Nurture Her
Amassa, SW France
12-17 July 2026
Returning to the haven…
Our 3rd year returning to this tucked away haven in the rolling countryside of southwest France. Amassa is an exquisite hamlet of stone cottages and a beautifully converted yoga barn - a serene retreat set within 15 acres of orchards, gardens, and woodland. Every corner of this landscape invites you to exhale: sun-dappled corners, endless flowers, fruit trees and sunset views over rolling hills.
With two outdoor swimming pools, a traditional wood burning sauna, generous lawns, a children’s trampoline and shaded hammocks hidden among the trees - Amassa has boundless space for both play and pause..
Just an hour from Toulouse International Airport and Matabiau TGV station, yet this secluded haven feels a world away. We can’t wait to be back!
Nurturing the Nurturer
At the heart of this retreat lies restoration - an invitation to rest deeply and to reconnect with a gentler rhythm.
Wake to the soft morning light in your beautiful cottage - each one a refined blend of rustic French charm and contemporary comfort. After a wholesome breakfast prepared by our incredible chef, your child will be cared for by our compassionate childcare team, allowing you to surrender to a morning of embodied yoga, massage and the simple pleasure of finding space just for you.
After lunch, you’ll reunite with your little one for unhurried afternoons, designed for both connection and play. Shared experiences from cake baking and bead-making to photography walks and kids yoga all there to be enjoyed. With babysitting included, evenings offer opportunities to join workshops designed to deepen your connection to each other and find healing through embodied rest.
“I honestly didn’t know whether I’d ever be able to go on a retreat again once I had Lauchie and also wasn’t sure what holidays would look like for us as a little duo - so I’m phenomenally grateful to you for creating this space for us both to have such a special, magical time together and feel very grateful to have found you! 🙏
Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness”
Minty & son Lauchie
Need to knows…
Price includes one Mother and one child (based on sharing a double bed or 2 singles. Cots are also available). Additional children are £200 and we ask that babies under 2 years old require 1:1 childcare at an investment of £250.
Included in the price:
All meals, snacks, tea, coffee & juice for both you and your child/ren
Daily morning yoga
2 x sauna sessions in the traditional wood burning sauna
4 hours each day of creative, outdoor morning childcare
Afternoon activities
2 evening sessions (with babysitting included) - ranging from restorative yoga, Mothers Circles, cacao ceremonies and sound healing
A luxury Theta welcome bag
Not included:
Massage treatments (slots can be booked ahead of the retreat)
Transfers to and from retreat (although taxis and car shares can be arranged and facilitated by us)
Any alcohol, (although you are welcome to purchase your own)
How your week might look…
(Itinerary subject to minor changes)
Arrival day
Check in from 3pm
6pm Dinner available for kid and adults
Days 1-4
Breakfast at 8am - delicious bread, compots, seasonal fruits, green frittatas, granola, pancakes and more!
9am Handover to childcarers
9.15am - 10.45am Embodied yoga flow
10.30am Kids snack time with childcarers
10.45am - 12pm free time for massage, swimming, sauna, reading, sunbathing..
12pm Adult lunch & kids lunch separately before reuniting at 1pm
2pm Afternoon activity or free time
4pm Tea and cake, savoury snack for kids
6pm Adult & kids dinner together
8pm Workshops/shared experiences on 2/3 of the evenings. (Babysitting ‘listening in’ service provided)
Departure day
Farewell breakfast, closing circle and check out by 11am
The Food
Laura is our kitchen queen and she cooks stunning, plant based food with a focus on sustainable and flavourful ingredients. Our guests often say that the food is one of the highlights of the retreats and we know how important it is for kids and mamas alike!
Adults will eat lunch together and kids will be with their childcarers. Dinner is together at 6pm, al fresco if the weather allows, before winding down the littles for bedtime.
*You may submit any dietary requests at the time of booking or feel free to email over any questions/concerns
The Childcare
We know how vital it is that you feel confident leaving your little one in the hands of a new person. Our child minding team is very carefully selected and is led by our head nanny - Georgina. An warm and gentle soul, Georgina is an English teacher to small children based in Toulouse and has experience as both a nanny and au pair. She is passionate about creative, nature-based activities for the children to explore and will be supported by a team of local nannies and babysitters - all equipped with wide experience and loving arms.
The childcare hours are from 9am - 1pm and your child will be given a snack and lunch. Every child will be assigned a dedicated carer, with ratios of 2 or 3:1 depending on their age. Their play is relaxed and child-led and we are always sensitive and flexible to any children who feel more nervous about leaving mama.
Travel & Transfers
Toulouse-Blagnac airport is very well connected with direct flights from many large or capital-city airports across Europe. British Airways, Ryanair and Easyjet all fly direct to Toulouse from London, UK. It’s also possible to get the Eurostar and change in Paris to the TGV station, Toulouse Matabiau.
The retreat is near the village of St Clar in Le Gers if you were thinking to drive from somewhere in Europe. Ideally we would have your travel arrangements no later then 4 weeks before retreat so that we can organise transfers to the venue.
Taxis (with child seats) can be arranged with pickups from either the train station or the airport. We try to group everyone together to keep costs down - arriving around lunchtime would be ideal as taxis normally depart around 2pm. Once flights are released we can advise the best ones to book. The cost of a return transfer is €180 for you & your child. (Please be aware that if your flight arrives or departs very early or late, you may be responsible to pay for your own taxi independently).
“What an amazing experience for both Farah and I. We are truly lucky to have had this holiday. Thank you for the love. I really feel like I’ve been nurtured by the whole group and I have nurtured in return ✨ now I am home I can see how much I have healed”
Naomi & daughter Farah
FAQs
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We welcome children of all ages - even babies! We do ask that children under 2 years old require 1:1 childcare at an investment of £250. The childcare activities are suitable for all ages and our chefs can cater for babies eating purees or following BLW. Most children are between the ages of 2 & 6 - if you have any queries don’t hesitate to contact Jocie
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Yes we can provide travel cots and highchairs - please specify on booking if you require these.
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Yes! We have cows milk, oat milk and if you need another alternative you may specify this on booking.
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Yes there is wifi throughout.
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The nearest village is a 7 minute drive away with a market and lovely square.
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Yes you will have access to a washing machine but we request that you please bring your own washing powder/liquid.
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Shower towels are provided in the rooms and swim towels available for the pool. Shower gel & shampoo is also supplied and there are a handful of hairdryers shared throughout the cottages!
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The nearest airport is Toulouse and there is also a TGV rail station there. We can organise taxis to and from the venue or we also recommend hiring a car (contact Jocie for a SIXT rental discount). We request you send us your travel arrangements no less than 4 weeks before the retreat to help us organise transfers.
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Yes absolutely. A non-refundable deposit is required on booking (transferrable if you find a somebody to take your spot) and the remaining fee can be paid in up to 3 instalments with final payment due 6 weeks before the retreat.
Still got some questions?
Feel free to contact Jocie or even arrange a phone call