by Lisa LaCount | Jan 5, 2020 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, De Stress, Escape to the Chateau, Health Eating, Reatreat, Sound Therapy, Special Events, Yoga Holidays
2020 is the decade where tourists of all ages are no longer opting for “adrenaline thrill seeking” holidays but instead they are desperately looking for respite from the whirlwind of their everyday lives. In this day and age, we are all taking an active role in...
by Lisa LaCount | Dec 3, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, Design, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, Escape to the Chateau, Sound Therapy, The Chateau Experience, Yoga Holidays
Last Sunday on the first day of Advent we attended a traditional English Christmas lunch at the Château de Vaudezert. Ideally located in the Orne department of Normandy the Château is very close to the beautiful towns of Bagnoles de l’Orne and Domfront. Our hosts...
by Lisa LaCount | Sep 20, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Aqua Yoga, Chateau, De Stress, Diet, Health Eating, Reatreat, Sound Therapy, Yoga Holidays
Why are the majority of yoga class attendees women when most of the ancient yogis who formulated yoga were men?! The benefits of gentle yoga can be enjoyed by both men and women: Reduces stress – Life in the current day can cause significant stress. Studies have...
by Lisa LaCount | Jul 3, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Aqua Yoga, Chateau, De Stress, Sound Therapy
Who hasn’t dreamed of living in or visiting a French Château? The word “château” in itself conjures up images of Marie Antoinette, chandeliers, manicured grounds and the world famous Château of Versailles. Thanks to the interest which has been created by the...
by Lisa LaCount | Jun 25, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, De Stress, Reatreat, Sound Therapy
Ever heard the melodic, hypnotic sounds of wind chimes on a windy day? Closing your eyes and focusing on their sound is very relaxing. And relaxation is a natural antidote to stress. When we’re awake our brain is in the Beta state of consciousness (12 – 30HZ); our...
by Lisa LaCount | Jun 22, 2019 | Activity, Events & Holidays, Chateau, De Stress, Sound Therapy, Yoga Holidays
Sounds are everywhere. Your morning alarm clock, dogs barking, birds singing, tires screeching, horns honking. Mankind uses sounds for many reasons; crying in sorrow, singing for joy, battle cries, war chants, drumming, clapping, whistling and so on. Your recognition...