Discover the Anti-Ageing Power of Walking the Camino de Santiago
Forget Botox. The Fountain of Youth is on a Footpath in the Southwest of France.
The most powerful anti-ageing remedy has been hiding in plain sight, waiting for you along an ancient pathway through breathtaking natural landscapes.
Science has confirmed what walkers have experienced for centuries: extended immersion in nature combined with mindful walking creates measurable rejuvenation at the cellular level.
After just 7 days on this remarkably rejuvenating, invigorating and revitalising retreat in Southwest France, you’ll leave looking and feeling years younger, with results that continue to unfold long after you have returned home.
An Exclusive Anti-Ageing Retreat Hosted by A Medical Doctor
“Friends keep asking what cosmetic procedure I’ve had—but the glow is coming from within. Two months after my TrailTracers retreat, I’m still experiencing the benefits in my appearance, energy, and outlook.” — Margaret L., 58
This Retreat Will Rewind Your Biological Clock And Can Give You:
- A Radiant Complexion – As inflammation markers drop by up to 30%, your skin regains its natural glow and elasticity without expensive treatments
- Lots of Energy – Experience the sustained vitality that comes from optimised cellular function and restored metabolic health
- Increased Physical Resilience – Return with improved posture, fluid movement, and a body that feels years younger than when you arrived
- A Stress-Free Posture – Watch how the release of chronic tension transforms your facial features and body language
- Reduced Biological Age Markers – Experience the same improvements our past participants have documented:
- Decreased inflammatory markers by 25-40%
- Normalised blood pressure
- Improved heart rate variability—a key indicator of biological youth
- Enhanced immune function with increased natural killer cell activity
- Mind and Memory Reboot – Restore your mental clarity and cognitive function:
- Sharper focus and attention span
- Enhanced creativity and problem-solving abilities
- Improved memory formation and recall
- Protection against age-related cognitive decline
“My doctor was shocked at my follow-up visit. My inflammatory markers had decreased dramatically, my blood pressure normalised without medication for the first time in years, and even my skin tone had improved. The scientific measurements confirmed what I already felt—I was biologically younger.” — Robert T., 64
This is Not Just a Retreat. It’s Your Annual Anti-Ageing Discoveries Update (with Epic Views)
You’ll Feel Different—Because You’ll Be Different:
- Less Stressed – Experience what researchers call the “three-day effect”, where extended nature immersion triggers a complete reset of physiological and psychological systems
- Better rested – Reclaim the deep, restorative sleep patterns of your youth that are essential for cellular repair and rejuvenation
- In Natural Circadian Alignment – Reset your body’s internal clock to optimise hormone production, metabolism, and recovery processes
- Mentally Clear and Emotionally Balanced – Clear the mental fog and emotional static that accumulate in our over-stimulated world
“I arrived feeling burned out and old beyond my years. By the third day on the Camino, something profound shifted. My sleep deepened, my mind cleared, and I reconnected with a sense of joy I hadn’t felt in decades. This wasn’t just a vacation—it was a return to my essential self.” — Daniel M., 52
Lasting Longevity Lifestyle
- Practical Knowledge – Return home with a clear understanding of the biological mechanisms behind nature’s anti-ageing effects and how to integrate them into your daily life
- Sustainable Practices – Master simple daily rituals that maintain your rejuvenation between deeper nature immersions
- Renewed Perspective – Gain the mental clarity and expanded awareness that naturally leads to healthier choices aligned with vibrant longevity
- Supportive Community – Connect with like-minded individuals who share your commitment to natural vitality and authentic ageing
The Science-Based Approach That Makes This Retreat Different
Unlike most typical walking tours or generalised retreats, my Nature Immersion experience integrates cutting-edge research in environmental medicine and longevity science:
- Precision-Timed Nature Exposure – We schedule key activities during optimal biological windows to maximise anti-ageing effects
- Terrain-Based Movement Medicine – The carefully selected Camino routes provide the precise type of varied-terrain walking shown to optimise cellular regeneration and joint health
- Circadian Optimisation – Every aspect of the retreat is designed to reset your body’s internal clock—from morning sunlight exposure to evening wind-down rituals
- Guided Recovery Protocols – Learn the specific rest and renewal practices that amplify the rejuvenating effects of daily walks
Your Utterly Unique 7-Day Transformation Includes:
- Basic Medical Health Check on arrival
- Camino de Santiago de Compostela walks to gain clarity about your future while practising walking meditation to help you focus your mind, no more than 10 easy kms a day.
