• 6 nights accommodations
• 3 meals per day (excluding alcoholic beverages) starting with dinner on the first night and ending with breakfast on the last day
• Group Ground Transportation to/from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Retreat Center
• Wine Tasting
• Veules-Les-Roses Half Day tour
• Daily yoga practices
• Personal retreat time (having time to nap, explore, walk, read, and just be)

Accommodations

Welcome to Harmony In Normandy, a peaceful sanctuary nestled in the rolling green countryside of Normandy. More than a retreat venue, this is a place of warmth, presence, and genuine connection—where guests are welcomed as extended family and invited to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with what truly matters.

Once a private refuge for business leaders seeking reflection and renewal, the château now carries forward a legacy of intentional living and thoughtful hospitality. Surrounded by the untouched charm of Conteville—a village shaped by generations of fishermen and farmers—the property offers a rare balance of simplicity, history, and quiet elegance.

Sustainability and mindful living are woven into daily life here. Natural, eco-conscious cleaning products are used throughout the property, supporting both guest wellbeing and environmental care. In the kitchen, meals are crafted with love using locally sourced ingredients, many harvested directly from the onsite vegetable garden. Life here follows the rhythm of the seasons, inviting guests to experience nourishment, creativity, and rest in harmony with nature’s cycles.

Rest is deeply valued at Harmony In Normandy. Each thoughtfully designed room is inspired by the spirit and story of a remarkable woman, creating a collection of intimate, character-filled spaces. High-quality, French-made bedding ensures deep, restorative sleep—an essential foundation for transformation and renewal during your retreat experience.

Whether practicing yoga in stillness, sharing meals in community, or resting beneath Normandy skies, this is a place where tranquility lingers long after you leave. We look forward to welcoming you into an experience of presence, comfort, and gentle inspiration.

Tara Lemerise

Tara Lemerise, E-RYT 500, is a yoga teacher based in the Washington, DC area and is a lifelong seeker. What she has wanted and needed has changed over time, including community, freedom, boundaries, healing, compassion, achievement, truth, spiritual connection, creativity, stability, and intellectual discourse. In every case, the tradition of yoga has always offered her whatever she has been seeking. 

Tara discovered yoga when she was studying philosophy and religion in college in 1999 and began teaching in 2005. Over the past 25+ years of yoga study and 20+ years of yoga teaching, she has engaged with great love and reverence with many different styles of yoga, including Ashtanga, Iyengar, Anusara, Yin, and Kriya Yoga.

Three things Tara values the most in her own practice and in her teaching are agency, self-trust, and empowerment. Students can feel this encouragement in her teaching and consider her to be a well-traveled guide, not an authoritarian who promises all of the right answers. Tara’s teaching is full of joy and compassion. She is an inclusive and responsive teacher, offering classes with dogma-free authenticity in harmony with honor for tradition and inspired by relatable stories rooted in yoga tradition that feels relevant to everyday life.

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Testimonials

“Tara is a master teacher as well as a calm and steady leader. She creates a community of support where every person on her retreats feels valued and included. You will not regret working with Tara.” – Mary B.

“Tara is such an amazing teacher! She’s methodical in sequencing, builds on each pose, offers variations throughout. She encourages everyone to try their best, she gives agency for students to do whatever they need for their bodies, she’s genuine in her interactions, and even when she challenges you to try hard things, she makes it fun. There were many poses I didn’t realize I could do until she challenged me to do them.” – Pam S.

“My experience with Tara was unexpectedly extraordinary. I booked the yoga retreat in Greece without knowing Tara or her yoga practice. I was merely aiming for a relaxing, safe getaway in a beautiful place. Much to my surprise, I met Tara and felt an immediate connection. She was warm, welcoming and supportive of me given the circumstances of being new to her ‘studio’. What I took away from the retreat was more than being refreshed and reenergized – but a part of a new community of incredible people, all tied to Tara.  I can’t think of a more generous and inclusive yoga teacher.” – Erin K

Explore the rich historical heritage of Conteville by visiting the 12th-century church of Saint-Quentin, which boasts a blend of Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles. Make sure to stop at La Maison du Parc Naturel Régional des Boucles de la Seine Normande, a beautiful mansion that now serves as an information center about the local natural park, offering insight into the region’s biodiversity and heritage. For the wine aficionados, a trip to the local vineyards is a must—learn about the intricate process of winemaking and treat your palate to the exquisite flavors of Normandy’s finest wines. And finally, don’t miss out on the weekly local markets, where you can mingle with the locals and sample a variety of local produce, cheeses, and other artisanal creations. Whether you’re a history buff, nature lover, or gastronome, there’s something for everyone in Conteville.

Some of the possible options for tours and activities during your France retreat include:

• Visit the historic churches 
• Explore local towns and their farmers markets
• Cooking Classes
• Cocktail Workshops
• Hiking
• And more!

*Activities are not included in the price of tuition unless listed under “What’s Included”. Activities and availability are subject to change.

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Getting There 

True Nature specializes in curating and offering the best retreat experiences. For your flights, we recommend that you use Google Flights or a trusted travel agency. 

Included in the retreat is a shuttle from the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to the retreat center. Before booking tickets, please be sure you have received your official confirmation note that the retreat has met its minimums. There will be one group airport shuttle each way based on our flight window guidelines. Be sure your flights align with the provided flight windows if you wish to use the group shuttle. The drive time to the center is approximately 2.5 hours. 

Travel Insurance

We cannot emphasize more the importance of travel insurance. As we all know, especially as travelers, “life happens.” Whether it’s family, work, mother nature, or a change of heart, it is important to be prepared in case you need to unexpectedly change your travel plans. Often for less than $150, you can purchase a travel insurance policy and be protected in the event that you need to make a change or need to be covered financially prior to or during your trip. 

We have partnered with Trawick International (available for U.S. Residents only). Read more about their policies here. We encourage you to research the insurance company and policy that best meets your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do you have questions about traveling abroad? After you register, we will provide you with a Participant’s Package with helpful information. Also, be sure to check out our Participant FAQs. If you have other questions, feel free to write to us at info@truenaturetravels.com and let us know how we can help!

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Shared Accommodations – $3,695 USD USD (Full Price $3,995 USD)

Single Accommodations – $4,595 USD

Deposit & Payment Requirements

To secure your tuition rate and reserve your spot, a non-refundable and non-transferable deposit is required at the time of registration:

• $350 for registrations made more than 90 days before the trip.
• $1,000 for registrations made 60–90 days before the trip.
• Full payment is required for registrations made within 60 days of the retreat.

A non-refundable $50 payment processing fee will also be added to the tuition at registration.

If you select Deposit Payment, depending on when you registered, your remaining balance will be split into 1-3 payments and processed with your credit card on file on the dates indicated on your Confirmation Letter.

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For technical questions or alternative payment options, please contact us.

Cancellation

• Initial deposits and the $50 registration fee are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• 50% of payments are refundable up to 90 days before a retreat excluding the initial deposit and the $50 registration fee.
• 89 days prior to a retreat, tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Full tuition is refunded* if the trip is canceled due to low enrollment. The $50 registration fee is not refundable.
• True Nature Travels is not responsible for any loss incurred due to currency conversion rates.

*Refundable amounts do not include applied credits.

If you wish to cancel your spot on a trip you must submit your cancellation by email to info@truenaturetravels.com.