★★★★★
ORANGA
Immersive Retreat 2027
6 Days of Movement, Stillness & Curious Exploration
31 August – 5 September 2027, Loire Valley, France
Hosted by Renate Holm & Morana Smolcic
Reconnect and remember what life feels like when there is nowhere else to be.
Imagine waking up among the forests, surrounded by the timeless beauty of the Loire Valley.
⊹₊ The morning unfolds slowly.
⊹₊ Movement follows the breath.
⊹₊ Conversations arise naturally.
⊹₊ And silence is simply allowed to be silence.
For six days, Oranga becomes our home: a private estate where nature, elegance and simplicity come together effortlessly.
This is not about escaping from life.
It is an invitation to
experience it more fully.
Perhaps this is exactly what you need
To move differently.To become curious again.To create space for whatever wants to emerge.
Perhaps you have been practising yoga for years. Perhaps this is your first experience of this kind.
Whatever your background, you are welcome if you feel drawn to movement, stillness, meaningful connection and something that cannot yet quite be put into words.
Over six days, we will explore:
Yoga & Somatic Movement
Moving through body awareness and the innate intelligence of the body.
Releasing Tension & Mindful Movement
Gentle tension release and joint-friendly mobility.
Sound Bath & Deep Sound Relaxation
An experience in which sound invites you to slow down and simply receive.
Balance, Trust & Playful Exploration
Moving with curiosity, without the need for a goal or achievement.
Walking Meditation & Time in Nature
Slowing down, becoming present and truly experiencing your surroundings.
Journaling, Self-Inquiry & Meaningful Conversation
Space to listen to what is alive within you.
A small number of personal 1-to-1 experiences are also available on request, such as forest walks, sound baths or sessions focused on releasing tension.
Some experiences will feel familiar.
Others may surprise you.
And some are simply more beautiful when you discover them only after you arrive.
The quiet thread of synchronicity
Have you ever met exactly the right person at an unexpectedly right moment?
Thought of someone just before they appeared?
Or experienced something that seemed a little too perfectly timed to be coincidence?
At Oranga, synchronicity becomes one of the quiet threads running through our days.
Not something we need to explain.
Simply something we become curious enough to notice.
Perhaps coincidence is simply coincidence.
Perhaps not.
Oranga
Surrounded by forests, centenary trees and the historic Châteaux of the Loire Valley, Oranga offers a rare combination of nature, privacy and understated luxury.
★★★★★
As France’s only five-star wellness destination
it offers something that is becoming increasingly rare:
the space to truly step away from everything.
>> For these six days, the estate is entirely ours. <<
You will stay in an environment where everything invites you to slow down:
A beautiful private five-star estate
Comfortable shared rooms
A spacious, light-filled yoga shala
A swimming pool and extensive natural surroundings
Healthy, balanced meals prepared with care
Quiet places to read, write, walk or simply be
An intimate group of no more than 14 participants
Because luxury here is not about having more.
Luxury is space.Time.And nowhere else you need to be.
A rhythm, not a schedule
We allow the days to breathe.
Morning
Awaken
We begin close to the ground.Through Yin and Myo Yin, we gently awaken the body, stimulate circulation and create space within the tissues.Some mornings may naturally unfold into a more energising flow.Then we gather around the breakfast table.
Midday
Move & explore
Later, our attention shifts towards gentle tension release, joint-friendly mobility and somatic movement.
From there, the day may deepen into meditation, self-inquiry, philosophy or meaningful conversation.Then comes lunch.And space.
Afternoon
Follow what calls you
Perhaps you want to swim.Sleep.Read.Write.Walk through the forest.Book a personal session.Explore the surroundings.Or…do absolutely nothing.
That, too, is part of the experience.Some afternoons may bring an invitation you were not expecting.
Evening
Soften
As the light changes, we slow down.
Sound Bath.
Yoga Nidra.
Meditation.
Rest.
Fire.
Silence.
Or another practice inspired by the rhythm of the day.
Then dinner, conversation and time together beneath the French sky.
Perhaps an intimate cooking workshop, connecting us through food and the flavours of the region.
For those who would like to add something extra to their stay, a small number of optional experiences can be booked separately.
Sometimes more is exactly what you are looking for.
And sometimes doing nothing is the most valuable thing you can do.
These experiences are not included in the retreat price and are entirely optional.
Sometimes more is lovely.
And sometimes doing nothing is exactly right.
What we won't tell you
Not everything needs to be part of a programme.There may be an unexpected invitation.A moment that asks for trust before there is an explanation.A conversation you did not know you needed.Or one of those wonderfully well-timed encounters that makes you wonder about synchronicity all over again.Some things are simply more beautiful when you do not know they are coming.Part of Oranga can only be discovered once you are there.
