If you’re a busy professional needing a break from the relentless pace of life to truly unwind, relax and rejuvenate, our 4-night retreat in the French Basque Country is for you.
Who is UNWIND for?
Do you lead a constantly busy life where work takes centre stage and there is barely time for rest and play? Are you looking for a reset from your daily routine, so you can gain clarity for your next steps? Are you feeling drained and hoping to replenish your body and mind?
Then UNWIND is for you.
Discover the art of slow living at our rejuvenating 4-night retreat in the serene French Basque Country, located just 40 minutes from Biarritz. Our luxury wellness escape offers busy professionals a chance to disconnect from the relentless pace of life and deeply reconnect with their inner balance.
Welcome to UNWIND
UNWIND is designed to help our guests find spaciousness and respite in the French Basque countryside, to reset their rhythm and focus on rest and rejuvenation.
Join yoga and meditation teacher Tina Tran for transformative yoga practices and mindfulness workshops, designed to revitalise the body and soothe the nervous system.
Enjoy exquisite and nourishing daily meals prepared by London-based chef Ru Peck, featuring the finest local ingredients, as you unwind, find clarity, and cultivate new connections with like-minded folks.
You will return home with a sense of renewal and a fresh perspective, equipped with new tools that you can use in your daily life to maintain balance & sustainable success.
Your sanctuary in the French Basque Country
Escape to Domaine du l’Ermitage Hastingues, a luxury retreat venue nestled in the serene Basque-Landes region of France, only 40 minutes from Biarritz.
Set within a 7-hectare private estate, guests are enveloped by pure tranquillity and breathtaking panoramic views of the stunning French countryside.
Our aesthetically pleasing and eco-friendly designed country house provides a welcoming sanctuary for restoration and relaxation. Connect with others in our elegant communal living and dining areas, or find well-needed solitude and rest in the beautifully appointed bedrooms, all come with upscale amenities and premium bedding.
Time flows differently here…
Explore the expansive estate, wander through lush, silent gardens, or witness magnificent sunsets along the banks of the La Bidouze river, pamper yourself with a massage, enjoy the magnificent pool and jacuzzi, or immerse in a range of recreational and cultural activities, the options are endless at l’Ermitage.
A typical day on our retreat
Morning
Wake up refreshed amongst the Basque country landscape. Savour a slow start with a cup of tea or coffee and light breakfast. Perhaps take a walk on the estate to enjoy the fresh autumn air.
Energise the body & mind with Meditation & Dynamic Yoga Flow
Enjoy our communal lunch featuring seasonal local produce either in our light-filled living space or outdoors under the warm autumn sun.
Afternoon
You will have plenty of free time to read, reflect, or just be. There are also plenty of activities and wellness services to choose from on-site as well as options to explore town with new friends.
Each day we will run a wellness workshop for the group, think Emotional Freedom Tapping technique (EFT), The Power of The Breath, Fermentation for Gut Health
Evening
Wind down with a gentle Yin practice or sound bath
Watch as the sun sets on the beautiful l’Ermitage estate, then enjoy dinner, where you’ll get an opportunity to immerse yourself in heart warming conversations to get to know one another
Find your calm
Prolonged stress from work demands and a busy lifestyle significantly impacts our well-being, keeping the body in a heightened state of "fight or flight", which can lead to various health issues.
Regulating the nervous system on a daily basis is crucial to counteract these effects, allowing us to return to a parasympathetic state – often referred to as "rest and digest."
In our daily workshops we will explore various techniques that you can use as part of your daily ritual when you return home to achieve this balance, promote a sense of calm, clarity, and overall resilience.
Emotional Freedom Tapping (EFT) - a tapping technique based on acupressure points that helps reduce stress by calming the nervous system and modulating the body's stress response
Meditation - using the power of your own breath to tune into your state of being, we will work through a number of meditation techniques to help you deal better with daily stressors
Structured journaling - by organizing your thoughts and feelings in a structured way, you gain a better understanding of your stress responses and develop strategies for coping
Nourish your body & spirit
At our retreat, feeling well-nourished and satisfied is all part of the experience. Ru is passionate about creating fresh, seasonal, and wholesome meals that not only fuel your body but also leave a lasting memory. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, many of which come directly from the local markets and the estates own vegetable gardens, providing an authentic farm-to-table approach to cooking.
For those interested in culinary experiences, there will be opportunities to get involved. Join Ru in picking ingredients from the garden, learn the art of handmade pasta, or try making your own pickles.
Please inform us of any allergies or dietary preferences when booking, we are happy to accommodate any needs.
