Dordogne · 7 days
Days at Simply Canvas Farm mix structured sessions with long stretches of free time. A typical retreat week includes workshops and one-on-one sessions alongside movement like yoga, Qigong and dance, plus meditation and breathwork. Guests who have been describe a combination of depth and fun: workshops in the morning, a…
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Dordogne · 7 days · From EUR 895 (indicative)
Days at Simply Canvas Farm mix structured sessions with long stretches of free time. A typical retreat week includes workshops and one-on-one sessions alongside movement like yoga, Qigong and dance, plus meditation and breathwork. Guests who have been describe a combination of depth and fun: workshops in the morning, a massage or a one-to-one in the afternoon, and the pool or a hammock in between. The exact timetable depends on which retreat is running, so check the calendar for the week you want.
What sets it apart is that this is not a venue rented out anonymously. Sandra and Santi only host facilitators they know personally and whose experience they can vouch for, so the programme is chosen rather than simply booked in. The farm itself has been established since 2008 and runs on permaculture principles, with food forests on the land.
Accommodation is spread across the property. The safari tents are large and fully furnished, with real beds and private bathrooms. The house is shared with one or two others, and there is a tiny house for anyone who wants their own space. You can also bring your own tent or camper van.
Meals are cooked fresh, heavy on vegetables, and often organic or locally sourced. Favourites include oven-roasted watermelon and fresh figs with chocolate and walnuts. There is no rotating weekly menu; the kitchen cooks what is good and works around individual preferences.
Getting there does not require a flight. The farm is reachable by train and by car, and a WhatsApp group is set up before each retreat so guests can arrange carpools and travel together. Bergerac is the nearest town.
- Accommodation in a safari tent, shared house, tiny house, or your own tent/camper van pitch - Fresh, mostly organic and local meals, flexitarian or vegetarian - Retreat programme of workshops, sessions and one-on-one time - Access to the swimming pool, terrace, campfire area and hammocks - WhatsApp group for carpooling and travel arrangements before the retreat
- Travel to and from the farm - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Any treatments or extras not listed in the specific retreat programme