Bienvenue, mes amis
Take a sweet, easy breath. It’s time to slow down and enjoy the unique charm of the french countryside.
Join Lead with Love and Rod Stryker for a Journey into the Heart.
This retreat is a four-day experience (5/20 - 5/23) featuring daily yoga & meditation, workshops & rituals. You will dine on gourmet lunches, savor wine tastings, meander through award winning wine vineyards, and tour Beaune & the historic Hospice de Beaune.
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In this day of so many festivals and symposia on the subjects of yoga, transformation and wellness, Lead With Love stands out as one of my favorites––and perhaps one of the most inspiring.
I’ve had the honor to present at Lead with Love since its inception. Each time, I’ve experienced exceptional attention to detail and intentionality. Lead with Love creates one-of-a-kind events, impactful, transformative and dare I say, joyful. Each time, I’ve left––and watched attendees leave––enriched and profoundly touched by its offerings.
No doubt, one of the things that makes these events so special is its luminary presenters, true leaders in the fields of personal and social change. I’ve been honored to speak on a panel with Dr. Deepak Chopra, interview the Urban Yogis, taught in a thousand year old vault in France to people from all over the globe, listened to Marianne Williamson and sat alongside Byron Katie, sharing her insights about how one can “Love What Is”––to name just a few.
These are events that invite us all to expand the possible into the probable. Long live Lead tith Love, an offering that is a shining gem, reflecting back a vital brilliance to all whom it touches.
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Included in this retreat
Lead with Love : France promises to be a magical experience. All offerings are in English except where noted.
6 Yoga/Meditation Sessions with Rod Stryker
1 ParaYoga Nidra “Enlightened Sleep”
Workshop with Rod StrykerDaily Meditations with Team Lead with Love
Private Tour of Historic Les Hospice
De Beaune + City of BeauneOpening Reception + Wine Tasting
Gourmet Lunches
Closing Celebration + Dinner + Dancing
with DJ Rod StrykerLead with Love Rituals + Workshops
Free Time to Explore Beaune + Vineyards
Optional add-on Activities:
Wine Tastings, Bike Tour, Cooking Class
Ticket Options
Tickets on-sale now!
Space is Limited in our historic venue! First 20 guests who register receive complementary tour of the medieval city of Beaune + tour of historic Hospice de Beaune.
We highly recommend staying in the City of Beaune for walkability and booking accommodations in advance to ensure best prices and availability as things sell out this time of year!
Accessibility is one of our core values and we are committed to making all of our events as accessible as possible while also creating a sustainable organization. For that reason, we have implemented Justice Pricing for subsidized tickets and Volunteer Tickets.
Ticket Options: Please review carefully to find the best fit.
Volunteer Level
Ticket
$400 + 10 Hours
(We are no longer accepting volunteers, please apply for a Justice Level Ticket)
Justice Level
Ticket
$800
Justice Pricing are subsidized tickets for those in need, available by a quick application (above).
Actual Level
Ticket
$1600
Limited Passes Available.
Supporter Level
Ticket
$3200
Help make the Lead with Love France retreat accessible to others by purchasing a Supporter Level Pass.
Includes:
Opening dinner with world class wine and food from the heart of Burgundy!
Private Vineyard + Cellar Tour of Domaine Dujac a top Organic Burgundy Vineyard.
Lead with Love Branded Mat
Lead with Love merchandise item of your choice.
The opportunity for 2 attendees to attend at the Justice Level
The Location
The Town :
Beaune, France
Beaune is the wine capital of Burgundy. It is an ancient town on a plain by the hills of the Côte d'Or, with features remaining from the pre-Roman and Roman eras, through the medieval and renaissance periods. The central "old town" or "vieille ville" is extensive. Beaune, located about 300km from Paris, is accessible by train.
opening + Closing RECEPTION :
le bistro de l'hotel
Join us at Le Bistro De L’Hotel for the opening and closing reception of the Lead with Love France Retreat to connect and to celebrate the French culture. Special appearance by DJ Yogarupa Rod Stryker!
The Venue :
Chapelle Saint EtienNe
This place, which today serves as an exhibition hall, is the former Carmelite chapel. The layout reveals French gardens and lush cascades of flowers, signs that evoke the coming to Beaune of the Sun King in 1658.
The Presenters
Rod Stryker, ParaYoga
Yogarupa Rod Stryker is a world-renowned yoga and meditation teacher, guiding and sharing his wisdom for 40 years. He is the founder of ParaYoga®, the author of The Four Desires: Creating a Life of Purpose, Happiness, Prosperity, and Freedom and the creator of the app Sanctuary, a vital resource for the practices of meditation and yoga nidra (also called Enlightened Sleep––the ultimate science of deep relaxation). Rod has dedicated his life to improving lives through his lectures, writing, practice, teaching, leadership, service and family life.