- A visit to a French fresh food market, the best in the region, with its kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, and smells awakening and seducing your senses while you do the 5 senses mindfulness exercise
- Locally-Sourced Anti-Inflammatory Cuisine: Enjoy the very best food that Gascony has to offer – mindfully: Paella with an African twist, Tagine à la Française, Ratatouille aux 7 Epices served al fresco…your taste buds will think they are in seventh heaven.
- Simple but comfortable accommodation in an authentic half-timbered 200-year-old French farmhouse, on the edge of an ancient forest, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of nature, in the heart of the Armagnac and Cotes de Gascogne wine region in the south-west of France.
- Rejuvenating Sleep: In your cool, light and airy room, you’ll be able to sleep deeply, undisturbed, for as long as you need to wake up feeling fully rested, refreshed and rearing to get going!
- Wild swimming in a crystal clear lake in the middle of a centuries-old and decidedly magical oak wood. Or you can relax in a deck chair on the shore – same benefit.
- Forest bathing (also called shinrin-yoku or “taking in the forest atmosphere”) – an opportunity to immerse yourself in and reconnect with nature in an invigorating “green space.”
- Discovery of the laid-back French way of life in a region where people live happy and healthy lives well into their nineties because they cope with stress by focusing on être (being) instead of faire (doing) or avoir (having) as represented by the Slow Food and Slow and Sustainable Travel movements.
- Stargazing and communing with the universe by doing Yoga Nidra last thing at night (there is barely any light pollution here) to remind you of the infinite possibilities and innumerable opportunities that await you.
- Connect with my Friesian and Falabella horses, who are mindfulness masters, during equine-guided mindfulness and meditation sessions to benefit from their intuitive and authentic wisdom. We work with the horses from the ground, the horses are not ridden during the retreat.
- Expert Guidance from a Certified Nature Therapy and Longevity Specialist – Personalised support to maximise your unique transformation
- Morning Vitality Practices – Simple routines that activate your body’s natural rejuvenation systems
- Optional Post-Retreat Support Program – A structured plan to help you maintain and build upon your transformation – additional cost
Every activity has been carefully chosen to empower you not just to survive this life transition, but to thrive while you are going through it, and make the most of the resources naturally available in the exceptionally glorious and gorgeous Gascony region.
Enough free time is available for resting, relaxing and recharging your batteries. If you prefer to skip an activity, you are more than welcome, all arranged activities are optional. The program is not set in stone and might be adjusted according to the weather etc.
Where is Maison Meraki and How Do You Get There?
By car, Maison Meraki is about 2 hours south-east of Bordeaux, and 2 hours south-west of Toulouse, between two small towns: Eauze and Nogaro.
The easiest and most effortless way to get here is to rent a car at Bordeaux, Toulouse, Biarritz, Pau or Lourdes airport. It’s much cheaper now than it was pre-COVID. It is highway nearly all the way here, and the road signs are clear, even if you don’t speak a single word of French. If you prefer to use public transport, the best option is to fly to Toulouse, take the train to Auch, and visit the impressive cathedral with its exceptional hand-carved choir. When you have had a scrumptious lunch at one of the sidewalk bistros on the square in front of the cathedral, you take the bus to Nogaro, where you’ll be picked up and transferred to the retreat.
The most entertaining and cheapest way to get here is by getting a lift from the carpooling website, BlaBlaCar(dot)fr, which is available in English. Direct transfers by taxi are available either from the airport or from the train stations, but are expensive and need to be booked well in advance.
We’d love to welcome you to our little part of paradise here in the sun-blessed southwest of France on the first Saturday of every month from March to December. The retreat starts at 14h on Saturdays and ends at 12h on Fridays.
Fringe Benefits
- Pre-retreat chat with retreat host.
- an insight-giving pre-retreat course to prepare you for your retreat
- a 40-page e-guide “Make Your Next Retreat Your Best Retreat Ever” that you can use to enrich your retreat experience
- a copy of Dr Montagu’s 200-page e-book Embracing Change in 10 Minutes a Day
- detailed instructions on how to keep a travel diary, so that you can benefit from what you learned for years after your retreat ended
- an online coaching session a week after the end of the retreat, to help you integrate what you have discovered during the retreat into everyday life, once you are back home.
