Frequently asked questions
Who is Elaion for?
Domaine Elaion is for leaders, founders and creatives navigating a profound personal or professional transition.
It may be relevant after an exit, a period of burnout, a rupture, a success that has lost its meaning, or a decision that can no longer be postponed.
It is for people who have the means and willingness to step away from their usual environment and engage deeply with what is changing in their lives.
Is Elaion especially for people after an exit?
Yes. Elaion may be particularly meaningful for founders and leaders after an exit, when achievement has brought freedom but not yet a clear sense of what comes next.
The experience is not designed to prescribe a new project or identity. It offers time, privacy and personal attention so that new directions can emerge in their own way.
How long does a stay last?
Private stays begin at €9,500 for six nights. Longer stays are discussed and priced according to their length, the preparation involved and what the experience requires.
The fee reflects the private setting, preparation, hospitality and personal attention shaping the stay. It is not based on a standard list of amenities or a fixed programme
What happens before a stay?
Every stay begins with a confidential conversation. This is not a booking request or a sales call. It is an opportunity to understand where you are, what you may need and whether Elaion feels like the right setting for this moment.
The conversation also allows us to discuss the possible length and shape of the stay before any decision is made.
What does a stay include?
Each stay is shaped around the person and the moment they are living through. The days may include conversation, personal guidance, time alone, walking, cooking, nature, focused reflection or simply doing less than you are used to doing.
Depending on what feels useful, the stay may also include visits to places of cultural or historical significance, encounters with local artisans and carefully chosen experiences that create a genuine connection with the territory.
A massage may be arranged at the beginning of the stay with a trusted external practitioner, if helping the body release the strain of travel feels appropriate.
Nothing is imposed. These possibilities are discussed and arranged around you rather than delivered as a fixed itinerary.
Is Elaion a coaching programme or therapy?
No. Elaion is not a standard coaching programme, a group retreat, a wellness itinerary or a method promising transformation.
It is not therapy and does not replace medical or psychological care. Marie-Marthe’s experience in executive coaching and career transition informs the quality of the conversations and the attention offered, but there is no prescribed method, schedule or outcome.
What is the role of Marie-Marthe during the stay?
Marie-Marthe remains personally available throughout the stay, with a discreet presence adjusted to your rhythm. There may be moments of focused conversation and moments where solitude is more useful.
Her role is to hold a calm, private and attentive space, listen carefully and accompany you without imposing a predetermined answer.
How do I begin?
The first step is a private conversation. Tell us a little about what is bringing you to Elaion and we will reply personally and with care.