Testimonials

The team are amazing, they are more than happy to help with any requirements big or small but I think most of the wow factor will have to go to the fabulous hosts, we were fed like kings for the week and the last night “sumptuous 7 course feast” was amazing. They went out of their way to meet all our demands (sometimes 4 or 5 different breakfasts in morning) and I wish we could have taken them home with us!!! Will definitely be returning.

We had a fantastic summer break at Chalet Lumina.
It’s a beautiful chalet with the most stunning on views. We loved the large open plan living space and super well equipped kitchen. The views are even better that the photos and we spent many an hour on the balcony and terrace. The Alikats team were helpful and friendly . It was our second time using Alikats and would highly recommend.

A fabulous chalet right in the heart of Morzine and only a 2 minute walk to the Super Morzine bubble. We were 12 friends and had plenty of space to eat and relax together at the end of the day. Loved it!

We really could not have been looked after any better: the hosts, drivers, and organisation were all exemplary: friendly, helpful and good-humoured. And the food… …yes, the food: absolutely superb, with a well-matched choice of wines

Going on the spring awakening retreat was one of the best experiences of my life! I felt completely reconnected to nature, and found a deeper sense of self and confidence through the coaching with Caitlin. The experience from start to finish was one of luxury, serenity and pure calmness. The accommodation was lovely, with comfy beds, ensuite rooms with balconies. The location of the chalet was incredibly peaceful, all you could hear was the river and the mountain goats! The food was fabulous, each course was beautifully presented and constructed of fresh and healthy ingredients, accompanied by a guide to understand the benefits of the natural forriaged foods you were eating. The activities were wonderful, from hiking up mountains, to yoga and meditation, even through to swimming in lakes and expressive dance. The team made you feel comfortable and at home throughout the duration of the retreat. I will never look at nature in the same way, thanks to Caitlin and the wonderful team at Alikats. I can’t wait to return next year!!

The team were amazing, and Chalet Debussy is impeccable, all bedrooms were fabulous and wonderful cosy living areas. Having our own chauffeur included was fantastic and made skiing at different slopes very easy…we were fed like kings for the week! Will definitely be returning.

All three evening meals plus the lasagne ( which we ate with guests on Christmas evening ) were delicious and really enjoyed by us. The portions were good and the supporting veg and sauces were also of a high quality. Pastries and baguettes being delivered each morning was a welcome bonus. Indeed, it is fair to say that the food exceeded my expectations and I would not hesitate to recommend this service for a non catered chalet. Our grateful thanks go to your catering team.

Also, I must say that everyone we interacted with at AliKats before and during our stay at the delightful quality Chalet Vogue were friendly, helpful, responsive and a credit to your business.

I love the unknown.  Experiences I know nothing about.  People I’ve never met.  Places I’ve never been.  Going in with an open and curious mind, excited about what might come about. For me, this was the AliKats/Great Heights Pathways retreat.  I knew that there we would be surrounded by awe-inspiring natural backdrops.  I knew that we’d be staying in cosy accommodation
and eating quality food.  I knew the overall goal was to feel rested and reset.  But apart from that I was happily curious not really knowing what the 5-day summer retreat may bring.

This is, in fact, the intention of Caitlin, the leader of our retreat.  So often we are tied to strict timetables, our calendars constantly pinging with meeting reminders, sleepless nights trying to
remember all of the tasks of the day ahead.  Instead, on this retreat, it was refreshingly like being a child in primary school again.  We got dressed and everything else was catered for, from food to all of our activities, for the body as well as for the mind and soul.  Our learning was planned and prepared without being overbearing or tedious. Each day, after a delicious home-made breakfast from one of the in-chalet chefs, Caitlin, along with our driver/host extraordinaire Dmitri, would take us out into the wild.  We’d walk, at times in silence, 2 sometimes quietly in pairs, other times animatedly and in step all together as a troupe.  Surrounded by nature and drawing on these incredible elements, we’d talk, write, discuss, compare and conjure
up ideas, guided by Caitlin’s thought-provoking prompts.    We’d eat picnics next to bubbling brooks or under immense pines.  We’d magically bump into Ursula each day, our inspiring yoga and qi gong instructor and flow through various classes with her.  Being trained at length in Chinese medicine, she brought so much more than the physical element to our practices and time together.

