Creative Journeys & Bespoke Experiences
Welcome to Manor & Maker's vibrant world of events! Here you'll find our current & future offerings, each designed to inspire creativity and foster connection in our enchanting Dordogne setting.
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Current Events
Creative Adventures
Art Retreat
Dates available for 2026 and 2027.
Are you ready to unlock your inner artist in the enchanting heart of France? Whether you've wielded a paintbrush or not, imagine yourself in our private château, where judgment has no place, and creativity knows no bounds. Picture yourself leaving with your own creativity journal and the awe-inspiring fruits of your artistic endeavors, all while saying, 'WOW – I had no idea I could create that!'
Faerie Life Retreat
Fantasy Photography Retreat
September 2026
Costumes. Castles. Community.
Come create your legend.
What if your life felt like a page from a fairytale, a whispered legend brought to life, or your favorite romantasy novel?
September 2026, escape to a secluded château and step into your own fae-touched tale. Over seven days of creative play, guided portrait sessions, and candlelit castle evenings, you'll co-create dreamy visuals, craft crowns and wings, and inhabit the story only you can tell.
It’s more than a retreat — it’s a week of becoming.
French Immersion Experience
Language Immersion
June 1-8 2026
You've studied French before. You have the vocabulary. You know the basics. But when it's time to actually speak, something happens.
Join us for an intimate week at our Dordogne château where you'll finally bridge the gap between knowing French and confidently speaking it. Practice French at local markets, historic sites, during wine tastings, and over meals prepared by Le Cordon Bleu-trained Chefs. No classroom pressure. Small group. Expert instruction. Judgment-free environment.
Leave speaking French with ease, not just understanding it.
Dordogne Cultural Adventure
Women's Cultural Journey
June 27 - July 4 2026
Ready to discover the real France with women who share your curiosity? Our château in the heart of Dordogne becomes your home base for authentic adventures through medieval villages, prehistoric caves, and truffle markets. Led by travel expert Angela Clark, you'll connect with locals, taste traditions, and create friendships that last long after you return home
Event Vibes
Proposez Votre Atelier
Nous sommes à la recherche d'animateurs qui souhaitent organiser des ateliers dans un cadre magnifique de la campagne française. Veuillez lire nos directives ci-dessous, et si vous pensez que votre atelier convient, veuillez remplir le formulaire ci-dessous et nous vous contacterons.
Directives :
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Ateliers pour 6 à 10 personnes, qui logent sur place ou à proximité.
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Créez votre itinéraire pour les makers, les artistes, le bien-être, ou toute combinaison (et de nouvelles idées !)
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Les fournitures peuvent être fournies par vous (inclus dans le prix), ou par des instructions spécifiques aux invités (coût supplémentaire pour les invités).
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Nous fournissons l'hébergement, la nourriture et les boissons pour vous et vos invités.
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Les invités doivent assurer leur propre transport vers et depuis l'atelier.
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Nous fournissons des espaces de travail flexibles avec des tables et des chaises, des équipements supplémentaires peuvent être négociés.
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Demandez-nous de vous mettre en relation avec des prestataires locaux pour améliorer votre itinéraire.
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Nous pouvons proposer aux invités des excursions locales facultatives pour enrichir l'expérience de l'atelier.
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L'inclusion est importante pour nous, et notre accessibilité peut être limitée dans les premiers jours - veuillez demander ce dont vous et vos invités avez besoin.