The Wild Wellness Retreat
October 11-16, 2026 | Alpe d’Huez, France
A Season to Gather
There is something about autumn that asks us to come together.
The light softens. The harvest ripens. The air turns crisp and clarifying.
As nature slows, we are invited to do the same.
In the French Alps, this season is an invitation into l’art de vivre—the French art of slow living. Long meals that stretch into the evening. Time outdoors in golden mountain light. Moments that are savored rather than rushed.
This is a retreat for that moment.
A time to reconnect with nature and your body, to share space and lingering meals with like-minded spirits, and to tap into your inner wild in the beauty of breathtaking mountains.
If you crave meaningful connection, feel called to align with the season of slowing down, or want a reset before winter, join us for the Wild Wellness Retreat on October 11–16 in the French Alps.
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We’ll gather high in the French Alps during peak harvest season at a restored alpine farmhouse overlooking sweeping mountain valleys near Alpe d’Huez.
Mornings begin with fresh mountain air and warm coffee. Days unfold with hiking, yoga, horseback riding, and harvesting apples and walnuts from the land. Evenings will stretch long and golden with apéro, candlelit dinners, sauna sessions, and deep exhale conversations.
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Round-trip group transportation from Grenoble, France train station
Five nights at Enjoie, a restored alpine farmhouse in the French Alps
All meals, lovingly prepared by local host Marina Piche
Daily yoga practices (vinyasa + restorative) and guided hiking with retreat leader Ali Nettles
One afternoon horseback riding experience
Apple and walnut harvesting + preserving workshop
Village excursion to Bourg d’Oisans
Access to the farmhouse jacuzzi and sauna
Spacious, unstructured time for rest and connection
Flights to France and travel to Grenoble are not included.
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Each day follows a gentle alpine flow — movement in the morning, nourishment and adventure midday, and cozy evenings together.
Morning
Breakfast at the farmhouse
Scenic hike in the mountains
Vinyasa/Gentle yoga practiceMidday
Harvesting, cycling, horseback riding, or village exploring
Long lunches and slow afternoonsLate Afternoon
Restorative yoga or free time to journal, nap, or soak in the jacuzzi.Evening
Apéro
Seasonal dinners around a long communal table
Sauna, jacuzzi, and stargazing -
Enjoie, the farmhouse offers a small collection of thoughtfully restored alpine bedrooms designed for comfort, warmth, and quiet rest.
Because this is an intimate retreat experience, room selections are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Double Occupancy Room — $3,200/person. Double occupancy rooms are shared with one other guest and can feature two separate twin beds or one double bed.
Single Occupancy Room — $3,900 per person. Single rooms include a double-sized bed reserved for one guest. Availability is limited.
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To make this retreat accessible and ease financial planning, flexible payment options are available.
Option 1: Pay in Full
Reserve your space with full payment after booking.Option 2: Installment Plan
Secure your spot with a 50% payment, with the remaining balance to be paid before August 1, 2026.No refunds can be made after August 1, 2026.
Meet Your Guides
Ali Nettles
Yoga Teacher & Retreat LeaderBorn and raised in Selma, Alabama, Ali was introduced to the physical practice of yoga as a teenager. After moving to Washington, D.C. years later to work in U.S. politics, she began taking yoga classes more consistently as a way to stay balanced in a work-hard, play-hard city.
What began as a personal wellness practice quickly evolved into a calling. Ali practiced and trained to become a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) under Mimi Rieger, an internationally recognized Ashtanga and Power Yoga instructor. She then dove headfirst into sharing yoga as a tool for strength, balance, recovery, and presence.
In January 2026, Ali took a leap of faith, leaving corporate America to travel the world full-time. She documents her adventures on her Substack, Adventures with Ali, and leads wellness retreats designed to help others reconnect with themselves through movement, nature, and meaningful travel.
Marina Piche
Enjoie HostBorn in Nice and raised across Europe and Australia by a painter and a writer, Marina Piche has spent her life shaping experiences that inspire, delight, and bring people together. A seasoned creative, she began her career in film and television in Australia, then built a thriving creative agency in Los Angeles producing projects in fashion, music, and live events. For over a decade, she mastered the art of curating moments that leave a lasting impression.
Today, Marina brings that same energy to Enjoie, her restored alpine farmhouse in the French Alps. As the host, she invites guests to step into a world where nature, food, and community intertwine. From crafting seasonal, soul-nourishing meals to curating immersive experiences in the mountains, Marina creates a space where strangers leave as friends and every moment is savored.
Passionate about French culture, joie de vivre, and the art of living well, Marina is dedicated to helping guests reconnect with themselves, the natural world, and the simple pleasures of life. Her retreats are not just getaways—they are invitations to experience the magic of gathering, the warmth of shared meals, and the beauty of slowing down in the Alps.