A Place Designed for Real Presence
Situated in the creative village of Bussière-Badil, in the heart of the natural landscapes of the Périgord Vert, the domain offers a unique environment where body practices, nature, creativity, and shared experiences come together.
Choose your path to resilience
Each retreat is designed to deliver measurable stress relief and lasting recovery for high-functioning professionals and artists.
5-day retreat
Intensive stress relief and nervous system reset using evidence-based practices in rural France.
Weekend reset
Quick recovery for busy professionals. Restore clarity and resilience in just two days.
Creative residency
Extended creative recovery. Space to rest, create, and rebuild your artistic practice.
Custom group retreat
Tailored programs for teams and organizations seeking collective recovery and resilience.
Your retreat day, structured for lasting change
Each day at Domaine du Banaret weaves together movement, reflection, and nature. You'll work within three core pillars: somatic practices to calm your nervous system, guided self-inquiry to understand stress patterns, and time in the natural landscape to restore resilience. Everything you share stays confidential. Small groups mean you get personalized attention without pressure to perform or disclose.
What makes our retreats work
Domaine du Banaret is not a standardized retreat center. It is a living domain, shaped by daily life, craftsmanship, and the surrounding landscape. The property includes: • a peaceful swimming pool surrounded by nature • gardens and natural spaces to rest and walk • the small stream Le Banaret that crosses the land • a workshop where furniture and objects are created using local woods such as chestnut and oak from the Périgord Vert. This environment gives the retreats a very particular atmosphere: simple, grounded, and deeply connected to the land. Guests often say that the place feels immediately calming and alive at the same time.
Therapeutic grounding
Evidence-based practices rooted in psychology and neuroscience, not wellness trends or generic relaxation.
Small groups
Intimate cohorts of 6-8 people create safety and meaningful connection without overwhelming your recovery process. Individual retreats are possible too.
Somatic work
Yoga therapy and body-based practices help you process stress held in your nervous system, not just your mind.
Rural immersion
Domaine du Banaret's quiet countryside setting removes daily triggers and activates your parasympathetic nervous system.
Confidentiality first
Complete privacy and non-disclosure agreements let you be vulnerable without professional or personal risk.
Structured days
Consistent routines and guided sessions build safety. You know what to expect and can rest into the rhythm.
Retreat foundations that create lasting change
Each retreat combines therapeutic psychology, somatic practices, and nature immersion to address burnout and build resilience from the ground up.
Therapeutic assessment
One-on-one intake with Ewa to understand your stress patterns and retreat goals.
Daily yoga and movement
Gentle somatic practices designed to release tension and reconnect you with your body.
Meals and nourishment
Thoughtfully prepared, seasonal meals that support your body and reflect the rhythms of rural France.
Nature immersion
Guided walks and unstructured time in the gardens and grounds to ground yourself in the landscape.
Confidential therapy sessions
Private sessions with Ewa, grounded in clinical psychology, to process and build resilience.
Integration planning
Before you leave, we create a practical plan to maintain your gains and sustain resilience at home.
Questions about our retreats
Who these retreats are for
The retreats at Domaine du Banaret attract people who are looking for: • reconnection with the body and movement • time in nature • inspiration and creativity • meaningful encounters with others • a break from fast-paced modern life.
Secure your place at Domaine du Banaret
Request availability for your retreat or download our free practice resources to start your healing journey today.