Autumn Harvest & Wellness Fair

Dates: October 12 to October 15, 2026
Location: Club des Blés d’Or de La Chapelle Saint Ursin – Main Hall, Activity Rooms, and Outdoor Garden

Overview
The Autumn Harvest & Wellness Fair is a four-day event celebrating health, nature, community engagement, and the traditions of the harvest season. Designed with seniors and families in mind, this event blends educational workshops, hands-on activities, culinary experiences, and seasonal celebration. The fair aims to promote healthy living, connection with nature, and intergenerational participation.

Held during the peak of autumn’s beauty, this event honors the seasonal rhythms that shape rural life. Participants are encouraged to engage with the harvest’s bounty, learn new wellness practices, and enjoy shared moments in a warm and welcoming setting.

Daily Program Highlights

Monday — Harvest Traditions & Seasonal Tastes
The fair opens with a morning market celebrating local produce. Community members bring fruits, vegetables, preserves, and baked goods to share and display. An expert speaker offers a talk on the traditions and history of harvest celebrations in rural France. After the market, a cooking demonstration features seasonal recipes using apples, squash, root vegetables, and herbs. Participants sample dishes, exchange recipes, and learn tips for healthy autumn cooking.

Tuesday — Nature & Wellness Workshops
Tuesday focuses on wellness practices connected to nature and changing seasons. The morning begins with a workshop on herbal remedies and natural wellness, teaching participants how to create simple teas, infusions, and balms from locally sourced plants. After lunch, an outdoor guided nature walk explores the local countryside, emphasizing the benefits of fresh air, gentle movement, and observation of seasonal changes. The day concludes with a reflective circle on mindfulness and gratitude for nature’s cycles.

Wednesday — Creative Harvest Crafts
Creative expression shapes activities on the third day. Participants are invited to craft decorations and art projects inspired by autumn’s colors and textures. A basket-weaving session teaches traditional techniques for creating functional and decorative pieces using natural materials. After a lunch break, a group project involves creating a large seasonal collage for display in the main hall. Throughout the day, facilitators encourage sharing stories about personal experiences with harvest traditions.

Thursday — Wellness & Celebration
The final day begins with a holistic wellness workshop that integrates gentle movement, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques tailored for seniors. Participants discuss strategies for maintaining well-being through seasonal transitions. After lunch, the fair concludes with a community celebration featuring music, seasonal refreshments, and recognition of all participants’ contributions. Reflections on lessons learned and personal experiences are shared, reinforcing bonds formed throughout the event.

The Autumn Harvest & Wellness Fair offers a balance of education, creativity, healthy living, and social interaction. It is a space where participants can deepen connections with their bodies, nature, and one another while honoring the beauty of the autumn season.