Why this retreat

You spend your days guiding, supporting, teaching, or leading others. You hold space for transformation, often without taking time to be held yourself. At some point, even the most devoted space-holder needs to pause, to reconnect with their own rhythm, and to remember the simplicity of being.

Nourishing the Nourishers is a retreat created for those moments when you realise that your growth is no longer about adding more techniques or collecting another certification. It is about deepening your relationship with your own wisdom. Many of us in guiding roles are conditioned to believe that the way forward is through more doing and more learning. Yet, the next level of growth rarely comes from accumulation. It comes from integration, reflection, and shared experience.

This retreat offers that space — not to learn something new in the conventional sense, but to return to what you already know, and to be reminded of it through the presence of others who walk a similar path. It’s a space for informal learning in its most natural form: through conversation, observation, laughter, silence, and shared insight.

Here, wisdom is not taught. It is remembered, exchanged, and reflected back. Every person who comes carries their own gifts, skills, and lived experience, which means the retreat becomes a living field of co-learning and deep listening.

In a world that celebrates constant output, this is a chance to slow down and meet yourself again — not as the teacher, the coach, or the leader, but as a human being who also needs nourishment, stillness, and space.

Come as you are. Leave aside the pressure to perform or to be productive. Let yourself be seen, supported, and restored.

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What to expect

The days unfold in a calm rhythm designed for rest, reflection, and creativity. There is no rigid schedule, only gentle structure that gives you time to settle into your own pace.

Each morning begins with grounding practices that prepare the body and mind for the day ahead. Meals are shared around a communal table, prepared with care and connection in mind. The afternoons are open — some choose to rest in silence, others journal, swim in the nearby river, walk through the hills, or join spontaneous conversations and co-creations.

There will be optional sessions shaped by the group, allowing the retreat to evolve organically as the days progress. You decide what you take part in and how you spend your time. The invitation is to listen inwardly and respond to what feels right for you in each moment.

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What you’ll take away

By the end of the retreat, you will notice more than just rest. You will have a calmer nervous system, a lighter mind, and a renewed sense of energy for your work and your life. The time spent in shared reflection will offer clarity about what matters most and how you wish to move forward.

You may find that your sense of purpose feels less like something to chase and more like something to inhabit. You will leave with insights that can be integrated immediately and an embodied understanding of what it means to lead from wholeness, not depletion.

This experience is designed to restore your presence, remind you of your natural pace, and reconnect you to the quiet inspiration that originally drew you to your work.

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What’s included

• Five nights at Magic Hill in the South of France, with options for shared or private accommodation

• All meals, snacks, and drinks made with care and attention

• Morning grounding practices and open workshops

• Optional excursions and unstructured time for rest

• A supportive group of facilitators, guides, and creatives who share similar values

• All linen and towels

Magic Hill is a space that naturally invites reflection. It is surrounded by open skies, quiet landscapes, and the kind of stillness that gently reminds you to slow down.

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Your hosts

Earl Talbot

Founder of Creative Muscle, Earl supports leaders and changemakers to move from overwhelm to clarity through grounded, human-centred guidance. His work combines structure with presence, helping others find calm focus and direction in their leadership and life.

creativemuscle.co.uk

Laetitia Mandel

Transformational coach and NLP Master Trainer. Founder of Magic Hill, a place created to reconnect people with their essence, rhythm, and what truly matters. Her approach brings depth, lightness, and wisdom to the spaces she holds.

magichillvenue.com

Together, they create a warm, authentic environment where those who usually hold others can finally rest, receive, and reconnect with their own source of inspiration.

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Accommodation and rates

In house The house offers two single bedrooms upstairs and two shared rooms downstairs for two persons per room.

Full price

€1,595 for a single room

€1,200 per person for a shared room

Early bird

€1,275 for a single room

€960 for a shared room

Outdoor in the garden

Outdoor are our four single tipis in the garden.

Full price

€1,350

Early bird

€1,080

Booking and terms

A 20% deposit secures your place; the balance is due 30 days before arrival.

Split payments are available. If you need a flexible arrangement, get in touch and we’ll explore what works.

Practical details

Magic Hill is located in the heart of Occitanie, South of France, a region known for its stunning landscapes, Mediterranean charm, and rich history. Previously known as Languedoc-Roussillon, this area offers the perfect balance of nature and accessibility.

For your travel to Magic Hill , Laetitia will be your point of contact and will help make the journey as smooth as possible. There are several travel options depending on where you're coming from, and we’ll help you coordinate with the rest of the group if you'd like to travel together or share transport.

🚗 By Car

Magic Hill is located near the village of Rosis (postal code 34610), about 45 minutes inland from Béziers. You’ll receive the exact address and directions by email. Free parking is available onsite.

🚆 By Train

The nearest station is Bédarieux (25 min from Magic Hill). You can reach it via Béziers, which is the main connecting hub in the region.🛤️ If you're arriving from Montpellier, you’ll need to change trains in Béziers to get to Bédarieux.

✈️ By Plane

You can fly into either Béziers Cap d’Agde Airport or Montpellier Airport, then continue your journey by train or arrange a group pickup (see below).

🚌 Pickup Options

If you prefer not to travel on your own, we offer the following options:

• Free pickup from Bédarieux station on arrival day.

• Group pickups can be arranged from Béziers or Montpellier for an extra cost (to be shared among participants).

We’ll help you coordinate with others attending the retreat to make things easier and more affordable. Just let us know your travel plans, and we’ll support you in organising the best option.