Escape into an immersive and informal week of creativity and relaxation, set against the backdrop of a beautiful French hotel offering abundant hospitality.
2026 PROGRAMME
Two retreats. Two creative worlds.
WEEK ONE
Creative Retreat
8–15 October 2026 · Sommières
Art, craft, florals, photography and the wonderful Sommières brocante — a week to reconnect with your inner creativity.
Creative retreat hosts Charlotte Bland and Ros Badger are joined by three exceptional tutors. Highlights include painting en plein air with artist Lucy Kent, creating your own illustrated stationery with illustrator Caroline Kent and a glorious floral and tablescaping workshop with florist Nadine Gibbon.
WEEK TWO
Writing Retreat
15–22 October 2026 · Sommières
Writing through food — find your voice in the most inspiring of settings.
Writing retreat hosts Charlotte Bland and Lucy Brazier are thrilled to invite two very special guest tutors to lead this creative and practical week of collaborative writing workshops, activities and discussion, with food as the catalyst. Felicity Cloake and Molly Wizenberg will encourage, guide and develop your writing skills, whether you are an enthusiastic beginner or a seasoned writer.
"Guests are drawn to the simple, nurturing cycle of daily life—eat, create, rest"
— AIRMAIL
"The best part is the creative freedom the retreat offers. You can do as much or as little as you like"
— BRITISH AIRWAYS HIGH LIFE