{"id":18577,"date":"2020-01-15T13:20:51","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T13:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groupevolution.com\/?page_id=18577"},"modified":"2025-09-10T21:15:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T20:15:34","slug":"gain-the-edge","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/groupevolution.com\/nl\/sports\/gain-the-edge\/","title":{"rendered":"Gain the Edge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>\r\n\t\t\tRace Preparation Camps\t<\/h1>\r\n<h2>\r\n\t\t\tGain the Edge\t<\/h2>\r\n\t<p>Our race preparation camps are delivered in partnership with some of the world&#8217;s leading professional coaches to help you get race ready and peak at the right time, both mentally and physically. Camps are all-inclusive; with luxurious accomodation, food and drink, coaching and coaching support all included. Some camps are open to all, others only open to those qualified or looking to qualify for the GB Age Group Team competing at the European and World Championships.<\/p>\r\n<p>Attendees will benefit from a series of group, small group and 1-1 sessions, overseen by our coaches, sports scientists and therapists. Physiological assessments, both cardiopulmonary and lactate testing, will help determine your sustainable race thresholds. Technique will be evaluated &#8211; optimising bike dynamics, running economy and swim efficiency &#8211; with practical advice on the adjustments that will enhance your race performance. A functional strength screen will identify structural weaknesses and mitigate injury risk. And group sessions will prepare you for the particular demands of your race, with course briefings and race tactics also discussed in detail.<\/p>\r\n<p>You also get to sample the delights of Chateau de la Motte Henry &#8211; delicious and nutritious meals, great health &amp; fitness facilities and expansive grounds &#8211; your new home-away-from-home. All in the company of like-minded individuals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h6>\r\n\t\t\t2024 World Championships\t<\/h6>\r\n<h4>\r\n\t\t\tPrepare for Torremolinos\t<\/h4>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\t11th &#8211; 16th September\t<\/h3>\r\n<h2>\r\n\t\t\tFrom \u00a3930\t<\/h2>\r\n<h2>\r\n\t\t\t(including Brit Tri discount)\t<\/h2>\r\n<h6>\r\n\t\t\t2025 World Multisports Championships\t<\/h6>\r\n<h4>\r\n\t\t\tPrepare for Pontevedra\t<\/h4>\r\n<h5>\r\n\t\t\t1st &#8211; 6th May 2025\t<\/h5>\r\n<h2>\r\n\t\t\tFrom \u00a3930\t<\/h2>\r\n<h2>\r\n\t\t\t(including Brit Tri discount)\t<\/h2>\r\n<h5>\r\n\t\t\t2025 World Triathlon Championships\t<\/h5>\r\n<h4>\r\n\t\t\tPrepare for Wollongong\t<\/h4>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\t6th &#8211; 11th July 2025\t<\/h3>\r\n<h2>\r\n\t\t\tFrom \u00a3930\t<\/h2>\r\n<h2>\r\n\t\t\t(including Brit Tri discount)\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#retreats-calendar\" target=\"_self\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBOOK NOW\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tWHAT&#8217;S INCLUDED\t<\/h3>\r\n<h2>\r\n\t\t\ttailored training, AND much MORE.\t<\/h2>\r\n\t<p>Pre-retreat consultations, discussing objectives, training status and injury history<\/p>\r\n<p>Race simulations and support, including course briefing and race tactics (members of our team will have visited the race venue)<\/p>\r\n<p>Physiological assessments, including cardio-pulmonary race threshold assessment (using Cardiocoach Pro) and\/or lactate threshold testing<\/p>\r\n<p>Biomechanical assessment of bike dynamics (aerodynamic assessment available), running economy (in race kit, when fresh and stressed or in differing shoe types), and swim efficiency (in and out of wet suit)<\/p>\r\n<p>Functional strength screen, assessing possible assymmetries and weaknesses to help identify and mitigate injury risk<\/p>\r\n<p>Tailored training, including:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>group and small group swim-bike-run sessions, highlighting potential marginal gains<\/li>\r\n<li>informative seminars, covering race strategy, nutrition and mental preparation<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Comfortable accommodation in Chateau de la Motte Henry<\/p>\r\n<p>Nutritious and energising food and drink, including all meals and training snacks<\/p>\r\n<p>Exclusive use of the 27 acre Chateau Estate, its superb sporting facilities and social and relaxation areas<\/p>\r\n<p>Transfers from local train stations, free bike storage and support van all included<\/p>\r\n<p>Bike hire, sports massage and group yoga classes are available (extra)<\/p>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tQUALITY COACHING\t<\/h3>\r\n\t<p>Group Evolution has assembled a highly experienced team of elite and age group level triathlon coaches, sports scientists and therapists. Personal service in an enjoyable, relaxing group environment.