A warmly lit alpine chalet overlooking mountain peaks and a misty valley at dawn

26–29 November 2026 · French Alps near Morzine

Deep Winter Women’s Retreat

Women only · L’Ecuela, Saint-Jean-d’Aulps · 3 nights / 4 days

Four days in the mountains to rest, slow down, reconnect and be more yourself again. For women who have been carrying a lot, moving through change or simply craving some space from ordinary life.

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Small group · 8–12 womenFull boardEverything optional

November retreat · limited spaces available

One private room and two shared places remain.

Join a genuinely small group of women for four days of rest, reconnection, breathwork, sound and mountain space.

L’Ecuela · Saint-Jean-d’Aulps · Near Morzine

Your Alpine home for the weekend.

A beautifully restored mountain chalet with warm rooms, generous shared spaces, a dedicated room for breath and sound, and the French Alps just outside.

The warm timber exterior of L’Ecuela in the French Alps — Our home in the mountains

The chalet living room looking towards the mountains — Room to settle in together

The dedicated breathwork and sound room prepared with mats, cushions, bowls and a gong — A dedicated space for deeper work

A real double bedroom at L’Ecuela — Warm, comfortable bedrooms

Guests sharing a meal around the long table at L’Ecuela — Meals around the long table

The outdoor hot tub surrounded by trees and mountains — Hot water, cold air

Comfort, beauty and space to exhale.

The retreat is luxurious in the ways that matter: beautiful surroundings, excellent food, warmth, comfort, time and genuine care. Nothing flashy, formal or performative. You can curl up by the fire, wander off with a book, come to dinner in your socks and make yourself at home.

Come exactly as you are

This isn’t a retreat about fixing yourself.

The work is grounded in coaching psychology, nervous-system awareness, somatic practice, conscious connected breathwork and sound. But the point is not to become a better version of yourself, force a breakthrough or perform transformation.

It is to step away from the usual noise for a few days. To rest. To notice what is happening underneath the busyness. To enjoy the mountains and the company of other women, while still having space to be alone. You can take part, rest, be quiet or change your mind.

The retreat begins in the small things: warmth, food and care.

At a glance

A genuinely small women’s retreat, not a crowd.

With around 8–12 women, there is room for real connection and individual attention, as well as quiet and time to yourself.

Who: Women only
When: 26–29 November 2026 · 3 nights / 4 days
Where: L’Ecuela, Saint-Jean-d’Aulps, French Alps near Morzine
Stay: Private and shared rooms
Food: Full board · nourishing vegetarian meals
Outside: Gentle or moderate walks, depending on weather
Experience: No previous breathwork, yoga or retreat experience required
Price: €785 shared · €945 private

The retreat meets you where you are

What do you need more of?

Choose what you are drawn to. The retreat holds all three—and your answer can change from one hour to the next.

LESS INPUT. MORE SPACE.

Let your system soften.

Unhurried mornings, sound, breath and time in nature. Join in, opt out or disappear with a book. You will be warmly looked after, with nourishing food, quiet company and nothing to perform. Rest is part of the retreat, and it can make room for clearer thought, renewed energy and a stronger sense of what matters to you.

Sound bathsGentle breathQuiet timeMountain airNourishing foodFireside connection

Illuminated crystal singing bowls in the retreat space

Breath · sound · stillness

Space to go deeper when you want to, and space simply to rest when you do not.

A small group resting together during an evening sound practice

Tibetan singing bowls beside blankets and floor mattresses

What we may explore

A spacious mix of evidence, embodiment and mystery.

The programme responds to the group and the weather. Every practice is invitational, with choice and care throughout.

A glimpse of our last retreat

Real moments, not a mood board.

Shared laughter, winter walks, sound, rest and food around the table. These photographs are from a previous retreat; the exact venue and programme may differ.

A group of women laughing together outdoors with mountains behind them — Connection that develops naturally

A calm indoor sound practice space prepared with mats, blankets, bowls and a gong — A space prepared with care

A small group walking together through falling snow — Into the winter landscape

A quiet breakfast beside a window overlooking the mountains at a previous retreat — Nourishment and conversation

Women seated together with frame drums — Finding a shared rhythm

One possible day

A day that breathes.

This is a feel for the rhythm, not a rigid schedule. Choose a moment to see what it might hold.

08:00-ish

Wake slowly

Tea, quiet, a gentle practice if you want it, and breakfast when you are ready. Nobody is checking attendance.

A small group walking through the winter Alpine landscape

Step outside ordinary life

Mountain air, winter light and time with no demand to be anywhere else.

Ask Alison about the retreat

Women resting outdoors beneath blankets with an alpine chalet behind them

Your retreat includes

Held from before you arrive until after you leave.

Three nights’ alpine accommodation, private or twin shared
Full-board nourishing vegetarian food
Daily sound and gentle breath practices
Deeper breathwork, if appropriate for you
Coaching psychology, reflection and embodied practices
Guided winter walks, weather permitting
Firelight, journalling, hot-tub time and integration
One-to-one coaching before and after the retreat

Optional massage is available at an additional cost. Cold immersion may also be offered.

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The people behind the retreat

Warmth, depth and practical care.

Alison playing crystal singing bowls outdoors

Retreat facilitator

Alison Osborne

Alison brings together psychology, mental health, coaching, breathwork and sound healing. Her approach is evidence-informed, embodied and deeply respectful of each person’s own pace.

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What previous guests say

The feeling they took home.

“Restful, restorative but challenging too. A safe and beautiful space to connect with others and explore the little, and bigger, things that are holding you back.”

Susie

The practical details

Four days. Three nights. Space that lasts longer.

Dates26–29 November 2026

PlaceFrench Alps, about 1 hour from Geneva

Private room€945 per person

Shared room€785 per person

Accommodation, vegetarian meals and the retreat programme are included. Transport and optional massage are additional. If the full price is genuinely out of reach, you are welcome to ask whether flexibility is possible.

Limited spaces available: one private room and two shared places remain.

Who is the retreat for?

Women from all backgrounds and beliefs. You do not need to be spiritual, experienced with these practices or arrive with a clear intention. The retreat is not religious.

Do I have to do everything?

No. Everything is optional. Choose what supports you, including rest and time alone.

Do I need breathwork experience?

Not at all. Practices are guided, with gentle options, and you remain in charge of your participation and intensity.

Is it suitable for everyone?

The retreat is not suitable during pregnancy or an acute psychological crisis. If you are unsure about health, access or fit, please ask before booking.

How do direct booking and payment work?

Submitting the registration form does not automatically reserve a place. Alison will first confirm availability and suitability and give you a payment date. Your booking is confirmed when the 30% deposit, or full payment, is received. The balance is due 30 days before the retreat; bookings made within 30 days require full payment. If a balance remains unpaid seven days after a reminder and no other arrangement has been agreed, the booking will be cancelled, the place may be released and the deposit will not be refunded.

What are the cancellation terms?

For direct bookings, cancellations made more than 30 days before the retreat receive a full refund. At 30 days or fewer, payments are non-refundable unless the place is filled and paid for by another suitable participant, in which case your retreat payments will be refunded. If Insight Aware cancels the retreat, all retreat payments will be refunded in full; personal travel and other associated costs are not covered. Please arrange appropriate travel insurance, including cancellation cover. Bookings made through BookRetreats remain subject to BookRetreats’ own terms.

What happens after I enquire?

You will have a simple conversation with Alison to check that the retreat is a good fit and talk through practical questions.

French Alps · November 2026 · Limited spaces available