Château du Grand Val is a small, beautiful castle dating back to the 15th century, offering breathtaking views of the valley and the medieval village of Combourg.

Swedish couple Marie and Roland Nilsson d'Aubigné spent four years searching for the perfect castle. In the early 1990s, they found their dream, Château du Grand Val. A property with fantastic potential. A charming castle with an exciting history and beautiful, blossoming castle grounds.

Brittany is considered by many to be the most beautiful and exciting part of France for many reasons. And it is no coincidence that French Romanticism began right here.

Around Château du Grand Val, you will find the best food, world-class seafood, miles of beaches, steep cliffs, picturesque villages, and medieval towns. Between experiences, you will find peace and harmony. Lie by the pool, read a good book, stroll in the park, or why not take a morning walk on the paths in the beautiful chestnut forest, "The five senses walk."

At Grand Val, you'll be right in the middle of the stories of King Arthur, Merlin, and the knights of the Round Table. Here, you can feel the history of the Celts and Vikings. Add to that the Atlantic coast's 15-meter difference between high and low tide, and maybe the world's best seafood, like oysters, lobster, and scallops. Enjoy it all with a bottle of well-chilled Muscadet.

Grand Val and the village of Combourg are located just 30 km from the city of Rennes, which has a population of over 200,000, or Bretons as the inhabitants of western France are called. Thirty kilometers in the other direction, you will find the sea and the seaside resort of Dinard, with some of Brittany's finest beaches. Right next door is the port city of St Malo with its beautiful ramparts. Also nearby is Cancale, where seafood lovers from all over the world come to visit the oyster farms and enjoy all the delicacies of the sea at one of the picturesque harbor restaurants.

You will land at Rennes Airport at around 4 p.m., where a transfer will be waiting to take you and the rest of the group to Château du Grand Val.
Transfer time approx. 40 minutes.

Approximately 5:00 p.m. You arrive at Château du Grand Val and are shown to your room. We then gather in the library for a welcome drink of the château's own champagne, accompanied by French canapés.

Petra and Sofia welcome you and give an introduction
to our days together. Château du Grand Val owners Roland and Marie join us and tell their story about the castle and Brittany.
Sofia Sivertsdotter gives an introduction to the writing course.
We end with a grounding meditation with Sofia
and you get to set an intention for how you want to use your days at Château du Grand Val, so that they are as valuable as possible for you.

Personal Time.

Around 7:00 p.m. Welcome buffet with flavors from Brittany in the castle dining room.
We are greeted by a table set with a delicious French buffet
with selected beverages. Coffee/tea to finish, for those who wish.

Sleep well!

8:00-9:00 a.m. Morning yoga with Petra & meditation with Sofia.
We start the day with a quiet but invigorating practice. The class
also includes breathing exercises that release and open up your heart.
Sofia rounds off the practice with a guided meditation where you connect with words and creativity for the week's writing.

A magical moment for you to start your day!

9:00-10:00 Breakfast

10:00 a.m. We board our bus to Marché Lices, France's largest and best food market, in Rennes, the capital of Brittany.
A true delight for all the senses. Here we buy the seafood we need for tonight's dinner. We stroll around, enjoy ourselves, and have lunch on our own.

At 2 p.m., our bus will take us back to Château du Grand Val.
Bus ride approx. 40 min.

2:45 p.m. Free time/hanging out by the pool/resting/reading a book/walking in the chestnut forest or castle park.

4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sofia Sivertsdotter
Sofia shares her writing and authoring journey, as well as her philosophy on creativity and writing. You will be given introductory creative writing exercises, and we will get to know each other through words.

8:00 p.m. Seafood dinner in the castle dining room with accompanying beverages.
Coffee/tea to conclude the evening for those who wish.

Sleep well!

8:00-9:00 a.m. Morning yoga with Petra
Petra starts the day with a gentle yoga practice focused on letting go and creating space in your body and mind. We create space and a sense of freedom for our body and mind. Petra ends the practice with mindfulness meditation as you rest in savasana.

9:00-10:00 Breakfast

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Writing with Sofia
This morning, Sofia will share her thoughts on writing from the heart,
finding your own voice, and finding your creative home.
You will be given writing exercises that clarify and guide you to your unique words and your unique way of writing, and we will talk about the creative life.
What does that really mean?

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00-3:00 p.m. Writing with Sofia
During the afternoon, we will look at obstacles to your creativity
and how you can overcome them to make more room for creativity in your life.
We will also look at how you can strengthen your creative confidence and
become a more confident wordsmith. You will be given clarifying writing exercises, and the writing session will end with a guided meditation.

3:00 p.m. Coffee break

Time for reflection

8:00 p.m. Dinner in the castle dining room
In the evening, we gather for a three-course dinner including
accompanied by beverages selected by the castle's head chef, Elliot.
Coffee/tea to conclude the evening for those who wish.

