The Experience
Morning workouts and forest runs to get your body moving and your energy flowing. Strength training and Pilates to challenge yourself at your own pace. Four days of movement, nourishing food, and recovery, with nutrition discussions, sauna and cold baths, and plenty of time to connect with like-minded people.
Meet Your Coach
Houssem Boutiti
Originally from a small seaside village in Tunisia, Houssem discovered his love for sport at an early age. With over 10 years of experience coaching across Tunisia, the Middle East, Switzerland, and now Paris, he's worked with people from all walks of life. Passionate, attentive, and naturally funny, Houssem knows when to challenge, encourage, and make you laugh, always with his contagious smile.
During the retreat, Houssem will guide you through strength training, Pilates, forest runs, and fun team challenges, balanced with stretching and recovery. He'll also share his knowledge of nutrition and healthy habits, helping you better understand your body and discover what works for you.
For Houssem, fitness is about more than working out. It's about feeling good and building habits that last. Through individual assessments and personalized training guidance, he'll help everyone leave with practical tools to carry into everyday life, along with new connections and wonderful memories.
Set in the French countryside, roughly 2 hours from Paris by car. Leave early on a Friday and you'll be there in time for the afternoon.
La Barboire Campagne, Sologne
The Location
Our Itinerary
The daily rhythm of the retreat.
Morning:
Start the day with movement: forest runs, strength training, Pilates, or fun team challenges, followed by breakfast and conversations with Houssem about fitness and healthy habits.
Afternoon:
Time to explore or recharge. Enjoy a bike ride to Chambord, the pool, sauna, hammam, or a massage. You can also have a personal assessment with Houssem and guidance to build your own training program.
Evening:
Slow down with stretching, mobility, and recovery sessions, including optional cold baths. Enjoy delicious dinners, relaxed conversations, evening walks, and a little dancing!
Every session is optional and adapted to individual fitness level.
The Food
Chef Dorian in the kitchen!
We're delighted to have the wonderful Chef Dorian bringing his talent, creativity, and passion for good food to the retreat. Think fresh seasonal ingredients, colorful plates bursting with flavor, and delicious meals made with care. From energizing breakfasts to beautiful dinners, every meal is a chance to slow down, share stories, laugh, and enjoy the pleasure of good food in great company.
Dietary requirements, allergies and intolerances are accommodated with advance notice. If you have a serious or life-threatening allergy, please get in touch before booking so we can confirm it can be safely managed.
Rooms & Pricing
Choose your room.
€1,450
Single occupancy
Spacious individually decorated room with a double bed, private ensuite bathroom and air conditioning.
€1,200 per person
Shared occupancy
Rustic-style apartment with twin beds and a private ensuite bathroom.
€1,150 per person
Quad Apartment, shared occupancy
The quad apartment with a private ensuite bathroom shared between 4 participants.
50% due at booking, the remaining 50% due by December 29, 2026. Bookings made after that date are payable in full.One PMR-accessible room is available at the venue, subject to availability. If you have mobility or accessibility needs, please get in touch before booking.
Massage & reflexology (subject to availability)
Additional activities proposed throughout the retreat
What's Included
3 nights' accommodation in the room category you select
Daily movement sessions with Houssem Boutiti
Daily health discussions with Houssem Boutiti
Refreshments and dinner on arrival day
Early-morning breakfast, brunch, evening meals, and snacks
Early-morning breakfast, brunch on departure day
Access to the indoor pool, sauna, hammam, and plunge pool
Time for rest and independent walks
Retreat organization and coordination by Leyana
What's Not Included
Transportation to and from the retreat
Personal travel expenses
Travel and cancellation insurance
1:1 Assessments with Houssem Boutiti
"It all started with a text from Pam: 'You should do a retreat, and I'll help you organize it.' That one message turned into one of the best partnerships I've had.
Watching Leyana Retreats take off, with multiple retreats already lined up for 2027, has been genuinely exciting. Pam is a brilliant host, a fearless and savvy organizer, and a true friend, she turns work into fun! Cannot wait to see where we take this next."
Hilary Vuillemin, hosted 3x retreats with Leyana
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FAQs
What's the activity level like?
A mix of dynamic and restorative movement sessions. Every session, including 1:1 asseessments and wellness facilities, is optional and adapted to your own ability and comfort level.
I have an injury or health condition, can I still come?
Most likely, yes. You'll complete a short participant information form before the retreat. If you have an injury, medical condition, pregnancy, or anything else that could affect your participation, we'd recommend checking with your doctor first and letting us know in advance so we can plan around it.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancellation fees are 50% of the total price more than 60 days before the retreat, 75% between 60 and 31 days before, and 100% within 30 days. Full terms are in Leyana's Terms & Conditions of Sale.
Can I transfer my spot to someone else?
Yes, with reasonable advance notice, subject to Leyana's Terms & Conditions.
Do I need a visa or specific travel documents?
The retreat takes place in France. Requirements vary by nationality and country of residence, so international participants should confirm what applies to them well ahead of travel.
What happens if the retreat doesn't reach its minimum group size?
Leyana requires a minimum number of participants to confirm this retreat. If that minimum isn't reached, any payments made will be refunded in full in accordance with applicable law.
Who's actually organizing this retreat?
This retreat is organized by Leyana in partnership with the teacher. The venue, the chef, and every provider involved have been personally vetted by Leyana before being confirmed. Leyana SASU is the legal organizer of record. Find full organizer and booking details in the footer.