Retreat details
Date
31 August–5 September 2027
Location
Oranga Retreats Loire Valley, France
- Approximately 1.5 hours by direct train from Paris Austerlitz to Vierzon.
- Detailed travel and local taxi information will be provided before the retreat.
Group size
A small group, intentionally chosen to create space for personal attention, connection and rest.
Accomodation
- The retreat is designed around shared-room accommodation.The investment of €1,999 per person, including tax, is based on shared occupancy.
- Single-room accommodation is not part of the standard retreat package. In exceptional circumstances, a private room may be requested in advance, subject to availability and at an adjusted rate.
- If you would prefer to stay in a room on your own, please contact us before booking. We will let you know whether this is possible and what the additional cost would be.
Investment
€1,999 per person (shared room)
- A non-refundable deposit of €500 secures your place.
- The remaining balance and payment details will be provided upon booking.
- A single room, if exceptionally available, will be charged separately.
- The optional cooking workshop and gong bath can also be booked separately and are not included in the retreat price.
Reserve your spot
Join us
Six days of movement and stillness.
Nature and healthy, balanced meals.
Curiosity and deep rest.
Sound and silence.
Meaningful conversations.
A little play.
A little mystery.
And perhaps a few moments of synchronicity you couldn't have planned if you tried.
Not to become someone new.
Just to notice what is already here.
Life already knows how to move.
We would love to welcome you to the Oranga Immersive Retreat.
Love,
Renate & Mona
Reserve your spot
Gallery
★★★★★
ORANGA
Immersive Retreat 2027
6 Days of Movement, Stillness & Curious Exploration
31 August – 5 September 2027, Loire Valley, France
Hosted by Renate Holm & Morana Smolcic
Reconnect and remember what life feels like when there is nowhere else to be.
Imagine waking up among the forests, surrounded by the timeless beauty of the Loire Valley.
⊹₊ The morning unfolds slowly.
⊹₊ Movement follows the breath.
⊹₊ Conversations arise naturally.
⊹₊ And silence is simply allowed to be silence.
For six days, Oranga becomes our home: a private estate where nature, elegance and simplicity come together effortlessly.
This is not about escaping from life.
It is an invitation to
experience it more fully.
Perhaps this is exactly what you need
To move differently.To become curious again.To create space for whatever wants to emerge.
Perhaps you have been practising yoga for years. Perhaps this is your first experience of this kind.
Whatever your background, you are welcome if you feel drawn to movement, stillness, meaningful connection and something that cannot yet quite be put into words.
Over six days, we will explore:
Yoga & Somatic Movement
Moving through body awareness and the innate intelligence of the body.
Releasing Tension & Mindful Movement
Gentle tension release and joint-friendly mobility.
Sound Bath & Deep Sound Relaxation
An experience in which sound invites you to slow down and simply receive.
Balance, Trust & Playful Exploration
Moving with curiosity, without the need for a goal or achievement.
Walking Meditation & Time in Nature
Slowing down, becoming present and truly experiencing your surroundings.
Journaling, Self-Inquiry & Meaningful Conversation
Space to listen to what is alive within you.
A small number of personal 1-to-1 experiences are also available on request, such as forest walks, sound baths or sessions focused on releasing tension.
Some experiences will feel familiar.
Others may surprise you.
And some are simply more beautiful when you discover them only after you arrive.
The quiet thread of synchronicity
Have you ever met exactly the right person at an unexpectedly right moment?
Thought of someone just before they appeared?
Or experienced something that seemed a little too perfectly timed to be coincidence?
At Oranga, synchronicity becomes one of the quiet threads running through our days.
Not something we need to explain.
Simply something we become curious enough to notice.
Perhaps coincidence is simply coincidence.
Perhaps not.
Oranga
Surrounded by forests, centenary trees and the historic Châteaux of the Loire Valley, Oranga offers a rare combination of nature, privacy and understated luxury.
★★★★★
As France’s only five-star wellness destination
it offers something that is becoming increasingly rare:
the space to truly step away from everything.
>> For these six days, the estate is entirely ours. <<
You will stay in an environment where everything invites you to slow down:
A beautiful private five-star estate
Comfortable shared rooms
A spacious, light-filled yoga shala
A swimming pool and extensive natural surroundings
Healthy, balanced meals prepared with care
Quiet places to read, write, walk or simply be
An intimate group of no more than 14 participants
Because luxury here is not about having more.
Luxury is space.Time.And nowhere else you need to be.
A rhythm, not a schedule
We allow the days to breathe.
