NATURE CALLING
Journey of Intrinsic Health -
Residential Retreat in France
°Are you ready to see yourself with new awareness and hear your own inner wisdom?
°Are you ready to be immersed in healing and transformation through re-establishing your connection to the natural world?
°Are you ready to receive tools, guidance, and inspiration to become the best version of yourself?
If you answered yes, then join us in France this summer: 26th July - 3rd August 2025
Helena Lovendal (France) & Betty Jeuris (Belgium) are the only 2 European qualified coaches trained by Zach Bush MD to facilitate “The Journey of Intrinsic Health”. We met during our training when we were paired as co-coaches to make it possible for us to meet on a regular basis as we were both in the European time zone. The match-making worked! We quickly developed mutual professional respect and a deep female friendship. After qualifying, we kept our regular meetings, and eventually manage to meet face-to-face when Betty visited Helena in France. It was then that we decided to transform what we had learned as JOIH Coaches into a residential retreat.
Everything in “The Journey of Intrinsic Health” is about re-connecting to the natural world around us and our own natural state of being. Yet, in these times when we spend so much time "on-line" or in virtual reality, how many of us physically experience just how deeply connected we are to the natural world? How deeply our bodies and minds, our sense of self and self-concept is effected by this connection - or lack of connection! The program offers a deep understanding of the human body and how we can take responsibility not only of our own health but as a part of the bigger whole.
This journey is an invitation to reconsider our choices, to reimagine our future and to reinvent ourselves as human BE-ings.
The eight points we will explore are:
- Identity & gut health
- Flow & hydration
- Fuel & nurture
- Breath
- Movement
- Rest, sleep & fasting
- Play & playfulness
- Connection & relationships
What does a day look like?
9 - 11 AM Morning session: Introduction to the theme of the day
11 - 12.30 Brunch buffet (self-service at your own pace)
12.30 - 3PM You do you (reading, walking, swimming, chilling out,…)
3 - 6.30 PM Afternoon session
6.30 - 8 PM Dinner
8 – 9 PM Evening session, closure of the day
(Note: We might adjust the timings according to what works best for the group as a whole.)
During these 8/9 days you will experience a different way of living, connecting with self, others and nature, in an amazing place in the south of France. The Obsidian Centre lies hidden in a quiet valley, between the river and the forest, inviting us to take a step back, simplify, slow down and get real. Prepare to do digital fasting, swim in the river, join yoga classes, learn new habits, enjoy leisurely meals, engage in ceremonies, have time to read, play, walk, talk and reflect, connect and recharge.
Accommodation:
Shared twin rooms - bedding provided, bring your own towel. Don’t expect a luxury resort, but an authentic, comfortable and inviting country house.
Dates:
Arrive Sunday 26th of July from mid-day, leave Sunday 3th of August after breakfast.
Cost:
£1625.00 -all included: Accommodation, 2 substantial vegetarian meals a day, the/coffee/healthy snacks throughout the day, all facilitated sessions with Helena and Betty.
Travel expenses not included.
The group will be min 8 - max. 12 women so if you feel this might be for you, please don't hesitate to get in touch for full details.
We look forward to welcoming you to this eye-opening, revitalising week that holds the promise to change your vision on well-being and yourself forever!