7:00-8:00 a.m. Morning yoga with Petra
We start this morning with a physical and flowing,
but gentle Hatha Flow yoga practice. Hatha Flow yoga provides a good flow
of energy to all the body's energy channels that originate from your spine.
We feel our breath and zest for life blossom with movement and sweet music.
BreathWork & meditation are included. We end with a comfortable savasana.

8:00–9:00 a.m. Breakfast

9:00 a.m. Excursion to Le Mont-Saint-Michel, construction of which began in
in the 10th century. One of our world heritage sites, over the centuries it has been everything from a pirate hideout and prison to, above all, the monastery it is today.
After the Eiffel Tower, it is the most visited attraction in France. An English-speaking guide will be on hand to tell us all about it.

We will have lunch on our own.

At 3 p.m., our bus will take us back to Le Grand Val.

Time for reflection

5:00 p.m. Writing time with Sofia
We gather to put today's impressions and experiences into words.
We also look at how you can use writing as a tool
for your personal development. You will receive writing exercises that build up
both you and your creativity and help you find
a meaningful and clear direction in life.

8:00 p.m. Dinner prepared by chefs Amanda and Mike
served in the castle dining room.
Coffee/tea to finish, for those who wish.

8:00-9:00 a.m. Morning yoga with Petra

9:00-10:00 Breakfast

10:00 a.m. Writing with Sofia
This morning, we will take a closer look at the craft of writing.
What tools are available and how can you use them in your writing, regardless of what, how, and why you write?
You will get to try out different ways of using the tools and get help from
to find new and expanding ways to use words.

12:00 Lunch

1:00-3:00 p.m. Writing with Sofia
During the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to ask Sofia all your questions
about creativity and writing. You will also receive writing assignments that will help you maintain your writing routine when you return home to Sweden.
We will conclude the writing session with a guided meditation.

Time for reflection.

At 4:30 p.m., a bus will take us to the medieval town of Dinan with its beautiful ramparts, half-timbered houses, and harbor district. You will have time to stroll around and explore on your own.

7:30 p.m. Closing dinner at one of the city's better restaurants.

At 10 p.m., our bus will take us back to the castle.

Sleep well!

7:00 a.m. Morning meditation with Sofia
Closing ceremony Sofia & Petra

7:30 a.m. Breakfast

Check-out & return journey

8:20 a.m. Transfer to the airport departs.
Flight home at approximately 11:00 a.m.

- Round-trip transfer from Rennes Airport. NOTE! Transfer time.
- 5 nights’ accommodation, shared double room (private room available for an additional fee)
Sheets and towels are provided in the rooms.
- Champagne and toasts on arrival day
- Writing workshop with Sofia Sivertsdotter
- Morning yoga and daily hosting by Petra Nilsson
- Welcome buffet
- Breakfast for 5 days
- Seafood evening featuring freshly cooked lobster, among other dishes
- Sunday dinner, 3-course meal with Chef Elliot
- Monday dinner, 2-course meal with Chef Amanda
- Lunch on 1 day
- Beverages with dinners, including wine
- Snacks/Fruit/Coffee
- Guide at Le Mont Saint Michel
- Tourist tax
- Transportation to all activities;
Round-trip to the food market
Round-trip to Mont Saint Michel
Round-trip to Dinan
- Access to the pool
- Access to the castle gardens and chestnut forest
- Gift from MasterYoga & Sofia Sivertsdotter

The following are not included:
– Round-trip flights to Rennes
– Additional transfer times
– Lunch and dinner at outside restaurants

Supplement for private room for 5 nights: 725 Euro

Flights to Rennes are not included in your price.
You book your own round-trip flight so that your travel insurance is valid.

Recommended flight times KLM:
(Only one transfer time)

Departure April 24:
Kastrup-Rennes, 11:50 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Arlanda-Rennes, 11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Landvetter-Rennes, 12:05 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Return journey April 29:
Rennes-Kastrup, 11:05 a.m.-5:05 p.m.
Rennes-Arlanda, 11:05 a.m.-5:20 p.m.
Rennes-Landvetter, 11:05 a.m.-5:10 p.m.

Payment is made directly to Chateau Du Grand Val
which is the organizer of this retreat.
Registration fee: 1000 Euro.
Final payment of the remaining amount no later than April 1, 2026.

Upon registration, you will receive more information about your payment and terms and conditions.
Email: masteryogasweden@gmail.com

Master Yoga has travel insurance with Kammarkollegiet in accordance with the Swedish Package Travel Act, which
guarantees that you will get your money back if the retreat is canceled or interrupted prematurely.

In the event of illness confirmed by a doctor's certificate, a refund will be made. The registration fee is binding.