Your Retreat Welcome Guide

Winter Reawakening Retreat

Manoir Caché, Brittany

We’re so happy you’ll be joining us for this restorative winter retreat.
Below you’ll find everything you need to prepare, arrive with ease, and make the most of your stay at the manor.

What to Bring & How to Prepare:

Our weekend begins with cacao and somatic movement, so please pack with warmth and comfort in mind it’s February in Brittany, and the air is crisp and beautiful. We ask that you do not drink coffee or a heavy breakfast 2 hours before the cacao ceremony.

Here’s a simple guide:

For movement & workshops:

  • Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes you can move and stretch in

  • Warm layers (leggings, cozy sweater, thick socks — the manor floors can be cool)

  • A scarf or wrap for relaxation moments

  • Optional: slippers or indoor shoes

For dinner:

  • Something you love to wear, relaxed yet a touch special, as we’ll share a beautiful evening together.
    Think: comfort, elegance, or anything in between is perfect.

For Sunday breakfast:

  • Casual and cozy (warm layers, easy to lounge in)

Other essentials:

  • Journal and pen ✍️

  • Reusable water bottle

  • Warm coat, hat, and scarf for walks on the grounds

  • Any personal toiletries or medications

  • A childhood photo of yourself, we’ll use it during one of our reflection exercises

  • Optional: anything that helps you feel grounded (favorite tea, essential oil, etc.)

💫 All art materials and supplies are provided.

 

Directions & Check-In Details

Location:
📍 Manoir Caché, Brittany

 

Arrival Options:

✨ FRIDAY ARRIVAL

  • Arrival from 17:00 onward

  • Settle into your room, unpack, and rest

  • Informal welcome atmosphere

  • Dinner: 19:30

🌿 SATURDAY MORNING ARRIVAL (for selected guests)

  • Arrival window: 09:00–09:30

  • This time is for logistics only:

    • Room access

    • Bathroom orientation

    • Luggage drop

🕊️ From 09:30–10:00
Quiet personal settling time (shower, unpack, tea).

The retreat officially begins at 10:00 for everyone.

Parking:
Free on-site parking is available at the manor.

By Train:

The biggest train station closest to the Manior is Rennes, from there you can take a bus from République Metro station via: ‘BreizhGo’ which brings you to the Mairie (Town Hall) in Merdrignac in just over an hour. From the Mairie to us is a short 5 minute walk.

There’s an express train from Paris Montparnasse to Rennes. Which takes approximately 1h 30 minutes, via: ‘OuiGo’ or ‘TGV INOUI’.

Other train stations nearby:

Broons - 24 km

Gare Caulnes - 25 km

Quédillac - 28 km

Gare La Brohinière - 30 km

Please note - Contact Christina to check availability for Rennes pickups.

In case you need assistance on the day:
Contact Christina at
📞 +33 06 77 17 70 78
📧 info@christinarougerie.com

Pre-Retreat Form

Winter Reawakening Retreat: Pre-Retreat Welcome Form


This short form helps us prepare a comfortable space for you — both physically and emotionally.
It takes about 3 minutes to complete.

Your answers are confidential and will only be used to support your experience.

Welcome Form

We look forward to welcoming you into this space.