Organize your workshop
A welcoming venue for your workshops in Anjou
Trainers, speakers, therapists, facilitators or coaches, rent a residential training venue between Angers and Saumur. You come with your group, we manage the venue.
La Gauvenière
A domain designed for well-being
La Gauvenière is a place designed for well-being and wellness. Located in Maine-et-Loire , in a peaceful natural setting, the estate offers an ideal environment for organizing your workshops, retreats, training courses, and themed seminars. We provide warm, adaptable spaces suitable for hosting groups for day trips or residential stays, and our team is there to assist you in organizing your event and ensuring a unique experience for your participants.
Up to 24 beds available on the property for your residential training workshops
A natural setting
A restorative environment, conducive to learning.
Modular rooms
Spacious and modular, depending on the configuration.
On-site accommodation
Sleeps up to 24, ideal for retreats.
Hot water workshops
A heated swimming pool at 35°C, unique in the region.
Home-style cooking
Homemade meals.
Easy access
1 hour 20 minutes from Paris by TGV, then 25 minutes.
The shuttle from the train station
From Angers train station: €40 per trip.
Your workshop showcased
Visibility on our website and social media.
The formulas
Two options for your workshops
2 to 3 days
Weekend of workshops
- Venue, accommodation and catering
- From 10 to 24 people
From €220 per person + €270 for the venue
3 to 5 days
Residential retirement
- Venue, accommodation and full board
- Access to the swimming pool
- From 10 to 24 people
Quotes available on request depending on the duration, group size, and services
Workrooms
Rooms ready for practice
Rugs, cushions and blankets are available, along with all the equipment for your belongings in the room.
Accessible to people with reduced mobility
110 m²
Ground floor
Bright, with a view of the park, ideal for large groups and workshops.
60 m²
Upstairs, beams and stone
Warm and welcoming, ideal for small working groups.
35 m²
The dining room
For group meals, served by the estate's table d'hôtes.
Rugs, cushions, throwsWhiteboardVideo projectorAudio equipmentTables and chairsWi-Fi
Indoor pool
A heated swimming pool is a rare feature for a workshop space
In an annex building, a stone's throw from the cottage and guest house, the swimming pool offers a peaceful and relaxing space. The water temperature is 28°C year-round, and the pool is open to guests of the estate every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For your workshops, it can be heated up to 35°C: rebirth, Atma Janzu, watsu, aquagym or baby swimming – a rare feature in the region. Between sessions in the gym, you can gently extend your work there.
Accommodation and meals
Up to 24 beds, on site
Your participants sleep and eat on the estate: the group stays together from the beginning to the end of the workshop.
15 beds
The group accommodation
7 bedrooms and 15 beds in the large building, including one bedroom accessible for people with reduced mobility.
9 people
The guest house
4 bedrooms for 9 people.
Fresh produce
Menus created with you
For residential workshops, the menu is established in agreement with the trainer at the time of booking, for the entire group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Organize your workshop, your questions
Packages, rooms, meals, swimming pool and booking: answers to questions from trainers who rent the venue.
What are the options for renting your workshop space?
Two options are available, for groups of 10 to 24 people. The weekend workshop, lasting 2 to 3 days, includes the venue, accommodation, and meals, starting at €220 per person and €270 for the venue. The residential retreat, lasting 3 to 5 days, includes the venue, accommodation, full board, and access to the swimming pool; price upon request.
Are the rooms suitable for a yoga workshop or retreat?
Yes. Rugs, cushions, and blankets are available. The 110 m² ground-floor room, bright and opening onto the park, is ideal for large groups and workshops. The 60 m² upstairs room, nestled under the beams and against the stone wall, is suitable for smaller groups.
How are the menus created?
The menu is determined with the instructor at the time of booking, for the entire group: a single, homemade meal for everyone, prepared with fresh, local produce, and served in the estate's dining room. Allergies and intolerances are taken into account.
Can we offer activities in the water?
Yes, and it's rare in the region. For your workshops, the indoor pool can be heated up to 35°C for rebirthing, Atma Janzu, watsu, aquagym, or baby swimming. The rest of the time, the water is 28°C and the pool is open to guests from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
How does the booking process work?
Send us your dates, the number of participants, the format, and your requirements via the quote request form or by calling 02 41 57 91 51. We will respond within 48 hours with a customized proposal. Payment can be made by check, bank transfer, or cash. Your workshop can then be featured on our website and social media.
Get a quick quote
Let's talk about your workshop
Your dates, the number of participants, the format (day or residential) and your needs (room, catering, accommodation, swimming pool): we study your project and offer you a tailor-made stay.
- 02 41 57 91 51 contact@gauveniere.com
- 11, chemin des Gauvenières 49350 Saint-Georges-des-Sept-Voies
- 1 hour 20 minutes from Paris by TGV to Angers Saint-Laud station, then 25 minutes, shuttle available
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