Optimal Wellness & Hormonal Health Retreat with Dr Karen Coates & Sharon Kolkka

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Dr Karen Coates & Sharon Kolkka

Dr Karen Coates is Australia's leading holistic medical doctor and naturopathic physician.

Join Dr Karen and co-host Sharon Kolkka on a rejuvenating women’s retreat in the heart of the French Riviera in the south of France. Your hosts are internationally respected experts in the field of women’s health and stress resilience, and co-authors of How to Be Well – a Handbook for Women, a top 3 seller on Amazon in Women’s Health.

Over the six-day retreat you will have the opportunity to explore all aspects of wellness with these experts. Both hosts have been sharing their wisdom internationally and present regular workshops at Australia’s leading health retreat and World’s Best Eco Spa, Gwinganna. Their Women’s Discovery retreats have been rated in the world’s top 10 Best Women’s retreat experiences.

A trailblazer in Women’s health Dr Karen brings more than 30 years’ experience as an internationally respected integrative MD in women’s health. Her ‘mission’ is to help women understand and tame their hormones to achieve wellness and hormonal balance from their fertile years to beyond menopause.

When she’s not deep in research, helping clients or writing, Dr Karen can be found planning her next European adventure, in her garden with the family dog Snickers …or just enjoying some Vitamin D on the back deck with a little dark chocolate and a good book.

Sharon delights in the company of her family and grandson, while caring for her horses in the beautiful hinterland of southeast Queensland. She is an internationally respected thought leader, author, educator and wellness mentor. A master of stress resilience, she will share with you her expertise in the practices of Qi gong, mindfulness, meditation and breathe work. You will leave the retreat with tools to regulate stress, and find calm amongst the chaos of everyday life.

Whether you’re navigating fertility or embracing the menopausal phase, this retreat is crafted to support and enlighten you. Invest in your health and join our small circle of women whilst bathing in the soothing energy of the south of France.

Duration

6 days · 5 nights

Travel Date

Mar 24 – 29, 2025

Activity Level

Moderate

Group Size

6

Transportation

Van

Tour Price

EUR 4,315
/ person
EUR 800 deposit only
14 people interested
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Age range

21+

Travel interest

Wellness workshops, hormonal health, food & nutrition

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Your Local Guide

The FrogS' House guide

The FrogS' House is a bed and breakfast located in Saint-Jeannet, run by Corinne and Benoit. Since 2006, they’ve been delighted to share this magical place with guests of all kinds. They offer a weekly program where you can discover or deepen your yoga practice, while enjoying all that the region has to offer. Options include outdoor adventures, cultural activities, French and regional gastronomy cooking classes, and so much more. Corinne and Benoit are committed to sharing this space with you, conducive to relaxation, rejuvenation, and self-discovery and will ensure you have a great experience from beginning to end.

France>Optimal Wellness & Hormonal Health Retreat with Dr Karen Coates & Sharon Kolkka

Embark on a transformational retreat designed to empower you with the tools to find hormonal harmony, reduce stress, and improve your health and wellbeing. Over the course of five days, you will have the opportunity to experience the beautiful and serene environment of Saint-Jeannet located in the Cote d’Azur region of the French Riviera. Each day includes an interactive workshop giving you practical take-home strategies for navigating key hormonal challenges as we move from our fertile years to menopause and beyond. Alongside your journey to hormonal harmony, you will also learn quick stress reduction techniques based on breath practices and indulge in a fantastic French gastronomy workshop. Each day provides the opportunity to enjoy the French culture and enjoy memorable excursions to locations like the vibrant Antibes markets and coastal Villefranche, as well as exploring the beautiful medieval walled city of St Paul de Vence.

Cancellation policy

TourHero, the retreat host, and the tour operator reserve the right to cancel or reschedule this trip up until February 17, 2025. If the departure is canceled out of your control, you will be alerted by this date and will receive a full refund.

In this case, TourHero is not responsible for your preparation expenses, such as airline tickets, extra accommodations, loss of work, or any other cost associated with preparing for your trip. We recommend booking travel insurance, along with refundable flights/accommodations in case of cancellation.