<\/p>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\ttailored training\t<\/h3>\r\n\t<p>Training programmes are tailored to the demands of your race and your strengths and weaknesses, with a level of analysis that simply doesn&#8217;t happen elsewhere.<\/p>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tsuperb environment\t<\/h3>\r\n\t<p>Easily accessible, yet peaceful and uncrowded. En-suite bedrooms, stunning social spaces and great health &amp; fitness facilities inspire and relax. Eye-catching meals support your active lifestyle, with tasty snacks available for the times in between.<\/p>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tExpert ANALYSIS\t<\/h3>\r\n\t<p>Our approach combines the latest sports science practice with practical coaching experience of what works for top age group athletes. We then add the real world experience of what makes the difference at elite level.<\/p>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tSAMPLE ITINERARY\t<\/h3>\r\n<h2>\r\n\t\t\tEverything&#8217;s optional, enjoy your time with us.\t<\/h2>\r\n<h2>\r\n\t\t\t* Click on each day to see what&#8217;s on offer\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\tDay 1\r\n\t\t\t\tDay 2\r\n\t\t\t\tDay 3\r\n\t\t\t\tDay 4\r\n\t\t\t\tDay 5\r\n\t\t\t\tDay 6\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDay 1\r\n<table  data-tablesaw-minimap>\r\n\t\t\t<thead>\r\n\t\t<tr>\r\n\t\t\t<th id=\"pp-table-col-1\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTime\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th><th id=\"pp-table-col-2\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tActivity\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t<\/thead>\r\n\t\t<tbody>\r\n\t\t<tr data-row-index=\"1\"><td>Arrival<\/td><td>Lunch<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"2\"><td>14:00<\/td><td>Familiarisation Tour<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"3\"><td>16:00<\/td><td>Initial briefing &#038; Group Swim Session<\/td><\/tr>\t<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<table  data-tablesaw-minimap>\r\n\t\t\t<thead>\r\n\t\t<tr>\r\n\t\t\t<th id=\"pp-table-col-1\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTime\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th><th id=\"pp-table-col-2\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tActivity\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t<\/thead>\r\n\t\t<tbody>\r\n\t\t<tr data-row-index=\"1\"><td>18.15<\/td><td>Swim Seminar<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"2\"><td>19:30<\/td><td>Pre-dinner snacks<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"3\"><td>20:00<\/td><td>Dinner<\/td><\/tr>\t<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDay 2\r\n<table  data-tablesaw-minimap>\r\n\t\t\t<thead>\r\n\t\t<tr>\r\n\t\t\t<th id=\"pp-table-col-1\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTime\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th><th id=\"pp-table-col-2\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tActivity\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t<\/thead>\r\n\t\t<tbody>\r\n\t\t<tr data-row-index=\"1\"><td>07:00<\/td><td>1-1 Physiological Assessments<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"2\"><td>08:00<\/td><td>Breakfast<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"3\"><td>09:00<\/td><td>Group Bike Session<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"4\"><td>12:30<\/td><td>Lunch<\/td><\/tr>\t<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<table  data-tablesaw-minimap>\r\n\t\t\t<thead>\r\n\t\t<tr>\r\n\t\t\t<th id=\"pp-table-col-1\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTime\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th><th id=\"pp-table-col-2\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tActivity\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t<\/thead>\r\n\t\t<tbody>\r\n\t\t<tr data-row-index=\"1\"><td>14:00<\/td><td>Individual Consultations \/ Assessments<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"2\"><td>16:00<\/td><td>Small Group Sessions<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"3\"><td>18:00<\/td><td>Bike Strategy Seminar<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"4\"><td>19:30<\/td><td>Dinner<\/td><\/tr>\t<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDay 3\r\n<table  data-tablesaw-minimap>\r\n\t\t\t<thead>\r\n\t\t<tr>\r\n\t\t\t<th