REINVIGORATE A HISTORIC MASTERPIECE

THE CAPABILITY BROWN PARKLAND RESTORATION RETREAT: GARDENING, HERITAGE & ESTATE LIVING

Our heritage gardening retreats invite passionate nature lovers to help us restore our Capability Brown inspired parkland, bringing the original 19th-century vision back to life. Time will be well spent working alongside our team for four hours a day, mastering historic estate maintenance, woodland management, and historic planting techniques. You'll also spend plenty of time relaxing in our cosy accommodation, enjoying wonderful social spaces, and sharing stories over delicious home-cooked meals.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

HASSLE-FREE, PERSONALISED RETREATS WITH

EVERYTHING YOU COULD WANT, AND MORE.

Exclusive use of the entire 27 acre parkland Chateau Estate for retreat participants

En-suite accommodation in the 'fairytale' Chateau de la Motte Henry

Free food and accommodation in exchange for 4 hours of daily hands-on parkland gardening

Nutritious, tailored menu, accommodating all dietary requirements, including 3 meals per day, readily available snacks and drinks

Great social and relaxation areas — lakeside decking, walled garden, opulent lounges and dining areas

Daily guided restoration projects focusing on Capability Brown inspired landscape design and historic planting

Wonderful health and wellness facilities — gym, 25m heated pool, massage room, yoga studio, sauna, and hot tubs

Complementary transfers from local airports and train stations on nominated flights

THE VENUE

Chateau de la Motte Henry is a beautiful, 19th Century Chateau set in over 9 hectares of glorious parkland in the Pays de la Loire. Easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe, the Chateau is equipped with first class health, fitness and leisure facilities to allow guests to relax and reenergise. The spacious accommodation remains true to the Chateau’s heritage, updated for modern convenience.

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HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD

LOVINGLY PREPARED

Our nutritionist and chef have designed an eye-catching, delicious menu, founded in local, organic produce. We serve the highest quality, locally sourced organic food to produce an energising and detoxifying menu throughout your stay. Vegetarians and vegans catered for.

SAMPLE MENU

Two glasses of yogurt parfaits topped with granola are centered, with a spoon and fork on a napkin between them. A pink smoothie with a strawberry and a green smoothie with an orange slice are on opposite sides, set on a white tablecloth.

BREAKFAST

Signature home-made Granola

Fresh fruit platter

Scrambled eggs with smoked trout & dill

Oat & Chia seed bircher pots with mixed berries

Wake up energising smoothies

Fresh orange and pink grapefruit juice

A white plate with grilled chicken topped with melted cheese and spinach, accompanied by a tomato and avocado salad, and a lentil salad with feta cheese.

LUNCH

Moroccan Spiced Turkey Breast

Guacamole

Puy lentil, sun-dried tomato and feta salad

Minted cucumber & tomato salad

Chick pea & pomegranate cous-cous

Green Salad

A white bowl filled with vibrant orange tomato soup sits on a cream-colored tablecloth. The soup is garnished with fresh basil leaves. A spoon is placed on a folded napkin next to the bowl.

DINNER

Roasted tomato & basil soup

South American sweet potato & haddock fishcakes, with a lemon & thyme sauce

Wilted Spinach

French Beans

Glazed Carrots

Raspberry & Chia Pot

UPCOMING RETREATS

Play your Cards Right

6th - 9th November 2026 | 4 days

From £775
Full Board, Shared Occupancy

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Capture your Imagination

12th - 16th November 2026 | 5 days

From £1,500
Single room supplement £300. Accompanying partners £1,000

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Death at the Chateau – Murder Mystery

20th - 23rd November 2026 | 4 days

From £795
Solve the mystery of the Death at the Chateau. Inclusive of food, drink and accommodation. Minimum 12 guests.

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The Living Table

5th-9th March 2027 | 5 days

From £795
Single Room Supplement £200

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Parkland Restoration Retreat: Gardening & Heritage Exchange

11th-15th March 2027 | 5 days

From £0
All-inclusive

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Play your Cards Right

18th - 21st March 2027 | 4 days

From £775 or €895
Full Board, Single Occupancy Supplement £150

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Write, write more

22nd-26th March 2027 | Creative Writing Retreat

From £1,000
Single room supplement £250.

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Capture your Imagination

22nd - 26th April 2027 | 5 days

From £1,600
Single room supplement £300. Accompanying partners £1,000

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Play your Cards Right

5th - 8th November 2027 | 4 days

From £775
Full Board, Shared Occupancy

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Capture your Imagination

11th-15th November 2027 | 5 days

From £1,500
Single room supplement £300. Accompanying partners £1,000

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The Living Table

18th-22nd November 2027 | 5 days

From £795
Single Room Supplement £200

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Death at the Chateau – Murder Mystery

26th-29rd November 2027 | 4 days

From £795
Solve the mystery of the Death at the Chateau. Inclusive of food, drink and accommodation. Minimum 12 guests.

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