Slow Living Residency

A Space to Begin, Deepen, or Complete Your Work

 

A unique and intimate space to come home to your work.

Nestled in the southwest of France, Little French Retreat offers a unique residency experience for just two guests at a time, an 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.

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 check-ins, feedback, or accountability offered as needed.

 

What’s Included

  • Single accommodation with private bathroom, writing desk and views of the surrounding valley

  • Daily organic meals (brunch, and light supper) based on Ayurvedic principles, prepared for you to eat in your own time

  • Access to one of two dedicated workspaces:

    • 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 and a rhythm of simplicity and space

Coaching 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:

  • 1-1 Whole-Centred and creative coaching session

Residency Pricing (Per Person)

Self-directed includes:

  • Private room and creative workspace

  • Two daily Ayurvedic organic meals

  • Use of Yoga room for self-practice - or join optional class

  • Catered; 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 - or join optional class

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

  • Catered; 1 week €1290 / 2 weeks €2500

Full Creative Support includes:

  • One weekly coaching session & access to mentoring/feedback

  • 2 Ayurvedic organic meals per day

  • Use of Yoga room for self-practice - or join optional class

  • 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)

  • Catered 1 week €1795 / 2 weeks €3395

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