Let Nature Nurture You with a Retreat or Workshop in France
Welcome to Simply Canvas Farm, a retreat center nestled in the rolling hills of the Dordogne in France. Our retreat center offers a rich variety of retreats and workshops that nourish the soul. Dive into silence with meditation and mindfulness, reconnect with nature, and let your inner strength blossom through dance, singing, and meaningful connections.
Why Choose a Retreat in France? The Importance of Clearing Your Mind
Are you feeling overwhelmed by constant work stress? Do you feel drained from the endless flow of daily information? Or are you simply searching for inner balance and a connection with nature and others? In our busy lives, it’s essential to pause, slow down, and recharge. At Simply Canvas Farm, you’ll experience a magical mix of peace, nature, and healthy food—a place to clear your mind, reconnect and renew your energy.
Simply Canvas Farm is close to Bergerac, 1h30 drive East from Bordeaux.
A Diverse Range of Retreats Tailored to Your Needs
Our Retreats and Workshops
Give yourself a moment of quiet in our serene surroundings, where we serve delicious meals made from organic and local ingredients. Choose one of our beautiful retreats or workshops and meet like-minded people. Enjoy the simplicity and beauty of life. Transformation is possible, and with emotional well-being and inner balance, we can thrive even in a troubled world. (our retreat center below)
It is Time to Make Honey of Your Life
It’s time to find the sweetness in life, transform stress and let your inner strength bloom. From May to September, we offer a diverse range of retreats and workshops that change throughout the season, ensuring there’s always something fresh and perfectly suited to your needs. From mindfulness and meditation to digital detox and permaculture, our programs support your journey toward balance and wellness. Choose from inspiring themes like:
- Mindfulness and meditation retreats
- Food forest courses and permaculture
- Digital detox retreats
- Intuitive dance and creative expression
- Yoga and breathwork
Practical Food Forest Course, Sustainable Living, Foraging, and Preserving - from May 31rst to June 7th 2025
Immerse yourself in nature with a team of experts. Start your own food forest and get inspired by foraging, fermenting, and preserving. Prices start at €695 if you bring your own tent, or €850 for accommodation. Click on the picture for more info.
Mindfulness Retreat: Tune in to Your True Nature - from 2-7 Aug 2025
In today’s fast-paced world, we easily lose touch with ourselves and the nature that sustains us. Our “Tune in to Your True Nature” retreat offers a unique opportunity to slow down, reconnect with yourself and the natural world, and explore your own inner landscape. From 2-7 Aug from €795. In Dutch and English. Click on the picture for more info.
Digital Detox Holiday Retreat from 2-7 Sept 2025
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. From €795. Click on the picture for more info.
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Unique Accommodation in Nature
At Simply Canvas Farm, you’ll stay in a peaceful, nature-rich environment with various accommodation options. Choose a spacious safari tent for a true nature experience or stay in a comfortable house shared with 1 or 2 others. Our site is equipped with modern comforts, a pool, hammocks, and a cozy campfire area. We also offer:
Eco-friendly accommodations: We use sustainable practices, including recycling and upcycling, and cook with organic products from our garden and the local market beautiful flexitarian, or vegetarian meals.
Small groups: Our retreats are intentionally kept small to ensure personal attention and meaningful connections.
Cozy Accommodations and Great Food
How it works
- View our retreat schedule and select a workshop or retreat.
- Reach out with any questions via email or the WhatsApp button on our site.
- Book your spot online, choose your accommodation, and pay a deposit.
- Receive a confirmation within 24 hours.
- Get ready to unwind: a few weeks before the retreat, we’ll start a WhatsApp group to help you connect with other participants.
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About Us: Sandra and Santi
Simply Canvas Farm was founded in 2008 by spiritual entrepreneurs Sandra and Santi. We met over 20 years ago at Plum Village, the Buddhist monastery founded by Vietnamese Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. With over 30 years of experience in meditation and mindfulness, we are passionate about sharing our way of life with others. Our retreat center offer a safe space for personal growth and self-discovery.
With a wide range of experiences and workshops and the beautiful location in the Dordogne, we warmly welcome you to Simply Canvas Farm. Book your retreat and experience the power of nature, peace, and connection for yourself.
Host Your Retreat With Us
Would you like to host your own retreat at Simply Canvas Farm? We have space and opportunities available.
What others think of our place
With a big smile, I look back on the retreat. I enjoyed it! Enjoyed Sandra, 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
