REWILDING

A Retreat for coming home to oneself.

Spring

21 - 25 May 2026

Pays Basque, France

We are now aware that our energy bodies need as much care as our physical bodies.

Engage in a transformative journey with us, an ode to the soul's longing for sustenance, warmth, and profound connection. In a world often overshadowed by chaos, we invite you to rediscover the solace that resides within and around us.
Limited to just 8 spaces…

This autumn, join us for a renewing Basque journey imbued with energetic practices and somatic explorations

This retreat is an expedition into the heart of your innate human nature, a recognition of the connection to self through an intimate communion with the natural world. Like the ever-shifting tides, we'll delve into the ebb and flow of energy and patterns, etching intentions into the core of your being as we work with the tools of neuroscience and somatic (re)storytelling.

How We Will Start Our Days

Each morning, you will enjoy a light breakfast with freshly brewed Ethiopian coffee, tea, seasonal fruit and local treats from the region before we gather for a morning flow, chant, and/or cold plunge. This ritual will form our daily morning practice. After our breathwork and journaling session, we will begin each day with a variety of learning and soul-nourishing exploratory experiences, from a wild foraging expedition to hikes through the countryside, and somatic experiencing.

…and Ease into the Afternoons

Our afternoons are spent in a variety of ways, including visits to the coast, an exploration of seasonal herbs, time to rest and integrate, and if the early autumn weather woos, the perfect perch to watch the sun dip below the Atlantic Sea. We always end our day in community and reflection by savoring a family-style meal together.

Meet the Team

Scott is the founder and principal of Wowhaus, a multi-disciplinary art/design collaborative whose award-winning work over the past two decades spans public art, social practice, architecture and furniture design. Scott is also the founder and author of Deep Craft, a popular weblog that draws from his ongoing craft-based research and observation.

Scott has taught and lectured at diverse schools and institutions, including the California College of the Arts, where he was the 2010 Wornick Distinguished Professor of Wood Arts. Scott has been artist in residence at Grizedale Arts, Mildred’s Lane, and the Kohler Arts Center, and has been awarded many honors and distinctions, including an Investing in Artists Grant from the Center for Cultural Innovation.

A native of Philadelphia’s Main Line, Scott studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where he earned his degree with a concentration in Sculpture/Generative Systems.

Annsonia is a Paris-based Canadian Yoga teacher and teacher trainer. Her teaching is rooted in the fluid nature of a Vinyasa practice, but also showcases her passion for the details of alignment and science of functional movement. Her creative teaching continuously evolves as a combination of those 3 elements, and brings together a vibrant tapestry of cultures, experiences and endless inspiration.

Jocelyn Ueng is a Taiwanese-Chinese American chef, creator, traveler, and entrepreneur. Her approach to cooking is rooted in a core belief: food is everywhere you look. She draws inspiration from nature, tuning into its rhythms to develop innovative recipes and flavors.

Traveling to 45+ countries, Jocelyn sees food through a global lens. Her craft focuses on microseasons, foraging, fermentation, and preservation; and the importance of these interconnected pieces as inputs to our ecosystem, our bodies, and our planet.

Jocelyn’s mission is to reconnect people to the land and nature through cooking and immersive dining experiences.

In 2019, I made the “radical” decision to turn in my corporate laptop for a chef’s apron and enrolled at The Culinary Institute of America. Since then, I’ve cooked at the world’s best restaurants, including The French Laundry, Satoyama Jujo, and most recently, noma.

Maggie is an Immersive Experience Designer, Herbalist, Bathroom Curator, and founder of WHISK. She is certified in facilitating Reiki, as well as leading transformational breathwork and meditation journeys.

What You’ll Take With You

What will you take away from this sacred gathering? The gift of being fully present, a profound re-centering within the boundless realm of your own existence. Our path doesn't follow a linear route; it winds like the branches of ancient trees, refusing to conform to conventional maps and boundaries. Much like the whisper of wind through leaves, we lure you to the sacred within, a place of both/and.

