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Private Retreat Experiences at La Commanderie

Some moments in life ask for more than a simple getaway.
They ask for space, presence, and meaning.

At La Commanderie, you are invited to gather with your own small group — friends, sisters, family, or chosen circle — and step into a retreat experience shaped around what truly matters to you.

Whether you are celebrating a transition, marking a new chapter, or simply longing to slow down and reconnect, we create a space where you can rest deeply, share openly, and experience time together in a more conscious way.

Rooted in feminine wisdom, slow living, and organic plant-based nourishment, each retreat is simple, intimate, and intentionally held — allowing both healing and connection to unfold naturally.

Sometimes, these moments are also gently honored through simple rituals or rites of passage — woven naturally into the retreat experience.

This is not a retreat you join — it is an experience you create together with your own group.

What is a private retreat experience?

A private retreat experience is a gathering created just for you and your chosen group.

Instead of joining a pre-set program, you come together with people you already know — friends, sisters, family, or loved ones — and we shape a retreat around your intention, your rhythm, and what you need most in this moment.

Each retreat is held in a small and intimate setting, allowing for genuine connection, deep rest, and meaningful shared experiences.

At La Commanderie, these retreats are rooted in simplicity, presence, and care — with space for both quiet integration and gentle guidance.

Each retreat is unique — but often held around a shared intention or meaningful moment.

How it works...

  • You bring your group (typically small and intimate)

  • We co-create the retreat together

  • The experience is centered on rest, connection, and meaningful moments

This may be for you if…


This space may be for you if you feel the call to gather in a more meaningful way…

– You want to spend time with close friends or family, beyond the usual rhythm of everyday life
– You are celebrating a birthday or a life moment and wish to mark it with depth and presence
– You feel a transition in your life and want to honor it consciously
– You long to reconnect — with yourself, with others, or with what truly matters
– You are drawn to a slower, more intentional way of being together
– You want to share an experience that is both nourishing and memorable.

This is not about doing more — but about being together in a different way.

Possible Retreat Experiences

Each retreat is unique and co-created with you.
At the same time, many gatherings are held around a shared intention or meaningful moment.

Here are a few examples of what your retreat could look like:


Women’s Gathering Retreat

A space for friends, sisters, or women to come together, rest, reconnect, and share meaningful time.

Gentle practices, circles, and time to simply be — without pressure or agenda.


Rite of Passage Retreat

To honor a transition in life — such as stepping into womanhood, motherhood, menopause, or a new chapter.

These retreats may include simple rituals or ceremonies, held with care and intention.


Celebration Retreat

A birthday or meaningful life moment celebrated in a more conscious and nourishing way.

Combining joy, connection, and moments of reflection.


Mother–Daughter or Family Retreat

A space to connect across generations, strengthen bonds, and create shared memories.

Especially meaningful during times of change or transition.


These are simply starting points — each retreat is shaped together, based on your wishes, your group, and what feels most meaningful to you.

La Commanderie
A sanctuary in the South of France

La Commanderie is a quiet and timeless place in Southwest France — surrounded by nature, old stone walls, and a slower rhythm of life.

Here, the days unfold more gently. There is space to breathe, to rest, and to reconnect — both with yourself and with others.


A space for presence and simplicity

The atmosphere is simple, grounding, and intentionally held.
Life here follows a different pace — one that invites you to step out of urgency and into presence.

There is no alcohol and no smoking, allowing the body and mind to fully soften and reset.


A place rooted in feminine wisdom

La Commanderie is created as a space where a more intuitive, slower, and connected way of being can be experienced.
Through rest, presence, and shared moments, there is space to reconnect with yourself and what truly matters.

The chapel

At the heart of the space is a chapel — a quiet and sacred space that can hold moments of reflection, stillness, or simple rituals.

It offers a unique setting to gently honor meaningful moments, always in a way that feels personal, grounded, and authentic.

Format & Practical Details


Format

Retreats are created for small, intimate groups and shaped around your intention, your rhythm, and the time you have available.

You come with your group, and together we design an experience that feels both meaningful and spacious.

Retreats can be held in English, French, or Danish — or a combination, adapted to your group.


Duration

You can choose the format that suits you best:

– 2–4 day retreats for a shorter reset or celebration
– 5–7 day retreats for a deeper and more immersive experience

Both allow time for rest, connection, and shared moments — simply at a different pace.