Downtime involved relaxing in the sauna and hot tub, sunbathing on the deck, napping, snacking on homemade trail mixes and freshly prepared cakes or reading one of the books or inspirational sets of targeted cards for discussion left out for us.

In the evenings we’d sink into the oversized sofa to enjoy delicious canapés and mocktails before sitting down to dinner and enjoying culinary delight after delight from our chefs Jon and Rachelle. Much of this food was foraged locally or cultivated from AliKat’s permaculture garden and the passion the chefs had for their food shone through as they gleefully explained each dish. The evenings would finish early, allowing time for quiet reflection, curling up with a book, evening strolls in the fading light or a final soak in the tub as the stars began to emerge.
Each night, as my head was enshrouded by the pillow, I thought to myself how somehow the day had made perfect sense and I couldn’t have imagined it otherwise, flowing as it did in a carefully curated yet seamless and seemingly carefree manner.  As sleep beckoned, I thought to myself, “I wonder what tomorrow will bring.  Whatever happens, it will all make sense by the time my head reaches the pillow again.”

If you are considering going on one of these retreats but wonder what exactly is involved and why there’s no daily timetable of classes, hikes, meals and events, I implore you to step back a little from our constant craving for precise and instant information and instead to trust the process and let yourself be cared for and guided by the exceptional team which AliKats and Great Heights Pathways have put together.

I went away from the incredible five-day experience with a much deeper insight into myself: who I am as a person and how I think.  I left with effective coping mechanisms I’ll be able to use when stress gets the better of me.  I have clear ideas of how to move forwards and what my future looks like.  I feel balanced and calm and ready. I highly recommend this retreat to anyone at a crossroads in their life or lacking direction and clarity. The variety of activities, locations, food and people make for a truly holistic experience you won’t regret!

AliKats retreats are completely holistic. While Al and Kat provide plush beds and nutritious, vegetarian meals, Caitlin and Ursula challenge you to do inner work. Their mission? To help participants restore the connection with themselves and the rhythm of nature. Not just by talking, but above all by experiencing . For four days I gave myself over to hiking, wild-picking, forest bathing, Qigong and even a cocoa ceremony. All in all, damn good reasons to put this holistic retreat on your bucket list.

Thanks to the team. We will be back!

Honestly the nicest chalet we’ve ever stayed in – bearing in mind I’ve been visiting Morzine at least once a year for around 20 years this really is a high accolade! The position is wonderful and quiet (except for the very occasional horse and carriage clopping past!) you really couldn’t find a better place closer to the Super Morzine lift and we will certainly be booming with AliKats in the future.
The correspondence from Ash has been professional but very friendly and she was lovely, chatty and very friendly when she came to say goodbye at the end of our stay. Absolutely wonderful!

Had a really great weeks holiday at the chalet. Beautiful chalet with great hosts Aron and Quentin who went above and beyond. Friendly approachable guys and excellent food. Alikats also provide a great service taking you to and from any ski lift you wish, never too much trouble, thanks to Rob, Roger and Will 🙂 would highly recommend Alikats and hope to be back again.

Once again Alikats delivered on their promise of a ‘Ridiculously good chalet holiday’. Our stay at Chalet Debussy exceeded expectations. The chalet is charming with amazing views over the mountains, a pleasure to return to after a day on the slopes. Excellent food too, the quality, variety and presentation of the weekly dinner menu was impressive.

Our chalet hosts were delightful and couldn’t have done more to make our holiday just perfect!

A big thank you to Al and Kat, Alex and Fede and the Alikats team, superb service all round.

See you next year!

The amazing food menu….. which I have to say was spectacular! Well done Kat on the design and sourcing local produce! We felt that we were treated to something truly special every day!”

Thank you so much to the incredibly hard working staff. You smashed it!

When Alikats say you’ll have a luxury holiday and they’ll do everything for you, they really do mean it!