Vipassana Executive Mindfulness Retreat

Vipassana Executive Mindfulness Retreat

Our exclusive retreat for business leaders at Le Vaquier offers a unique opportunity to deepen your leadership through attentional practice.

In a world of constant change, the key to authentic leadership lies in a profound understanding of oneself, your needs, orientations, decisions. We invite you to an exclusive retreat at Le Vaquier, designed especially for those who seek to deepen their personality and leadership through the practice of attentional methods.

What is such a retreat ? 

Retreats are intensive programs where participants engage in silent, guided meditation. In a corporate environment, we call it Attentional Practice. Business leaders and executives can expect to disconnect from external distractions, gain mental clarity, enhance self-awareness, and develop a greater sense of inner peace. The experience involves long periods of concentration, strict schedules, and complete silence, aiming to foster deep personal insight and emotional balance. No previous experience needed.

Vipassana means "insight" or "clear seeing." It is an ancient meditation technique that focuses on self-observation and the deep interconnection between mind and body. Through sustained practice, individuals gain profound insight into the true nature of reality and their own mental and emotional patterns.

What is a Vipassana Inspired Retreat?

We keep the basic foundations of Vipassana (buddhist philosophy teachings) but schedule the essence for you to get the best of it in the short version. Usually, those retreats are 10 days long but we adapt the length and comfort for you. 

📍 Location: Le Vaquier, Cévennes National Park - France

What We Offer at Le Vaquier:

- Stunning Natural Surroundings: Nestled in a breathtaking natural setting, Le Vaquier offers the perfect backdrop for reflection and attentional practice.

- Luxurious Accommodations: Enjoy the comfort and tranquility of our well-appointed facilities, designed to provide an optimal environment for relaxation and introspection.

1 Suite - Cerisier (double bed + extra bed if required)

-- 2250€ per pers on double basis / 3950€ on single basis

1 Suite - Chêne / Olivier (double bed) + 1 room Estragon (double bed) with shared bathroom

-- 1950€ per pers on double basis / 2950€ on single basis

1 Suite - Figuier (double bed + extra bed if required)

-- 2250€ per pers on double basis / 3950€ on single basis

1 Pavilion Mûrier (double bed) + extra bed if required)

-- 2850€ per pers on double basis / 4250€ on single basis

Including: 

Rooms

Meals

Drinks (coffee / Tea / Water / soft drinks) 

Facilitation / programme

access to Pool, River, Gardens, Scent Trail as per the schedule

Retreat Director's guidance

- Attentional Practice: An ancient Mindfulness method that will help you develop mental clarity, concentration, and a profound understanding of your own mind.

- Leadership Workshops: Interactive sessions to explore and enhance your leadership skills, guided by Sylvain Lonchay.

- High-Level Networking: Meet and exchange with other influential leaders who share the same aspirations for personal and professional growth.

- Gourmet Healthy Cuisine: Delight in nutritious and delicious meals prepared by our chef, designed to nourish both body and mind.

Why Participate?

- Personal Development: Dive deep into your being to discover your true aspirations and motivations.

- Strategic Clarity: Gain clarity and vision to lead your company with renewed wisdom.

- Resilience and Serenity: Learn to manage stress and challenges with unshakable inner calm.

- Positive Impact: Elevate your leadership style to inspire and transform your team and organization.

Experience Attentional Practice in Comfort:

At Le Vaquier, we believe that you do not need to live in austerity or an austere monastic cell to experience the profound benefits of attentional practice. Our retreat offers a balanced approach, combining the depth of attentional practice with the comfort and elegance of our serene environment, ensuring a transformative experience without sacrificing comfort.

Led by Sylvain Lonchay:

The retreat will be led by Sylvain Lonchay, a swiss expert in bridging mind and body with a dual career in the organisation for the Olympics and as a Yoga Therapy Practitioner. He facilitates sessions in leadership programs at IMD Institute for Management Development in Lausanne in Switzerland and developed mindfulness programs for major organizations, emphasizing self-leadership and stress management.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to reinvent your leadership and deepen your connection with yourself in the serene and unique setting of Le Vaquier.  Each participant also benefits from  a 90 min Socratic Method 2.0 session. 

Together, let's cultivate a new era of conscious and mindful leadership.

Code of Conduct: 

Start at 7:00am for the first practice - Lights off 10:00 latest

Be ready to practice minimum 6 hours as average, with breaks and guidance. no previous experience needed.

Breakfast (8:30am) and Lunch (12:30)  meals alone

Afternoon Tea & biscuits

Dinner (light Collation)  6:30pm 

Evening tea

No talking before 6:00pm and after 9.00pm - Between 6:00pm and 9:00pm only talking if needed

No phones - no exception - Inform your assistant and family they cannot reach you. However, a contact number will be given to you for urgent situations only.

Noble Silence: Participants must observe complete silence, refraining from speaking or communicating with others.

Precepts: Observing five precepts: abstaining from killing, stealing, sexual activity, lying, and intoxicants.

No Physical Contact: No physical contact with others to maintain focus and discipline.

No Reading/Writing: Participants should not read, write, or use electronic devices.

Timetable: Adhering to a strict schedule of sessions, rest, and meals.

Simple Living: Following a simple lifestyle

Respect for Rules and Teacher: Following the instructions and rules set by the retreat Director

Excluding:

• Flights cost and Transfers
• Travel insurance + visa fee
• Personal expenses
• Additional activities not included in the programme
• Additional treatments on demand