How would life be different if you were just 10% happier ?
A five-night untangle, unwind, and rewire retreat at Magic Hill Retreat Centre, South of France
1st-6th October 2025
WHY NOW?
Right now, maybe you wake up already tired. Your days are full. You’re responsible, capable and stretched thin. You show up. You deliver. You hold space for others. But somewhere along the way, you got lost in the noise. Maybe you’ve been waiting for things to “settle down.” But they never really do. This is your invitation to stop waiting. To pause. To soften. To give yourself permission to reconnect before you burn out completely.
After five days here, the to-do list won’t disappear. But you will meet it differently-more present, more honest, more you.
You don’t need fixing. But maybe you do need a pause. A moment to feel again. To listen before you act. To recalibrate—without the pressure to reinvent yourself. What if happiness doesn’t mean achieving everything? What if it’s just being 10% more honest with yourself? 10% more rested? 10% more connected? That 10% can be where everything shifts.
We created this retreat because we’ve been there too. Smiling on the outside, holding everything together. But inside? Drained. A little disconnected. Still functioning—just not feeling fully alive. We didn’t need more tools or techniques. We need space to breathe. A way to hear ourselves again.
Welcome to Magic Hill Retreat Centre
Perched in the quiet beauty of the South of France, Magic Hill offers panoramic views, wild air, and the kind of stillness most of us didn’t know we were missing. Here, surrounded by nature and nourished by fresh food and slow mornings, something subtle and powerful begins to shift. This is not about checking out, it’s about tuning back in.
We’ve designed this retreat to create real, tangible change, without making it feel like another job. The methods are rooted in science, movement, and meaning. Every session, every walk, every conversation is part of a subtle yet powerful recalibration
Who Is It For?
This is for the person holding it all together on the outside—but feeling quietly disconnected inside. For the one who keeps saying “after this project” or “once things calm down,” but they never do. For the overthinkers, the deep feelers, the high performers who are quietly craving rest. For those who hold space for others, but haven’t been held in a while. For people who are ready to feel lighter, more honest, more aligned—without having to collapse first. You don’t need to be broken to need a pause. You just need to be honest with yourself.
What It’s Not
This is not a therapy retreat. It’s not a bootcamp. It’s not a place to optimize your life. Its not a yoga retreat or breathwork intensive. It’ s not a space where you have to perform.
What It Is
It’s a pause you didn’t know you needed. A space to breathe, to unravel, and to remember who you are beneath the noise. It’s connection without pressure. Depth without drama. A recalibration—for your nervous system, your thoughts, your way of being. This isn’t self-help. It’s self-remembering. The Outcome? It’s subtle—and massive. You might leave 10% lighter.10% clearer. 100% more aligned with who you actually are. And that 10%? It changes everything. Your relationships. Your choices. How you show up in the world. You won’t leave with all the answers. But you’ll leave more yourself—and deeply cared for, every step of the way.
A Typical Day at Magic Hill
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Optional morning movement
Slow, nourishing breakfast
A guided workshop or reflective session
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Soulful lunch and rest time
Free afternoons for hiking, swimming, massage or even doing nothing at all
Gentle breathwork or evening meditation
Shared meals, starlit chats, and space to integrate
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What’s included
Guided movement sessions
3 breathwork sessions
5 Positive Psychology-based workshops
1 therapeutic massage
Daily hiking and nature immersion
Guided meditation and reflective practices
You’ll also have time to:
Rest, reflect, laugh, cry if you need to, and just be
Journal with prompts designed to explore what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next
Enjoy nourishing food, good company, and meaningful connection
Meet the Team
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Stuart White-Stuart – Facilitator | Coach | Author | Organizational Psychologist | Columnist - MSc Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology
Stuart White is an experienced coach and organizational psychologist with over 20 years of work in leadership development, psychological assessment, and strategic HR. With an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology, Stuart’s work blends evidence-based insight with emotional depth and clear, compassionate communication. A qualified breathwork facilitator trained by Alchemy of Breath, Stuart designs and leads retreats in Botswana’s Okavango Delta and southern France. These experiences combine coaching, conscious breathing, reflective dialogue, and nature immersion to help participants reconnect with themselves and realign with what matters. Known for his dry wit and honest reflections, Stuart is a regular columnist on resilience, workplace wellbeing, and mental health. His approach to transformation is grounded and realistic—focusing not on quick fixes but on small, courageous steps that create lasting change
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Elsa – Facilitator | Coach | Retreat Leader | Researcher MSc Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology
Elsa Selva is an experienced coach and group facilitator whose work blends evidence-based insight with embodied practice, nature connection, and deep listening. With an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology and ongoing PhD research into nature-based facilitation and adult development, her approach supports meaningful inner–outer realignment in complex times. Over the past decade, Elsa has designed and led group experiences across diverse contexts—from corporate leadership programmes to humanitarian wellbeing initiatives. Whether in wild landscapes or boardrooms, she helps individuals and teams navigate complexity, reconnect with what matters, and lead with greater clarity, integrity, and care. She also co-leads retreats in the Okavango Delta and the south of France, weaving together journaling, yoga, and nature-based exploration to support deep reflection and inner clarity.