Refunds for deposits
We will hold your spot as soon as you put down your deposit. However, if you decide to cancel your trip, we will be unable to refund your deposit.

Refunds for fully-paid trips
If you cancel your trip after making the full payment, you may change or cancel your trip by February 17, 2025 for a refund, excluding the deposit. After this date, no refunds will be given.

Trip cancellation due to COVID-19
A full credit will be issued if the tour is canceled when there is full border closure due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. This credit can go towards booking a future TourHero tour. We suggest buying your own travel insurance for coverage of cancellations within 30 days of the tour commencing for reasons other than a full tour cancellation.

Your TourHero

Dr Karen Coates & Sharon Kolkka

Dr Karen Coates is Australia's leading holistic medical doctor and naturopathic physician.

Join Dr Karen and co-host Sharon Kolkka on a rejuvenating women’s retreat in the heart of the French Riviera in the south of France. Your hosts are internationally respected experts in the field of women’s health and stress resilience, and co-authors of How to Be Well – a Handbook for Women, a top 3 seller on Amazon in Women’s Health.

Over the six-day retreat you will have the opportunity to explore all aspects of wellness with these experts. Both hosts have been sharing their wisdom internationally and present regular workshops at Australia’s leading health retreat and World’s Best Eco Spa, Gwinganna. Their Women’s Discovery retreats have been rated in the world’s top 10 Best Women’s retreat experiences.

A trailblazer in Women’s health Dr Karen brings more than 30 years’ experience as an internationally respected integrative MD in women’s health. Her ‘mission’ is to help women understand and tame their hormones to achieve wellness and hormonal balance from their fertile years to beyond menopause.

When she’s not deep in research, helping clients or writing, Dr Karen can be found planning her next European adventure, in her garden with the family dog Snickers …or just enjoying some Vitamin D on the back deck with a little dark chocolate and a good book.

Sharon delights in the company of her family and grandson, while caring for her horses in the beautiful hinterland of southeast Queensland. She is an internationally respected thought leader, author, educator and wellness mentor. A master of stress resilience, she will share with you her expertise in the practices of Qi gong, mindfulness, meditation and breathe work. You will leave the retreat with tools to regulate stress, and find calm amongst the chaos of everyday life.

Whether you’re navigating fertility or embracing the menopausal phase, this retreat is crafted to support and enlighten you. Invest in your health and join our small circle of women whilst bathing in the soothing energy of the south of France.

Duration

6 days · 5 nights

Travel Date

Mar 24 – 29, 2025

Activity Level

Moderate

Group Size

6

Transportation

Van

France>Optimal Wellness & Hormonal Health Retreat with Dr Karen Coates & Sharon Kolkka

Embark on a transformational retreat designed to empower you with the tools to find hormonal harmony, reduce stress, and improve your health and wellbeing. Over the course of five days, you will have the opportunity to experience the beautiful and serene environment of Saint-Jeannet located in the Cote d’Azur region of the French Riviera. Each day includes an interactive workshop giving you practical take-home strategies for navigating key hormonal challenges as we move from our fertile years to menopause and beyond. Alongside your journey to hormonal harmony, you will also learn quick stress reduction techniques based on breath practices and indulge in a fantastic French gastronomy workshop. Each day provides the opportunity to enjoy the French culture and enjoy memorable excursions to locations like the vibrant Antibes markets and coastal Villefranche, as well as exploring the beautiful medieval walled city of St Paul de Vence.

Timeline

Details

Day 1 · March 24, 2025

Welcome to our wellness retreat in France — get settled in beautiful Saint-Jeannet and get to know your retreat companions

It's a pleasure to have you on this wonderful journey that aims to help you take the first step towards transforming your life. Arriving at Nice International Airport, you'll be whisked away to The FrogS’ House, a charming bed and breakfast nestled in the picturesque village of Saint-Jeannet. The beauty of this location will be an ideal complement to the holistic health workshops we'll enjoy over the next few days.

