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Divine Feminine (Mary Magdalene Pilgrimage) Retreat
Divine Feminine (Mary Magdalene Pilgrimage) Retreat
June 8 - 12, 2026
La Crau, France
4 nights, 5 days
10 person retreat
Highlights
Walk the lands of Mary Magdalene and visit sacred sites
Enter expanded states through breathwork
Deepen heart-alignment with cacao
Embody new patterns via somatic engagement
Gather in intentional community
Explore Mary Magdalene as an archetype of the Divine Feminine
Develop self-trust, self-knowing, emotional well-being, and intuitive clarity
Cultivate inner sovereignty in uncertain times
Become more conscious and intentional in how you shape your lived experience
Details
In a time marked by intensity, uncertainty, and external noise, this retreat offers something both simple and profound: a space to return to yourself. The Divine Feminine Empowerment Retreat is a five-day immersive experience designed to support you in reconnecting with your inner ground, the place within you that remains steady, wise, and discerning regardless of external circumstances. It is an invitation to step out of reactivity and into conscious relationship with your body, your emotions, and your inner knowing. Held in the region where Mary Magdalene lived, taught and served in the later years of her life, this retreat draws on her as an archetype of the Divine Feminine: a figure of sovereignty, courage, and deeply embodied wisdom. Rather than something abstract or idealized, this work brings these qualities into lived, practical experience, shaping how you think, feel and choose to move through your life. This retreat is both a refuge and a recalibration: a place to be held, to soften, to reconnect, and to strengthen your capacity to meet the world with clarity, resilience, and self-trust.
Venue
Villa Les Pesquiers
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Discover the superb Villa des Pesquiers, a haven of serenity located in Hyères, in the heart of a preserved pine forest, offering direct access to the sea and an idyllic setting for exceptional moments. Ideally located by the sea, this villa enjoys a peaceful and tranquil setting, perfect for recharging your batteries close to nature. Its exceptional brightness, like a true bath of light, illuminates elegant and welcoming living spaces. Villa des Pesquiers offers 6 comfortable bedrooms, including 4 suites, carefully furnished to guarantee your well-being, as well as a large, fully equipped open kitchen, ideal for sharing delicious meals together. Outside, a large terrace surrounding the pool invites you to enjoy the mild Mediterranean climate. A pétanque court under the pine trees, located on the other side of the villa, complements these spaces, perfect for relaxing or admiring the surrounding beauty. With its privileged location in Hyères, its pedestrian access to Pesquiers beach and its enchanting setting amidst the pine trees, this villa is an invitation to experience unique moments, blending luxury, calm and nature. Welcome to Villa des Pesquiers, an exceptional haven of peace where every detail has been carefully considered for an unforgettable experience. Book now and let yourself be captivated by this exceptional property on the French Riviera.
Pool
Bathroom
Accommodation
Queen Suite 1 (shared bathroom)
1 Room Left
Private room for 2
$1,500 USD / person
Queen Suite 1 (shared bathroom)
1 Room Left
Private room for 1
$1,650 USD total
Queen Suite 2 (shared bathroom)
1 Room Left
Private room for 2
$1,500 USD / person
Queen Suite 2 (shared bathroom)
1 Room Left
Private room for 1
$1,650 USD total
King Suite 3 (en-suite bathroom)
1 Room Left
Private room for 2
$1,600 USD / person
King Suite 3 (en-suite bathroom)
1 Room Left
Private room for 1
$1,800 USD total
Queen Suite 4 (en-suite bathroom)
1 Room Left
Private room for 2
$1,600 USD / person
Queen Suite 4 (en-suite bathroom)
1 Room Left
Private room for 1
$1,800 USD total
Queen Suite 5
1 Room Left
Private room for 2
$1,500 USD / person
Queen Suite 5
1 Room Left
Private room for 1
$1,650 USD total
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Nestled within a tranquil pine forest and just steps from the sea, Villa des Pesquiers in Hyères, France, is a serene sanctuary created for deep rest and soulful renewal. Here, the gentle rhythm of the Mediterranean invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your inner calm. The villa offers six luminous bedrooms—four of them elegant suites—each thoughtfully designed to nurture a sense of comfort and harmony. A spacious open-plan kitchen welcomes shared meals and heart-filled conversation, creating a space to gather in community and presence. Step outside and let nature embrace you. The large sunlit terrace flows around the swimming pool, perfect for quiet reflection or moments of joy beneath the southern sky. Beneath the whispering pines, you’ll find a charming boulodrome—a simple, peaceful place to play, laugh, or simply be. With its privileged location near the soft sands of Pesquiers Beach and the soothing scent of pine in the air, Villa des Pesquiers offers a rare blend of natural beauty, tranquility, and understated luxury. It’s more than a retreat space—it’s a place to come home to yourself.
Meals
Meals provided
Breakfast · Lunch
Diets catered
Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Vegetarian · Vegan
Each day, you’ll be served thoughtfully prepared, Provence-inspired meals designed to support both the body and the overall experience of the retreat. Our chef-prepared lunches emphasize freshness, seasonality, and quality ingredients — meals that are vibrant, deeply nourishing, and genuinely delicious. Rooted in a Mediterranean approach, the food is balanced and satisfying, supporting energy, clarity, and a sense of lightness throughout the day. While not exclusively vegan, the menu is intentionally designed to feel clean and supportive, with options available to accommodate vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and other dietary needs. This is food that nourishes on multiple levels — grounding, energizing, and contributing to the overall sense of well-being and vitality cultivated throughout the retreat.
Testimonials
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Host
Candace Dalmagne-Rouge
Hyères, France
Candace Dalmagne-Rouge is a Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant, Cacao Practitioner, and Reiki Master. She is a teacher and guide who creates grounded, heart-led spaces for people to slow down, listen inwa...
2 languages
English and Français
Teaching for 4 years
Joined Insight Timer in Oct 2021
What's Included
6 nights accommodation steps from the Mediterranean
Daily breakfast, lunch and nourishing snacks
Pilgrimage to sacred Mary Magdalene landmarks
5 days of facilitated retreat practices - including breathwork, somatic movement, meditation, ritual, cacao, writing and sound
Integration tools to support you beyond the retreat
Intentionally intimate group of women
Not Included
Flights
Dinners
Transportation to / from the retreat
FAQs
Guest requirements
Application call / conversation
For Women only
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 30 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 30 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 30 days before the retreat begins.
