Barry Williams, Author at Group Evolution

Which Running Shoes?

By Barry Williams | January 13, 2026

A marathon runner in sunglasses and a blue patterned outfit smiles and raises both hands in celebration on a city street, possibly inspired by Run Well with Nick Bester, with spectators and a historic stone bridge in the background.

Run well with our free running gait analysis.

Early Bird Discount

By Barry Williams | September 24, 2025

A young woman relaxes and smiles in a steaming wooden hot tub outdoors, surrounded by trees and warm sunlight filtering through the forest.

15% early bird discount on all 2024 retreats until December. Use Code ‘EBD2024’.

Our comprehensive health & wellbeing program covers personal fitness, yoga, pilates and life coaching. Desgined to help you to evolve mentally and physically, continue your journey with us in 2024. Use code ‘Evolve24’ to get 24% off all wellness retreats booked before Easter.

What our guests say

By Barry Williams | September 13, 2025

A large yellow chateau with tall, conical towers, multiple white-framed windows, and ornate architectural details, bathed in warm sunlight.

See what our guests think about the Chateau and our retreats. They want to come back, so why don’t you join the party in 2024.

Join the GE Collective

By Barry Williams | September 13, 2025

Become a subscriber and get a 5% discount on all retreats and services. You’ll be the first to receive subscriber only content and be entered into our free competitions. Once you subscribe you’ll be asked what areas you’re most interested in so you don’t get any unwanted e-mails. Become your best.

2026 Sports Camps Launch

By Barry Williams | September 11, 2025

Two people wearing athletic clothes and sunglasses are jogging on a riverside path surrounded by greenery and hills on a sunny day. A calm river is visible to their right.

Exceptional coaches, inspirational setting, transformational experience. Join us and move ahead in 2026.

The Best Triathlon Coaches

By Barry Williams | March 9, 2025

Mark Allen smiles at the camera, wearing a black Group Evolution baseball cap and casual gray attire, holding glasses. He's seated by a window showcasing lush greenery and ornate curtains in the background.

Our transformative triathlon retreats are hosted by the best. In 2025, both Mark Allen and Joel Filliol return to host two camps at our gorgeous Chateau. Use the code ‘Extras’ to receive a complementary massage and cardiopulmonary testing, worth £200.

Club Mate Weeks

By Barry Williams | February 9, 2025

Cyclists enjoying a sunny day at the Torrelominos GB Age Group Camp, sitting on stone steps, wearing cycling gear and sunglasses. One in a red hoodie gives a thumbs-up while another captures the moment with a group selfie.

Get your Spring training boost at our glorious Chateau in the Loire, with your club, club mates or training buddies. Accessible, affordable and memorable.

Your own 25 metre pool, performance gym, 1.5km running trail, stretching and treatment rooms await. Add miles of virtually traffic free roads and a 50-mile riverside towpath and you’ve got everything you could wish for.

Perfect for swim, cycling, running and triathlon groups.

Capture your Imagination

By Barry Williams | January 30, 2024

A foggy landscape with silhouettes of trees in the foreground and middle ground. Mist covers the fields and trees in the distance, creating a serene, ethereal atmosphere.

Our all-inclusive photography retreat is hosted by award-winning photographer Paul Mitchell. You are invited to make our gorgeous Chateau your home-away-from-home for this long weekend. The landscapes and woodlands around the Chateau and nearby are truly stunning.