Once we've checked into the accommodation, enjoy a moment of free time to get settled in — we want you to feel at home during this retreat! To close the day, we will gather in a shared circle to get to know each other and set our intentions for this transformative retreat. During this time, we will introduce ourselves and learn about each other's personal wellness goals, before sharing a welcome dinner at one of the many Saint-Jeannet restaurants (included in price).

Day 2 · March 25, 2025

Breathing, wellness workshop: the start of our in-depth journey into wellness, explore the sights and cultural diversity of the medieval ville of St Paul de Vence

Day 2 of our wellness journey in France begins with a calming breathing practice session, allowing you to learn to be mindful of using your breath as a proven stress management skill. This will also train you to feel centred and energized as we move through our day.

Following our practice, comes a nourishing breakfast, before gathering for our first wellness workshop, where you'll learn practical tips and tools that you can use to start to take control of your health and your hormones in a practical, sustainable way.

After our workshop, we will enjoy a healthy lunch, which will help you refuel for the afternoon ahead. Transfer a short distance through a landscape reminiscent of Tuscany to the local village of St Paul De Vence, world-renown for its Baroque architecture and as a retreat for the famous 18th century painters wanting to capture the unique light of the Cote d’Azur in their masterpieces. Karen will help you explore the village, seeing sites such as The Rosary Chapel designed by Henri Matisse, art galleries, and more. You’ll also have free time to meander through the markets lining the charming narrow streets of the walled city.

We will return to our accommodation for a little free time before dinner at one of the charming local restaurants.

Day 3 · March 26, 2025

Partake in breathing practice, enjoy an uplifting excursion to the Antibes markets, and continue our journey to hormonal harmony

Rise and shine, I hope you had a restful sleep last night. Today, we will ease into the morning with a breathing practice session, which will aid us in focusing ourselves for the day ahead. This practice will help reduce stress, promote relaxation, and set the tone for a day of rejuvenation.

After our breathing practice, we will gather for a nourishing breakfast before travelling through the French countryside to the seaside town of Antibes, where the morning markets provide an insight into French daily life. Surrounded by a region known for its fresh produce, artisanal foods, and crafts, we're sure to chance upon some wonderful things while exploring and soaking in the culture. We'll return to our accommodation in time for a nutritious lunch.

The afternoon will be dedicated to our second workshop, which will provide you with valuable insights into how to support your hormonal health safely and effectively. Hormonal health is incredibly important in promoting a happy and balanced life, having a strong correlation to one’s fertility, emotional state, and physical wellbeing. We will explore the latest research on women's health, including ways to support your hormone levels through nutrition, stress reduction, and other holistic practices. Finally, wrap up the day by grabbing some dinner and enjoying some free time before heading to bed.

Day 4 · March 27, 2025

Wellness workshop, followed by beach excursion — enjoy an afternoon of relaxation and restoration in Villefranche-sur-Mer

The morning starts with a workshop where we dive into the link between chronic stress and hormonal imbalance. You'll learn practical tips and tools that you can use to regulate the unavoidable stress in your life and enhance your health in a practical, sustainable way.

Following lunch, we will transfer to Villefranche for a memorable trip that will include a beach excursion! We will spend our time relaxing and taking in the beautiful surroundings — it's also our perfect time to enjoy the warm Mediterranean sun, breathe in the fresh sea air, and perhaps take a dip in the sea. After our time at the beach, we head to Nice for a stroll beside the Mediterranean along the Promenade des Anglais to dine in Old Nice Ville (dinner not included in price). Return to Saint-Jeannet for a well- deserved and restorative sleep.

Day 5 · March 28, 2025

Spend your last full day in France with a wellness session, free time, and a French gastronomy workshop

It's our last full day here in Saint-Jeannet! We'll start the day with our usual routine of breathing practice, breakfast, and a wellness workshop. In the evening, we will follow this session with a French gastronomy workshop. A unique opportunity to experience the local culture and cuisine, this workshop will provide you with a hands-on experience that will teach us some French culinary skills and allow us to appreciate French food and wine over a delectable last dinner together. Finally, head to bed and prepare to travel home tomorrow!

