The Art of Joy
4-Day Retreat — June 25 to 28, 2026
We will move forward step by step to reconnect with joy, through sisterhood, teachings, embodied practices, and healing sessions…
in a place of exceptional beauty.
The Intention of the Retreat
We have envisioned a six-day retreat in Les Saintes, in Terre-de-Haut, set in an exceptional environment, dedicated to The Art of Joy.
During these days together, we will explore how the body, the nervous system, emotions, as well as family and transgenerational imprints, influence our ability to experience joy, to deeply relax, and to allow ourselves pleasure the pleasure of living, of being fully ourselves, and of daring to move in new directions.
This is not about seeking a permanent state of joy, but about learning to move forward with greater fluidity, embracing life with a more peaceful and conscious perspective.
Step by step, supported by sisterhood, teachings, workshops, and spaces for inner exploration, we will journey toward a more authentic joy.
The beauty of the setting and the warm, powerful energy of the island will gently support this process.
Through insights, embodied practices, and therapeutic sessions, we will bring light to what restrains our natural momentum, allowing vitality to flow freely once again.
Joy is an inner presence.
Always there.
Sometimes simply veiled by conditioning, fears, or wounds from the past.
This retreat is an invitation to reconnect with that sensitive, spontaneous, and luminous part within you the one that knows how to feel, create, love, savor life, and fully embrace the present moment.
What Awaits You...
– Teachings inspired by philosophy, neuroscience, psychogenealogy, and deep feminine wisdom.
– Group constellations.
– Kinesiology sessions
– Sharing circles
– Dance, movement, and embodied practices
– Aquatic rituals and water-based massages
– Guided relaxation sessions
– Time for rest, silence, and restorative stillness
– Simple, joyful, and celebratory moments of connection
– Creative workshops
Agnès Cabanel, certified kinesiologist, trained at EKTC Paris.
Your Facilitators
This retreat was born from a genuine desire to share a meaningful moment centered around joy.
Vanessa has been organizing workshops and women’s circles in Guadeloupe for over twenty years, while Agnès is a certified kinesiologist specializing in reconnecting with joy.
Together, we envisioned a shared human experience one that nurtures the beauty and harmony that naturally emerge through presence, listening, and connection.
We wanted to create a space to slow down, to lay down what feels heavy, and to step away from the fast pace of everyday life.
A suspended moment, free from roles to fulfill, expectations to meet, and pressures to carry.
This retreat has been designed as a gentle sanctuary dedicated to reconnecting with yourself, your body, your sensations, and the life that moves and vibrates within you.
We will be assisted by Noémie Gloux, a trainer in Janzu, shiatsu, symptothermal awareness, aquatic massage, and water rituals.
@noemie_gloux
Vanessa Thivent, therapist and women’s circle facilitator with nearly 20 years of experience, founder of Natural Trip Guadeloupe. @naturaltripguadeloupe
The Setting
The rooms are distributed among three houses set within the same property, surrounded by lush gardens and offering direct access to the sea.
Your Accommodation
Three accommodation options are available:
– A bungalow featuring one bedroom and a living area, with a private terrace facing the sea.
– A private room with a king-size bed and en-suite bathroom.
– A room with a king-size bed and a shared bathroom with one or two other participants (the rooms are very spacious, approximately 40 m²).
– A shared room with a high-quality sofa bed (BZ) and shared bathroom (approximately 40 m²).
Special Duo Rate:
–15% per person for two participants willing to share the same king-size bed.
Additional Informations
For meals during the retreat, several options are available (at your own expense):
– You may prepare your own meals in the fully equipped kitchen areas provided.
– Or order from a local cook: €15 per main course and €5 per dessert.
Registrations are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Boat tickets to reach the island are not included and remain at your own expense.
Chambre privée
790€Chambre individuelle avec lit king size et salle de bain privative. Ce tarif comprend l’hébergement et l’ensemble des ateliers de la retraite.- Best Value
Bungalow face à la mer
930€Bungalow avec lit king size, salle de bain privative et terrasse privée face à la mer. Ce tarif comprend l’hébergement et l’ensemble des ateliers de la retraite. Lit king size dans une chambre partagée
690€Les chambres font environ 40 m² et sont partagées avec une ou deux autres participantes, avec salle de bain. Ce tarif comprend l’hébergement et l’ensemble des ateliers.Lit convertible en chambre partagée
590€Les chambres font environ 40 m² et sont partagées avec une ou deux autres participantes, avec salle de bain commune. Ce tarif comprend l’hébergement et l’ensemble des ateliers de la retraite.