Write that novel ! - Educate your Palate - Yoga your Yoda
Inspiring writers retreats with expert guidance, and a serene environment.
Start writing that Novel you’ve been talking about and relax with new friends over good food and wine in Southern France.
Creative Retreats 2025 & 2626
3 Day Writer Retreat
Novel Writing for Beginners
December 2025
Novel Writing
A fantastic long weekend of creative writing in beautiful surroundings with relaxed tutorials from an experienced Writer.
You will have lots of time to develop your novel in lovely surroundings.
Your retreat starts the night before with dinner at the L’Ortensia, a wonderful local restaurant recognised in the Michelin Guide for its excellent cuisine. Its a chance to mingle and meet other writers. Then two days of creative writing in the studio with optional country walks. Morning croissants and coffee are available every day along with delicious lunches. The food is hearty and you will get to enjoy roasted chesnut's, mould wine and local delicacies and also get explore our lovely village on crisp sunny days.
£750 + Accommodation
5 Day Writer Retreat
Novel Writing All Levels
2026 Date to be confirmed
Novel Writing
A wonderful five days to start or develop your Novel in the beautiful setting of Riverside Studio. Enjoy a fabulous welcome dinner at L’Ortensia, a celebrated local restaurant recognised in the Michelin Guide for its excellent cuisine — the perfect way to connect with your fellow writers before the work begins.
Across the next five days, you’ll enjoy daily workshops in the converted stone barn studio, with a published author in offering relaxed but insightful tutorials to help you shape your story, develop characters, and build confidence in your writing.
Between sessions, you’ll have plenty of quiet time to work on your manuscript, or join optional countryside walks to spark fresh inspiration.
£750 + Accommodation
4 Writers Retreat
Novel Writing - All Levels
2026 Date to be confirmed
Novel Writing
South of France escape to help you develop your Novel or creative project. The course is designed to give you both inspiration and space to develop your writing with guidance from experienced novelists. You’ll enjoy relaxed tutorials, practical advice, and plenty of quiet writing time in our converted stone barn studio.
Your retreat begins with a welcome dinner at L’Ortensia, a local restaurant recognised in the Michelin Guide for its excellent cuisine. It’s the perfect chance to connect with fellow writers before the work begins.Over four days, you’ll take part in daily workshops and discussions, while a guest author joins us to share insights into their writing journey and offer individual advice. Between sessions, you can retreat into your writing or join optional country walks to spark new inspiration.
£900 + Accommodation
4 Day Wine and Walks Retreat
Wine and Walks
Spring 2026 - Date to be confirmed
Wine and Walks
Step into the heart of French wine country, where every path leads to discovery. Our Wine and Walks retreat combines gentle exploration with the rich traditions of local vineyards, giving you the chance to enjoy both the landscape and the flavours that make this region unique. Your days begin with relaxed walks through rolling hills, chestnut groves, and the sweeping vineyards that surround Saint-Gervais-sur-Mare. Along the way, you’ll visit an authentic domaine, meet local winemakers, and learn how the art of viticulture shapes every bottle. Midday brings well-earned pauses in carefully chosen village restaurants, where you’ll enjoy long lunches of regional dishes paired with local wines. Each meal is an opportunity to savour the warmth of French hospitality and deepen your appreciation for the area’s culinary heritage. Evenings are leisurely, with time to unwind, share stories, and reflect on the day’s discoveries. You don’t need to be an expert — just curious, open to new tastes, and ready to enjoy the charm of life at a slower pace. Join us for an experience that blends walking, learning, and dining into a true celebration of the South of France.
£TBC
3 Lazy Days Spa Weekend Retreat
Spa Day, walks and dining
spring 2026 - Date to be confirmed
Spa Day, Walks and Long Lunches
Treat yourself to a day of relaxation, gentle exploration, and indulgence in the South of France. Our Spa Day, Walks and Long Lunches experience is designed to restore body and mind, combining the best of wellness, countryside charm, and French hospitality.
We begin with a scenic drive to the nearby spa town of Lamalou-les-Bains, where you’ll have time to unwind and enjoy personalised treatments. A spa menu will be provided in advance, so you can choose exactly how you’d like to be pampered — from soothing massages to revitalising therapies.
Afterwards, we linger over a long French lunch in one of Lamalou’s welcoming restaurants, savouring regional flavours and fine local wines. In the afternoon, we stretch our legs with gentle country walks among chestnut groves, taking in fresh air and the calm of the hills.
