It’s Time to Return to Your Light!
Before giving to everyone else, come home to your own light. Find rest, renewal, and connection in the midst of the season’s rush.
Imagine a winter morning in the French countryside — soft light pouring through old stone walls, the air still and calm as the year exhales its final breath.
You pause. You breathe. You feel the quiet invitation to let go of what no longer needs to be carried.
This retreat isn’t about doing more. It’s about remembering what it feels like to simply be.
A sacred pause to rest your body, clear your mind, and rekindle the light that’s always been within you.
Join us for The Gift of Light — a mini getaway at Manoir Caché, a 19th-century Breton manor where design, beauty, and soulful well-being meet in harmony.
Through cacao, somatic movement, creativity, and heartfelt connection, you’ll release the weight of the year and return to yourself — calm, clear, and luminous.
More than a retreat, The Gift of Light is an exhale at year’s end — a quiet closing before the season begins, and an invitation to step into what’s next with presence, gratitude, and grace.
Limited spaces are available for this final retreat of the year.
Secure your spot and come home to yourself — one last time before the next chapter begins.
Your Hosts
Christina Perez-Rougerie
For Christina, The Gift of Light isn’t just a retreat—it’s a reflection of her own journey back to wholeness.
After leaving her home in the U.S. and starting over in France, the rhythm of her life fell silent. The language, the culture, even her sense of belonging—all felt foreign. What began as adventure turned into isolation, and she found herself searching for connection, meaning, and a way home to herself.
Her healing began quietly: through movement, creativity, and the courage to soften. She learned to listen to her body, to breathe again, and to find laughter in simple, ordinary moments. Over time, what felt like an ending became a return—an awakening to her own strength, beauty, and light.
Turning 50 became a milestone of renewal, not reinvention. The woman who once felt lost rediscovered the joy, community, and confidence that were waiting within her all along.
Now, Christina creates spaces for others to do the same. Her retreats are an invitation to pause, release what’s heavy, and reconnect with your own inner light—so you can return to your life not just rested, but radiant.
Leila Bodros
For nearly two decades, Leila has helped people find their way back to themselves—to the calm beneath the noise and the clarity waiting inside stillness.
A certified coach and facilitator, she’s guided leaders, creatives, and seekers through seasons of change, helping them rediscover confidence, purpose, and peace. Her approach is both structured and soulful—rooted in deep listening and the simple belief that balance begins with presence.
During the retreat, Leila leads the Co-Development Circle—a warm, honest space where reflection becomes renewal and conversation becomes light. Through shared insight and gentle guidance, she helps guests release what’s ready to be completed and reconnect with the wisdom that’s always been within.
Grounded, compassionate, and deeply intuitive, Leila reminds us that calm isn’t something you find—it’s something you return to.
Returning to Light
What if peace, clarity, and light weren’t things you had to seek—
but quiet truths already within you, waiting to be remembered?
Step away from the noise and spend a winter weekend in the French countryside reconnecting with yourself and what truly matters. Through movement, creativity, and meaningful conversation, this retreat invites you to rest before giving, soften into presence, and rediscover the warmth of your own inner glow.
✨ This is where renewal begins. Where calm returns. Where you come home to your light again.
During the retreat, you’ll move through a series of restorative experiences—each one guiding you gently back to your light.
Pathways Back to Your Light…
Come Home to Yourself
Reconnect with your inner light
Through heart-opening cacao and gentle somatic movement, you’ll slow down long enough to listen to what your body and heart have been asking for.
You’ll leave feeling grounded, centered, and clear—ready to move forward with renewed presence and intention.
Awaken Creativity
Express freely, soften into flow, and rediscover joy
Through intuitive painting and design-inspired exercises, you’ll reconnect with creativity as a form of healing and renewal.
There’s no perfection here—just color, movement, and laughter.
This is where inspiration stirs again, where your hands and heart le
Reclaim Connection
You were never meant to do it alone
We heal in connection. Through shared meals, laughter, and Leila’s guided co-development circle, you’ll be supported by women walking the same path of renewal and self-discovery.
This circle becomes a place of reflection, encouragement, and belonging—a reminder that when we gather with open hearts, we rise together.
Leave with clarity, warmth, and a renewed sense of connection—to yourself, to others, and to the light that unites us all.
Brittany France
Manoir Caché
Tucked away in the gentle countryside of Brittany, Manoir Caché is a serene haven where time slows and creativity flows. This 19th-century stone manor, lovingly restored with timeless French charm, offers the perfect blend of elegance and ease.
Surrounded by lush gardens, ancient trees, and the quiet hum of nature, the manoir feels like a world of its own—a place where beauty lives in every detail.
