The Female Athlete

An Endurance Retreat for Women

At Group Evolution, we believe that "elite-level" support shouldn’t be reserved for the pros. It belongs to every woman who shows up, laces up, and seeks to push her boundaries.

The Female Athlete is a premium, all-inclusive endurance sports retreat hosted at the stunning Château de la Motte Henry in the Pays de la Loire, France. This isn't just a training camp; it is a science-led, holistic immersion designed specifically for the female physiology. Whether you are a runner, cyclist, triathlete, or someone looking to conquer your first endurance challenge, this retreat provides the expert coaching, nutritional precision, and restorative environment needed to take your performance to the next level.

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Recovery

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We move beyond generic training plans to address the unique hormonal, biomechanical, and nutritional needs of the female athlete.

Personalised Precision: Your journey begins before you arrive. We tailor your itinerary to your specific goals—whether you’re training for a race, navigating perimenopause/menopause, or building a foundation of sustainable fitness.
Expert Coaching: Gain access to world-class coaches and women’s health practitioners. From technical analysis of your gait and stroke to seminars on cycle-synced training and hormone health, you will leave with the tools to train smarter, not just harder.
Elite Facilities: Train on our private 25m swimming pool, high-performance gym, and woodland running trails, or head out into the rolling hills of the French countryside for epic rides and hikes.

Performance is nothing without recovery. At the Château, we treat restoration as a discipline.

Performance Nutrition: Enjoy a curated menu designed by our nutritionists to fuel high-intensity efforts and support hormonal balance. Every meal is locally sourced, delicious, and tailored to your dietary needs.
The Science of Rest: Flush out the fatigue in our dedicated recovery suite, saunas, hot tubs, and ice baths. Supplement your training with guided yoga, pilates, or massage to ensure your mind is as resilient as your body.

Trade the "grind" for the grandeur of our 19th-century estate. With 27 acres of private forest and parkland, the Château offers a safe, inspirational environment to connect with a community of like-minded women.

Boutique Accommodation: End your day in an en-suite room with fine linens and roll-top baths or powerful showers.
Connection: Share stories over al fresco dinners, build lasting friendships, and rediscover the joy of movement in a supportive, women-only space.

what's included

prices from £1,500

Pre-Retreat Consultation: Tailoring the experience to your fitness level and health history.

Elite Instruction: All coached sessions, seminars, and 1-to-1 assessments.

All-Inclusive Dining: Nutritious gourmet meals, snacks, and refreshments.

Full Access: Use of all Château facilities (pool, gym, spa, recovery suite).

The "Group Evolution" Legacy: A post-retreat plan to carry your progress home.

THE VENUE

Chateau de la Motte Henry is a beautiful, 19^th 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 produced organic food to produce an energising and detoxifying menu throughout your stay. Vegetarians and vegans catered for.

SAMPLE MENU

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.

BREAKFAST

Home-made Bircher pot

Banana and cinnamon bread

Selection of chia jams and nut butter

Apple sausage breakfast burger

“Get up and go” energising smoothies

Fresh orange and grapefruit juice

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.

LUNCH

Salmon fishcakes with chilli lime dipping sauce

Edamame and quinoa salad

Raw beet and pear salad with lemon dressing

Minted cucumber and tomato salad

Fennel and rocket salad

Cos Salad

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.

DINNER

Vegetable and chicken soup

Spelt rolls

Feel good fish pie

26th-30th October 2026 | 5 days

From £750 (fully inclusive)
Single occupancy supplement £200

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