The pace is relaxed throughout, with every detail taken care of so you can simply enjoy the day. This retreat is about balance — a little movement, a little indulgence, and plenty of time to savour the charm of southern French life.
Come home refreshed, recharged, and with memories of a day well spent.
£TBC
4 Day Fly Fishing Retreat
Fly fishing and lunches
Late spring 2026 - Date to be confirmed
Fly Fishing and Lunches in the South of France
Discover the calm rhythm of fly fishing against the backdrop of the French countryside. Our Fly Fishing and Lunches retreat is designed for those who want to spend time by the water, learn or improve their technique, and enjoy the simple pleasures of good food and good company.
Guided sessions will take you to clear rivers and streams near Saint-Gervais-sur-Mare, where you’ll practise casting, read the water, and experience the quiet satisfaction of time spent outdoors. Whether you’re new to fly fishing or already hooked, the focus is on relaxation, connection, and the joy of the catch.
Around midday, we set our rods aside and gather in welcoming local restaurants, where long French lunches showcase seasonal produce and regional wines. Each meal offers a taste of the local terroir and the chance to swap stories with fellow guests.
Evenings are unhurried, giving you space to reflect on the day, enjoy the village atmosphere, or simply rest and recharge.
No experience is required — just curiosity, patience, and a love of the outdoors. Come cast a line, share a meal, and discover the timeless appeal of fly fishing in the South of France
£TBC
4 Days of walks, wine and lunches
Walks Wine and lunches
Late Spring 2026 - Date to be confirmed
4 Days of walks, wine and lunches
Walks Wine and lunches
Late Spring 2026 - Date to be confirmed
3 Lazy Days Spa Weekend Retreat
Spa Day, walks and dining
Late Spring 2026 - Date to be confirmed
Walks, Wine and lunches
Spring comes early in the South of France. The hills around Saint-Gervais-sur-Mare turn green, blossoms appear, and the air fills with the scent of new growth and woodsmoke. It’s the perfect time for gentle walks, good food, and a glass or two of wine.
Our Walks, Wine & Lunches retreat is a relaxed way to enjoy the area. We’ll follow local paths through chestnut groves, past old castles, and along stretches of the Route de St Jacques. Some days we’ll pause for long lunches in village restaurants; other days we’ll spread out a picnic if the sun is shining.
The retreat begins with a meet-and-greet meal at L’Hortensia in the village. Over three days of walking you’ll visit local beauty spots and places of interest, with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery. The pace is relaxed, you’ll need to be reasonably fit, but there’s no need to be an Olympian.
£TBC
Walks, Wine and lunches
Spring comes early in the South of France. The hills around Saint-Gervais-sur-Mare turn green, blossoms appear, and the air fills with the scent of new growth and woodsmoke. It’s the perfect time for gentle walks, good food, and a glass or two of wine.
Our Walks, Wine & Lunches retreat is a relaxed way to enjoy the area. We’ll follow local paths through chestnut groves, past old castles, and along stretches of the Route de St Jacques. Some days we’ll pause for long lunches in village restaurants; other days we’ll spread out a picnic if the sun is shining.
The retreat begins with a meet-and-greet meal at L’Hortensia in the village. Over three days of walking you’ll visit local beauty spots and places of interest, with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery. The pace is relaxed, you’ll need to be reasonably fit, but there’s no need to be an Olympian.
£TBC
Spa Day, Walks and Long Lunches
Treat yourself to a day of relaxation, gentle exploration, and indulgence in the South of France. Our Spa Day, Walks and Long Lunches experience is designed to restore body and mind, combining the best of wellness, countryside charm, and French hospitality.
We begin with a scenic drive to the nearby spa town of Lamalou-les-Bains, where you’ll have time to unwind and enjoy personalised treatments. A spa menu will be provided in advance, so you can choose exactly how you’d like to be pampered — from soothing massages to revitalising therapies.
Afterwards, we linger over a long French lunch in one of Lamalou’s welcoming restaurants, savouring regional flavours and fine local wines. In the afternoon, we stretch our legs with gentle country walks among chestnut groves, taking in fresh air and the calm of the hills.
The pace is relaxed throughout, with every detail taken care of so you can simply enjoy the day. This retreat is about balance — a little movement, a little indulgence, and plenty of time to savour the charm of southern French life.
Come home refreshed, recharged, and with memories of a day well spent.
£TBC