EMBRACE THE SILENCE

“leave all your worries behind. Come and experience where we live, our space, our rhythms. In this time enter and embrace silence.”

Where

The Abbey is situated twenty minutes from the centre of Carcassonne in an area called Ladern Sur Lauquet in the South of France. It is tucked away among the trees of the national forest of Western Corbieres in the valley of the clear stream, which gives the Abbey its name. This is a small Cistercian Abbey built in the 12th century where six sisters live and work. I have known the sisters for over 12 years and have organised a number of women’s retreats during that time.

The Abbey is remote and far from everything, as you travel to the Abbey the more narrow the road gets the more you let go of everything that is filling your mind all your worries and preoccupations.

What

This retreat is a monastic experience, living the rhythm of life at the Abbey. It is an opportunity to rest, restore and reconnect to your inner life, to the deepest part of your being, your longings and desires. In the deep silence of the Abbey and in relationship with the sisters you will discover how to live a way of life that nurtures your body, mind and soul and reconnects you to your unique place in the world.

You will live in the Abbey guesthouse, have meals prepared by the sisters, take walks, join in prayers, listen to talks and work each day supporting the sisters in their daily duties even have a massage.

YOUR GUIDES

Miles and I established The Values Partnership in 2003 to provide strengths and values-based mentoring and consulting services to individuals and organisations. We are currently working with individuals and teams in Australia and internationally.
I’m passionate about the development of human potential, and have over 30 years’ international experience educating, training and mentoring leaders in organisations, government, the arts, politics and the community.
Over that time my work has impacted the lives of more than 10,000 people. I’ve worked with individuals, corporations, and community organisations, helping clients to identify their strengths and purpose, and connect to what’s important to them – their values.
After working together my clients find they have the confidence to make positive, often life-changing decisions, break through personal barriers, achieve their highest goals, and ultimately lead a more purposeful and successful life, contributing to their business, their families, and their communities.
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Virginie has known the sisters at the Abbey for over 15 years, during this time she has partnered with the sisters and established a business called "Coleur Ciel”. They manufacture organic products essential oils, toilet waters, facial products all developed and manufactured in the laboratory at the Abbey. Virginie has a qualification in massage therapy, she is passionate about women's well being and has three beautiful children. Virginie now supports the business through marketing and has developed her own products with her husband called "Substance Ciel”.