Retreats, Workshops & nature vacations in France
Let nature nurture you and come to empty your mind and recharge at Simply Canvas Farm. Come to recharge during a nice retreat vacation in France. Learn more about nature during a nature vacation with our food forest course or come dance during our active vacations in France.
Somewhere between Bordeaux and Toulouse, on the edge of the Dordogne and Lot et Garonne departments, tucked away between hills filled with sunflowers and vineyards, you will find Simply Canvas Farm where you can come for retreats and nature vacations. Life walks along gently in this calmer part of France and leisurely leads along winding paths, swaying hammocks, and crackling campfires. The food is delicious, there are idyllic medieval villages like Eymet and Duras nearby where people still say hello. The farmers' markets are full of local growers, and you can take your fresh croissants from the baker to the café to enjoy with your coffee. The perfect environment for a green and eco-friendly holiday with teenagers or to relax during a retreat.
At Simply Canvas Farm you can stay in 3 holiday homes, one of the 6 safari tents (with electricity, kitchenette, and private bathroom within a short walking distance) or our tiny house. Nature is central to us, along with delicious food. We are a permaculture farm including a food forest. You can walk around our 5-hectare property while eating figs and pears from the trees. Of course, there is a large fenced pool. Our place is located near Bergerac, Eymet, and Duras on the edge of Lot et Garonne and Dordogne in Southern France.
The importance of emptying your mind
Santi and I have years of experience in mindfulness and meditation, as well as guiding retreats. We understand the importance of taking care of your emotional well-being. We achieve this through daily practice, making choices that enhance the quality of our lives, and also by occasionally taking a retreat or nature vacation to clear our minds. We are happy to share our experience with you. We invite various special guides to lead retreats and nature vacations. You are welcome to come and clear your mind and resource with us.
Nature Retreats and Holidays
Do you feel the need to resource yourself? You've come to the right place. We organize various mindfulness and meditation retreat holidays or retreat holidays in other areas such as mantra singing or dance. But you can also opt for a bit more activity by getting your hands dirty during a practical food forest course and learning more about nature, or by volunteering for a week in the spring.
10-15 September (guided both in English and Dutch). This mindfuless retreat in France is a unique chance to bring peace and relaxation to your body and mind in an environment that offers balance and nature.
2025: 2-7 July you can join this retreat holiday in France: Let's Connect Retreat. A retreat with meditation, bodywork, Qi Gong, breathwork, mantra singing, and intuitive dancing. Guided in English and Dutch
2025: 9-14 August Disconnect from your phone and other digital distractions and go to a place where the campfire crackles, the hammocks gently sway and the food is delicious. Join us for a Digital Detox to Simply Canvas Farm in Southwest France.
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Flower Essences and organic and daily support that required little time
We encourage you to explore the healing power of the flower world. The enchanting impact of flower essences lies in their ability to restore harmony. They serve as a daily soul supplement and work for our emotional and spiritual well-being. Discover the unique flower essences handmade on Simply canvas Farm and their potential to enhance your health and stability regularly. Simply incorporate a few drops into your tea or water container each day.
What others think of our place
With a big smile, I look back on the retreat. I enjoyed it! Enjoyed you, Santi, the participants, Sarah (the cat), the beautiful location, as well as the program. I must not forget to explicitly mention the masterful chef, of course.
Tim
A joyous celebration of life, togetherness and great food!
Rachel
I love kicking off the summer every year at the Let's Connect festival. It's my me-time, perfect in 5 days. I enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, engaging workshops, and delicious, wholesome food. The beautiful location with sunsets etched forever in my mind is just an added bonus!
Dieter
Getting a food forest course from Martijn and Marente is already a delight. But if that also happens at that magical place of Sandra and Santi, then it can't get any better. Enjoying a delicious meal together and discussing life's questions by the campfire with others while savoring a nice glass of wine. That's when it's complete!
Olga
Simply Canvas Farm in southwest France offers an enchanting escape in nature, where intimacy blends with luxury safari tents. A gift to yourself, where you can connect with nature, each other, and find inner balance in the beautiful setting of the farm. It's no wonder that I am looking forward to being there again this year.
Marja
