South of France · September
One week a year, in the South of France
The same work, the same facilitators, and the same Six Steps that run at El Cielo — in a quiet setting, with a small group, once each September.
Places are limited by design, and this cohort usually fills early.
September
one cohort each year
Per week
from $2,100 USD / €1,800
Small
group, and it fills early
Same team
facilitators who lead at El Cielo
Why France
Closer, for some. Quieter, for everyone.
For people travelling from Europe or the eastern United States, France may be a shorter journey than Costa Rica — and for some that is the difference between coming and not coming.
The setting is different and the work is identical. Same Six Steps, same facilitators, same insistence that you bring something real rather than something tidy.
A day here
The same shape as El Cielo
Mornings for the work, afternoons deliberately open, evenings together. The method does not change because the country does.
Morning
Movement, then the day's step worked in the group. Someone brings something real and the room watches it happen.
Afternoon
Open. Walk, rest, sit with what surfaced, or take a one-to-one session. Nothing is scheduled that does not need to be.
Evening
Dinner together at a long table, then something lighter or nothing at all. Most people sleep better here than they have in years.
What is included
All inclusive, per week
Accommodation, meals and every session are covered. Travel to and from France is not — book flights only once your place is confirmed.
Accommodation for the full week
All meals, prepared on site
Every group session, and the Six Steps worked daily
Movement, meditation and one-to-one time
From the France cohort
"I went to France with an open heart and mind and determined to get everything I could from your offerings. When it came time to do the steps with you I jumped at the chance. I opened the flood gates and let myself be vulnerable to your guidance. I knew there was a shift almost immediately."
"I will never forget the wonderful trainers, our hosts, the serene location, the participants, the warm camaraderie."
Cece Cerletti — Participant, France 2024
Cost
Priced by room, not by tier
One week, all inclusive, payable in full at booking. What differs is where you sleep — the days themselves are identical.
Scholarship support is available for qualifying applicants. If cost is genuinely the obstacle, say so — we will talk about it without embarrassment, and it will not change how you are treated.
Shared room
$2,100 USD
Per person, per week. All inclusive. €1,800 for those paying in euro.
Premium room
$3,500 USD
Per person, per week. All inclusive. A private room to yourself.
Double · for two
$4,650 USD
For two people sharing, per week. All inclusive — the rate covers both of you.
Also worth knowing
If the dates or the travel do not work this year, Costa Rica runs year-round and includes three months of online integration afterwards.
And if a residential week is not the right step at all, the monthly Open Circle is online and pay-what-you-can.
How a place is confirmed
The intake form comes first
A completed intake form is required before your place is confirmed, and full payment is due at booking. Because there is only one cohort a year, we would rather you asked early than waited.
Afterpay is available at checkout if you would rather spread the cost. It does not change the terms.
Start your application
A few questions, then we will be in touch about this year's dates. This is the first step, not a commitment.
Join the Waitlist
for South of France Retreats
Not sure yet
Talk to someone first
One conversation, no cost. If Costa Rica would suit you better, or if this is not the right year, we will say so.
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