Day 6 · March 29, 2025

After our final sessions, it’s time to say goodbye and head home

We've come to the final day of our retreat in Saint-Jeannet! As the sun rises, we will begin the day with a restorative breathing practice before one last breakfast together. Then, we will gather for a final wellness workshop — take this opportunity to discuss ways for you to maintain the holistic health approaches you have learned. Then, it’s time to check out and leave Saint-Jeannet and depart for the airport. Before the airport, you will have the chance to eat lunch to ensure you are fuelled for the journey ahead.

I hope to see you again — Safe travels!

Accommodation

  • The FrogS’ House

    The FrogS' House is a lovely bed and breakfast located in the charming village of Saint-Jeannet. Perched in the heights of Nice, this magical place is ready to help you achieve your wellness goals, while you enjoy sumptuous French food and the beautiful mountain backdrop. The property is a 19th century guest house that’s been transformed into a warm and comfortable accommodation, with cozy rooms and modern baths. On site, you’ll find a large kitchen, common spaces, yoga shala, meditation/massage room, and outdoor terrace. With Wi-Fi throughout the property, you’ll have everything you need for the perfect getaway in France. Room configuration: Single room.

Included

  • 5 nights at The FrogS’ House

  • Single occupancy in accommodation

  • All meals

  • One group airport arrival transfer

  • One group airport departure transfer

  • All wellness activities described in the itinerary

  • French gastronomy workshop (wine + dinner included)

  • Transportation between activities and accommodation (Antibes, Villefranche and Saint Paul de Vence)

Not included

  • Flights

  • Optional add-ons

  • Travel insurance

  • Gratuities

FAQ

What happens if I need to cancel my trip?

Please check the cancellation policy section on this itinerary page for specific details.

Will TourHero or the operator take care of my visa (if applicable)?

Travelers are responsible for researching visa requirements and obtaining a visa if needed. Please check government websites to ensure you have the necessary documents, along with passport requirements, before your departure date. This includes necessary transit visas, permits, and vaccinations required prior to travel and any required reciprocity fees for the destination. TourHero will provide a booking confirmation document after purchase, which may be needed to obtain a visa.

If your visa is denied for any reason, TourHero will issue a refund based on the cancellation policy. However, we are unable to provide a refund after the cancellation due date has passed.

Do I need a passport for this trip?

A full and valid passport is required for all persons traveling to any destination outside of one’s home country. Most international tours require a passport that's valid for at least six (6) months beyond the scheduled end of your itinerary. TourHero will not issue refunds based on passport issues such as renewals or lost passports.

What's included in the price?

Please check the inclusion and exclusion sections above. You'll find information about included meals, transfers, flights, and activities. If you have any questions or need support, please contact hello@tourhero.com.

Cancellation policy

TourHero, the retreat host, and the tour operator reserve the right to cancel or reschedule this trip up until February 17, 2025. If the departure is canceled out of your control, you will be alerted by this date and will receive a full refund.

In this case, TourHero is not responsible for your preparation expenses, such as airline tickets, extra accommodations, loss of work, or any other cost associated with preparing for your trip. We recommend booking travel insurance, along with refundable flights/accommodations in case of cancellation.

Refunds for deposits
We will hold your spot as soon as you put down your deposit. However, if you decide to cancel your trip, we will be unable to refund your deposit.

Refunds for fully-paid trips
If you cancel your trip after making the full payment, you may change or cancel your trip by February 17, 2025 for a refund, excluding the deposit. After this date, no refunds will be given.

Trip cancellation due to COVID-19
A full credit will be issued if the tour is canceled when there is full border closure due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. This credit can go towards booking a future TourHero tour. We suggest buying your own travel insurance for coverage of cancellations within 30 days of the tour commencing for reasons other than a full tour cancellation.

EUR 4,315
Per person