Diana Snowden Seysses, Winemaker
Diana Snowden Seysses, Californian by birth, Burgundian by adoption, just celebrated her 20th harvest in 2018. Since graduating the University of California at Davis with a BS in Viticulture and Enology she has split her wine making time between Napa and Burgundy, taking inspiration and instruction from both beautiful landscapes.
Johan Björklund,
master chef
Chef Johan Bjorklund studied cooking at Kristine Bergs Hotel & Restaurant School where he graduated first in his class. In September 1983, Bjorklund opened his first restaurant. As he became increasingly interested in wine, he created a very interesting concept that was ahead of its time: blending a wine shop with a restaurant. Then in 2002, he opened a four-star hotel in Beaune with 10 rooms. In 2007, Johan returned to his first love, cooking, and decided to open up a restaurant next to the hotel, Bistro de l’Hôtel. Simple but refined food is accompanied by a vast wine list. Johan travels extensively to experience different cultures and find inspiration for his food.
Gina Murdock
Lead with Love Founder
Nicole Lindstrom
Lead with Love, Program Director
Abby stern
Lead with Love, Associate Director
Daily Schedule
*All events held at Chapelle Saint Etienne in downtown Beaune in English unless otherwise indicated.
** Schedule is subject to change.
WEDNESDAY 5/20
9:00a-11:00a
Historic walking tour of Beaune
Sign up in advance, space limited to first 20. Meet at La Chapelle.
11:00a - 1:00p
Retreat REGISTRATION
12:00p - 1:00p
LEARN FRENCH Basics
1:00p - 3:00p
Opening Ceremony with Lead with Love
3:00p- 4:30p
Tranquility and Peace : Yoga with YogaRupA Rod Stryker
5:30p-6:30p
Tour of Les Hospices de Beaune
Sign up in advance, space limited to first 20
6:00p-7:30p
Opening Reception at The Hospice De Beaune
THURSDAY 5/21
8:00a - 8:45a
Meditation with Lead with Love
9:30a - 11:30a
Lighting The Luminous Heart : Yoga
with Yogarupa Rod Stryker
12:00p- 2:00p
LUNCH At Le Bistro de L'Hôtel By Chef Johan Björklund
4:30p-6:00p
PAraYoga nidra : Enlightened Sleep
with YOGARUPA Rod Stryker
FRIDAY 5/22
8:00a - 8:45a
Meditation with Lead with Love
9:30a - 11:30a
The Fire of Transformation : Yoga
with Yogarupa Rod Stryker
12:00p- 2:00p
LUNCH At Le Bistro de L'Hôtel By Chef Johan Björklund
2:30p- 5:00p
I Choose Love : A Lead with Love Workshop
5:00p-6:30p
Fulfilling your Hearts Desire : Yoga
with Yogarupa Rod Stryker
SATURDAY 5/23
8:30a - 10:00a
The Sacred Heart : Yoga with Yogarupa Rod Stryker
10:00a - 12:00p
Explore the Beaune Farmers Market
1:00p-3:00p
Walk to the vineyards with a wine maker
Meet at La Chapelle (weather permitting)
3:30p-5:30p
Celebrating Life : Yoga and Meditation
with YOgaRupa Rod Stryker in French and EnglishHeadsets available for translation
7:00p-11:00p
Lead with Love Closing Celebration
Dinner By Chef Johan Björklund
Add-Ons
Walking Tour Of Beaune
*INCLUDED IN THE RETREAT FOR FIRST 20 PEOPLE THAT SIGN UP
Hospice De Beaune Tour
*INCLUDED IN THE RETREAT FOR FIRST 20 PEOPLE THAT SIGN UP
Biking through the Vineyards
**NOT INCLUDED IN THE RETREAT BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Wine
Tours
**NOT INCLUDED IN THE RETREAT BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Where to Stay
We recommend booking A PLACE TO Stay INSIDE THE WALLS OF BEAUNE TO BE ABLE TO WALK TO THE VENUe!
Dates to Book May 20th - 24th, 2020
Rooms are very limited, please book your accommodations at your earliest ability.
Burgundy, France is one of the most exquisite places in the world, a short train ride from Paris & not far from South of France & many other wonderful destinations! We hope you’ll join us at Lead with Love & make the most out of all that France has to offer!
Hotel Le Cep & SPA Marie of Burgundy
Questions?
Still have some question or want more information?
One of our Lead with Love team members would be happy to talk with you directly. Simply include your information below and we’ll get back to you shortly.