Her studio practice of marbling silk and textiles is rooted in the history of book arts, papermaking and fiber studies. A reverence for textiles comes from the hand of her grandmother - a farmer on the Eastern Shore of Virginia with a remarkable love for quilting and fabric. The focus of her current research is 2 fold; firstly, focusing on women in rotorcraft aviation. Secondly, inspired by the spiritual history of Persian marbling - honoring her Iranian roots.
Her work is included in the corporate collections of CoStar and Capital One Arts, and she has taught workshops all over at places like the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, Virginia Commonwealth University, and East Carolina University.
FIRST HALF OF THE DAY WITH US
Start your days with a yoga or pilates practice inside the gorgeous old barn studio. Enjoy the warmth of sub-floor heating and all the props you could ever desire. Morning practice will be an experience tailored to what you need each day - exploring movement, breathwork, katonah, dance, journaling, and much more.
Communal brunch to follow: Expect local fruits, bread, jams, pastries, tea/coffee, and more.
Our 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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7am +: Wake up, Coffee + Tea
8am : Morning Practice ~ a joyful movement practice blended with pranayama + journaling
10am : Brunch
11am – 4:30pm : Free time to swim, wander, solo time, or optional group activities, jump on the trampoline, drive to the town, hike, read a book, nap, journal, or more!
LAST HALF OF THE DAY WITH US
Spend mid-day exploring YOU in France. Enjoy one of our 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 to get creative with Cid. For this collaborative retreat with TAOU, Cid will dive deeper into the historic French and European patterns of marbling, offering group and private sessions throughout the week.
Our marbling sessions will offer deliberate stillness and spontaneity of composition. Each guest will walk away with a wearable silk and have the option to marble on found objects.
Afternoon class will be followed by a communal dinner (inside or outside depending on weather). We will 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 (may change depending on schedule).
5pm : workshop style art class
7pm : Dinner - A farm-to-table nourishing meal before rest.
10pm+ : Dancing, stargazing, slowing down, or get to bed early ~ you are the driver -
Wine tasting/tours
Biking/hiking: With the vast hilly landscape stretching from every side ahead, the trails meander between the mountains.
Bicycles are available and free to use at Amassa.
Spa day
In the town Mauroux, you can 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.
The GOODS
What’s Included:
6 nights accommodations
Daily French brunch
6 incredible dinners
2 Salt water pools + wood-fired sauna
Daily practices (art, breathwork, yoga)
Day trip to local market
Welcome gifts/goodies!
Yoga mats, blocks, bolsters and blankets
(no need to pack heavy!)
Not Included:
Flights to and from France
Airport Transfer to/from Amassa
Additional activities/tours
Alcohol
Additional food options
Travel insurance
The AMENITIES
WALKS, INCREDIBLE VIEWS, TRAMPOLINE, BICYCLES, DOGS, POOLs, SAUNA AND MORE.
The pools are perfect for a quick cooling dip after the sauna or reading under the sun. Relax on reclining loungers in the garden surrounding the pool with stunning views across the valley.
The INVESTMENT
Invest in you, the practice, the rest, time to explore, and your creative side.
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$1950 (per person)
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$2600 (per person)
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$3200 (per person)
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Reserve your spot with a $700 deposit. Payment plans are available for the remaining balance; final payment due by June 1, 2027.
Deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. Payment plans available! Any bookings after July 1st will require payment in full.
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, and board games. Each room has its own modernized 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, or some chill time by the pool.
FRANCE
THE ART OF GETTING THERE
TRANSPORT - We highly recommend all our guest rent/share 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).
Guest can fly to Toulouse (about 1 hour drive to Amassa), Fumel-Montayral Airport, or Paris (if preferring to travel more) .
TERMS + CONDITIONS
Join US for a week of exploring The Art Of Us Retreating <3