“WARMTH & QUALITY, PROFESSIONALISM AND PASSION

From the moment that I emailed my desire to attend a retreat at Tourné and Tao Meditation until the moment of my departure from the retreat I was extremely impressed.
The room that I stayed in was delightful, the cuisine during my stay incredible, the Qigong, Meditation and Yoga tuition first class.
Travelling home afterwards I reflected on the last 4 days and summed up the experience in 2 words; warmth and quality.
Rami and Paula’s commitment, professionalism and passion for what they do is amazing and infectious. Thanks to them for sharing it with me.”

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RETURN TO THE SOURCE: AN INTERNAL JOURNEY IN ALL SIMPLCITY

Ram has had a rich and profound journey that he shares with generosity and clarity to provide tools to bring into everyday life. Paula welcomes with kindness and very good cuisine. The days are punctuated by interesting and caring practices and exchanges in a beautiful site made and maintained with love by themselves. This stay was a great adventure for me!”


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““I am so happy to have found Tourne, Ram and Paula. Having become interested in Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Meditation and Daoism I was looking for a retreat in the U.K., as I live in London, but when I searched online I was immediately drawn to Tourne and decided to go there.

Ram is a Master teacher who has traveled far and wide, has a vast amount of knowledge, insight and experience. He embodies and shares his teaching with love as well as humour. I first went to Tourne in 2022 and seem to be going back twice a year and doing a number of different types of retreats. I have learnt so much and have been so inspired, I feel I really have come home to my own relaxed, comfortable and natural self through being there and learning from Ram.

Paula is equally wonderful and nourishing, taking care of all our practical administrative needs and cooking our delicious meals, home grown from the garden in Tourne.

I describe Tourne as “my happy place”. If you want to be in a beatiful and healing environment and take part in the workshops on offer, then I very much recommend Tourne!” ”

“We absolutely loved the location and setting of the retreat - it was remote, surrounded by hills and woodland, and felt very calm with a beautiful old house and spacious gardens. We felt very relaxed there and had a lovely room with stunning views of the garden and hills. Paula’s cooking was delicious and plentiful and we loved our regular meditations, with Ram’s smooth and soothing guidance. He also gave us some great qigong and yoga instruction which we can take back to our daily lives.”

““6 days of bliss and eye opening experience”
Ram and Paula took such great care of us. The location is perfect and so peaceful. The program is perfect really, Ram took our wishes into consideration and Paula provided the most delicate care, not to mention Ram’s extra attention to my husband’s gout condition. We learned loads and are excited to use what we learned in our daily lives. ”

“10 days of wisdom, generosity and kindness”
Ram tirelessly guided 10 days of meditation with incredible wisdom to create the perfect conditions to deepen practice. Every detail of the retreat is perfectly balanced to support a truely unique experience that won’t be forgotten in this lifetime! ”

“Everything was amazing. Amazing warm home, amazing food, amazing surroundings, amazing people! I am so glad I had a chance to spend my weekend there. Paula was a super host, she took good care of us and she is also a very good cook! Ram was always very warm and kind and wise. I enjoyed our lessons very much. The place is in the mountain with amazing views and fresh mountain air. I will sure be back”

“ “Best place for a peaceful retreat”
Ram and Paula are wonderful people who really care about helping you make the best of your time with them. The place is gorgeous and welcoming, Paula’s cooking is to die for, and Ram’s teaching is original, helpful and very interesting. A great (second) experience here. We’ll be back for sure.”

“I’m back in Bilbao and feeling rejuvenated after another wonderful retreat. I just wanted to send a quick note to you, Ram and the whole team (and don’t forget Granite!) to say a heartfelt thank you. The sessions, the food, the setting etc. were wonderful but what really stands out for me is the genuine kindness of you and Ram and how welcome I feel. It means a lot to me :)”

“Thank you for a wonderful stay! It has been so quiet, so lovely, with great walks and yoga and delicious nourishing food. Comfortable room with beautiful view and an amazing freezing pool!
What more can I say? Heading home a little early to beat the heat. Namaste.”

“ “Lovely place, excellent experience looking forward to return”
Perfect stay: Fantastic hosts; delicious meals; excellent QIGONG and meditation sessions; great companions and conversations; beautiful and peaceful environment. Everything flows effortlessly A brilliant retreat for anyone who might want to press the pause button, to look for a clear vision, to heal or simply to feel and reconnect to yourself again. I would recommend it to everyone.

