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RETREATS AT QUEILLE
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Queille Quartet Masterclasses
Sunday 12th to Saturday 18th April 2026 Join Jon Thorne, distinguished British violist and Professor at the Royal Academy of Music, for an inspiring week of Quartet Masterclasses at the beautiful Château de Queille — a secluded haven of creativity nestled among the hills of southern France. More Information >> Pilates retreat: Find balance in beauty
Thursday 11th June to Monday 15th June 2026 Develop your Pilates practice at the beautiful Château de Queille, which sits perched on a hillside in the wooded foothills of the Pyrenees. Led by master teacher Riccardo Vitello, who specialises in Pilates and Gyrokinensis, this four-day retreat is designed to help you find balance and tranquility amongst breathtaking surroundings. Alongside your daily classes, qualified therapists Sophie Andrews and Pedro Morrell will be on hand to offer massages during your stay. You’ll be able to swim in the infinity pool overlooking the surrounding meadows or dip in the river encircling the castle after a sauna in amongst a canopy of trees, take a stroll in the gardens (which in June are in full bloom), explore the local area on walking paths, or just read, relax and unwind in peace. A little slice of heaven. Ex-Ottolenghi chef Oliver Pagani will prepare a delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner each day from organic, local ingredients. Other activities include a gong sound bath in the Chapel one evening, as well as a visit to the bustling medieval market of Mirepoix on Monday morning, before the flight home). Other info: Classes will be held in one of the big rooms of the Château or in the grounds if the weather allows. The Chapel will be available for meditation during the day. Massage: Sophie Andrews and Pedro Morrell will be available for massage therapies (to be booked in advance). 85 minutes full body massage, 85 euros. Find out more here: www.heartworktherapies.com/ Possible other excursions that can be arranged include a visit to the lake of Montbel for wild swimming and paddle boarding – and a trip to climb the Cathar castle of Montsegur. Rooms range from £1250 per person for a twin room with ensuite for the largest rooms, £1050 per person for smaller twin rooms (£1250 for single occupancy). Twin rooms sharing a bathroom cost £950 per person. Rooms will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Included in the price: ● 4 nights accommodation ● 4 dinners, 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches ● 2 Pilates classes per day, 8 in total (one on Thursday evening after check in and one on Monday morning before departure) ● Introductory Gyrokinesis class ● Sound gong bath and saunas Not included in the price: Not included are flights (Ryanair, Stansted to Carcassonne), airport transfers and massages. To make an enquiry, discuss room choice or to book please email [email protected]. A non-returnable deposit of £350 is necessary to book a place on this retreat. The remaining balance will be due by mid-April. Please do not book flights yet, so that we can coordinate and all be on the same flight. The flights we will recommend will be Stansted to Carcassonne. Intermission
Tuesday 1st to Monday 7th September 2026 The home of our 2019 Intermission Retreat, we are delighted to return to Queille for a 6-day, 6-night Retreat in September 2026 led by yoga teachers Chloë Faulkner, Melissa White, and Elena Urioste. Alongside two daily movement classes, Chloë offers the most sensational private bodywork (ask any of our past participants!). You’ll be able to swim in the infinity pool overlooking the surrounding meadows or dip in the river encircling the castle, take a stroll in the gardens, explore the local area on walking paths, or just read, relax and unwind in peace. More Information >> |