Yoga Vacation in Southern
France (May 8-15, 2010)
Come & enjoy rich yoga teachings--whether
you are just beginning yoga or want to deepen
your practice in beautiful, inspiring &
historical Southern France.
The Bordeaux wine valley is full of rolling hills,
vineyards, plum farms, & all the charms of
La Belle France.
This week is a blend of twice daily yoga,
optional meditation & multiple cultural
excursions:
• Day trip to Saint-Emilion w/guided tour
• Tour of local vineyard and wine tasting
• Tour of Chateau Duras, the local castle
• Biking & walking the 25-acre property
• Visit to Plum Village (& much more!)
7 days to Relax, Restore & Rejuvenate your
Entire Self—inside & out!
…all while enjoying the company of warm-
hearted people, amazing food & wine!
This opportunity is open to 6-16 guests &
includes:
7 nights accommodations, all meals w/wine,
outdoor pool, Wi-Fi, yoga & meditation
instruction, day trip to St. Emilion, wine tasting &
tour, & transportation from airport to Chateau
Perroterie (airfare is not included…but flights will
be suggested).
Please also visit:
www.chateau-de-duras.com
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Emilion
Where: Chateau Perroterie (Duras,
France)
When: May 8-15, 2010
Why: Add more Joy, Health, Inspiration &
Peace to your life!
Price: $2,299 per person
*Last day to register is March 15th
How: Call 630-341-4651 or e-mail
sunnydayconcepts@aol.com
Who: Margret-Anne Cummings of SUNNY
DAY: Concepts for Living
*Certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher
Website: Visit Chateau Perroterie @
theretreatinfrance.com
(must see the photos!!)
*Please call or e-mail me with any
questions.
Click for Registration/Participant
Agreement forms.
Margret-Anne has extensive training with
many Master Teachers. She completed
the unmatched Moksha Yoga Center (in
Chicago) Teacher Training Program with
the highly regarded Daren Freisen; and
continued to train with Daren for 2 more
years as a Mentor for subsequent
Trainees. Margret-Anne also assisted
Master Teacher, Lori Gaspar, Director of
Praire Yoga School, for over 2 years.
Margret-Anne teaches Alignment-based
Vinyasa Flow and Restorative Yoga while
focusing on the Breathe. She brings
attention to detail, a bright Spirit and
warm heart to her classes and students.
France)
When: May 8-15, 2010
Why: Add more Joy, Health, Inspiration &
Peace to your life!
Price: $2,299 per person
*Last day to register is March 15th
How: Call 630-341-4651 or e-mail
sunnydayconcepts@aol.com
Who: Margret-Anne Cummings of SUNNY
DAY: Concepts for Living
*Certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher
Website: Visit Chateau Perroterie @
theretreatinfrance.com
(must see the photos!!)
*Please call or e-mail me with any
questions.
Click for Registration/Participant
Agreement forms.
Margret-Anne has extensive training with
many Master Teachers. She completed
the unmatched Moksha Yoga Center (in
Chicago) Teacher Training Program with
the highly regarded Daren Freisen; and
continued to train with Daren for 2 more
years as a Mentor for subsequent
Trainees. Margret-Anne also assisted
Master Teacher, Lori Gaspar, Director of
Praire Yoga School, for over 2 years.
Margret-Anne teaches Alignment-based
Vinyasa Flow and Restorative Yoga while
focusing on the Breathe. She brings
attention to detail, a bright Spirit and
warm heart to her classes and students.
Pre-Booking Invitation for...
YOGA VACATION / EXPLORATION WEEK in SOUTHWEST FRANCE
MAY 8 - May 15, 2010
Dear Friends,
I am so pleased to invite you to join me for a YOGA Vacation/ Exploration in a charming area
of Southern France!
I have just returned from visiting Etres Aux Anges at Chateau Perroterie near the historic town of Duras, France to
plan the wonderful week in May 2010. This amazing area is 75 minutes inland from Bordeaux, yet still in the
Bordeaux wine country.
Chateau Perroterie, where we will be staying for the Week, is set up on a hill on 25 acres of rolling hills, surrounded
by walking paths, vineyards, a lake, plum farms, horse farms and historic sites. "Etres Aux Anges" means "at the
height of angels" --- and truly this is a place where time stops.
Nearby, 1.3 miles away, is the fortified town of Duras-- just a short bike ride from our accomodations. There is plenty
to do each afternoon during your open time....swim, read, walk, rest, get a massage on site, use your laptop to do
some work (both buildings at Chateau Perroterie are Wi-Fi set and get good cell phone reception) Or see some of
the local sites.
