Discover inner joy at our creative retreats
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and inner peace at L'Ancienne Boulangerie Creative Retreats. Our retreats are designed to help you find harmony and joy within yourself. Join us for a transformative experience that will nurture your mind, body, and creative spirit.
Our Experienced Collaborators
Janelle Victor
Retreat Co-ordinator
Meet Janelle Victor, an experienced event manager and owner of L'Ancienne Boulangerie. Janelle is a published author, interior decorator and lover of art. She has created a wonderful retreat full of experiences for you to participate in. With her guidance, you will have the opportunity to explore life in a medieval village, meet loads of other creatives and have a fun time.
@ancienneboulangeriecaunes
Please note this is just a few of our collaborators and their availability will vary for each retreat.
Faith McLellan
Writer, Artist and Journaling Coach
Faith is a dedicated writer, reader, lover of Havanese dogs and France. She is passionate about all forms of art, communication and expression. One of the ways that Faith puts her observations into art is by creative journalling. Faith has conducted her popular journaling workshops at L'Ancienne Boulangerie and would love to share her ideas and concepts with you. Prepare to be entertained.
@fmclellan
Julie Keaten-Reed
Artist
Julie and her husband Russ are close neighbours to L'Ancienne Boulangerie where Julie has her studio. Julie describes her style as traditional Eastern minimalism meets contemporary Western sensibility. If our timing is right and Julie isn't exhibiting overseas, we can visit her studio and have the chance to see her in action.
@jkr_studio
Nadia Houbrechts
Co-Owner GreenCat Gallery
Nadia Houbrechts, a dedicated gallerist, currently operates galleries in Belgium, Bulgaria, France and the Netherlands with her husband Kurt. Nadia has offered to be a private guide for our creative groups and talk us through what is involved in running a successful gallery.
@greencatgallery
Winter vines - photo by Fran Maguire
Fran Maguire
Owner Galerie L'Écurie, photographer, painter and creative writer
Fran operates Gallerie L'Ecurie in the village. Housed in a former stable and wine cellar, the space has now transformed into an art gallery where the past and the present meet. The long-standing custom is to exhibit local artists and create an atmosphere where everyone is free to express themselves. Fran has also worked as an editor, feature writer and photographer. She is the facilitator of the Caunes-Minervois writing group.
@lecurie_caunes