Sometimes weavers just need to retreat and re-charge our batteries! Our intention is to provide you with all the necessities of life whilst you immerse yourself in absorbing new influences and inspiration from the well-stocked weaving and design source library and have your own dedicated loom to develop ideas. Stacey is on hand to discuss ideas and possibilities with you but your time is your own. During your time here, you have the option to visit some local villages/countryside and experience the famous Gascon gastronomy and ambiance.
Mon – arrive late afternoon. Welcome meal (5 courses)
Tues-Sun – your time to research, relax, rejuvenate, develop ideas with all meals (3-course evening meals) provided and 3 local excursions if you choose.
Sun evening – Celebration meal (5 courses)
Mon am – depart.
Sample excursions:
Short trips – Vianne (glass studio/bastide village), Barbaste (historic mill/art gallery)
Fourcés (circular bastide village/brocante, one of the plus-beaux-villages de France), Larrressingle (medieval fortress village and another plus-beaux-villages)
Lamontjoie (fabulous Thursday night market in July & August and lovely lakeside walk), Nomdieu (Templar history)
Longer trips – La Romieu, a third of the plus-beaux-villages de France (collegiale cloisTers with an amazing view), Jardin de Cousiana (beautiful gardens, shop next to La Romieu), evening meal in Condom (cathedral, 3 Musketeers fame)
Lectoure (brocante village, thermal spa, woad shop), Gramont (hilltop village with bee museum, château (National Monument) and vine and wine museum with wine tasting, evening meal at the Auberge du Petit Feuillant.
Cassaigne (Armagnac and wine tour), Abbaye de Flaran (Cistercian abbey now a cultural centre, monastery gardens), evening meal at the Ferme de Flaran (adjacent to the Abbaye)
Wine/Armagnac tasting – if you wish to have an afternoon of wine and armagnac tasting, there are several local places to visit!
PRICES – Weaver’s Wellbeing Retreat
1225 € for one person in a Double room, private bathroom or ensuite – 1 week.
Please email me to discuss dates and payment options.
INCLUDED all meals, drinks, excursions, loom hire and materials. After arrival, all you will need is your own personal spending money.
Food is prepared from local ingredients wherever possible. Wine and beverages are included. Please let me know if you have any dietary requirements.