Simply Canvas Farm; Retreats and Workshops in France
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, dare to digital detox for a longer time and reconnect with yourself, others and nature, and let your inner strength blossom through dance, singing, and meaningful connections.
I truly experience your place as a kind of “home-away-from-home” where time briefly stands still and I can come “home” to myself. – Petra
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.
I would also happily spend a week just eating at Sandra and Santi's, that alone is a celebration. – Dieter
Discover the retreats we offer at our center in France
Click for an overview of all retreats in France between May and September at Simply Canvas Farm. Book your retreat today via our online booking system.
A Diverse Range of Retreats Tailored to Your Needs
Our collaboration with The Offline Club is of course continuing with two great two digital detox retreats (in English) to reconnect with yourself and others. You can come and recharge with two Mindfulness Retreats (in Dutch) including a monastery visit to Plum Village. We are excited that the beautiful and fun retreat The Art of Storytelling (in English) is back and of course Let's Connect Retreat (in Dutch) with a taste of qi gong, dance, meditation and more. And there is still more with a food forest, wild foraging and preserving retreat, a Yoga & Sound Healing retreat and, if you speak French (although Loan speaks fluent English as well) you can come and deepen or discover the beauty of Taoist practice and the fundamentals of Chinese Medicine. You can book the retreats directly via our website. Below is an overview of our retreat centre:
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. Take a look at our accommodations below:
Beautiful, loving, and relaxing retreat and wonderful encounters. Delicious food. Stunning surroundings and accommodations. – Loes –
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Cozy Accommodations and Great Food
Eco-friendly accommodations: We apply sustainable practices such as recycling and upcycling, and we cook with organic, flexitarian or vegetarian products from our own permaculture garden and the local market.
Small-scale groups: Our retreats are intentionally kept small to ensure personal attention and connection, usually between 12 and 20 people.
About the owners of Simply Canvas Farm: 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.
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.
From Work Stress to Inner Peace: The Importance of Emptying Your Mind
Coming ourselves from the corporate world, we understand all too well how much impact daily work stress has and how exhausting the challenges and endless phone notifications can be. But we also know how beneficial it is to completely get away for a while and take care of yourself (hence why we were also buddhist monastics). Find your way back to balance in the French countryside, not as a temporary fix, but with tools you can take home with you.
It is Time to Make Honey of Your Life
Transform stress into inner richness
From May through September, we offer a varied range of retreats and workshops that change continuously. This means there is always something new to experience, suited to your personal needs. From mindfulness and meditation to digital detox and permaculture, our programs are designed to support you in your search for balance and well-being. Let your inner strength blossom and choose from inspiring themes and facilitators.
Digital Detox Holiday Retreat from 31 July - 5 Aug and 2-7 Sept 2026 (English). 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 €895 in an accommodation and €795 in your own tent. Click on the picture for more info.
Practical Food Forest Course (Dutch), Sustainable Living, Foraging, and Preserving - from May 30th to June 6th 2026 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 €795 if you bring your own tent, or €950 for accommodation. Click on the picture for more info.
Mindfulness Retreat (Dutch): from 29 June - 4 July 2026 Bring mindfulness into your daily life. Recharge, dive into silence, relax and find meaningful connections with likeminded people. You will be able to continue back home and introduce mindfulness into your daily life. Including a visit to Buddhist monastery Plum Village. From €850 in a accommodation or €750 with your own tent. Click on the picture for more info.
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
