Vocal and Yoga Retreat

Travel is on your own and not included in the retreat price.

By Car 

Traveling by car is definitely possible; the drive from Amsterdam takes about 9.5 hours. Upon request, we can connect people who want to travel by car for carpool options. 

By Train

It is also possible to travel by train to Tours in 5.5 hours from Amsterdam (transfer in Paris). Train travelers are picked up by car at the Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station. You can book the TGV directly to here, or take public transport from Tours station, which takes 6 minutes.
From Saint-Pierre-des-Corps it is another 50-minute drive to Le Gripault. The price per person for this depends on how many people ride in the car and will be settled at the end of the retreat.

47 Avenue de la Coupure du Parc
Chaveigenes, France
The chateau is located in the Loire Valley.

We carefully select beautiful pop, soul, and jazz songs that we arrange in multiple parts to sing together during the retreat. In 2024, for example, we sang songs by Whitney Houston, Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga, and Lauren Daigle.

The spoken language is Dutch. In some weeks, we have English-speaking students who join. In that case, we will switch between Dutch and English so that everyone can follow the lesson.

Upon request, it is possible to pay the invoice for the retreat in a maximum of three installments.

Our retreats in weeks 1 and 2 are suitable for all singing levels. Week 3 is only suitable for people with a lot of experience as a (choir) singer. When registering for week 3, we would like to schedule a phone call and receive music material so that we can assess whether the level fits well in week 3.

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No, the yoga classes are suitable for all levels. If you don't like yoga or for other reasons don't want to or can't participate, it is also possible to take a nature walk or relax by the pool, for example.

We make the room layout and try to make the best possible layout for everyone. Do you know about yourself that you are a restless sleeper and could potentially wake someone else up? Please discuss this with us; we will think together about what the best solution is. When sharing a room, it is a good idea to bring earplugs and an eye mask.

The healthy, fresh, and varied meals are provided by Ease Vocal Club. The meals are vegetarian. 

We try to take allergies into account as much as possible. However, in the small kitchen, we cannot rule out cross-contamination. In case of serious allergies, we recommend contacting us in advance to discuss the possibilities. 

Personal preferences cannot be taken into account.

All coffee, tea, and soft drinks are included in the price of the retreat. We also select beautiful wines from local vineyards and have several (special) bottled beers. You can pour wine and beer yourself, and these can be paid for at a small price per glass/bottle at the end of the retreat. There is a list where you keep track of this yourself.

Yes! Every afternoon you have a few hours of free time. Fun things to do include:

• Visiting a vineyard/doing a tasting
• Horseback riding at a nearby riding school
• Visiting beautiful villages such as Richelieu or Chinon
• Lying by the pool
• Nature walks

Yes, it is possible to book one or more singing lessons in advance or on the spot. There is limited space every day, so if you are interested in this, it is advisable to indicate this in good time. Singing lessons are paid for at the end of the week via invoice.

It is possible to come for a reduced rate and camp on the grounds. During the retreat, there are also several tasks, such as cutting vegetables while cooking; clearing the dining table; washing dishes and small cleaning jobs where we can use help. For this reduced rate, you can participate in all workshops, but you will have less free time. You can camp with your own tent on the grounds of Le Grippault. Facilities are shared in the chateau.

There is limited space for this option. If you are interested in this, please send an email to info@easevocalclub.com so we can discuss the possibilities.

It is not necessary to bring a yoga mat; we provide these. Do bring comfortable clothes to wear during the yoga class. It can be chilly outside in the mornings, so a sweater or vest is also recommended.

We have a number of yoga blocks available. If you would like to use more yoga attributes such as yoga blocks or a cushion, you can bring this yourself. It is not mandatory to use attributes for the lessons.

Consider the following items:

• Swimwear and towel
• Walking shoes (if you want to walk)
• Sun protection
• Earplugs and eye mask
• Yoga clothes
• Own yoga attributes (if you like this)

Refund of already paid registration is not possible. In case of cancellation, you can, in consultation with Ease Vocal Club, resell your registration to third parties. There is also no refund possible in case of illness or unforeseen circumstances. We advise you to take out cancellation insurance for this, such as the travel and cancellation insurance from ANWB.