Sound Bath - Voyage Sonore
Sound Baths are a meditative practice involving the use of resonant music to create an immersive sound that fills the room and the body, aiming to help people relax, let go of stress and anxiety. People report benefits such as feeling deeply relaxed, positive and a sense of well being after sound baths.
Marie Pierre, is a gifted master of gong, Tibetan bowls and the tambour and a Kundalini yoga teacher. With her Voyage Sonore she aims to take people on a journey to spiritual and physical well being.
For more info contact Marie Pierre and click here
Trans-cognitive guided workshop
A guided Trans-cognition workshop in our studio for adults who wish to explore one’s cognitive faculties to undermine values by working on presuppositions and using one’s non- cognitive attitudes to create new values.
This workshop is conducted solely in French.
THIS SESSION IS SOLD OUT.
For more information about future dates email here
Lacto-Fermentation for beginners & the curious
Lottie, our resident Chef has been fermenting for over 30 years and loves to share what she knows. You will learn how to make delicious lacto-fermented vegetables and how to eat them. She will teach you basic kombucha making as well as introducing you to make your own apple scrap vinegar. Lottie will teach you tricks of the trade, how to use aromatics and spices and how to incorporate the rituals of fermentation into the rhythm of your everyday life .
You will taste a selection of ferments and drinks to inspire you on your very own fermentation journey.
Suitable for guests AND Non- guests. No experience required.
€85/pp incl all materials and storage jars, & tastings.
English spoken workshop. French translation available upon reservation.
Cooking Workshop - Fresh Pasta
Come and make delicious fresh pasta made with wheat flour and eggs. Our resident Chef, Lottie will show you how and help you master the art of melt-in-your-mouth-pasta, fold & shape iconic tortellini pasta and make your own fresh ricotta-style cheese to go with it all.
We will enjoy a sit down lunch in the beautiful farmhouse kitchen and as well as enjoying what you have made we will pour some excellent natural wine from some of the best winemakers in Ardeche.
This workshop is open to everyone - you do not need to be a guest here. 4 spaces only.
No experience required.
€85/pp incl all materials, lunch & refreshments.
English spoken workshop.
Yoga Nidra - Guided Meditation
Yoga Nidra is a deeply relaxing practice, typically involving guided meditation. The meditation aims to use the state of consciousness between waking and sleeping.
Practitioners of yoga Nidra report that this technique helps to relieve stress.
Marie Pierre, is a gifted Kundalini Yoga Teacher, master of gong, Tibetan bowls and the tambour. She aims to take people on a journey to spiritual and physical well being.
For more info contact Marie Pierre and click here
Wood Chopping & Fire Lighting
You may have heard of the book Norwegian Wood and this is for all budding lumberjacks and guests looking for a mindful outdoor winter activity. Its a thing!
In this 3 hour session you will learn how to chop UP a tree, stack wood, make kindling and light a fire in a controlled setting. You will learn how to identify wood that is ready for chopping, learn how to use an axe and operate a chainsaw under the guidance of Jean Marc, Co- Founder of Margot and former teacher.
Become an expert in starting a log burner or BBQ in this fun session. Available in French, English spoken language. More dates availble upon request.
Kombucha Joy - A refresher
Perhaps you have been brewing Kombucha for a while but have lost your mojo, perhaps your SCOBY has died or you just can get your booch as fizzy as before. Maybe you need some flavour inspiration or you maybe you are so good at it you want to sell your booch but do not know how to upscale for success.
Lottie, our resident Chef is here to help in the two hour refresh session. She will work through common problematic issues and gather your specific concerns before the session to ensure you get the most out of this refresher.
Suitable for seasoned brewers.
You do not need to be a guest at Margot to attend.
€45/pp
English spoken session. Online session available upon request.
Gong Bath
A Gong bath involves participants immersing themselves in the sound vibrations produced when a mallet is tapped on the gong.
Participants lay comfortably on a yoga mat and or sheep skin, are fully clothed and covered by a blanket to enhance a sense of warmth and comfort.
The ”sound bath”, is thought to provide stress-relieving benefits, promote emotional release and healing.
Marie Pierre, is a gifted master of gong, Tibetan bowls and the tambour and a Kundalini yoga teacher. With her Gong Bath she aims to take people on a journey to spiritual and physical well being.
For more info contact Marie Pierre and click here
Tattoo Flash Day- Botanicals with Nomad Pokes
Get yourself a tattoo drawn by the talented Nomad Pokes. There will be several designs to choose from on the day, focussing on plants and flowers.
Drop ins are possible - but we do recommend you get in touch with Manon first, to avoid disappointment (in case it gets too busy).
There will also be a wine tasting to make any queueing a bit sweeter and there is an organised foraging wild walk too on the day.
Wine Tasting - Treslus Degustation
Sophie Roumanet is an exciting new face on the Ardèche wine scene and a name to watch. Born and raised in Ardèche, Sophie, who worked in wine tourism for a some years, inherited a little plot of vines that started the dream : to make her own natural wine.
After going back to school, two seasons working the vines in a local winery, and a lot of paperwork, she produced her first vintage in 2023 with organic grapes bought from winegrowers friends, in an other friends’ cellar. At the start of 2024 she finally took over the family vines, found a cellar of her own and continued her adventure. Her goal is to produce fresh, joyful and accessible wines!
We, here at Margot, are HUGE fans of her wines, and love the Neo- Vigneronne’s passion for winemaking, We urge you to come and meet Sophie and taste for yourself!