Group size

Retreats are kept small and intimate, allowing for genuine connection and a sense of ease throughout the experience.

The exact group size depends on your group composition and accommodation preferences but is limited to 10 people (+3 in glamping tents).


A note on rhythm

The structure of each retreat is intentionally light.
There is guidance and shared practices, but also plenty of space to rest, reflect, and simply be.

Nothing is rushed, and everything is adapted to your group.

How it works

Creating your retreat experience is simple and personal.
We take it step by step, shaping something that feels aligned with you and your group.


1. You reach out

Share a few details about your group, your preferred timing, and the kind of experience you are imagining — even if it’s still just an idea.


2. We explore it together

We connect to clarify your intention, the atmosphere you want to create, and what would best support your group.


3. You receive a proposal

Based on our exchange, you receive a simple outline for your retreat — including structure, elements, and practical details.


4. We bring it to life

Once everything is confirmed, your retreat is prepared with care — so you can arrive, settle in, and fully experience the time together..


Throughout the process, everything remains flexible and guided by what feels right for you.

Why this feels different


This is not a retreat you join, and not simply a place to stay.

It is a space to gather with intention — to step out of the usual rhythm, and into something slower, more present, and more meaningful.


Rather than following a fixed program, each experience is shaped around you and your group.
There is space for rest, for connection, and for whatever wants to be acknowledged or celebrated.


At La Commanderie, the focus is not on doing more, but on creating the conditions for something real to unfold — quietly, naturally, and without pressure.


For some, this becomes a time of deep rest.
For others, a moment of transition or renewal.
And sometimes, it is simply the experience of being together in a way that feels rare and deeply nourishing.


A place where meaningful moments are gently held, and life transitions are honored as an invitation to connect more deeply with yourself and what truly matters.

Would you like to create something together?

Investment

Each retreat is unique and created based on your group, the duration, and the elements you wish to include.

As a general guide, private retreat experiences at La Commanderie start from:

Weekend Retreat — 2 nights From 2.600 € for a group of up to 6 (400 € per additional person, up to 10 + 3 in glamping tents)

Short Retreat — 4 nights From 5.000 € for a group of 6 (800 € per additional person, up to 10 + 3 in glamping tents)

Full Retreat — 6 nights From 7.200 € for a group of 6 (1.200 € per additional person, up to 10 + 3 in glamping tents)

All prices include accommodation, all meals, and basic facilitation by Catja. Additional experiences and partner practitioners available on request.

Longer and more immersive retreats are priced accordingly.

After our first exchange, you will receive a personalized proposal.

If this speaks to you, I’d love to hear your ideas.

You don’t need to have everything figured out — a simple intention, a feeling, or a first idea is enough to begin.


How to get in touch

You can share a few details about your group and what you’re imagining using the form below, or simply reach out by email — whatever feels easiest for you.

Enquire About Your Retreat

About Your Host – Catja


I’m Catja, founder of Sal-Me and the space at La Commanderie.

My work brings together gentle yoga, meditation, somatic practices, and women’s circles — all as ways to support a slower, more connected way of being.

At the heart of what I offer is a wish to create spaces where you can soften, reconnect with your body, and find your own rhythm again — away from constant demands and expectations.

Through my own life experience, I have come to see how few spaces exist where we can simply pause, feel, and be supported — especially during times of change.

This is also why I feel drawn to reintroduce simple ways of honoring life’s transitions — as powerful moments that help us reconnect with ourselves and what truly matters.

I will be here to gently guide parts of your retreat, while also holding the overall space — so that your group can relax into the experience and feel both free and well cared for.

I look forward to welcoming you — to this land, this rhythm, and this way of being together.

I speak Danish, French, and English, and can adapt the language to the needs of your group.

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Testimonials


"The experience was magical. The place is perfect for getting some head space and healing. I would highly recommend to friends and colleagues. I leave the retreat feeling very privileged to have been able to share this amazing space with these lovely people. It has touched my heart."

-Kate Wyman, UK, www.yoga-by-kate.com

"La Commanderie is amazing! The physical grounds and buildings wrap all activities in a kind of peace and wonder. Catja (and Etienne) create such a lovely open space that every one of the members of our group when I was there found deep connection – both within ourselves and with each other… If you are looking to find a way (back) to your most authentic self, I highly recommend this retreat, especially for women!"

-Karen D