Morning
Awaken
We begin close to the ground.Through Yin and Myo Yin, we gently awaken the body, stimulate circulation and create space within the tissues.Some mornings may naturally unfold into a more energising flow.Then we gather around the breakfast table.
Midday
Move & explore
Later, our attention shifts towards gentle tension release, joint-friendly mobility and somatic movement.
From there, the day may deepen into meditation, self-inquiry, philosophy or meaningful conversation.Then comes lunch.And space.
Afternoon
Follow what calls you
Perhaps you want to swim.Sleep.Read.Write.Walk through the forest.Book a personal session.Explore the surroundings.Or…do absolutely nothing.
That, too, is part of the experience.Some afternoons may bring an invitation you were not expecting.
Evening
Soften
As the light changes, we slow down.
Sound Bath.
Yoga Nidra.
Meditation.
Rest.
Fire.
Silence.
Or another practice inspired by the rhythm of the day.
Then dinner, conversation and time together beneath the French sky.
Perhaps an intimate cooking workshop, connecting us through food and the flavours of the region.
For those who would like to add something extra to their stay, a small number of optional experiences can be booked separately.
Sometimes more is exactly what you are looking for.
And sometimes doing nothing is the most valuable thing you can do.
These experiences are not included in the retreat price and are entirely optional.
Sometimes more is lovely.
And sometimes doing nothing is exactly right.
What we won't tell you
Not everything needs to be part of a programme.There may be an unexpected invitation.A moment that asks for trust before there is an explanation.A conversation you did not know you needed.Or one of those wonderfully well-timed encounters that makes you wonder about synchronicity all over again.Some things are simply more beautiful when you do not know they are coming.Part of Oranga can only be discovered once you are there.
Retreat details
Date
31 August–5 September 2027
Location
Oranga Retreats Loire Valley, France
- Approximately 1.5 hours by direct train from Paris Austerlitz to Vierzon.
- Detailed travel and local taxi information will be provided before the retreat.
Group size
A small group, intentionally chosen to create space for personal attention, connection and rest.
Accomodation
- The retreat is designed around shared-room accommodation.The investment of €1,999 per person, including tax, is based on shared occupancy.
- Single-room accommodation is not part of the standard retreat package. In exceptional circumstances, a private room may be requested in advance, subject to availability and at an adjusted rate.
- If you would prefer to stay in a room on your own, please contact us before booking. We will let you know whether this is possible and what the additional cost would be.
Investment
€1,999 per person (shared room)
- A non-refundable deposit of €500 secures your place.
- The remaining balance and payment details will be provided upon booking.
- A single room, if exceptionally available, will be charged separately.
- The optional cooking workshop and gong bath can also be booked separately and are not included in the retreat price.
Reserve your spot
Join us
Six days of movement and stillness.
Nature and healthy, balanced meals.
Curiosity and deep rest.
Sound and silence.
Meaningful conversations.
A little play.
A little mystery.
And perhaps a few moments of synchronicity you couldn't have planned if you tried.
Not to become someone new.
Just to notice what is already here.
Life already knows how to move.
We would love to welcome you to the Oranga Immersive Retreat.
Love,
Renate & Mona
Reserve your spot
Gallery
★★★★★
ORANGA
Immersive Retreat 2027
6 Days of Movement, Stillness & Curious Exploration
31 August – 5 September 2027, Loire Valley, France
Hosted by Renate Holm & Morana Smolcic
Reconnect and remember what life feels like when there is nowhere else to be.
Imagine waking up among the forests, surrounded by the timeless beauty of the Loire Valley.
⊹₊ The morning unfolds slowly.
⊹₊ Movement follows the breath.
⊹₊ Conversations arise naturally.
⊹₊ And silence is simply allowed to be silence.
For six days, Oranga becomes our home: a private estate where nature, elegance and simplicity come together effortlessly.
This is not about escaping from life.
It is an invitation to
experience it more fully.
Perhaps this is exactly what you need
To move differently.To become curious again.To create space for whatever wants to emerge.
Perhaps you have been practising yoga for years. Perhaps this is your first experience of this kind.
Whatever your background, you are welcome if you feel drawn to movement, stillness, meaningful connection and something that cannot yet quite be put into words.
Over six days, we will explore:
Yoga & Somatic Movement
Moving through body awareness and the innate intelligence of the body.
Releasing Tension & Mindful Movement
Gentle tension release and joint-friendly mobility.
Sound Bath & Deep Sound Relaxation
An experience in which sound invites you to slow down and simply receive.
Balance, Trust & Playful Exploration
Moving with curiosity, without the need for a goal or achievement.
Walking Meditation & Time in Nature
Slowing down, becoming present and truly experiencing your surroundings.