Entrance free
Spring Feast - Lunch
Come and join us for a pop-up alfresco lunch to celebrate the season with delicious dishes celebrating the best of wild, fermented and fresh ingredients in collaboration with local winemakers and foragers.
This pop-up lunch includes an aperitif, amuse bouche and a series of sharing plates. Ideal if you have always wanted to enjoy a meal Chez Margot but are not a guest.
20 spaces. Reservations only.
Carnet de Voyage - retreat for creatives
A creative retreat exploring multi-impression techniques.
Cyanotypes, linocut, monotypes, photography and embroidery on paper. You will bind your own journal/booklet and will leave the retreat with your own “carnet de voyage”.
The retreat is run by textile and cyanotype artist Cecile Garnier Abou (Atelier Thérèse) with guest like visual artist Andre Salam.
Wild Elements - retreat for women
Friendship, Music, Adventure, Food & Natural Wine.
Explore waterfalls, wild swimming, and forest trails. Learn how to ferment and create joyous rituals in your daily life. Unwind with sound baths, astrology and tarot readings. Evenings are filled with Mama Con Yuka’s curated vinyls selection and feasts prepared by our resident chef. Meals are paired with delicious natural wines from the region.
Suitable for all women.
Hosted by Amaka Retreat. English and Spanish spoken.
Lotus Power Kundalini
This 5 day residential Kundalini Yoga retreat is suitable for everyone aged 18+ who are interested in the spiritual practice of Kundalini energy; a form of yoga that involves breathing exercises, repetitive poses, guided meditation, singing, dance, and sound therapy such as gong baths and Tibetan sound bowls.
No experience of yoga required.
Hosted by Marie Pierre Chassain of Lotus Power. French spoken retreat. For English spoken contact us.
Naturopathy
A weekend jam-packed with a holistic approach to wellness and a focus on the body’s capacity to heal itself through the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
This weekend includes a full programme of workshops around the principles of naturopathy, reflexology, massage and food that fuels good health. Expect nature walks, talks, yoga and communal activities.
Suitable for anyone interested in a healthy lifestyle.
Hosted by Karine Pelissier, Naturopath and Reflexologist.
French & English spoken.
Iyengar Yoga Retreat 1
Senior Iyengar© Yoga Teacher, Karen Long returns to La Fesaye for a series of residential retreats for 3rd year running.
Iyengar© yoga is systematic and thorough approach by pioneer B.K.S Iyengar. Classes are carefully structured so that safe and steady progress can be made.
During the retreat you can expect two long sessions a day. One in the morning and one in the afternoon.
For more information and to register your interest you must get in touch with Karen Long direct, for her assessment of the most suitable dates for your level of experience.
Iyengar Yoga Retreat 2
Senior Iyengar© Yoga Teacher, Karen Long returns to La Fesaye for a series of residential retreats for 3rd year running.
Iyengar© yoga is systematic and thorough approach by pioneer B.K.S Iyengar. Classes are carefully structured so that safe and steady progress can be made.
During the retreat you can expect two long sessions a day. One in the morning and one in the afternoon.
For more information and to register your interest you must get in touch with Karen Long direct, for her assessment of the most suitable dates for your level of experience.
Iyengar Yoga Retreat 3
Senior Iyengar© Yoga Teacher, Karen Long returns to La Fesaye for a series of residential retreats for 3rd year running.
Iyengar© yoga is systematic and thorough approach by pioneer B.K.S Iyengar. Classes are carefully structured so that safe and steady progress can be made.
During the retreat you can expect two long sessions a day. One in the morning and one in the afternoon.
For more information and to register your interest you must get in touch with Karen Long direct, for her assessment of the most suitable dates for your level of experience.
Iyengar Yoga Retreat 4
Senior Iyengar© Yoga Teacher, Karen Long returns to La Fesaye for a series of residential retreats for 3rd year running.
Iyengar© yoga is systematic and thorough approach by pioneer B.K.S Iyengar. Classes are carefully structured so that safe and steady progress can be made.
During the retreat you can expect two long sessions a day. One in the morning and one in the afternoon.
For more information and to register your interest you must get in touch with Karen Long direct, for her assessment of the most suitable dates for your level of experience.
Autumn Feast - Lunch
Come and join us for a pop-up alfresco lunch to celebrate the season with delicious dishes celebrating the best of wild, fermented and fresh ingredients in collaboration with local winemakers and foragers.
This pop-up lunch includes an aperitif, amuse bouche and a series of sharing plates. Ideal if you have always wanted to enjoy a meal Chez Margot but are not a guest.
20 spaces. Reservations only.
Wood chopping & fire lighting
You may have heard of the book Norwegian Wood and this is for all budding lumberjacks and guests looking for a mindful outdoor winter activity. Its a thing!
In this 3 hour session you will learn how to chop UP a tree, stack wood, make kindling and light a fire in a controlled setting. You will learn how to identify wood that is ready for chopping, learn how to use an axe and operate a chainsaw under the guidance of Jean Marc, Co- Founder of Margot and former teacher.
Become an expert in starting a log burner or BBQ in this fun session. Available in French, English spoken language. More dates availble upon request.
Winter Feast - Indian Lunch
Come and join us for a pop-up Indian lunch in the studio to celebrate the season with delicious dishes celebrating the best of wild, fermented and fresh ingredients in collaboration with local winemakers and foragers.
This pop-up lunch includes a glass of wine, a series of favorite sharing plates, and dessert. Ideal if you have always wanted to enjoy a meal Chez Margot but are not a guest.
35 spaces / €25 /pp
Wear your woolens! The fires will be stoked, but we would hate for you to be cold!