Facilitator Training
In-person
Circle of
Forgiveness
With Olivier Clerc
FACILITATOR TRAINING
An invitation to explore a gentle yet powerful ritual that helps heal the heart, opening a path to forgiveness without the need to revisit painful stories.
A training to :
- Experience the healing power of the Circle firsthand
- Learn to facilitate Circles in your own country and community
- Discover a non-verbal, transpersonal ritual that honors both personal and collective healing
- Join an international network of facilitators supported by the Pardon International Association
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"As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison."
Dear Friends of the Heart,
We are pleased to invite you to the next Circle of Forgiveness Facilitator Training, offered in
English, taking place from March 26 to 29th 2026 at the beautiful Château de Césarges in
Maubec, France.
Rooted in the transformative experience that Olivier Clerc had with Don Miguel Ruiz in
Mexico (as told in The Gift of Forgiveness), Circles of Forgiveness offer a gentle yet powerful ritual to heal the heart without needing to recount painful stories or confront those who have hurt us.
Since 2012, this approach has touched tens of thousands of people in over 15 countries.
Now, we invite you to deepen your own journey with forgiveness and learn how to guide others on this path.
Structure
of the training
From 4:00 to 7:00 PM — Welcome and Opening Circle.
These two days will give us the opportunity to…
👉 Explore the meaning and challenges of forgiveness
👉 Understand the structure and guiding principles of the Circles
👉 Deepen our posture and presence as facilitators
👉 Experience a live educational Circle and embodied practices
This final day will be dedicated to:
👉 Practicing facilitation in small groups
👉 Preparing to launch your own Circle at home
👉 Exploring resources and the certification pathway
👉 Coming together for a Closing Ceremony
A gentle pause to heal, to learn, and to share the gift of forgiveness.
What are the prerequisites ?
You are kindly asked to read Olivier Clerc’s two books on forgiveness, prior to the
training :
👉 « The Gift of Forgiveness »
Available in 9 languages, including English, which
provides the history of this particular way of practicing forgiveness.
👉 « Healing the Wounds of the Heart »
Also available in French and Italian, which
answers almost all the questions you and the future participants to your circles
may have.
RENEWAL & ENCHANTMENT
📍 Nestled between Lyon and Grenoble, Château de Césarges is located just 10 minutes from Bourgoin-Jallieu train station, in the Isère region.
Built in the 16th century, it was fully renovated between 2018 and 2020 to offer comfort and modern amenities, while preserving its authentic charm.
Surrounded by a 7-hectare wooded park, the Château features spacious meeting rooms and bright lounges, designed to welcome you in a warm and peaceful atmosphere.
A vibrant place that naturally invites you to pause, connect, and make space for enchantment, inspiration, and sharing.
Practical
information
Date
The training will take place :
from Thursday, March 26, 2026
(starting at 4:00 PM)
to Sunday, March 29, 2026 (ending at 4:00 PM).
Location
Château de Césarges
770 chemin de Césarges
38300 Maubec
France
Accommodation & meals
Participants are invited to stay on site in a friendly, community atmosphere, contributing to both the organization and the cost of meals.
Participants & team
We will be able to welcome between 18 and 24 participants for this training.
If you chose to go along with the proposed option, review Information document (pdf) :
Contribution
👉 This fee applies only to the training component and includes all related activities.
The suggested contribution for this training is 600 €, but we are committed to ensuring that finances are never a barrier.
We invite you to choose the amount that best reflects your capacity and your sense of fair reciprocity.
420 €
for a shared room
OR
540 €
for a single room
(subject to availability)
To foster a positive group dynamic and make the most of our shared time,
we invite all participants to stay on site.
Full board includes accommodation, three meals per day (from Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon), and refreshments during breaks.
You will be able to choose your type of accommodation (single or shared room) in the next step, after registering for the training 
Support the Pardon International Association
If you have the possibility and feel moved to do so, you are welcome to support the Pardon International Association through a donation.
Your contribution can help people from regions with scarce opportunities join
the training and bring the Circles of Forgiveness back to their communities.
Frequently
Asked Questions
You are kindly asked to read Olivier Clerc’s two books on forgiveness, prior to the training :
👉 « The Gift of Forgiveness »
Available in 9 languages, including English, which provides the history of this particular way of practicing forgiveness.
👉 « Healing the Wounds of the Heart »
Also available in French and Italian, which answers almost all the questions you and the future participants to your circles may have.
Cancellation more than 1 month before the start date:
50% of the amount paid will be refunded and/or may be applied to another training (online or in person) within the same year.
Cancellation less than 1 month before the start date:
We will not be able to offer any refund and/or apply the amount to another training, whether online or in person.
Yes, absolutely. Payment is fully secured and processed through BilletWeb, a trusted online ticketing platform used by many training organizations.
Your banking information is protected, and you can make your payment with complete confidence.
A full-board package (accommodation & meals) is available at Château de Césarges starting from 420 € (to be paid during the second step of registration).
Yes, absolutely. After your registration, you will receive a link to the dedicated event on Togetzer, a carpooling platform designed for this type of gathering. There, you can easily offer or look for a ride.
You will also have the opportunity to join a dedicated WhatsApp group for the training, to make it easier for participants to connect and coordinate logistics.
No, this training will not be recorded.
Any questions ? We invite you to send us an email at contact@endeveloppement.fr
