An Inspiring New Year's Eve Getaway in France for Women 50+

A Different Kind of New Year’s Eve—A Mindful Retreat for Women 50+


How about letting the year come to a close in complete tranquility for a change? With new acquaintances, relaxing activities, and French charm instead of fireworks and the stressful hustle and bustle of holiday shopping.

I invite you to spend a few days in southern Champagne, France—just a 3-hour drive from the German-French border: a little getaway for women 50 and older who want to take time for themselves, meet lovely women, and welcome the New Year mindfully.

You’ll be sharing a cozy vacation home in the French countryside with 2 to 3 other women. You’ll cook together, go for walks, explore the area with me, and enjoy each day at your own pace. In addition, there will be three guided reflection sessions led by me, during which we’ll look back on the past year, sort through our thoughts, and focus on what we’d like to prioritize in the new year.
A little break that’s good for you—with time for yourself, community, and fresh perspectives.

What to Expect

Time for Yourself and Meaningful Connections
We’re a small group of up to six women. You’ll have your own bedroom while also having the chance to share daily life with other women for a few days. Perhaps you’ll have good conversations at the kitchen table, go for walks together, or even make new connections that last beyond these few days.

Cooking and enjoying meals together
We shop together, prepare our meals together, and wind down the day in a cozy atmosphere. This creates a relaxed sense of community where everyone can contribute.

Three group reflection sessions, each lasting two hours
Over the course of the retreat, we’ll set aside time three times—for about two hours each—to look back on the past year together and start the new year with fresh perspectives.
Through thought-provoking reflection questions, discussion rounds, card exercises, and creative writing prompts, we explore what moves us, what we’d like to hold onto, and how we can shape the new year a bit more consciously so that our bodies, minds, and souls are well cared for. There are no right or wrong answers, and no expectations that you have to achieve anything specific. Listening, reflecting, writing, or sharing with the other women—everything has its place. This isn’t about New Year’s resolutions or self-improvement, but about taking time for yourself, enjoying a peaceful setting, and finding a few ideas to carry you into the new year.

Walks and Little Discoveries
The rural setting invites you to get out and about, breathe in the fresh air, and clear your head. If the opportunity arises, we can also take a group trip to the thermal baths in Contrexéville.

Space for Peace and Your Own Needs
You don’t have to be with the others all the time or participate in every activity. Maybe you’d rather go for a walk, read a book, retreat to a quiet spot, or simply do nothing for a change.
Everything is allowed; nothing is required.