Retreat: July 6th to 12th 2026

Do you really, truly want to relax this summer vacation?
Calm your nervous system and learn how to carry that peace with you after your vacation?
Is the Alexander Technique new to you and want to learn more about it in depth?
Or have you been taking lessons for a while and are looking for more depth and inspiration when it comes to balance in your body, mind, emotions, and life?
Would you like to take lessons from me but don’t live in Amsterdam?
Do you love nature, silence, and good food?
Do you enjoy practicing this technique with a group of people and sharing experiences?

Then the Alexander Technique summer week is for you!

Together with my colleagues Maaike Aarts and Gilles Rullman, I teach an annual summer course in the beautiful village of Fontaines St. Clair in Northern France. The setting is relaxed, surrounded by beautiful nature and with fantastic food and accommodations. The ideal conditions to immerse yourself in the Alexander Technique for five days and completely unwind at the same time.

Super! Very relaxed; a special holiday feeling. But what I actually find most important: the connection and solidarity and the wonderful atmosphere in the group. Not a single day or moment of discord. And there were lots of laughter. Despite the fact that the group was quite big, there was personal attention for everyone.

Yvonne, physician

What do we offer?

4 individual lessons
11 workshops, where we explore how the Alexander Technique can help you feel freer, lighter, and more flexible in literally everything you do
You’ll learn to apply the Alexander Technique to activities like walking, bending over, sleeping positions, working on a computer, and much more
Would you rather run, swim, or play music? That’s possible. During the summer week, you can suggest what you’d like to work on
Three delicious vegetarian meals a day, healthy, fresh, and lovingly prepared (vegan options are also available, and allergies are taken into account)
Plenty of time to walk, swim, and explore the area, either with others in the group or alone

It was an amazing week with a really nice group of people. You have both provided a very good atmosphere and lessons of high quality, compliments!

Pauline, office manager

Accomodation

You can choose from a variety of cottages in Fontaines. They vary in style, but all are cozy and authentic. Please indicate your preference(s) on the registration form, and we will accommodate you as much as possible. See all cottages here.

Want to learn more about the small and picturesque village of Fontaines St. Clair? Click here.

Cost

Between € 1069 and € 1400 for six days, including:

tuition fee (€629,- incl.VAT)
accommodation (€54 if you choose to camp and €380,- for the most expensive room)
all meals ( €386,-)

Teachers

Starting in 2026, we’ll have three teachers at Fontaines, allowing more people to participate. My colleagues are Maaike Aarts and Gilles Rullman, both musicians and highly experienced and passionate Alexander Technique teachers. All three of us bring our own knowledge and experience to the table, ensuring you can make a huge leap in your development!

It was an amazing week with a really nice group of people. You have both provided a very good atmosphere and lessons of high quality, compliments!

Pauline, office manager

traveling to Fontaines

Fontaines St. Clair is a 4.5-hour drive from Amsterdam, 30 km north of the French town of Verdun, and 45 km south of the Belgian town of Virton.
If you’re traveling by public transport, travel to Virton (via Brussels) by train from the Netherlands. From Paris, choose Verdun. Pick-up is available from both cities for a fee (another 45-minute drive). There’s also a Flix bus service between Maastricht and Verdun.

Please indicate on your registration form whether you’re coming by car and can bring someone, or whether you need a ride. So far, we’ve always managed to arrange a ride for everyone who wanted one.

Any questions? Contact me using the button below!

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