'Coming Home' - Oct '25
Find inspiration away from trends and social media. Explore how design choices shape the way we live and how they evolve and change. Delve into what ‘home’ means for you. Immerse yourself in visits to chateaux, vintage markets, ateliers and artisan studios. Share in candlelit dinners with locally sourced food and wine. Join in workshops that spark your creativity. Be inspired to continue your own story because you have come home to ‘yourself.’
“Creating a home is about filtering the layers and experiences of one’s life. It is theatrical, like creating a drama or film – but a home is also a process, it has a strong practical element. It is a mix of dreaming and deciding. Feeling and function.”
Retreats
Workshops, Guest Speakers, Fine Dining, Seasonal Events, Tours, Brocantes, Local Ateliers, 1 on 1 Consultations.
Wandering, Gathering, Savouring.
Whether you are moving house, renovating, or simply dreaming of your future home this retreat is for you. Immerse yourself in visits to chateaux, vintage markets, ateliers, artisan studios. Share locally sourced food and wine prepared by a private chef.
Building Connections
Enjoy five full days where you are being guided and nurtured, in a home that echoes warmth and laughter, where chickens lay your morning eggs and where at night you sleep soundly in the stillness of the Gascony countryside. Meet other guests who are passionate about colour and texture, travel and heritage. Share stories, exchange ideas.
Leave With Clarity, Return Home With Purpose
You’ll leave the retreat with a clear sense of your design aesthetic and a renewed passion for your home. With confidence in your personal choices, you’ll feel ready to create spaces that reflect your authentic self. Your days immersed in design, art, culture, and rest will leave you glowing—with a notebook full of inspiration and a deeper appreciation for detail, texture, and the link between material and mind.
"Most of all, you’ll return home awakened: seeing with fresh eyes, guided by curiosity, and ready to continue your own thoughtful, soulful curation."
Next Retreat's Hosts. 2nd Oct - 8th Oct:
Creativity in Action: Design, Photography, and Innovation with Miv, Hugh, and Thérèse
Host
Miv Watts
Miv, author of The Maverick Soul, celebrates individuality, authenticity, and the art of living by instinct. Her career as an art director and stylist in film and music took her around the world, before she settled in Sydney in the 1980s to raise her children, Naomi and Ben. Today, she champions mentors, authentic living, and creating spaces that tell our truest stories. From designing boutique hotels out of Rajasthan, to tin shacks in the rainforest of Byron Bay, her passion for creating authentic, colourful spaces with personal stories to tell remains strong.
Host/ Facilitator
Lady Marie-Thérèse Robinson BA. Cert Ed
Thérèse began her career as a drama teacher before creating her special events company. She represented her husband Sir Ken Robinson and launched and managed his career. Together they promoted the importance of creativity globally. The foundation for her current work is based around their New York Times bestselling book ‘ The Element, How finding your passion changes everything ’ and the sequel, ‘Finding your Element’.
Host
Hugh Stewart
Hugh, a New Zealand-born photographer and director, is known for intimate portraits of global icons and film collaborations with Baz Luhrmann. Co-creator of The Maverick Soul, his work spans fashion, film, and campaigns for brands like Chanel No.5, HBO, and Netflix.
Hosts Continued:
Culinary, Wellness, and Property Experts: Nicole, Chef Matthew, and William
Host
Nicole Langone
(MS RD CDN)
Nicole, founder of Langone Wellness Consulting, unites nutrition science with the joy of delicious food, helping clients build sustainable, satisfying relationships with eating. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu with degrees in hospitality management and nutritional science, she has led menu strategy for NYC schools and taught at Brooklyn College and Columbia University.
Chef
Matthew Horton
Educated in England but raised on an Italian estate, Matthew grew up immersed in a rich culinary tradition that values quality ingredients and the art of food. He loves exploring local markets and crafting healthy, seasonal meals—organic where possible—celebrating the natural essence of each ingredient. His cooking draws inspiration from Italy, France, Spain, and Greece, and takes pride in creating beautiful, delicious dishes paired with wholesome wines.
Host
William Desvé
William, Managing Director of Bliss Immobilier, brings decades of international experience and a deep understanding of property, valuing the unique character of every home. Bilingual and widely travelled, he combines entrepreneurial insight with a broad perspective shaped by both private enterprise and public service.
Hosts Continued:
Alignment & Healing and Photgraphy.
Host
Amaryllis Fraser
Amaryllis has spent over 30 years helping clients worldwide connect with their subconscious, higher self, and the spiritual realm. Her path began at nineteen after a life-changing accident and the discovery of her family’s role in founding The College of Psychic Research in 1886. Since then, she has dedicated her life to guiding others toward clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Amaryllis empowers clients to make aligned choices, unlock healing, and reconnect with their true potential.
Host
Philip Volkers
Philip approaches photography with a modern honesty—powerful yet understated, capturing iconic moments without excess. His ability to connect instantly with subjects allows him to create raw, authentic images filled with emotional depth.
Spanning five continents, his career bridges fashion, film, extreme sports, and reportage, including the Kumbh Mela in India. His chronicle of Burning Man and other works have been exhibited worldwide, establishing him as a distinctive visual storyteller. Clients include: Apple, BBC, Condé Nast Traveller, De Beers, Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar, Nike, Vogue UK, YouTube, and more.
Pricing
6 Nights and 5 days
Workshops
Visits
Private Chef
€4000 per person
*Rooms priced separately and come in various sizes and configurations.
Please RSVP below for more info if you are interested.
‘Slow Decoration Is Soul Decoration’: Interiors Queen Miv Watts On Avoiding Trends
By Juliet Herd
*NEXT RETREAT (2nd Oct - 8th Oct)*
"Coming Home"Thu 02 OctCazaubon