Here, you'll unfurl, transform, and become whole, all at once. Embrace your wild and sovereign essence, for you are the lunar explorer.As we traverse the thresholds of dawn and dusk, we find ourselves at the juncture of liminal spaces. It is here, in the in-between, that you'll rekindle the magic of being present with it all. This is our dream, our enchantment, woven within these words, this community, and the series of gatherings that await, commencing this winter. Be a part of the circle, and let your untamed spirit roam freely. We are all that is, everything at once, and our sanctuary is the ever-changing dwelling of our bodies, returning to the wild, again and again.

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What’s Included

Accommodations

Luxury accommodations for 3 nights, 4 days at one of the French Basque region's most rejuvenating countryside maisons, complete with an organic farm, terrace overlooking the valley and stunning outdoor pool.
Healing Rituals

Morning breathwork, meditation, and journaling practices with soul rejuvenating practices and somatic rituals interspersed.
Soul-Nourishing Meals

Three in-season, farm-to-table organic meals per day with delicious snacks and fermented beverages and tonics.
Yoga, Surf, & Hikes

Daily yoga & somatic healing practices and optional hikes or surf along France's Atlantic Coast – the most sought after surfing region, where you'll be serenaded by seagull calls and golden light in the distance, plus a relaxing pool and terrace overlooking the rolling hills of the countryside, with its epic sunsets.
Reconnection to Self Amidst Community

Dive deep into your most authentic self amidst nature and a group of alike-minded yet diverse community.
Wilderness & Foraging

Foraging and wilderness expeditions into the Basque countryside, forest, and coastal waters. We'll return and prepare special items from the adventure!

Settle into a sanctuary where mornings stretch and worries fade. Where every path, whisper, and shared moment holds a tale. This retreat is your invitation to restore, imagine, and embrace the story you’re meant to live.

Know Before You Arrive

Book round-trip airfare to and from Biarritz, FR (BIQ) airport. Alternatively, book travel into Paris (CDG, ORY) and catch the direct train from Gare Montparnasse. You can also reach us via BCN, but it’s a little more logistics-heavy. Chartered transfers will take you from BIQ to the retreat house. You may arrive at the retreat house from 3 p.m. onward on February XXX. If you plan to arrive earlier, get in touch with us, or if you desire to arrive later than the available time frames, a private transfer can be arranged for you at your own expense. If your flight is delayed, we will book a private transfer for you. Outgoing transfers depart the retreat house at 11:00am on February XXX. Please plan transportation accordingly.
The beginning of February marks an ideal time to visit the French Basque region for renewing the spirit. While the tourists have all gone home, we’ll have this magical and healing coastline nearly to ourselves. We suggest checking the temperatures before you arrive, but typically, the days are mild, and the evenings can be somewhat brisk. We suggest packing a hat, a warm & cosy coat, comfy yoga clothes, and plenty of layers. Also, a bathing suit for those cold plunges!
Included in the price are three nights and four days at our private retreat abode, as well as all meals: a light breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All experiences listed in the itinerary are included, unless otherwise noted, such as renting surfing gear.

Your roundtrip airfare, travel insurance, and activities and meals not listed in the itinerary are not included in the trip price. Other expenses not included are any damages that occur to the retreat facility, laundry service, airport transfers outside of those outlined, and equipment for surface or other optional outdoor sports.
All bookings are final. No refunds are accepted. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance as we are not able to make exceptions to this policy in cases of any unforeseen family or medical emergencies that may result in you needing to cancel your trip.
You absolutely can — and we wholeheartedly encourage it.
Biarritz is only the beginning. After the retreat ends, you’re free to continue your journey — whether that means renting a car to explore the rugged Basque coast, hopping on a train to the French countryside, or flying onward to another corner of Spain.
Your return transfer to Biarritz Airport (BIQ) is included, but the path beyond is yours to shape. If your soul calls for more salt air, slow mornings, or small adventures — follow it. Swell Break may end, but the rhythm doesn’t have to.