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
Media 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
Propose Your Workshop
We want to hear from facilitators with adult education experience, who want to run workshops & retreats in a private Château in the French countryside. Please read our guidelines below, and if you think your workshop fits, please reach out via email.
Guidelines:
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Workshops for 6-20 people, who would stay on-site or near by
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You provide the itinerary and daily structure for the event
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We provide accommodation, and food & beverage for you and the guests
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We provide flexible workspaces with tables and chairs, additional equipment could be by negotiation
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Ask us for connections to local providers & excursions to enhance your itinerary
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Use our templates for pricing, marketing & sales support
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Professional graphic design services in house (RGD with 25 yrs experience)
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Host your retreat page on our site - we provide the hosting, and page set up using UX reviewed design
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Inclusion is important to us, and our accessibility may be limited in the early days - please ask for what you and your guests may need