
Root & Rise Retreat
October 3-7, 2025
A journey home to yourself in the heart of Basque Country
Biarritz, France
Breathwork, yoga nidra, kundalini yoga, yoga, lymphatic drainage techniques to flush the body, daily tea and breathwork/meditation ceremony, workshops, hiking, nourishing food, rest, relaxation, reflection, a community of like-minded people and so much more. (+ a welcome gift and post retreat support).
A Place That Nourishes Every Sense. Root and Rise takes place in one of the most enchanting corners of the world - Biarritz, France. A coastal gem nestled in the heart of the French Basque Country, where the ocean meets the mountains and tradition meets tranquility. Our sanctuary for the retreat is a breathtaking traditional French Basque villa perched above the coastline offering expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean and the rolling green hills that define this storied region. With its whitewashed walls, terracotta rooftops, open-air spaces, and a serene pool, this villa holds us - offering a perfect mirror for the inner spaciousness we’ll cultivate during our time together. Every corner of this space is an invitation to exhale - to move into a slower more present way of living. Biarritz is known not only for its breathtaking beauty but for its magnetic, healing energy - a place where earth, water, and soul converge. It’s the perfect backdrop for a retreat devoted to self-nourishment, embodiment, and remembering who you are at your core. This isn’t just a place to stay. It’s a place to come alive.
Is Root & Rise calling you?
Have you been giving so much to others that you've forgotten how to truly give to yourself?
Do you long to feel held, safe, and nurtured - not by someone else, but by your own presence?
Is there a part of you whispering for stillness, for space, for time to simply be - without needing to perform, fix, or achieve anything?
Are you craving reconnection with your body, your breath, your rhythm - and a life that flows from the inside out?
Do you feel like something inside you is ready to soften… to exhale… to remember?
What would it feel like to come home not just to a beautiful place, but to yourself?
Who is this retreat for?
Tucked away in a stunning traditional French Basque villa overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Root & Rise is more than a retreat - it's a reclamation. A remembering. A returning.
We live in a world that often teaches us to push through, to disconnect, to seek outside ourselves for answers, validation, or peace. But true healing begins when we remember that everything we need is already within us. This retreat is a sacred pause - a chance to break from the noise and gently turn inward. To meet yourself again, with compassion and care.
This is your invitation to slow down, soften, and reconnect with the most essential parts of you - the parts that long to be held, seen, and nurtured.
Over the course of soul-nourishing days, we’ll root into our bodies, breath, and inner wisdom - gently releasing what no longer serves so we can rise into deeper alignment, strength, and softness. Through breathwork, yoga nidra, kundalini yoga, yoga, lymphatic drainage self-care, hiking, and ocean immersion, we’ll honor our need to be supported - not by others, but by ourselves.
This retreat is a space to mother yourself. To nurture yourself.
To come back to the truth that you are your own safety, your own love, your own home.
You’ll be held in a nurturing container surrounded by nature, community, and the rhythms of coastal France. Between practices, you’ll enjoy spaciousness - poolside rest, nourishing meals, sunset walks, dips in the sea, and heartfelt conversations with like-minded souls.
✨ Come as you are. Leave feeling grounded, nourished, and renewed.
It’s time to root down… so you can rise.
































YOUR 3 DAYS OF NOURISHMENT INCLUDE:
Friday - Oct 3
Late afternoon: Check-in, get settled and situated
Welcome ceremony/welcome gift
Dinner
Beach sunset walk - weather permitting
Kundalini yoga + healing breathwork session
Free time before bed
Saturday - Oct 4
Morning meditation / tea ritual
Yoga
Breakfast
Free time/explore town
Lunch in town
Somatic art class
Free time
Dinner
Healing Breathwork Session
Free time before bed
Sunday - Oct 5
Gua sha / lymphatic drainage practice
Breakfast / group share
Hike
Lunch
Free time - beach, surf, pool, explore etc
Dinner
Yoga nidra
Free time before bed
Monday - Oct 7
Sunrise yoga and movement
Breakfast
Closing ceremony
Depart
*Option for a group lunch/beach hang after departure
ADD ON options:
Massage, Private 1:1 Healing Breathwork, Nidra or Kundalini Sessions
*Tentative itinerary – subject to adjustments
ACCOMMODATION + INVESTMENT
Each room is thoughtfully appointed with classic French charm and comfort, and the property offers spacious outdoor areas, a private pool, and sun-drenched terraces where you can sip tea, journal, or simply bask in the coastal breeze. You’ll fall asleep to the gentle sound of the ocean, wake up to birdsong and morning light streaming through your windows, and enjoy meals al fresco under the open sky.
Early Bird Pricing: Book before August 15, 2025 to receive a €150 discount.
Please fill out the form below to select your preferred sleeping situation (private or shared).
Investment includes: Accommodation, food (except 1 lunch out), non alcoholic drinks and all activities.
Investment does not include: Extras such as massage or private breathwork session, extra food, applicable taxes, travel expenses to and from Biarritz, France, or personal travel insurance.
Coming soon! Please email shannon@thecollectivealchemy.com for inquiries
READY TO ROOT & RISE?
FAQ
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There are direct flights to Biarritz, France from many cities in Europe. Will depend on where you are coming from. If you need help please let us know.
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In early October, Biarritz generally experiences mild and pleasant weather. The average daytime temperature is around +21°C (70°F), and the sea water temperature is about +18°C (64°F). While it's not typically scorching hot, the south of France can still offer warm days in October.
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No. All activities will be explained in full. No experience is necessary.
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A full packing list will be provided once registered.
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No problem. We can make adjustments as needed.
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Yes. Please reach out for options.
There are double beds available and 1 queen bed.
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Anyone. All are welcome.
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No. We encourage you to do what feels good for you.
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Yes this is available. 50% is due as the first payment, remaining 50% due end of May. Refunds if cancelled before May 1, 2025
