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Welcome to the Chalet Savoie Faire blog. Catch up on the latest news, recipes and things to do in and around the Naves Fontaine area. Meet me, Nikki, my husband Hugh and our two pups, Bailey and Milo.
Lentil, aubergine and feta gratin

Lentil, aubergine and feta gratin

  Lentil, aubergine and feta gratin Serves 4-6 Ingredients 400g organic black lentils, cooked as instructions 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes 200ml vegetable stock 2 red onions, chopped finely 1 aubergine, sliced into 1cm circles 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1...

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A Big Breath In

A Big Breath In

Reconnection and Replenishment ahead of La Rentrée  Sunday 30th August    9.30 - 14.00 Join Claudia Seymour at Chalet Savoie Faire  for a half-day of yoga, meditation, reconnection and replenishment. The mini-retreat starts at 9:30 with a welcome tea & muffin,...

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Sketching retreat – Day or Stay!

Sketching retreat – Day or Stay!

Sketch for a Day or Come & Stay I'm so excited to be able to work once again with the wonderfully talented Catherine, we worked together two years ago with Natalia @Saffronrosewellbeing and it was on this retreat I watched the creative sparks come alive in each...

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Phase 10 – Renovation Project Chez Milo

Phase 10 – Renovation Project Chez Milo

Renovation Update I know I'm slack, please forgive the delay, I get carried away cooking and forget that I haven't given an update for over 10 months, so here we go. Chez Milo if officially finished on the inside, apart for a few pieces of furniture that l'm still...

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Feel Balanced with Bec Black

Feel Balanced with Bec Black

As our Summer sizzle subsides and the light turns golden, this great escape will support the change of pace and attention needed to feel BALANCED and centered at this time of year. Take time for yourself to experience an adventure, a journey to consciousness, a place...

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Kid’s Creative Fun without Mum

Kid’s Creative Fun without Mum

Come and join Justine and Nikki for some creative fun in the sun on Wednesday 12th August, designed for children between 6-12 years, a great idea that will make a fabulous day out for everyone involved. This is what it looks like: Starts at 9.30 am at Chalet Savoie...

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Men Cooking in the Mountains with Duncan

Men Cooking in the Mountains with Duncan

Come and join Duncan Burnham on the 4th August at Chalet Savoie Faire. This is a fun, hands on, half day cooking class in a beautiful space. A day designed for men who want to develop a few new skill sets & gain confidence in the kitchen, a step by step guide on...

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Winter Wonderland New Year’s Yoga Retreat

Winter Wonderland New Year’s Yoga Retreat

Treat yourself to a mini retreat in the mountains and welcome the New Year with a sense of wellbeing, relaxation and lots of laughs. We have Jess from @The Pop-up Yoga Company coming to host an amazing alpine yoga retreat with us from the 31 December - 4 January....

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LIVING BEAUTIFULLY – YOGA & SELF-CARE

LIVING BEAUTIFULLY – YOGA & SELF-CARE

24- 26 July 2020 Chalet Savoie Faire & Claudia Seymour Living Beautifully: Yoga and self-care We are delighted to offer a very special weekend retreat to support your re-emergence to life post-confinement. Join us at the luxurious mountain retreat Chalet Savoie...

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A CULINARY YOGA RETREAT

A CULINARY YOGA RETREAT

Dear dedicated Yogis, A Culinary Yoga Retreat IN THE FRENCH ALPS AUGUST 20 - 23, 2020  *  CHALET SAVOIE FAIRE  It has been a challenging and unique time and we are all just emerging into our brand new world.  We are very unsure about everyone’s thoughts on traveling...

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Music Made in the French Alps with Albert Jones

Music Made in the French Alps with Albert Jones

Music Retreat Experience with Talented Musicians, Albert Jones. A wonderful day with Albert Jones creating his music single at Chalet Savoie Faire. An amazing experience with a bunch of talented and gifted musicians. They loved the acoustics, space and ambience they...

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Hummus

Hummus This is always in my fridge, I make a fresh batch once a week and it's a healthy and tasty snack to have with carrot sticks, grained crackers or in wraps. Ingredients 400g cooked chickpeas 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp tahini 2...

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