Your Hosts
Who are we staying with ?
Our hosts at St Jeans are the wonderful Paul Bedford and his family who bought a ruin in the 1980s and have turned it into somewhere just amazing. Did you listen to our wonderful podcast with Paul?
The Food (and wine)
All meals are prepared fresh by local chefs and served in one of the many group dining areas at our private venue. The foods are locally grown organic where possible.
"The whole setup is incredible. To have running trails passing literally through the garden an outdoor yoga deck for us to balance out the leisurely miles couldn’t be more perfect."
"France was an unforgettable experience. I would say to anyone thinking of joining you at this running retreat that they should do it. You learn so much and make good friends."
The 2025 Plan
Dates:
6 Days/5 nights : Friday 2nd May 9.50am and Wednesday 7th May at 13.50 (Aer Lingus from Dublin)
Flights:
We all travel on the same Aer Lingus flights to/from Dublin/Toulouse and are collected from the airport by our hosts
Accommodation:
10 Luxury private bedrooms across the property at St Jeans Retreat. Everyone has their own room (with one option of a twin). Here is a sneak preview of the venue.
What's Included
- Private Transfer from Toulouse Airport
- 5 Nights Accomodation
- Private en suite bedrooms
- Gourmet Brunch/Lunch and Dinner
- Access to pool and full grounds of the St Jean estate
- Daytrips and adventures with Mary/Aoife
- Daily Guided runs with Mary/Aoife
- Daily Mat based strength/mobility classes on the outdoor deck
- Daily Coaching workshop (over a cocktail)
- 5 days to pick the brains of Mary and Aoife!
- A few more surprises!
What's Not Included
- Your flights to/from Dublin
- Presents you might like to bring home (the local jam, chocolates and market stalls are always a great hit).
- 2 lunches on days when we are out and about and away from our St Jeans home
How to Book
Firstly, Is it for me? This getaway is most suited to the type of women who is drawn to our ForgetTheGym approach to exercise - It's all about fresh air, fun and fitness with like minded people at ForgetTheGym.
Minimum running requirement : You need to be comfortable at 10k (between 55 minutes and and 1 hour 10 mins). This is due to hilly offroad terrain, we need to have everyone similar level. If you are more of a 5k runner/walker, please check out our Bere Island retreat which would be a much better fit for you for this year.
Priority booking - ForgetTheGym members with any remaining places open to 'friends of forget the gym'.
Please get in quick - this getaway normally sells out in a few hours!!!
How booking works : On Monday 18th November at 9am we will send an email to all members of ForgetTheGym. Respond directly to this email with your interest and places will be given first come, first served.
Price : Private Room : Eur 2295
Price : Twin Room : For 2 friends sharing : Eur 1845 (each). Very limited - just 2 twin rooms.
Deposit paid by end of November will then secure your place with balance due in January and Feb 2025.
If any places remain we will be open the doors to non-members in December.
Photos from previous retreats..
To really get a taste of what is in store, check out our photos from our most recent St Jeans retreat
We just can't wait to return! Hope you will join us...
