Creative Residency

A Space to Begin, Deepen, or Complete Your Work

 

A unique and intimate space to come home to yourself, through stillness, nature, and the quiet momentum of meaningful work.

Nestled in the southwest of France, Little French Retreat offers a unique residency experience for just two guests at a time, a rare opportunity to step away from the noise and return to a natural rhythm of creation, contemplation, and clarity.

Whether you're a writer, artist, potter or wellbeing practitioner, this is a place where your inner voice is gently welcomed forward. Mornings begin with birdsong and optional yoga, the days stretch wide for focused work, and evenings invite rest and nourishment.

This is not a retreat in the traditional sense, there is no fixed agenda. You may arrive with a clear project in mind or let the space itself guide you. Support is available if you need it: coaching, feedback, mentoring and structured sessions can be added to meet you exactly where you are.

Supported or Self-Guided

Each residency begins with a simple choice: Come with your own plan, or let us help you create one.

If you're seeking clarity or momentum, you’ll be invited to book an initial 1:1 coaching session with Tamsin, where you'll co-create a structure for your time. Through intuitive listening and creative brainstorming, you'll shape a focus that feels purposeful, with gentle check-ins, feedback, or accountability offered as needed.

You’re free to work independently, ask for support, or let your rhythm guide you.

 

What’s Included

  • Accommodation in a light-filled private room with writing desk and views of the surrounding valley

  • Daily organic meals (brunch, and light supper) based on Ayurvedic principles for clarity and nourishment

  • Access to one of three dedicated workspaces:

    • A writer’s room with desks and stillness

    • A 25m² artist’s studio with garden views and beautiful natural light

    • A 40m² pottery studio overlooking the valley (Kiln fires to earthenware temperatures only)

  • Optional morning yoga (held 5 times per week) to support clarity, grounding and creative flow

  • Surrounded by miles of walking trails, falcon-filled skies, and a rhythm of simplicity and space

Creative Support Options

You’re free to shape your residency your way.
Some guests come with clear goals, others find their focus through the stillness.

You may also choose to add:

  • An initial coaching session to help shape your time here

  • Weekly 1:1 creative coaching or feedback

  • Optional guided walks, creative mentoring or brainstorming sessions to reignite momentum

Residency Pricing (Per Person)

Self-directed includes:

  • Private room and creative workspace

  • Two daily Ayurvedic organic meals

  • Basic hosting, guidance and care

  • Use of Yoga room for self-practice - classes are additional

  • 1 week €995 / 2 weeks €1790

With Coaching includes:

  • Private room and creative workspace

  • Two daily Ayurvedic organic meals

  • Use of Yoga room for self-practice - classes are additional

  • Basic hosting, guidance and care

  • 1-1 Coaching session (read here for more info)

  • 1 week €1290 / 2 weeks €2845

Full Creative Support includes:

  • One weekly coaching session & access to mentoring/feedback

  • 2 Ayurvedic organic meals per day

  • Daily Morning Yoga (5 times per week)

  • Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation - for balance, health and work alignment

  • One half-day guided session (walk, creative planning, body work, second coaching session, visit to hot thermal spa)

  • 1 week €1995 / 2 weeks €3595

Whats not included:
Artist material costs, pottery materials and kiln firings, flights.

Available Dates:
2025: 30 Aug - 10 Sept / October / November / December
2026: April / May / June / July - Sept / October / November / December