Le Jardin des Zomes
- On site5 rooms and tents
- Practice spaceZome of 65 m²
- Room only€50 / person / day
- Exclusive hireOn request
The venue
In Chkadouashi, near Zugdidi, Laurent welcomes groups to the Jardin des Zomes. In the garden, the wooden zome with orange and yellow facades houses the practice space. Around it, you can find outdoor seating, walking areas, or a quiet spot to relax.
The centre organises its own retreats and also hosts teachers with their students. The venue and its outdoor spaces can be booked for exclusive use, according to the arrangements made with Laurent. Everyone can thus build their programme, leaving room for discovering this region in western Georgia.
Join a retreat
Laurent organises retreats at the Jardin des Zomes. Depending on the stay, days combine Kundalini Yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, sound sessions or creative workshops. Courses can be held in French or English, with free time between practices.
To know the next dates, programme, and price of the stay, contact Laurent directly. The accommodation prices indicated below do not constitute a retreat package with teaching.
Organise your retreat
Are you a teacher or organiser? You can come with your group and your facilitators, then build your programme on site. The zome of 65 m², the rooms and the tent accommodation options allow you to prepare the stay with Laurent.
Exclusive use, the distribution of beds, meals, and any sessions with Laurent are to be agreed upon in the quote. Indicate your dates, the number of participants, and the spaces you need.
The practice
The zome offers 65 m² for yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, and sound sessions. Inside, the framework remains visible and light enters through triangular windows.
The organisers can come with their facilitators. Depending on the stay, Laurent offers Kundalini Yoga, meditation, breathing practices, sessions with singing bowls, chanting, or creative workshops.
The sessions with Laurent
Laurent teaches in French and English. Whether courses are included in the package or billed separately is to be specified in the quote.
Laurent’s journey
Laurent has been practising Kundalini Yoga for over ten years. He obtained his teaching diploma in 2022, after training with Gur Prasaad, in the tradition of Yogi Bhajan’s teachings.
Accommodation
The property has five rooms equipped with a shower, toilets, and air conditioning. Tents are also offered to accommodate groups. A kitchen, toilets, and showers are part of the common areas.
The distribution of rooms and beds, as well as the number of people who can stay in a tent, are to be agreed upon with Laurent when preparing the retreat.
The meals
The vegetarian meals are prepared with local people and are inspired by Georgian cuisine. Meals are also a way to discover local culinary traditions.
It is possible to book without meals, with breakfast, lunch and a snack at 16 h, or with full board including dinner.
Between sessions
The days are built with the organiser. A morning practice can be followed by breakfast, then free time before the day’s workshops. In the evening, a gentle session, chanting, or a shared moment can complement the programme.
There is time to read, rest in the garden or walk in the surrounding area. Visits and excursions can be organised according to the group’s interests and the length of the stay.
Accommodation rates and conditions
The rates indicated are per person and per day. The quote takes into account the size of the group, the duration of the stay, meals and the desired programme.
| Package | Rate | Meals included |
|---|---|---|
| In a tent | €30 | No meals; €15 per meal |
| In a double room | €50 | No meals |
| Accommodation with two meals and a snack | €70 | Breakfast, lunch, and snack at 16 h |
| Full board accommodation | €100 | Breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner |
The packages give access to the zome and common areas according to the booking conditions. The classes, transfers, excursions, and exclusive hire terms are to be specified in the quote.
Booking and cancellation
To prepare a stay, send Laurent your dates, the number of participants, and the preferred package. The conditions for deposit, payment, and cancellation are to be requested directly from the venue.
Arrival and departure
The schedules are to be arranged with Laurent. He can organise transfers from the airport or train station.
Practical information
- Accommodation
- 5 rooms with shower, toilet and air conditioning; additional tent accommodation
- Practice space
- Zome of 65 m²; group capacity to be agreed with Laurent
- Hosting groups
- Retreats organised on site or by external facilitators; booking for exclusive use on request
- Meals
- Vegetarian cuisine inspired by Georgian traditions
- Duration
- To be agreed upon in the quote
- Course languages
- French and English
- Address
- Chkadouashi, near Zugdidi, Samegrelo region, Georgia
- From the airport
- Kutaisi: about 1 hour 30 minutes by road according to the host; transfer possible
- By train
- Tbilisi–Zugdidi: about 5 hours, then 30 minutes of transfer according to the host; transfer possible from the train station
- Contact
- Laurent · +33 6 11 43 24 89
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Retreatorium’s view
The appeal of the venue lies in the zome, the space left for rest, and the connections with local people who prepare meals. Composting is already in place; the permaculture garden is under development. A venue for groups who want to combine their practice with discovering Georgia, without filling every hour of their stay.
Information and photos verified with the venue manager. Availability, rates and conditions to be confirmed with the venue before booking.
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Sources
- Written answers from Laurent about the spaces, practices, meals, rates and access.
- Photographs provided for the venue page.