The first step is to send in your details on the booking and enquiry form with your preference for retreat date and room type. Following this you will receive a follow up email with an invoice requesting a 50% deposit and confirmation of your retreat date and room preference. Full payment is required at check in by debit or credit card.

Each creative retreat costs 890€ and is inclusive of: Single occupancy accommodation for four nights Welcome and farewell dinner including wine Continental breakfast daily Light buffet lunch daily Tea, coffee and juice Apèro each evening Creative art activity - art supplies included Creative writing activity - notebook included Group coaching session Local art gallery and studio tours Visit to La Cité and Carcassonne Tour the medieval Abbey of Caunes-Minervois Wine tasting and walk through vineyard Includes all taxes An additional fee of 490€ including tax for a second person sharing a room *note there is only one twin share room available - Chambre 4 Optional extras: Return transfer from Carcassonne airport/train station 100€ per person Stay longer - 100€ per room per night includes taxes and continental breakfast Please note that travel to and from the retreat, meals at restaurants, any meals and drinks other than those not included in the package, additional art and writing supplies are not included in the creative retreat package.

Once your booking details are confirmed by email, you will receive an invoice with a payment link. A 50% deposit is required, with the balance payable on the day of arrival. Payments can be made by credit or debit cards.

We understand individual circumstances change, therefore our refund policy is: Cancellation greater than 30 days prior - full refund of deposit Cancellation of between 14-30 days prior - 50% refund of deposit Cancellation within 14 days prior - deposit forfeited Thank you for your understanding of these policies as I am a small business and need to pay for collaborators and materials in advance.

The following meals are included during your creative retreat: Welcome and Farewell dinner including wine Daily continental breakfast Daily light buffet lunch Daily apéro in the evening (one glass of wine) Wine at the wine tasting event Tea, coffee and juice Please note: 1. There will be two evenings that meals are not included, this will give you an opportunity to explore the restaurant options in the village or to cook if you prefer. 2. Wine is only included with the welcome and farewell dinner and for the evening apèro (one glass). I can take you shopping to purchase additional wine for personal consumption.

We have a small Vival store and a boulangerie in the village for basic supplies. Please note they both close between 12-2pm each day. Larger supermarkets are about 15 minutes away. There will be a few opportunities for you to join Janelle when she goes there if you don't have your own transport.

There are a number of restaurants in Caunes-Minervois, however their opening hours vary, depending on the season. Janelle can make reservations on your behalf.

The house has a lovely fireplace and each room has its own heater. There are plenty of spaces in the house to ensure you don't feel too locked in. No matter the weather the creative activities can still go ahead... maybe the walk in the vineyard may be postponed or we can forge on with wet weather gear.

The collaborators/facilitators will vary depending on their availability. The creative and writing activities are able to be completed by all skill levels. Art supplies and notebooks will be provided. You also have the opportunity to opt out of these sessions and simply take time out to explore the village or read a book. No pressure.

The creative retreats will be run in English but if you would like to converse in French you will find that most of the collaborators have entry level or beyond in French.

Yes, Janelle has an eight year old groodle (Golden Retriever/Poodle) named Max. His siblings are hospital care dogs and he is a gentle giant. His coat is low shedding which is supposed to be better for those with allergies.

Caunes-Minervois is a medieval village in the South of France. Airports are located in both Toulouse (1Hr 30 mins) and Carcassonne (20 mins) from the village. If arriving via Toulouse it is best to join an airport shuttle then a 1 hr train ride to Carcassonne. From there, transfers from Carcassonne to the village can be arranged for 60€ return per person. There is also a local bus service that operates between Carcassonne and Caunes-Minervois with details available online. To avoid stressful transfers if arriving through Toulouse, it may be worth staying overnight at an airport hotel there before completing your journey. I usually stay at the IBIS Styles Blagnac which is a short walk from the airport terminal. You are welcome to book additional nights here at L'Ancienne Boulangerie before or after the retreat for only 100€ per room per night inclusive of tax and continental breakfast.

Yes! We would love you to stay longer with us. Simply let Janelle know when you are sending in your enquiry and she can advise you of availability. The price is only 100€ per room per night inclusive of tax and continental breakfast.

There is ample free off site public car parking in Caunes Minervois. You can drop off luggage directly at the hotel before returning to one of the designated parking areas.