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Robin-Certified Massage Therapist | Bodyworker | Somatic Wellness Practitioner
Robin is a compassionate and highly trained massage therapist, blending Ayurvedic, Thai, and Alexander techniques into a unique full-body treatment that supports energy flow, flexibility, circulation, and deep relaxation. Trained at Back 2 the Body in India, Robin’s approach is intuitive and holistic—releasing physical tension while inviting emotional and energetic balance. His work is shaped by a decade of experience in youth care and leadership, as well as further training in Shiatsu, Chinese Medicine Massage, and NLP. Whether offering one-on-one sessions or working in retreat settings, Robin creates safe, nurturing spaces where the body becomes a gateway.
Accommodation
Bedroom 1
This is the single occupancy room with a double bed on the upstairs floor
€1980
Bedroom 2
This is the twin room with two single beds on the upstairs floor
€1825
Bathroom 1
This is the bathroom shared by bedroom 1 & 2 on the upstairs floor
Bedroom 3
This is the twin room with two double beds on the garden floor.
€1825
Bedroom 4
This is the four to five single beds dorm on the garden floor.
€1675
Bathroom 2
This is the bathroom shared by bedroom 3 & 4 on the garden floor
Tipi 1
This is our first tipi on the highest garden terrasse.
€1750
Tipi 2
This is our second tipi, a little more hidden away
€1750
Tipi 3
This is our third tipi, the most hidden in our woods.
€1750
Tipi 4
This is our last tipi, at the end of our garden
€1750
Getting there
Coming by plane
Béziers Cap d'Agde
It is the closest airport and flies to and from the UK, Scotland, Ireland, Belgium, Sweden and Germany.
See the details here https://beziers.aeroport.fr/vols/destinations.
Montpellier
This airport is situated a bit farther away; however, it offers a broader range of flight options.
See the details here https://montpellier-airport.com/flights-destinations.
Once you landed...
Traveling from either airport to our venue involves a few steps.
Upon arrival at either airport, you will be directed to take a shuttle service to reach the city center.
Here is further information on how to proceed:
Beziers airport to city center travel info
Montpellier airport to city center travel info
Once in Montpellier city center
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Once in Montpellier city center
You will need to take a train from Montpellier Saint Roch to Béziers station.
After that, refer to the "Coming by train section of this page".
Depending on the profile of your participants, ou may consider offering the option of organizing an airport group shuttle pick-up for their convenience. If this option appeals to you, let us know, we will put you in contact with a shuttle company we had good experience with.
Coming by train
No matter your point of departure, your destination will be Béziers train station.
As previously mentioned, you might contemplate a shuttle pick-up service fro there, which typically ranges between 100€ to 150€ for a one-way trip, depending on the choice of taxi or shuttle and the size of your group.
Should you choose to continue your journey by train, the next part involves boarding a train from Béziers to Bédarieux, our nearest train station.
Upon your arrival at Bédarieux, we extend a complimentary free pick-up service to transport you to our venue.
Coming by car
If you consider the idea of embarking on a scenic road trip to reach our destination, we are pleased to provide ample parking space, accommodating up to seven vehicles for your convenience.
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