Retreat Center in France (Dordogne)

Simply Canvas Farm

Simply Canvas Farm is a warm and intimate retreat center in France, nestled in a green oasis on the border of the Lot-et-Garonne and Dordogne regions (near Bergerac). A place where you can recharge in nature—with retreats and workshops focused on mindfulness, meditation, yoga, digital detox, breathwork and bodywork, dance, singing, and food forests & permaculture.

We’d be delighted to welcome you to our permaculture farm, established in 2008: with comfortable accommodations, beautiful group spaces, a swimming pool, a campfire area, hammocks, and above all, peace and quiet.

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Why do People Choose Our Retreat Location 

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Nature that helps you slow down: with silence, starry skies, greenery, open spaces, and stunning views of the vineyards and rolling hills
A warm welcome: you’ll stay in people’s homes and be warmly welcomed by the owners, Sandra & Santi
Small-scale: usually 12–20 participants, fostering connection and personal attention
. Retreats with a vacation vibe—because it’s also wonderful to swim in the pool and read a book in the hammock
. Comfort and eco-friendly: unique accommodations in a house or large, fully furnished safari tents with real beds and furniture, sustainably and lovingly furnished
Delicious food: organic/local, flexitarian/vegetarian (with attention to individual preferences)
Easily accessible: in the Dordogne, near Bergerac, by car, train, or plane.

THE FACILITIES (WHAT'S AVAILABLE)

Beautiful group spaces, an expansive terrace overlooking the fields, and all kinds of cozy nooks with hammocks and benches. In short, your retreat takes place in a warm, safe, and comfortable environment where you can truly be yourself.

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The Amenities
EASY TO REACH

A retreat destination that doesn’t require you to hop on a plane right away. You’ll find that here, too, because we’re easily accessible by train and by car. We’ll set up a WhatsApp group in advance if you’d like to carpool and travel together

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DELICIOUS FOOD DURING YOUR RETREAT

We don’t have a weekly rotating menu, but of course we do have some favorites, such as oven-roasted watermelon and fresh figs with chocolate and walnuts. The food is always fresh, packed with vegetables, and we can accommodate many dietary preferences.

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mindfulness as a way of life

Outside a beautiful retreat experience in lovely surroundings with vacation elements you are coming to a retreat center. We are not hosting retreats on the side. The guiding thread for the land and the owners is mindfulness, which is not just a practice but a way of life.

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About mindfulness
COMPETENT AND EXPERIENCED GUIDANCE

You can’t just rent our retreat center anonymously. We know the facilitators personally, are familiar with their experience, and therefore know that we offer high-quality retreats and workshops with a wonderful variety of experiences—ranging from joyful to contemplative and inspirational.

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OWNERS/HOSTS WITH YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

The owners, Sandra and Santi, have over 30 years of personal experience with mindfulness and were once a nun and a monk. Simply Canvas Farm was founded with this philosophy in mind. It’s a place we love to share with others because we know that slowing down and recharging are important.

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About Us

Where to Stay: Eco-Friendly Accommodations

Comfort

At Simply Canvas Farm, you’ll stay in a peaceful, nature-rich setting, with a variety of accommodations to choose from. Opt for a spacious safari tent with all the comforts of a cozy bed and a private bathroom, or stay in a comfortable house that you share with one or two others. There’s a tiny house all to yourself, or you can bring your own van or tent. Anything is possible.

SLEEP IN A SPACIOUS SAFARI TENT

luxe safaritent van Simply Canvas Farm

Stay in a house or a tiny house

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Bring your own tent or camper van

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Practical Information: How to Book Your

Retreat

1. Check out the retreat schedule and choose what suits you best.
2. Ask any questions via email or WhatsApp.
3. Book your spot online, choose your accommodations, and pay a deposit.
4. You’ll receive a confirmation within 24 hours.

Review: “I’ve come to see your place as a bit of a home away from home, where time stands still for a moment and I ‘come home’ to myself.” — Petra

Check out our current retreats and workshops and book now

on the Retreat page

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reviews of

participants

"Just back from an amazing Let's Connect week at Simply Canvas Farm. It meant so much to me: I felt rested, inspired, energetic, and happy—even after just a few days. I loved the combination of workshops and one-on-one sessions. If you’re looking for a high-quality, well-organized, and beautifully located festival or retreat week, this is definitely worth checking out."

- HELEN -

"Let's Connect—as part of the Simply Canvas program—has given me new energy. Through everything that was offered to me and that I fully immersed myself in, I’ve taken a step forward in processing old pain. The combination of depth, fun, and enjoyment is fantastic and makes it a week you’ll carry with you forever."

- TOONE -

"For me, the Let's Connect festival at Simply Canvas was a place to just be, to relax and immerse myself in the moment, to be inspired by wonderful people, all while taking good care of my mind and body through dance, yoga, Qigong, massage, and delicious food! Thanks to Sandra and Santi and all the organizers. And if possible, see you next year!"

- YVETTE -