The Frogs' House - Yoga Retreat

I have now visited Frogs House twice for yoga retreats- in April 2023 I travelled alone & in October 2024 with my partner. This retreat house is very special due to the friendly, kind, gentle, knowledgeable and very accomodating staff who work here. It is the reason I returned with my partner for a second retreat. It is perfectly located to enjoy the most splendid natural scenery, gorgeous hikes, delicious food and the easy-going village life in the French maritime Alps. The pace of the retreat was perfect for me. I was recovering from a serious illness and was concerned about my ability to 'keep up'. No need. Your own ability is respected fully. The staff are kind, good humoured, engaging and approachable with a genuine and authentic passion for people. The region is beautiful and the village of Sainte Jeannet and it's people is gorgeous and peaceful. There are great options for exploring the surrounds. The food was really delicious, healthy and plentiful. The activities were varied and interesting and my yoga practice has been quite definitely enhanced. It was easy to 'belong' and to just 'be' at this retreat and I would return in a heartbeat.

I have holiday-ed a lot and I can honestly and confidently say this holiday / retreat is in by top three. Everything about it exceeded my expectations. It offered a unique combination of: relaxation (meditation and yoga), exercise ( yoga, mountain and river walks) sunshine, pure air, delicious nurturing vegan food, organic wine, yogic philosophy, massage, sound baths, culture( visits to the Fondation Marguerite et Aime Maeght to see the Bonnard amities Matisse exhibition and a very informative visit to Chapel of the rosary designed by Matisse. Our host and yoga teacher ( and so much more _ philosopher, leader etc, ) had such a profound knowledge of the chapel, that it made the whole experience so deeply memorable. The Frogs House offered very simple, clean, comfortable and hospitable accommodation. The kitcken was the hub and centre piece and the evening of mindful cooking was great fun and resulted in a wonderfully delicious meal. The people make the experience and the staff, each one with their unique role and responsibilities were beyond helpful. They were there to serve their guests in the truest meaning of service. Warm, friendly, attentive, open, curious, empathic and always supportive. Its a winning formula. I am still basking in the benefits and afterglow. It is calling me back

Always dreamed of attending a solo Europe trip and my first stop was The Frog's House! Hidden one hour from Nice is a small town that contains all the comforts one needs! The people, food, water, and amenities were among the finest I've ever known in one place! I experienced a peace in me that I will take with me throughout my whole life ❤️

This is an amazing retreat and I highly recommend it! Benoit, Helene, Ali, and team are wonderful, the location is beautiful in a small village between Nice and the mountains, and the rhythm of yoga and meditation mixed with other activities was perfect for me. Besides daily yoga and meditation, we also went hiking, swimming, had non-violent communication workshops, and went to a local organic winery and goat/sheep cheese farm. I hope to return for another retreat.

A well organised, comfortable retreat, with a friendly, informal atmosphere. High quality yoga and meditation teaching. Everyone wad warm and welcoming and the vegetarian food was delicious. The other activities such as he hike and sightseeing trip were fun and well-planned.