MARVELLOUS MIDLIFE
WOMAN'S RETREAT
Days of Ease:
Days of rest and relaxation
Welcome to ‘Days of Ease’, A retreat in which we organize and you can relax. Enjoy complete relaxation at our beautiful location where you will immediately feel at home and where you can enjoy without the pressure of “doing” anything. At the same time, we offer the opportunity for activities that will relax the body and the soul. Time and attention for yourself to get back to your basics.
Our desire is that you can step away from the hustle and stress of everyday life and step into a warm ambiance . In an environment where you can experience peace and quiet and then go home with renewed energy.
Days of Ease literally days of rest. During your time here you can let go of “doing” and “have to” but attention to both physical and mental well-being is the basis these days. Through the various tools we offer you, we hope that you will come closer to your core and from that experience more rest.
The marvellos midlife woman in the transition of her life is going through changes that require attention. Hormone change, estrogen reduction affects lower collagen levels and dehydration of fascia and has impact on our emotions. We can put a positive spin to this period through breathing techniques, meditation, Hatha yoga, fascia release, rest, creativity and nutrition. During the retreat, all these options will be used so that you feel relaxed and more flexible again after the days in the farm.
You are welcome at the farm from 2.30 p.m. on. Everything is available to make you feel at home, so take plenty of time for yourself to relax and leave the stress behind you. After everyone has arrived, we will get together around 5.30 pm for an introduction followed by a nice dinner.
Now that tranquility is the main focus of the days in the farm, we start the mornings at 7.00 am in silence. We combine this with meditation and body work. The latter can take various forms, such as yoga, breathing techniques and/or stretching followed by a nutritious breakfast in silence. After some time for yourself you can participate in a bodywork session. Fascia release and breathing are part of this.
In the afternoon there will be leisure time for yourself until dinner There is also time for self-reflection and creative assignments. Walking in the area or using the sauna are also possible.
Enough time to take wonderful moments to enjoy a cup of tea with healthy treats. Nutrition is an important part of our program. With real and honest food we can have a major influence on our hormone balance. The nice thing is that it can also be very tasty. The meals that will be prepared often come from Mediterranean cuisine. During these days we will provide tips and information about nutrition during menopause. We offer healthy and tasty vegetarian food, taking into account any intolerances.
The retreat takes place at Ferme de Ferooz, a farm beautifully situated in the Belgian Ardennes about 15 km north-east of Namur. The farm is located south of a pond near a castle and consists of a 19th-century building of brick and bluestone. She leans against a tower from the 16th century, part of the old manor of Ferooz.
The rooms, each with its own theme color, have their own spacious bathroom. The large comfortable rooms are inviting and provide the opportunity to retreat for a while.
The rooms consist of two single beds, it is also possible to reserve a private room.
Days of Ease was created after Terrie and Annemarie spend a day at a spa, tired from all the hassle of life. The thought “how wonderful it will be to go to a place for a few days where you don’t have to do anything at all” wonderd through their minds and so the idea for the retreat came about. Nice to go to such a place, but perhaps also nice to create such a place for others. By bundling their knowledge and experience, they can help women over 45 who experience that feeling of exhaustion and stress and need to go to a place where they can relax. A passion they both share is helping people become more whole, physically and emotionally. After more than 20 years of running their own business, each on their own, it also gives a lot of energy to work together and come up with creative and inspiring ideas. This is how Days of Ease came into being.
Terrie and Annemarie have known each other since 2004, they were colleagues at a Spa in the Randstad. Here they started as masseuses and Annemarie taught here Thai massage for the massagetherapist at the spa.
Since then they have developed themselves further and have become independent entrepreneurs. They have followed many courses in massage techniques as well as in acupuncture, nutrition, yoga and breathing techniques.
Even though they no longer worked together at one location, they kept in touch monthly for peer consultation, sharing knowledge and because they simply get along well.
Next to seeing eachother on regular basis they traveled together several times and and see themselves as a good team.
TERRIE SPENCELEY
Born in England and active since 2003 in the world of health and welness
ANNEMARIE BAKKER
Spend a great amount of time in the US and Asia where she learned about the world of wellness and nutrition.
Options
It is possible to participate in:
A 4 day retreat from Monday to Thursday
A 3 day retreat from Friday to Sunday
Arrival time on the first day is from 2.30 PM departure on the last day will be after lunch, around 3:30 PM
The groups are no larger than 12 people and continue at 8
De groepen zijn niet groter dan 12 personen en gaan door bij 8 personen.
Rates
3 day retreat €545.00 (instead of €695.00 due to premiere), private room + €100.00
4 day retreat €725.00 (instead of €875.00 due to premiere), private room + €150.00
Including a welcome package worth €45.00
The days include 3 meals a day, coffee and tea and treats. Various sessions of yoga, meditation, breathing and fascia release. Presence of materials for creativity, handouts to take with you and use of sauna
Dates 2024
The three-day retreat options are:
Friday June 7 to Sunday June 9
Friday June 14 to Sunday June 16
Friday 13 to Sunday 15 September
The four-day retreat options are:
Monday June 10 to Thursday June 13
Monday June 17 to Thursday June 20
Monday September 16 to Thursday September 19
Curious?..........
Intrested? Feel free to cantact us
We are happy to assist you.
Contact
Terrie: 0648555188
Annemarie: 0626780764
Email: info@daysofease.nl
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