Journaling, Self-Inquiry & Meaningful Conversation
Space to listen to what is alive within you.
A small number of personal 1-to-1 experiences are also available on request, such as forest walks, sound baths or sessions focused on releasing tension.
Some experiences will feel familiar.
Others may surprise you.
And some are simply more beautiful when you discover them only after you arrive.
The quiet thread of synchronicity
Have you ever met exactly the right person at an unexpectedly right moment?
Thought of someone just before they appeared?
Or experienced something that seemed a little too perfectly timed to be coincidence?
At Oranga, synchronicity becomes one of the quiet threads running through our days.
Not something we need to explain.
Simply something we become curious enough to notice.
Perhaps coincidence is simply coincidence.
Perhaps not.
Oranga
Surrounded by forests, centenary trees and the historic Châteaux of the Loire Valley, Oranga offers a rare combination of nature, privacy and understated luxury.
★★★★★
As France’s only five-star wellness destination
it offers something that is becoming increasingly rare:
the space to truly step away from everything.
>> For these six days, the estate is entirely ours. <<
You will stay in an environment where everything invites you to slow down:
A beautiful private five-star estate
Comfortable shared rooms
A spacious, light-filled yoga shala
A swimming pool and extensive natural surroundings
Healthy, balanced meals prepared with care
Quiet places to read, write, walk or simply be
An intimate group of no more than 14 participants
Because luxury here is not about having more.
Luxury is space.Time.And nowhere else you need to be.
A rhythm, not a schedule
We allow the days to breathe.
Morning
Awaken
We begin close to the ground.Through Yin and Myo Yin, we gently awaken the body, stimulate circulation and create space within the tissues.Some mornings may naturally unfold into a more energising flow.Then we gather around the breakfast table.
Midday
Move & explore
Later, our attention shifts towards gentle tension release, joint-friendly mobility and somatic movement.
From there, the day may deepen into meditation, self-inquiry, philosophy or meaningful conversation.Then comes lunch.And space.
Afternoon
Follow what calls you
Perhaps you want to swim.Sleep.Read.Write.Walk through the forest.Book a personal session.Explore the surroundings.Or…do absolutely nothing.
That, too, is part of the experience.Some afternoons may bring an invitation you were not expecting.
Evening
Soften
As the light changes, we slow down.
Sound Bath.
Yoga Nidra.
Meditation.
Rest.
Fire.
Silence.
Or another practice inspired by the rhythm of the day.
Then dinner, conversation and time together beneath the French sky.
Perhaps an intimate cooking workshop, connecting us through food and the flavours of the region.
For those who would like to add something extra to their stay, a small number of optional experiences can be booked separately.
Sometimes more is exactly what you are looking for.
And sometimes doing nothing is the most valuable thing you can do.
These experiences are not included in the retreat price and are entirely optional.
Sometimes more is lovely.
And sometimes doing nothing is exactly right.
What we won't tell you
Not everything needs to be part of a programme.There may be an unexpected invitation.A moment that asks for trust before there is an explanation.A conversation you did not know you needed.Or one of those wonderfully well-timed encounters that makes you wonder about synchronicity all over again.Some things are simply more beautiful when you do not know they are coming.Part of Oranga can only be discovered once you are there.
Retreat details
Date
31 August–5 September 2027
Location
Oranga Retreats Loire Valley, France
- Approximately 1.5 hours by direct train from Paris Austerlitz to Vierzon.
- Detailed travel and local taxi information will be provided before the retreat.
Group size
A small group, intentionally chosen to create space for personal attention, connection and rest.
Accomodation
- The retreat is designed around shared-room accommodation.The investment of €1,999 per person, including tax, is based on shared occupancy.
- Single-room accommodation is not part of the standard retreat package. In exceptional circumstances, a private room may be requested in advance, subject to availability and at an adjusted rate.
- If you would prefer to stay in a room on your own, please contact us before booking. We will let you know whether this is possible and what the additional cost would be.
Investment
€1,999 per person (shared room)
- A non-refundable deposit of €500 secures your place.
- The remaining balance and payment details will be provided upon booking.
- A single room, if exceptionally available, will be charged separately.
- The optional cooking workshop and gong bath can also be booked separately and are not included in the retreat price.
Reserve your spot
Join us
Six days of movement and stillness.
Nature and healthy, balanced meals.
Curiosity and deep rest.
Sound and silence.
Meaningful conversations.
A little play.
A little mystery.
And perhaps a few moments of synchronicity you couldn't have planned if you tried.
Not to become someone new.
Just to notice what is already here.
Life already knows how to move.
We would love to welcome you to the Oranga Immersive Retreat.
Love,
Renate & Mona
Reserve your spot
Gallery