Association retreat in AlsaceTraining, cohesion and nature in the Vosges

The full private use of the gîte is one of Regisland's greatest strengths for associations. Unlike shared holiday centres or hotels where different groups cohabit, your members have the whole place to themselves in complete tranquillity. Gîte Gentiane in Saint-Amarin accommodates up to 15 participants in its welcoming 426 m², while Jonquille in Oderen hosts up to 24 people, ideal for larger associations or intergenerational gatherings.

Intergenerational stays find a particularly suitable setting at Regisland. The diversity of spaces, large living room, terraces, garden, year-round heated indoor pool, wellness area with hammam, sauna and jacuzzi, equipped games room, allows each generation to find its own rhythm without constraint. Older members enjoy the tranquillity of the green spaces and the warmth of the hammam; younger ones head off on hikes or let off steam in the games room. Group life unfolds naturally, alternating between shared moments and personal time.

For residential training programmes, Regisland is a serious alternative to conventional training centres. The natural setting of the Hautes-Vosges fosters concentration, creativity and open-mindedness. A volunteer training programme conducted in full immersion, shared life, communal meals, informal moments, generates much deeper learning than a day in a standard seminar room. The shared experience creates lasting memories and strengthens association identity.

Gentiane's fully equipped kitchen (professional oven, commercial refrigerator, dishwasher, equipment for 15 place settings) allows your association to prepare meals completely independently. Preparing and sharing a group meal is itself a unifying act, rooted in the values of conviviality that drive most associations. For groups who wish to delegate this logistics, local caterers from the Saint-Amarin valley can be arranged on request.

Access to the Vosges nature greatly enriches your stay programme. Hiking trails begin practically from the gîte: forest family walk, ascent to the Grand Ballon (1,424 m, 19 km away), circuit of the altitude lakes, Urbès tunnel trail. In winter, the Markstein ski resort is accessible in 33 km. These outdoor activities provide natural and powerful team cohesion moments, particularly valuable for associations whose members rarely see each other day-to-day.

In terms of geographical accessibility, Regisland benefits from a strategic location in the region. From Mulhouse, the drive takes 30 minutes. From Colmar, allow 45 minutes. Strasbourg is 1.5 hours away. And the German border is just 30 minutes away, an advantage for Franco-German associations or groups from Baden-Württemberg wanting to organise cross-border stays near the Rhine. Saint-Amarin station, 900 metres from Gîte Gentiane, allows car-free arrivals from Mulhouse by regional train.

The Folzer family has been welcoming associations and groups since 1987. This longevity reflects the trust organisations place in them, stay after stay. Raymond Folzer personally answers every quote request and supports association managers in preparing their stay. The all-inclusive Global Package, accommodation, cleaning, beds made on arrival, electricity, utilities, simplifies your association's budget management and avoids unpleasant surprises at the end of the stay.

Whether your association is gathering motivated volunteers for a recharging weekend, hosting young people for a civic training session, or organising a residential AGM in an inspiring setting, Regisland has the experience and infrastructure to make this association stay in Alsace a defining experience. A free, no-commitment quote is available within 48 hours.