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““Great insight in a beautiful location”
Everything! Things started so well. We appreciated Paula kindly having a meal ready for us on our late arrival. We were overwhelmed by the grandeur of the accommodation and the king sized bedroom. The solitude and superb natural outlook of the site set the scene for a few beautiful days of escape and learning. The babbling crystal clear river at the front of the property is a constant reminder of the natural purity of the location. Ram is a vastly experienced and knowledgeable teacher who explains the techniques of Tao, Qigong and other yoga forms, with insight and inspiration. We were engaged and entranced by his patient instruction. We also really enjoyed the 4 courses of beautifully prepared food with a glass of wine each evening as well as convivial conversation with the other guests. Finally we were able to enjoyed some walks in the surrounding countryside of this unspoiled and beautiful region. ”

““Exceeds all expectations”
True connection to nature and Extraordinary hosts. Professional and balanced training, Ram offers new glasses to look through the world but does not impose his views. We felt completely free. The food that Paula cooks has been able to surprise every night . A real pleasure to palate and very eclectic. The vegetables are self-growing and we could feel the food is seasoned with love. The rooms matched our expectations and are excellent value for money We will definitely come back! ”

“the experience of a lifetime”
Going to Tourné was the best gift we could ever make to ourselves! Pictures don´t do justice to the superb house, the endless garden and the river, which is right on the property. We experienced the deep sense of not needing anything else than just being there. In fact I left my mobile phone there, but Paula immediately took care of sending it to me in Berlin. The perfect place to be, to begin and to go further. Finally a retreat which deserves this name! Before getting to Tourné we didn´t know what to expect, but we were very keen on trying something new and asked Ram to introduce us to QiGong. He embraced our suggestion straight away and we enjoyed some great sessions in which his clear instructions, yet cheerful and full of spirit, encouraged us to keep on practicing some sequences at home until the next time we meet. Yes, because it is impossible not to want to return to this place, to Ram´s teachings, to Paula´s cooking art (every dinner is a highlight full of flavours and homemade ingredients!), and to the way we felt there. We just returned a week ago, but we are already planning a new trip in October because this was far more than simply a retreat. It was a deeply changing experience, something was put into motion and we want to cultivate it. ”

““Just what we needed”
The location is absolutely beautiful in a middle of a National Park. The nature is very pure and inviting and walks start right from the doorstep. Rams teachings are very adaptable to individual needs and he has masses of experience and most importantly this experience is from very pure lineages. We have prior meditation experience (zen) so we’re able to take things yet one level deeper with him. If you have a car, nearby small villages, the scenery and the countryside around the retreat centre are worth exploring. ”

“Great experience beyond expectations “
The authenticity of the teachings. Ram knows exactly where you are and what you need. His guidance is right on the spot every single time, feels like he exactly sees the the obstacles you encounter. The food; everyday Paula surprises you with excellent soups, salads, and more. Suburb cooking skills, served and prepared with love, kindness and compassion. Thank you! The atmosphere was optimal. Feeling very welcome, aprriciated, but well balanced with the privacy and Stillness you wish to have. Allways time for a small chat, a perfect place to be completely yourself. The library, don’t bring any books with you, there are hundreds of them plenty of your interest I know for sure.

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“Blissed and Blessed “
The retreat began with a beautiful nature walk with Paula and dogs - and a very warm welcome. Ram listened deeply, and devised a programme to teach, support and nurture meditation practice that is, was (and continues to be) transformative. Spending time in the most sacred of spaces, internally and externally was a great joy. Walking in the abundance of pure air, sky of dancing stars, or dazzling sun and glorious rain, 4 course breakfasts (who knew?!) and suppers, a bed of dreams and comfort.....what more? Amazing wildlife, the stuff to set a creative fire, and the sounds of silence. Wood burning stoves. Tranquility. Wonderful moments of conversation and connection with Paula and Ram who are the perfect hosts, knowing just when to “leave you be”. A piece of Tourne is in my heart as well as a tiny stone in my pocket, both enfolded with love. ”

“Unlocked a part of myself”
Ram is an incredible teacher. Paula is an incredible host. The whole setting allowed me to get out of my rusty self to unlock a part of me that I didn’t know was accessible to me. Beyond refreshing. ”