Our Retreats

This exciting event Features:

Nicky Hambleton- Jones, Well known TV's This Morning & 10yrs Younger Stylist, & author of 'Bolder not Older.'

Nicky will bring a no-nonsense, confidence-boosting style masterclass designed for women who want to feel good in what they wear right now. She’ll show you how to dress your changing body, refine your personal style, and build outfits that feel effortless—not outdated or overwhelming. Expect practical tips, honest advice, and those “why didn’t I know this before?” moments that make getting dressed a whole lot easier. and designed to re-ignite your natural "Va va Voom"!

Andrew Barton- Celebrity Hairdresser, Hair expert & TV's 10yrs Younger

Andrew Barton delivers a transformative hair masterclass designed for midlife women ready to feel confident again. He shares expert, easy-to-follow solutions for thinning, dryness, and loss of shape—so your hair works with you, not against you. Expect personalised advice, modern styling tips, and those “this changes everything” moments, plus the opportunity for a one-to-one consultation tailored just to you

James & Claire Davis- Multi award winning Menopause & Midlife experts specialists in helping you thrive through midlife and beyond.

As our bodies change during and after menopause, so does our mindset, our hair, skin, and sense of style, but this new chapter can be one of elegance, confidence, and renewed beauty. Claire & James your midlife mentors offer real, grounded guidance for the stage you’re actually in—helping you navigate change, rebuild confidence, and make decisions that truly feel like you. Expect honest conversations, practical workshops & strategies, and the kind of clarity that’s hard to find in everyday life.

Our Midlife/Menopause Reset, is a safe nurturing space, where you’ll receive personalised strategies and advice on health and fitness, hair, make-up and style from our expert consultants who truly understand the changes we experience at this stage of life.

Expect gentle expertise, practical tips, fun and a fresh sense of wellness and confidence that lingers long after you leave. It’s not about reinvention, but about returning to yourself & thriving, beautifully. So join us...and let your next chapter begin with ease.

Price £1,750 (shared twin room, maximum of 2 people sharing)

VIP Price £2,250 (Individual room with en-suite)

Very Limited Day spaces available £120/day, payable at time of booking, early reservation recommended!

Deposit just £300 (non refundable after 90 days from date of booking

Early Bird offers available if you book by the end of May, so why not enquire now!

Nicky Andrew Claire & James

House of the Hollyhocks with The Force is Female

Ladies Menopause and Wellness Reset

3rd - 8th September 2026

Early Bird discount available until end of May - Book now!

Imagine a few days in France, where no-one needs anything from you. No noise. No pressure. Just space to breathe, reset, and feel like yourself again. If that feels good to even read.....you probably need it! Come back to who you are, France is waiting - Reserve your space now! With Nicky Hambleton-Jones, Andrew Barton & Midlife Mentors Claire & James Davis

Be guided by some of the most trusted experts in mid/life menopause, style & wellness

Why not spread the cost? - Ask about our Easy Installment Payment option

At a Glance

3-Sept Arrival and start of activities

4-Sept Midlife Mentors

5-Sept Midlife Mentors

6-Sept Workshop with Nicky HJ

7-Sept Andrew

8-Sept Departure Day

Typical Day (Timings and activities may vary)

7.00 AM
Silent Yoga. Your day is off to a peaceful start with a follow-along silent yoga class, where you will be guided by simply observing the teacher.

9:00 AM
Breakfast. Enjoy a delicious wholesome breakfast to nourish your body for the morning ahead

10:00 AM
Free time until 10.30. Practice some solo yoga in the studio, or just relax

10:30 AM Midlife Mentor Session 1 (90 minutes) - Claire & James Title: Menopause Uncovered

12:00 PM Outdoor Nature Meditation/Yoga (weather permitting), Catch some rays while sitting through a guided session outdoors on our yoga deck.

1.00 PM Wholesome lunch to nourish and restore energy for the afternoon

2:30 PM Midlife Mentor Session 2 (90 minutes) - Claire Title: Reclaiming Energy & Personal Power

4:00 PM Ashtanga Yoga Reformer Pilates or Free time.

6.00 PM Dinner. Enjoy a delicious, wholesome home-cooked meals, made with care, bringing everyone together to nourish both body and soul.

8:00 PM
Candlelight restorative and Yoga Nidra signature class. A restful restorative practice illuminated by candlelight.

9:00 PM
Day's end. Breathe! Either head for bed to re-charge or spend time with your new friends relaxing in the common areas or around the firepit.

This is just an example of what you will experience, we have a varied range of yoga practices and Reformer Pilates to enjoy, with journaling, mindfulness, cacao ceremonies, as well as expert makeup and styling sessions throughout, and of course exciting workshops with our panel of experts.

Add into the mix our beautiful and comfortable Gite, delicious home cooked meals and snacks and a warm secure nurturing atmosphere with like minded people.

There will also be time to just relax and enjoy the lovely rural surroundings.

enquiries@houseofthehollyhocks.com

Spots are limited so if a midlife reset is on your mind.... Book now!

We have a very limited number of day spaces available on a first come first served basis - for local ladies who would like to attend from 9 - 6pm £120/day including lunch and snacks.

Some Useful Information

House of the Hollyhocks is located just on the border of the Charente Maritime in postcode area 17210 in SW France.

Bordeaux Merignac airport is our nearest, approx 84km - 1 hr drive via N10, with international flights and easy car hire. There is also a tram that stop directly outside arrivals and goes straight into Bordeaux city centre.

Smaller airports include Limoges (160 km), Bergerac (114 km), Brive (210 km) and La Rochelle (138 km), all with car hire

The nearest train station to us is Montendre (11 km), with direct trains from Bordeaux St Jean train station

Weather in our area in early September is very often beautiful, warm and sunny, with turquoise skies, so bring your sun cream and mosquito spray.

Nights can be chillier so bring layers and a showerproof mac just in case.

Bring your fitness clothes, swimming costumes and something comfortable to relax in, we like to keep things informal so ballgowns not neccessary!

" Carolyn was a truly exceptional host. During our stay at the retreat she prepared fantastic meals for us, everything was delicious with nothing left over. She was incredibly attentive and and always ready to assist with anything we needed."

"I attended a Yoga retreat at House of the Hollyhocks and felt looked after throughout. The visit was shaped around the needs of the group and nothing felt difficult."

"We used the outside wooden deck for Yoga, you can also use it for stretching, and small workshops. I left rested and clear minded"

Some of our reviews

Gallery

Just some of the moments captured from our Charente retreats.

If You’ve thought about doing something like this before… and didn’t. Don’t let this be another “maybe someday.”