You can do as much or as little as you like. There are numerous optional afternoon trips besides the 2 that are
included in the cost. Or, just relax and enjoy some down time :)
The trip is open to everyone, all levels....even beginners. The morning yoga class is a multi-level class...similar to the
group classes I teach now. The afternoon class will be gentle/restorative yoga, and 2 of the afternoons we will teach
"chair yoga"---a great type of yoga one does seated in a chair. Everyone can do chair yoga!
The owners of Chateau Perroterie (speak english and french) are warm and wonderful! They serve amazing French
meals, with plenty of fresh ingredients; dinner is a 3 course meal with lovely local Bordeaux valley wine included. And,
of course, breakfast and lunch, and snacks and drinks during the day are all included. What a great way to travel to
France....doing yoga and eating delicious food and sightseeing with a warm-hearted group of people.
DAILY SCHEDULE:
*Morning: 90 minute yoga class ---the yoga room opens up to terraces which we may use
optional 25 minute meditation most mornings
breakfast
*Lunch: 11:30 ish
*Afternoon: from about 1 until 5 there will be open time. You can rest, swim, etc or take a side
trip. There is so much to see and do in this area of France! In the nearby town
of Duras there is a restored Castle/ Chateau open for tours. There are prune
farms to tour, bikes to rent, chocolate factory, old Templar Churches and more!
Excursions: Our week includes 2 side trips:
on one day we will take a fantastic day trip
(8:30 ish to 5:00) to the incredible town of Saint-Emillion 45 minutes away---
complete with a historic tour of the monuments and sites, lunch at a local
restaurant, a tour of the pottery museum with stories of Eleanor of Aquitaine and
the Troubadours, and time to walk the original cobblestone streets, peruse
the inviting shops, or just sit at a cafe and sip expresso or Vervaine tea.
another day we will have an afternoon vineyard tour and wine tasting at a local
award-winning winemaker close to Chateau Perroterie.
Yoga 2: 5:15- 6:15 Gentle/ restorative Yoga class will be offered. This is a great way to wind
down; also a perfect class if you are new to yoga. On 2 days we will teach Chair
Yoga during this time...its gentle and accessible to everyone, almost anywhere!
Dinner: 7:15 we will eat in the inviting dining room in the main house...a 3 course meal
with excellent french wine and dessert and coffee/ tea.
This area of France is full of rolling hills and white stone churches, charming people and architecture. Also, there are
many stops here on the pilgrimage "Way of St. James"...Saint-Emillion is one of those stops. In May, the flowers will
be in full bloom and the temperatures in the 70s. Usually its warm enough to swim in the pool!
PLEASE check out the website for the "Etres Aux Anges"/ Chateau Perroterie and click on all the photos so you can
see this amazing place!
www.theretreatinfrance.com
Also, check out: the local castle to tour, Chateau Duras at www.chateau-de-duras.com/
and the town of Saint-Emilion at www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Emilion
DETAILS:
WHEN: May 8th - 15th (Saturday to Saturday)
WHERE: Chateau Perroterie near Duras, France
How Much: $2,299 per person (after Feb. 5th price could increase if Euro increases)
Cost includes: double occupany room with private bath in each room, 3
gracious meals day. Rooms are shared.
beverages and wine at dinner, daily yoga and meditation instruction, day trip to
St.Emillion, tour and tasting at local vineyard, Wi-Fi, pool, transportation arranged
from airport to Chateau Perroterie. Airfare is not included...but flights will be suggested.
If you are interested joining me for this wonderful week in southwest France,
please e-mail or call to be put on list. Registration forms and waivers are available upon request.
( space is limited to 16 guests, double occupancy; a deposit of $1,200 reserves your place.)
After January 15th, I will open this opportunity up to all. However, if you know someone who may be interested in
joining us, Please forward this invitation on to them with my warmest welcome.
IF you have questions Please e-mail or call me. I would love to answer any questions.
Many Blessings of PEACE and JOY to You and Yours!
Warm Regards,
Margret-Anne Cummings
SUNNY DAY: Concepts for Living
Certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher
630. 341. 4651
sunnydayconcepts@aol.com
YOGA VACATION / EXPLORATION WEEK in SOUTHWEST FRANCE
MAY 8 - May 15, 2010
Dear Friends,
I am so pleased to invite you to join me for a YOGA Vacation/ Exploration in a charming area
of Southern France!
I have just returned from visiting Etres Aux Anges at Chateau Perroterie near the historic town of Duras, France to
plan the wonderful week in May 2010. This amazing area is 75 minutes inland from Bordeaux, yet still in the
Bordeaux wine country.
