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For 15 years our client-guests have benefited from the unique blend of our 'counselling of mindfulness and nature' and an ambience of peaceful tranquillity for reflection and personal growth.

We offer:
* your own private space for individual retreat for yourself or yourself and friend or partner
* self-contained, comfortable and fully-equipped accommodation, with assistance in provisioning if you require it
* private outdoor area with open-air and covered meditation places
* freedom to reach out to the skies, the forests and the mountains of the Pyrenees

After almost 40 years working in counselling and therapy in many settings, Simon no longer charges for time he spends with visitors, but will be around during your stay for informal guidance, help or simply to chat, if that is what you wish. You may join him in meditation and his practice of 'musicking mindfulness' if you are so inclined.

Faith

Non-Faith Based: Non-Faith Based

Open to All: Open to All

Mission/Lineage: "The meeting of human beings takes place at the level of emotions and feelings... it is our minds that draw the lines which become boundaries and defences... and then every encounter, which could be a meeting, becomes a contest."

Simon worked in psychological therapies for almost 40 years, providing counselling and teaching in relationship and mindfulness meditation. He is author of "Stillness in Mind"..."Pathways"..."just BE here"... as well as articles in professional journals and online.

Average Cost: Individual self-catered retreats are available for €250 for 5 nights or with a friend or partner for €350. Help is available with provisioning if required.

Transfers can be provided at €35 each way for Toulouse or Carcassonne airports and €15 each way for Pamiers station.

Environment: Rustic, Woods

Gay Friendly: Yes!

Restrictions: No Drugs

Language: English, French

Retreat Type (definitions): General (no specific type), Individual / Private / Solo, Personal

Features

Art: Creativity

Counseling: Counseling / Psychotherapy (Licensed)

Learning: Individual Instruction, Trainings, Workshops

Meditation: Meditation (no specific type), Mindfulness

Nature / Wildlife: Hiking / Walking, Nature (no specific type)

Personal Development: Creative Development, Mental / Emotional, Mind / Body / Spirit, Personal Transformation, Psychological, Relationships / Communication, Stress Management

Relationship: Couples, Marriage, Relationship (no specific type), Singles

Special Facility Features: Gardens / Outdoor Space, Library, Meditation Hall

Spiritual Studies: Spiritual (no specific type)

Room Types: Cottage / Cabin

Total Number of Rooms: 5

Housing: Accommodation is in comfortable individual rooms (which can be double or twin if required) with private bathroom. There is ample space for personal reflection, attractive outside spaces and comfortable public spaces for reading, talking, playing instruments, watching videos, listening to music... or just sitting.

Meal Availability: Kitchen - Private

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Location of this Retreat:

				Dardé
Le Taychel
DUN   09600
France
			

Travel Info: If you are flying, come to Toulouse or Carcassonne airport - we collect from both of these.

If you are coming by train, come to Toulouse and then come on to Pamiers by the 'local' line which ends up in the mountains on the Spanish border. But don't go that far - we will collect you from Pamiers station.

If you are driving, head for Pamiers on the A66 autoroute and then follow the D119 and D12. There is a small sign saying Dardé in Le Taychel about 4 minutes beyond Dun.


Anne (from Ghana) 5/27/2017	I went to one of the regular five-day retreats and then stayed on for three extra days on an individual basis. That was just right for me. The whole experience was just right, with its combination of meditation, nature walks, talk therapy, and other lovely activities. I learned ways to use it therapeutically, for personal growth, and had some breakthroughs during the retreat. I am very glad I found Le Sentier Tranquille. Oh, and the rooms are sweet and the food delicious.
Simon (from UK) 7/31/2018	The whole six days brought experiences that I never thought would be so powerful and truly life changing. Simon is a true mentor and has the ability to make one think in a way that can seriously adjust one’s life in the most positive way. Since my time at Le Sentier Tranquille, my whole life has taken on a more optimistic meaning. It truly is to be experienced first hand, to be believed. And.. the food was so incredibly good, three full and satisfying meals a day... this was phenomenal!!
Hongnan (from China) 4/30/2018	The retreat was absolutely enjoyable. The experience I gained from Simon's teaching was very refreshing. I learnt to recapture things around me without placing labels on them. I could appreciate so many things which I used to take for granted. The delicious meals were definitely another highlight: always fresh and tasty. The Centre itself was such a lovely and peaceful place, it helped me forget the stress of my routines - they were still there, but I did not feel stressed!
Mariella (from Malta) 9/10/2017	I liked the way Simon spoke and explained the meditation in simple steps - his method of giving headings to each stage or journey of the formal meditation he proposes. It put mindfulness meditation more user friendly for me to practice on a daily basis. And now I am feeling the benefits of a daily practice, as uncomplicated easy method to use and look forward to doing it too. Also I am not so reluctant to do an unguided meditation alone.

Reservation Criteria: We ask nothing of you before you come,unless there is something you wish to share in advance. We accept people as they are and only ask to be advised if there are any medical (including psychological) treatments which are ongoing and relevant to your stay.

Retreat Contact: Simon Cole

Phone: +33 (0)561 015208

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Organization Contact:
Le Sentier Tranquille Dardé
Le Taychel
DUN 09600
France

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Listing Last Updated on: Sunday, December 19, 2021
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