Your Hosts
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Yoga & Meditation Teacher
Tina Tran is a yoga teacher & accredited meditation practitioner, with a background in fitness & personal training. Coming from a corporate background, Tina understands first-hand the need to juggle the demands of a busy corporate career, while finding joy, balance and fulfilment in life.
Tina attended her first ever yoga class at the age of 18 and has been falling more in love with its practice and wisdom over the years. Through her own injury recoveries, Tina has made it her mission to learn as much as she can about human anatomy, physiology, mindfulness and the connection between the body, mind and spirit, and how that affects someone’s quality of life and success in all domains. She rejoices in sharing this with her clients in her yoga teaching & coaching practice.
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Chef & Chief Fun OfficerRu Peck is a London based chef with a focus on fresh, seasonal cooking. Ru trained in Ireland at the world renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School and having lived, eaten and cooked on a rural farm for 3 months, is passionate about locally sourced ingredients and the beautiful stories that lie behind every dish. Ru appreciates the importance of slowing down, having herself made the jump from corporate city life to kitchens, and not only uses cooking as a way to connect people around a table, but also as a meditative practice.
Ru and Tina met in Bondi Beach, Australia through their mutual hobby of surfing. The pair quickly bonded through their mutual love for food, a morning chai (neither drinks coffee as a fun fact) beach days and weekend escapes. Their trips together exploring the coasts of Sydney with friends inspired them to create a space for creatives and city folks to slow down, be close to nature, indulge their senses and reconnect with themselves, especially during the transitional periods of their lives.
What’s Included
One dynamic yoga flow and an evening wind down session per day
Daily wellness workshops (think meditation techniques, journaling for clarity, sound bath…)
Accommodation at Domaine de l’Ermitage Hastingues
Use of all yoga equipment
3 nourishing meals daily by chef Ru Peck, drawing on local and seasonal produce, fresh from the market
Use of on site heated pool & hot tub
Daily housekeeping
One group excursion
What’s Excluded
Flights
Local transfer to retreat venue (this can be organised for you at an additional cost)
Alcohol (you’re welcome to BYO)
Personal travel insurance
Massages and other activities (this can be organised on site for an additional cost)
Accommodation Options
Sole Occupancy
King Room with ensuite - €1995pp
Shared Occupancy
Shared Twin Room with ensuite - €1575pp
Shared Twin room with shared bathroom between 4 people - €1375pp
We understand that sharing a room or attending alone might feel daunting, but many participants discover it to be a surprisingly rewarding experience, often leading to lasting friendships. Our shared rooms feature spacious single-bed arrangements.
Ready to join us?
Click on the link below to secure your place with a €500 deposit
Make sure you have travel insurance in place before the trip
You will then receive an email with everything you need to know before your trip as well as final payments. All final payments are due 25 August 2025.
Still figuring out if our retreat is for you?
We want to make sure this is a wonderful experience for you so please feel free to reach out at hello@thebusyyogi.com so we can address your questions and help you choose the right room option for you!
Cancellation Policy
Any cancellation will result in a total loss of the €500 deposit. Cancellations made between 25 July 2025 and 25 August 2025 will result in a loss of 50% of the trip price. Any cancellation made between 25 August 2025 and the trip departure will result in a total loss of funds. We reserve the right to cancel the trip if it is not meeting the trip minimum. If we do so, you will be refunded in full.
FAQs
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We want to bring together a small group of like-minded folks, so the maximum number of guests will be 14.
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Our morning yoga classes are open level vinyasa flow style, which means we will include modifications and add-ons for each pose, so everyone can make the practice their own.
Tina has a strong emphasis on alignment and assistance (thanks to her own journey with injury rehabs!), so please let her know in advance if you have any special conditions or injuries so she can help you with modifications.
Our evening sessions will centre around restorative flows or yin, to help you wind down and transition into restful sleep.
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We recommend flying to Biarritz airport. From there, you can either organise your private transfer or we can help organise group transfers at an additional cost for guests arriving around the same time.
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We will provide you with a packing list closer to the retreat dates. However, the main things we would recommend are comfy activewear, sport shoes if you fancy a long walk, a hat, swimsuit, sunscreen and a Kindle or book to read in your free time.
All yoga mats and props are all taken care of by the retreat venue and included in the retreat price.
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We certainly do. Please let us know in the booking form about your dietary requirements. We will also check back in closer to the retreat dates to make sure we’ve captured everyone’s dietary needs.
Still have questions for us? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at hello@thebusyyogi.com and we would be more than happy to answer all your queries and make sure you will have a wonderful time at UNWIND