Chateau Perroterie, where we will be staying for the Week, is set up on a hill on 25 acres of rolling hills, surrounded
by walking paths, vineyards, a lake, plum farms, horse farms and historic sites. "Etres Aux Anges" means "at the
height of angels" --- and truly this is a place where time stops.
Nearby, 1.3 miles away, is the fortified town of Duras-- just a short bike ride from our accomodations. There is plenty
to do each afternoon during your open time....swim, read, walk, rest, get a massage on site, use your laptop to do
some work (both buildings at Chateau Perroterie are Wi-Fi set and get good cell phone reception) Or see some of
the local sites.
You can do as much or as little as you like. There are numerous optional afternoon trips besides the 2 that are
included in the cost. Or, just relax and enjoy some down time :)
The trip is open to everyone, all levels....even beginners. The morning yoga class is a multi-level class...similar to the
group classes I teach now. The afternoon class will be gentle/restorative yoga, and 2 of the afternoons we will teach
"chair yoga"---a great type of yoga one does seated in a chair. Everyone can do chair yoga!
The owners of Chateau Perroterie (speak english and french) are warm and wonderful! They serve amazing French
meals, with plenty of fresh ingredients; dinner is a 3 course meal with lovely local Bordeaux valley wine included. And,
of course, breakfast and lunch, and snacks and drinks during the day are all included. What a great way to travel to
France....doing yoga and eating delicious food and sightseeing with a warm-hearted group of people.
DAILY SCHEDULE:
*Morning: 90 minute yoga class ---the yoga room opens up to terraces which we may use
optional 25 minute meditation most mornings
breakfast
*Lunch: 11:30 ish
*Afternoon: from about 1 until 5 there will be open time. You can rest, swim, etc or take a side
trip. There is so much to see and do in this area of France! In the nearby town
of Duras there is a restored Castle/ Chateau open for tours. There are prune
farms to tour, bikes to rent, chocolate factory, old Templar Churches and more!
Excursions: Our week includes 2 side trips:
on one day we will take a fantastic day trip
(8:30 ish to 5:00) to the incredible town of Saint-Emillion 45 minutes away---
complete with a historic tour of the monuments and sites, lunch at a local
restaurant, a tour of the pottery museum with stories of Eleanor of Aquitaine and
the Troubadours, and time to walk the original cobblestone streets, peruse
the inviting shops, or just sit at a cafe and sip expresso or Vervaine tea.
another day we will have an afternoon vineyard tour and wine tasting at a local
award-winning winemaker close to Chateau Perroterie.
Yoga 2: 5:15- 6:15 Gentle/ restorative Yoga class will be offered. This is a great way to wind
down; also a perfect class if you are new to yoga. On 2 days we will teach Chair
Yoga during this time...its gentle and accessible to everyone, almost anywhere!
Dinner: 7:15 we will eat in the inviting dining room in the main house...a 3 course meal
with excellent french wine and dessert and coffee/ tea.
This area of France is full of rolling hills and white stone churches, charming people and architecture. Also, there are
many stops here on the pilgrimage "Way of St. James"...Saint-Emillion is one of those stops. In May, the flowers will
be in full bloom and the temperatures in the 70s. Usually its warm enough to swim in the pool!
PLEASE check out the website for the "Etres Aux Anges"/ Chateau Perroterie and click on all the photos so you can
see this amazing place!
www.theretreatinfrance.com
Also, check out: the local castle to tour, Chateau Duras at www.chateau-de-duras.com/
and the town of Saint-Emilion at www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Emilion
DETAILS:
WHEN: May 8th - 15th (Saturday to Saturday)
WHERE: Chateau Perroterie near Duras, France
How Much: $2,299 per person (after Feb. 5th price could increase if Euro increases)
Cost includes: double occupany room with private bath in each room, 3
gracious meals day. Rooms are shared.
beverages and wine at dinner, daily yoga and meditation instruction, day trip to
St.Emillion, tour and tasting at local vineyard, Wi-Fi, pool, transportation arranged
from airport to Chateau Perroterie. Airfare is not included...but flights will be suggested.
If you are interested joining me for this wonderful week in southwest France,
please e-mail or call to be put on list. Registration forms and waivers are available upon request.
( space is limited to 16 guests, double occupancy; a deposit of $1,200 reserves your place.)
After January 15th, I will open this opportunity up to all. However, if you know someone who may be interested in
joining us, Please forward this invitation on to them with my warmest welcome.
IF you have questions Please e-mail or call me. I would love to answer any questions.
Many Blessings of PEACE and JOY to You and Yours!
Warm Regards,
Margret-Anne Cummings
SUNNY DAY: Concepts for Living
Certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher
630. 341. 4651
sunnydayconcepts@aol.com