id=\"pp-table-col-1\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTime\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th><th id=\"pp-table-col-2\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tActivity\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t<\/thead>\r\n\t\t<tbody>\r\n\t\t<tr data-row-index=\"1\"><td>06:30<\/td><td>1-1 Physiological Assessments<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"2\"><td>08:00<\/td><td>Breakfast<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"3\"><td>09:00<\/td><td>Group Run Session<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"4\"><td>11:00<\/td><td>Group Swim Session<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"5\"><td>12:30<\/td><td>Lunch<\/td><\/tr>\t<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<table  data-tablesaw-minimap>\r\n\t\t\t<thead>\r\n\t\t<tr>\r\n\t\t\t<th id=\"pp-table-col-1\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTime\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th><th id=\"pp-table-col-2\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tActivity\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t<\/thead>\r\n\t\t<tbody>\r\n\t\t<tr data-row-index=\"1\"><td>14:30<\/td><td>Small Group Sessions<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"2\"><td>16:00<\/td><td>Individual Consultations \/ Assessments<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"3\"><td>18:00<\/td><td>Run Course Seminar<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"4\"><td>19:30<\/td><td>Dinner<\/td><\/tr>\t<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDay 4\r\n<table  data-tablesaw-minimap>\r\n\t\t\t<thead>\r\n\t\t<tr>\r\n\t\t\t<th id=\"pp-table-col-1\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTime\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th><th id=\"pp-table-col-2\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tActivity\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t<\/thead>\r\n\t\t<tbody>\r\n\t\t<tr data-row-index=\"1\"><td>06:30<\/td><td>1-1 Physiological Assessments<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"2\"><td>07:30<\/td><td>Breakfast<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"3\"><td>08:30<\/td><td>Group Bike Session<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"4\"><td>11:30<\/td><td>Brick Run<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"5\"><td>12:30<\/td><td>Lunch<\/td><\/tr>\t<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<table  data-tablesaw-minimap>\r\n\t\t\t<thead>\r\n\t\t<tr>\r\n\t\t\t<th id=\"pp-table-col-1\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTime\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th><th id=\"pp-table-col-2\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tActivity\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t<\/thead>\r\n\t\t<tbody>\r\n\t\t<tr data-row-index=\"1\"><td>14:00<\/td><td>Small Group Sessions<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"2\"><td>15:00<\/td><td>Individual Consultations \/ Massage Therapy<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"3\"><td>17:30<\/td><td>Group Swim Session<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"4\"><td>18:30<\/td><td>Race Strategy Seminar<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"5\"><td>19:30<\/td><td>Dinner<\/td><\/tr>\t<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDay 5\r\n<table  data-tablesaw-minimap>\r\n\t\t\t<thead>\r\n\t\t<tr>\r\n\t\t\t<th id=\"pp-table-col-1\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTime\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th><th id=\"pp-table-col-2\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tActivity\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t<\/thead>\r\n\t\t<tbody>\r\n\t\t<tr data-row-index=\"1\"><td>06:30<\/td><td>Breakfast<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"2\"><td>08:00<\/td><td>Race Practice<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"3\"><td>13.00<\/td><td>Lunch<\/td><\/tr>\t<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<table  data-tablesaw-minimap>\r\n\t\t\t<thead>\r\n\t\t<tr>\r\n\t\t\t<th id=\"pp-table-col-1\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTime\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th><th id=\"pp-table-col-2\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tActivity\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t<\/thead>\r\n\t\t<tbody>\r\n\t\t<tr data-row-index=\"1\"><td>14:30<\/td><td>Individual Consultations<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"2\"><td>16.00<\/td><td>Small Group