Relaxation or Invigoration? It’s up to you!
A magical place whatever the time of year, this little corner of alpine paradise offers so many things to do! It’s an ideal spot for mixed groups or multi-activity holidays.
From road biking to landscape painting, snow-shoe expeditions to antiques shopping, cooking courses to backcountry skiing, Nikki and Hugh – the owners of Chalet Savoie Faire – have hosted a wealth of foodie, creative and sporty retreats. Nikki explains:
“The thing I love about our life here in the mountains is the guests that we meet, it’s so inspiring to meet such talented and passionate people and to help them embrace the opportunity to re-energise!”

The Barn: studio & workshop
Spacious workspace (80 m2)
Up to 14 students
Relaxation Area
Private shower facilities
Bose Sound System
Log fire

Catering options:
B&B
Full board
Picnic lunches
Cookery/nutrition classes
Dietary requirement friendly!

Chalet Savoie Faire offers:
Bespoke retreat packages
Boutique farmhouse accommodation
Peaceful village location
Shared or single rooms
Logistical support available
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INSPIRATION
Take some time out and restore your flow in this heavenly location.
Allowing yourself to feel in harmony with your beautiful surroundings is a sure-fire way to tune in to your creative energy and unleash your imagination.
So whether it’s gazing at the endless peaks or the roaring log fire, absorbing the silence, or tuning in to the sounds of nature you’ll find the inspiration comes flooding back to you whilst staying with us here in the French Alps.
We host retreats for photographers, painters, cooks, craftspeople, textiles artists, sculptors… You name it, we’ll inspire it!
Unplug and unwind
“Turn off the WiFi please!”
It’s not something all our guests want (our place is rather instagram-able!) but for those who brave a ‘digital detox’ during their stay, we notice that they REALLY enter full relaxation mode and start to refocus on what’s important.
We have all you need to recharge your batteries here in the mountains – comfy beds, baths, squishy sofas, books, flowers, a log fireplace, music, great food and wine… And a whole lot of nature!
We can also organise yoga sessions, massage, beauty therapy and wellness/spa visits, it’s up to you!
Come and join us, our mission is to help you unwind.
RELAXATION
PERSPIRATION
Not interested in sitting still? Well, Hugh’s with you on that one! It’s time to take to the hills and find a little adventure…
Can we entice you to take in the views? From the very top of that mountain over there? Or perhaps we can tempt you to get on your road bike and head up and over a one of the challenging mountain passes nearby? Or how about we splash through some mud on a forested mountain bike trail?
All manner of biking, running and hiking tastes can be catered for here!
If you come and visit us in winter, then Naves is a very popular destination for cross country skiing. There are also some epic ski touring routes to try out, with some awesome backcountry skiing to be had. Or if you prefer to use the lifts then we’re just a short drive to some of the very best ski resorts in Europe: Meribel, Courchevel, Val Thorens, Valmorel, La Plagne, Les Arcs, Val d’Isere…
Whatever your sport, you’re sure to work up an appetite, but don’t worry – Nikki’s menus will re-energise you ready for tomorrow’s adventure!
The Barn: a flexible space for our guests
Whether it’s a yoga retreat, a mountain wedding, a photography course, a creative workshop or a team training session, the newly-renovated barn offers a beautiful, well-appointed communal space for gathering people together.
Together with the cookery class facilities, the stunning mountain backdrop and Nikki’s talent for organisation, all it takes is a little imagination for your retreat/seminar/workshop to be a fantastic success!
Your hosts Nikki and Hugh will put together a bespoke package to include everything you and your guests need. For inspiration, here are some recent events that have been held in Chalet Savoie Faire:
- Inspiration courses for writers
- Food styling and photography courses
- Team training seminars
- Cookery classes
- Antique hunting
- Team building sessions
- Yoga retreats
- Spa and wellness trips
- Artists’ gatherings
- Guided road biking tours
- Snowshoe expeditions
- Cross country ski trips
- Hiking weekends
- Nutrition workshops
This place is magical
Wonderful hosts in Nikki and Hugh. Food that deserves three hats. Accommodation that is five star. And a location that is on top of the world.
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Eat, sleep and relax
Just as so many previous visitors have done, your guests will absolutely fall in love with Chalet Savoie Faire, a renovated village farmhouse B&B with bags of character. Refurbished by Hugh using reclaimed materials and with Nikki’s unique style that has been featured in glossy magazines and travel guides, this is event accommodation with the wow factor!
Expect a warm welcome from hosts Nikki and Hugh, whose hands-on approach, creative culinary talents and boundless energy will ensure that guests feel well and truly pampered during their stay in this charming French village.
The boutique bedrooms include luxurious linen for a glorious night of restful sleep. Sharing a meal around the table in the magnificent vaulted ceiling dining room is even more special with the twinkling lights from the chandelier and Nikki’s fresh and vibrant food.
What you need to know about our retreat accommodation
The Barn
80 m2 space for gatherings
Up to 14 guests
Includes Bose music system
Bespoke catering packages
Accommodation
6 twin or double bedrooms
Luxurious bathrooms
Farmhouse kitchen
Vaulted dining room
Sitting room
Terrace & BBQ
Robes and slippers
Dog-friendly!
A place to truly relax
The views, the landscape, the quiet, the house itself and the whole experience were amazing, and a world away from everything else. What a beautiful place and beautiful people to escape the world and relax. Then we spent the morning in the kitchen with Nikki and made an amazing feast for lunch. An absolute highlight of our trip.

YOUR HOSTS: NIKKI & HUGH
Expect a warm welcome from your hosts Nikki and Hugh, whose hands-on approach, boundless energy and creative culinary talents will ensure that guests feel well and truly pampered during their stay.
Nikki left Australia over 30 years ago to travel the globe, finally settling in France and managing alpine properties for a large ski holiday company.
Hugh is an ex-professional cyclist, who is often to be spotted whizzing up the local mountain roads when he doesn’t have his toolkit in his hand!
Chalet Savoie Faire has been a true labour of love for the couple, who have poured heart and soul into making it a peaceful, authentic and relaxing place to spend a few days away from the hustle and bustle of ‘the real world’!
Other activities for your guests
Depending on the season, we can help to organise other activities for your guests that will complement your retreat. How about hiking through the mountains, road cycling or mountain biking? In the winter, many of our guests enjoy cross country skiing, ski touring, or snow-shoe tours. For more reflective or creative sessions, how about massage, reflexology, painting or photography…
Skiing (nearby resorts include Three Valleys, Valmorel…)
Walking in the mountains
Cross country skiing
Ski touring
Yoga
Cookery School
Antiques shopping
Local markets
Painting/drawing workshops
Get in touch with Nikki
If you would like to discuss your bringing your clients to our amazing chalet in the French Alps please drop me a line using the form below.