A Luxury Wine and Wellbeing Weekend in the Heart of Bordeaux

2 – 5 October 2026 | Sauternes, Bordeaux

Join a small group of wine-loving women for an unforgettable long weekend celebrating wine, women and wellness. Think wine tasting, yoga, meditation and delicious healthy food in an intimate, all-inclusive retreat.

4 Day Celebration of Wine, Women and Wellbeing

Meet inspiring women winemakers, visit exceptional vineyards, enjoy gourmet healthy cuisine and practise inclusive yoga among the vines.

Live the French wine dream at a 17th-century château in the heart of Sauternes. With just five beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms, a swimming pool and a sunny terrace for leisurely breakfasts, this exclusive retreat offers a rare opportunity to relax, reconnect, indulge and discover how fine wine can be part of a healthy lifestyle.

This luxurious, all-inclusive weekend is designed for women who love wine and want to enjoy it mindfully.

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Over four unforgettable days, you will:

  • Stay in a private château in the heart of Sauternes
  • Practise daily yoga and meditation
  • Visit renowned Bordeaux vineyards
  • Meet talented women winemakers
  • Enjoy hosted lunches and dinners with exceptional wines
  • Explore a traditional French farmers’ market
  • Learn how wine can be part of a healthy, balanced lifestyle
  • Receive signed copies of Wendy’s books
  • Gain access to The Drinking Woman’s Diet online course

I’m sorry the October retreat is sold out. Please contact me if you’d like to organise your own retreat at a future date.

Who Is It For?

This retreat is designed for women who want to:

  • Deepen their knowledge and appreciation of wine
  • Meet inspiring women working in wine 
  • Discover how wine can fit into a healthy lifestyle
  • Enjoy a luxurious and intimate experience with like-minded women
  • Experience exclusive insider access to Bordeaux’s most prestigious wine estates
  • Relax, recharge and have fun

Whether you are a passionate wine lover, a wellness enthusiast or simply ready for a memorable and relaxing weekend, this retreat is for you.


What To Expect

  • Hosted wine lunches and dinners with women winemakers
  • Private vineyard visits and tastings
  • A visit to a local farmers’ market
  • Daily yoga and meditation classes suitable for all levels
  • Workshops on Bordeaux wine and wine-friendly wellbeing
  • Time to relax by the pool and in the château gardens
  • Airport and local transfers
  • All meals, wines and experiences included

Your Weekend Itinerary

Friday

Arrival in Sauternes

  • Transfer to Château Sigalas Rabaud
  • Settle into your room and enjoy time to swim, explore or relax with tea or a glass of wine
  • Welcome presentation and introduction to the weekend
  • Private cellar tour with owner-winemaker Laure de Lambert Compeyrot
  • Sauternes tasting and wine-pairing dinner

Saturday

Cérons and The Drinking Woman’s Diet

  • Gentle morning yoga and meditation
  • Breakfast on the terrace
  • Visit to the local farmers’ market
  • Private tour and tasting at Château Cérons
  • Al fresco lunch in the château park
  • Relaxing afternoon by the pool
  • Workshop: What Is The Drinking Woman’s Diet?
  • Winefulness sensory experience
  • Dinner at Château Sigalas Rabaud

Sunday

Sauternes and Your Why

  • Detox yoga and breakfast
  • Walk through the vineyards to Château Guiraud, Premier Grand Cru Classé
  • Free afternoon to relax at the château
  • Workshop: What’s Your Why?
  • Tasting dinner with Sally Evans of Château George 7
  • Optional guided meditation for deep sleep

Monday

Departure

  • Final yoga session focused on lymphatic stimulation
  • Breakfast
  • Transfers to Bordeaux airport, train station or city centre
  • Optional winery visit and lunch depending on departure times

About Your Host

Wendy Narby – A Bordeaux Insider

With more than 30 years in the Bordeaux wine world, Wendy Narby doesn’t just know the region — she lives it.

Warm, witty and wonderfully well connected, Wendy opens doors (and bottles) that few others can.

A passionate advocate for women in this traditionally male-dominated industry, she loves sharing the stories and wines of the inspiring female winemakers she calls friends.

Wendy is also a qualified yoga teacher and the author of The Drinking Woman’s Diet. Through her book and her 7 Weeks to a Liver Friendly Lifestyle programme, she has helped women around the world discover that great wine, delicious food and good health can happily coexist.

Now, instead of meeting Wendy through a screen, you can spend an unforgettable weekend with her in Bordeaux.

Your Château

Château Sigalas Rabaud, Sauternes

Your home for the weekend is the beautifully restored 18th-century Château Sigalas Rabaud, a charming and intimate wine estate in the heart of Sauternes.

Located just 45 minutes south of Bordeaux and Bordeaux Airport, the château offers:

  • Five elegant en-suite bedrooms
  • Exclusive use of the property
  • Private salons and gardens
  • Swimming pool
  • Stunning vineyard views

A truly magical setting in which to unwind and savour the best of Bordeaux.

Investment

€3,000 per person (single occupancy)

Your all-inclusive retreat includes:

  • Full access to The Drinking Woman’s Diet online course
  • Three nights’ luxury accommodation
  • Transfers from Bordeaux airport, train station or city centre
  • All gourmet healthy meals
  • Exceptional wines throughout the weekend
  • Vineyard visits and tastings
  • Yoga, meditation and workshops
  • Signed copies of Wendy’s books

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Payment Terms

  • 10% deposit to secure your place
  • 50% due by 30 June 2026
  • Final balance due by 31 August 2026

What Guests Say

“Just reading Wendy’s book changed my life, introducing me to healthy habits that have become part of my daily routine. Inspiring, practical and fun.”

Allison Jennings, South Africa

“I love health and I love wine. Wendy showed me that the two are intrinsically linked.”

Abi Hall

“This course helped me look at my behaviours and choices. So many brilliant tips that really add up.”

Ms Bagshaw

“Wendy knows how to look after herself, drink good wine, exercise and have fun. Listening to her is like having a best friend share her secrets.”

R. Barton

“Inspiring. Wendy truly walks the walk.”

Ed Stevens

“A thinking woman’s guide to wine and wellbeing.”

Joe Fattorini

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included?

Everything except your flights:

  • Accommodation
  • Transfers
  • All meals and wines
  • Vineyard visits and tastings
  • Yoga and meditation
  • Workshops
  • Books and online course access

Where is the retreat?

At Château Sigalas Rabaud in Sauternes, approximately 45 minutes south of Bordeaux.

How many guests will attend?

The retreat is limited to just five rooms, ensuring an intimate experience.

Is the retreat exclusively for women?

Yes, this is a women-only retreat.

What should I bring?

Comfortable yoga clothes and shoes, and your swim suit. Yoga mats provided. A packing list will be sent nearer the time.

What level of yoga experience is needed? 

All yoga classes are accessible for beginners to advanced, and with modifications for all levels. All activities are optional; join as much or as little as you wish. 

Will there be wine?

Absolutely. You will enjoy exceptional wines throughout the weekend, often in the company of the winemakers themselves.

What kind of food will be served? 

The French menus are chef prepared from fresh local ingredients and can be adapted to your dietary preferences

What if I cannot make these dates?

Private retreats can be organised for groups on alternative dates. Please get in touch to discuss a bespoke experience.

Join Us in Bordeaux

Join Wendy for insider visits, exceptional wines, relaxed yoga and plenty of laughter along the way.

Taste the wines she loves, meet the women who inspire her and discover how to enjoy wine without compromising your health.

Five rooms only.

Reserve your place for 2 – 5 October 2026.

A truly unforgettable weekend celebrating wine, women and wellbeing.

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