Sessions<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"3\"><td>18.30<\/td><td>Q&#038;A<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"4\"><td>19.30<\/td><td>Dinner<\/td><\/tr>\t<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDay 6\r\n<table  data-tablesaw-minimap>\r\n\t\t\t<thead>\r\n\t\t<tr>\r\n\t\t\t<th id=\"pp-table-col-1\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTime\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th><th id=\"pp-table-col-2\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tActivity\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t<\/thead>\r\n\t\t<tbody>\r\n\t\t<tr data-row-index=\"1\"><td>06:30<\/td><td>Breakfast<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"2\"><td>08:00<\/td><td>1-1 Consultations<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"3\"><td>10.00<\/td><td>Optional Small Group Swim or Run<\/td><\/tr>\t<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<table  data-tablesaw-minimap>\r\n\t\t\t<thead>\r\n\t\t<tr>\r\n\t\t\t<th id=\"pp-table-col-1\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTime\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th><th id=\"pp-table-col-2\" scope=\"col\" data-tablesaw-sortable-col>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tActivity\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t<\/thead>\r\n\t\t<tbody>\r\n\t\t<tr data-row-index=\"1\"><td>12:30<\/td><td>Buffet Lunch<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"2\"><td>14.00<\/td><td>Optional Bike<\/td><\/tr><tr data-row-index=\"3\"><td>18.30<\/td><td>Departures<\/td><\/tr>\t<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h3  id=\"customlistingsBooking\">\r\n\t\t\tUPCOMING RETREATS\t<\/h3>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tHEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD\t<\/h3>\r\n<h2>\r\n\t\t\tLOVINGLY PREPARED\t<\/h2>\r\n\t<p>Our nutritionist and chef have designed an eye-catching, delicious menu, founded in local, organic produce. We serve the highest quality, locally produced organic food to produce an energising and detoxifying menu throughout your stay. Vegetarians and vegans catered for.<\/p>\r\n<h4>\r\n\t\t\tSAMPLE MENU\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/groupevolution.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/MenuFood15.1-350x200.jpg\" alt=\"Four glasses of smoothies sit on a white tablecloth: a pink smoothie adorned with a strawberry, two green ones featuring asparagus, and a vibrant yellow smoothie with pineapple. Its as if Dave Scott himself crafted these refreshing delights for the ultimate health-boosting experience.\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"MenuFood15.1\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n<h4>\r\n\t\t\tBREAKFAST\t<\/h4>\r\n\t<p>Home-made Bircher pot<\/p>\r\n<p>Banana and cinnamon bread<\/p>\r\n<p>Selection of chia jams and nut butter<\/p>\r\n<p>Apple sausage breakfast burger<\/p>\r\n<p>&#8220;Get up and go&#8221; energising smoothies<\/p>\r\n<p>Fresh orange and grapefruit juice<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/groupevolution.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/MenuFood23.1-350x200.jpg\" alt=\"A white bowl with a green and gold rim holds a vibrant salad of sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and chopped herbs. Reminiscent of Dave Scotts meticulous attention to detail, the fresh mix rests elegantly on a table draped with a white tablecloth.\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"MenuFood23.1\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n<h4>\r\n\t\t\tLUNCH\t<\/h4>\r\n\t<p>Salmon fishcakes with chilli lime dipping sauce<\/p>\r\n<p>Edamame and quinoa salad<\/p>\r\n<p>Raw beet and pear salad with lemon dressing<\/p>\r\n<p>Minted cucumber and tomato salad<\/p>\r\n<p>Fennel and rocket salad<\/p>\r\n<p>Cos Salad<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/groupevolution.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Comm23.1-350x200.jpg\" alt=\"In the Cooking Demonstration, skewers of grilled meat paired with green vegetables are elegantly displayed on a rectangular white plate, enhanced by a delicious sauce and slightly charred to perfection for a savory look.\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"Comm23.1\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n<h4>\r\n\t\t\tDINNER\t<\/h4>\r\n\t<p>Vegetable and chicken soup<\/p>\r\n<p>Spelt rolls<\/p>\r\n<p>Feel good fish pie<\/p>\r\n<p>Green beans<\/p>\r\n<p>Steamed kale<\/p>\r\n<p>Mango sorbet<\/p>\r\n<h3>\r\n\t\t\tTHE VENUE\t<\/h3>\r\n\t<p>Chateau de la Motte Henry is a beautiful, 19<sup>th<\/sup> Century Chateau set in over 9 hectares of glorious parkland in the Pays de la Loire. 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