Discover the transformative power of creativity in a 500-year-old French château. Manor & Maker's Creative Adventures retreats in the Dordogne are designed for adults seeking creative renewal—no artistic experience required. With just 8-10 participants and up to 6 dedicated facilitators, you'll explore visual arts, writing, photography, and culinary creativity in an intimate, supportive environment. Professional Le Cordon Bleu-trained chefs create exceptional meals using loca

Discover why France offers the perfect setting for literary escapes, and how to choose the ideal reading retreat for your next transformative vacation.

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I've been a bit remiss in updating with the newsletter content! Make an Impression Printmaking Retreat Thinking about moving to France? 5...

We took our own advice and popped down to the south of France for a break.

One cheery and one less cheery update coincidentally from this week.

Stephen and I are going to do the thing that is the hardest of all for entrepreneurs - take time off to recharge. We're going somewhere...

Hello, fellow Dordogne enthusiasts! We've been exploring the beautiful Périgord region together in our videos, and now it's time for you...

Bonjour! New ad-free video added for your enjoyment, I got to be crafty this week and it makes me so happy! Other things that make me...

We got married?!

Compared to where it's going, AI's capabilities are the worst they will ever be.

We're getting married?!

Let's take a moment to talk about something incredibly vital – self-care for us, the imaginative souls constantly pouring our hearts into

Spend some time on yourself, and who you want to be.

What is it about nostalgia that draws us in?

Exploring the Uncharted: The Thrill of Trying New Things

Bonjour, fellow dreamers and castle enthusiasts! Stephen and I just got back from a week in south Wales, visiting family, and trying to...

A Maker's Guide to Networking

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