The Frogs' House - Yoga Retreat

I found that the small village location of the Frogs' House (FH) just ideal for relaxing into a full-immersion retreat experience. The team at FH has designed an integrated program that includes yoga, mediation, interactive communication, excursions, and delicious and nourishing vegetarian/vegan meals. Their emphasis on environmental stewardship and sustainability was very impressive and aligns 100% with my values. The House itself is super comfortable, calm, and quiet, providing a conducive atmosphere for working together with other participants on all aspects of the program. I travelled to the FH as a single participant, as did most of the other participants that week. We quickly bonded and the interactions and activities together built lasting memories.

I have holiday-ed a lot and I can honestly and confidently say this holiday / retreat is in by top three. Everything about it exceeded my expectations. It offered a unique combination of: relaxation (meditation and yoga), exercise ( yoga, mountain and river walks) sunshine, pure air, delicious nurturing vegan food, organic wine, yogic philosophy, massage, sound baths, culture( visits to the Fondation Marguerite et Aime Maeght to see the Bonnard amities Matisse exhibition and a very informative visit to Chapel of the rosary designed by Matisse. Our host and yoga teacher ( and so much more _ philosopher, leader etc, ) had such a profound knowledge of the chapel, that it made the whole experience so deeply memorable. The Frogs House offered very simple, clean, comfortable and hospitable accommodation. The kitcken was the hub and centre piece and the evening of mindful cooking was great fun and resulted in a wonderfully delicious meal. The people make the experience and the staff, each one with their unique role and responsibilities were beyond helpful. They were there to serve their guests in the truest meaning of service. Warm, friendly, attentive, open, curious, empathic and always supportive. Its a winning formula. I am still basking in the benefits and afterglow. It is calling me back

The Frog's House team made sure that the week of vacation there was simply wonderful. Everything was well organized and I immediately felt at home. The atmosphere was very familiar and the Yoga sessions were really great. Thank you very much for the wonderful week!

This is an amazing retreat and I highly recommend it! Benoit, Helene, Ali, and team are wonderful, the location is beautiful in a small village between Nice and the mountains, and the rhythm of yoga and meditation mixed with other activities was perfect for me. Besides daily yoga and meditation, we also went hiking, swimming, had non-violent communication workshops, and went to a local organic winery and goat/sheep cheese farm. I hope to return for another retreat.

What can I say? This was such a special experience: not just for the beautiful location or the delicious vegetarian food (and I am not a vegetarian!) or the comfy bedrooms or the lovely little village. But because somehow they have created this lovely warm, welcoming atmosphere which gives you the space and the tools to reflect . I really appreciated the spiritual dimension of our yoga sessions, sometimes lacking in some London courses which focus on the physical manoeuvres. And the workshops on Non Violent Communication are brilliant and hopefully already slowly beginning to change how I interact. Benoit is a fabulous teacher and host pulling everything together. And the kindness of these people. I had to get a sudden flight home as my daughter had an emergency Cesarean and Ali not only quickly booked my flight, but drove me down to Nice and insisted on walking me through the airport as far as security. Why am I writing this? I want to keep the place for myself!!

The place was amazing, the service, the people the experience. All wonderful, I would highly recommend. Ali made me feel at home and like a part of a family. The food was superb and the whole week was amazing. The room was impeccable, comfortable, clean and perfect. The house was well kept, the yoga shala was relaxing and has a great view.