- A Certificate of Completion that mentions the kilometres walked on the Camino
- a 10% discount on your next retreat (valid for booking within 12 months) – this discount is only available to From Troubled to Triumphant retreat graduates
Your Investment in Ageless Vitality
At the end of this retreat, you’ll feel intensely alive, profoundly rested, serenely contented, positively radiant, irrepressibly energetic, bien dans votre peau… and at least ten years younger. The new you grabs every second of every minute of every hour of the day and squeezes every last ounce of meaning out of it.
Prepare to be a different person by the time you have to tear yourself away from this profoundly restful and peaceful haven to return home.
The path to ageless vitality begins with a single step. Reserve your rejuvenation on a Nature Immersion retreat:
| The Trail Tracers Rejuvenating Nature Immersion is a once-in-a-lifetime transformational retreat. This life-changing 7-day 6-night retreat includes accommodation, meals, activities, mentoring and mentoring materials and costs 1999€ for a single bedroom and 3499€ for 2 people in a double bedroom. To ensure participants get the attention they need, no more than four participants attend each retreat. Payment Plans are available. Secure your transformation with a €450 deposit. Please read the Terms and Conditions before booking. Full payment is due 30 days before the retreat starts |
Is This Experience Right for You?
Let’s make sure this experience fits like your favourite worn-in hiking boots:
✅ You’re not looking for another spa weekend—you’re craving real change, from the inside out.
✅ You feel nature-starved. Your body’s whispering (or screaming) for silence, space, and serenity.
✅ You’re intrigued by science-backed wellness, but you’ve got zero interest in fads or fluff.
✅ You’re open to quiet moments, thoughtful integration, and the kind of personal insight that lingers long after the journey ends.
✅ You can walk 5–8 miles a day at a relaxed pace and love the idea of moving with intention, not racing for a Fitbit badge.
✅ You sense there’s more to ageing than creams, cleanses, or chasing your 30-year-old self.
✅ You’re ready to invest—not just money, but effort, time, and energy—into becoming the most vital version of you.
This may not be the right fit if:
- You’re looking for luxury in the traditional sense—this is restorative, yes, but rooted in the simplicity of nature.
- You prefer a fast-paced itinerary over time for reflection and reconnection.
- You’re not quite ready to unplug, slow down, or explore the internal landscape this journey invites.
If you’re nodding yes, if something within you stirs just reading this, you’re likely exactly who this retreat was designed for.
“At 67, I was concerned about keeping up, but the mindful pace and supportive approach made it perfect for my ability level. The focus was never on distance or speed, but on presence and connection—exactly what my body and spirit needed to thrive.” — Eleanor J., 67
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be an experienced hiker to participate? Not at all. The two sections are selected for their transformative power, not their difficulty. If you can comfortably walk for 2-3 hours at a relaxed pace with breaks, you’ll thrive on these walks.
What makes this different from just hiking the Camino on my own? Although walking the Camino on your own offers many benefits, this retreat specifically optimises every element—from trail selection to timing of activities to integration practices—to maximise the anti-ageing and rejuvenation effects.
Will I need to carry a heavy backpack? No. As you sleep in the same room each night, you can walk with just a light daypack containing water, snacks, and personal items for the day’s journey.
Is this a religious retreat? While we honour the spiritual heritage of the Camino, our retreat welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds. The focus is on the scientifically validated benefits of nature immersion and mindful movement, which are universal regardless of belief system.
How large is the group? We strictly limit each retreat to 4 participants to ensure personalised attention and to maintain the intimate connection with nature that’s essential for transformation.
“The fountain of youth, it seems, has been flowing beneath our feet all along.”
More Guestimonials
“Six months after my TrailTracers retreat, my biological age testing shows I’ve reversed ageing by 3.8 years. My doctor is now referring his other patients to this retreat.” — James L., 59
“I’ve done luxury spa weekends, tried expensive supplements, even considered cosmetic procedures—nothing has come close to the rejuvenating effect of this retreat. The changes weren’t just cosmetic; I feel fundamentally reset at a cellular level.” — Sophia R., 54
“As a healthcare professional, I was sceptical about the anti-ageing claims, but the science behind this approach is solid. What surprised me most was how quickly the benefits appeared and how long they’ve lasted.” — Dr. Michael K., 62