Inside, soft light dances across antique furnishings, textured linens, and thoughtfully curated spaces designed for comfort and inspiration. Step outside, and you’ll find hidden corners for reflection, shared laughter under the trees, and meals enjoyed al fresco beneath the Breton sky.
A true sanctuary for design lovers and seekers of stillness alike, Manoir Caché invites you to exhale, reconnect, and remember the simple joy of being present.
What’s Included
Private stay at Manoir Caché, a restored 19th-century stone manor in the heart of Brittany
Cacao Ceremony — a heart-opening ritual to awaken gratitude, release the heaviness of the year, and invite gentle renewal.
Guided Intention-Setting & Somatic Flow — movement and mindfulness designed to ground the body, calm the mind, and reconnect you with presence.
Creative Expression Workshop — intuitive painting and design-inspired exercises led by Christina Rougerie, inviting you to express freely and rediscover joy through color, texture, and flow.
Guided Co-Development Circle with Leila — an afternoon of honest dialogue, shared reflection, and soulful connection to bring clarity and closure before the year’s turn.
Farm-to-Table Meals — nourishing seasonal dishes, local wine, and Sunday-morning treats enjoyed in community within the warmth of the manor.
Quiet Time — unhurried space for journaling, rest, or wandering the grounds in stillness.
All art materials and supplies are provided.
No artistic experience required — only a willingness to listen, release, and let renewal move through you. 🌿
Is This Retreat for You?
This retreat is for the woman who gives deeply — to her work, her family, her world — and is ready to give something back to herself.
It’s for those who feel the year’s weight and long for stillness before it ends.
For anyone craving clarity, rest, and a gentle reset before stepping into what’s next.
It’s for the empath, the creative, the nurturer, the seeker — the one who holds space for others and now needs a space held for her.
No matter where you are on your path, this weekend offers a soft place to land.
A time to breathe, reconnect, and remember your own light before the season of giving begins.
If this speaks to you, your place is waiting.
Have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us!
Email info@christinarougerie.com
A glimpse into what guests have shared:
“The whole experience was beyond what I expected. Every detail — the music, the colors, the food, the energy — felt intentional. I walked away inspired, calm, and deeply reconnected with my creativity. It truly felt like coming home to myself.”
— Kelly
“ I came in tired and overwhelmed, and by the end of the day I felt completely renewed. The way Christina guided us — without pressure, just gentle presence — helped me reconnect with a part of myself I’d forgotten. It wasn’t about painting; it was about freedom. I felt joy again, real joy.”
— Eunice
“Because we all deserve some time to reflect, relax, find our inner-energy. our inner child and just go with the flow. Christina is so welcoming with an energy that is all-encompassing - warm, calming yet energetic and oh so welcoming! Also, the space and food was amazing”
- Leila
Frequently Asked Questions
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For anyone feeling stretched thin, seeking calm before the holidays, and ready to reconnect with themselves.
It’s for women who nurture others and now need space to rest, reflect, and renew their own light. -
Tickets are non-refundable, as each booking helps us prepare materials, meals, and accommodations in advance. If you can’t attend, you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend or use it toward a future retreat (upon availability)
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All scheduled activities, materials, meals, and drinks listed in the retreat description. Overnight stays include breakfast. Transport to and from the venue is not included.
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Not at all. Every activity is guided and designed to awaken playfulness and expression, not technique.
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Somatic movement helps regulate your nervous system, especially through the vagus nerve. It promotes vagal tone (parasympathetic activation), which calms “fight-or-flight” stress responses, lowers heart rate, and supports digestion and immune balance. It also helps release held tension, improves body awareness (interoception), and increases resilience to emotional stress.
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Comfortable clothes you can move and paint in for the creative and movement sessions, and something a little dressier or flowing for Saturday evening’s dinner. Bring a journal, any small personal comforts you enjoy, and an open heart. All art supplies and materials are provided.
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Absolutely. Many participants join solo and quickly feel at ease in the warm, welcoming group atmosphere.
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The retreat is led in English, with French translations when needed—perfect for bilingual or international guests.
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The retreat is designed as a full overnight experience to support deep rest, connection, and integration. Staying onsite allows you to fully immerse yourself in the flow of the weekend.
If you have special circumstances and prefer to stay elsewhere, please email Christina at info@christinarougerie.com before booking to discuss options. -
Cacao gently opens the heart, enhances mood, and deepens connection—to yourself and to others. It helps quiet the mind and invite gratitude, presence, and emotional clarity. Physically, it’s rich in magnesium, antioxidants, and theobromine, which support circulation, focus, and overall well-being.