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The Offline Getaway: Digital Detox Retreat Holiday in the French Countryside
Date: Saturday, August 9 - Thursday, August 14, 2025
EARLYBIRD: Book before the end of december and receive 50 euros discount (not applicable when you bring your own tent)
Arrival: Saturday after 4:00 p.m. Departure: Thursday after breakfast.
Join The Offline Club for five days of unplugged bliss at Simply Canvas Farm, a beautiful permaculture farm in the Southwest of France, surrounded by nature.
Disconnect from your phone and other digital distractions and unwind at a place where the campfire crackles, hammocks gently sway, and worries of your day-to-day are far, far away.
At The Offline Club’s Digital Detox Retreat, everything is taken care of so you can relax, slow down, recharge, and enjoy the things that really matter to you. And all that surrounded by an inspiring group of like-minded people.
I became easily present with the people here, who came from all over the world and it was as if we all knew each other already. – Brian-
Book your Digital Detox Retreat HERE
Digital Detox Retreat: The Program
Forget about timetables, meetings and FOMO - our lives are too busy already!
At The Offline Getaway, there is no program - everything happens spontaneously. You can do whatever, whenever. Wake up easily and read or journal in a hammock, go on a walk in nature, cuddle with Maya the pig, take a nap by the pool, start a drawing or painting, or do nothing at all. The only goal of our digital detox retreat is to slow down to a snail’s pace, be present, clear your mind and reconnect with yourself, nature and the people around you. You don’t have to worry about anything - we take care of it all.
Food from the garden and campfire
At night, indulge in our home-made dinners with vegetables from the farm’s garden, stargaze by the campfire, and enjoy fun and interesting conversations with the other participants. But only if you feel like it - there are zero social obligations.
So, what about phones and other digital devices?
Detoxing from social media and endless notifications is one of the main advantages of our digital detox retreat. It allows you to refocus, rest and open your mind to new ideas and creativity. Therefore, we take your phone, laptop and other digital devices upon arrival and lock them up safely. E-readers are allowed. Of course, we can be reached at all times by your friends and family for emergencies. And if you really need to speak to a friend or family member, just let us know, we’re not that strict.
With my phone I have much shorter conversations and the conversations take place from head to head. Here, with nobody having a phone, we have heart to heart conversations. -Mieke-
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Digital Detox Retreat: The Group
You’ll spend The Offline Getaway with 16-20 like-minded people, all with the same intention: a weekend of rest and time for themselves, open to connect and socialise when they feel like it.
Anyone is welcome: young and old, men and women, and from any cultural background. During past editions, we’ve welcomed both men and women between 23 and 68 from Slovakia to England and from The Netherlands to the United States. All warm, open and fun. ❤️
The combination of no online distractions, wonderful people, animals and nature, fantastic little towns and markets, a delightful pool, and not to forget delicious food and special moments of shared silence... It leaves you wanting more! - Ingeborg-
The Faces Behind The Offline Getaway at Simply Canvas Farm
Our Digital Detox Retreat is a special collaboration between The Offline Club and Simply Canvas Farm. The Offline Club, founded in Amsterdam by 27-year-olds Jordy, Valentijn and Ilya, is on a mission to reconnect people with themselves and others, in the non-digital world. They do this through offline events in cities, and digital detox retreats: The Offline Getaway. Simply Canvas Farm is founded and run by Sandra (53) and Santi (48), two former monastics in Plum Village, a Buddhist Monastery. Sandra and Santi will lead The Offline Getaway, together with one representative from The Offline Club.
A Match Made in Heaven
The Offline Getaway and Simply Canvas Farm are a match made in heaven, as both aim to inspire people to slow down and find true (human) connection, offline. In 2024, we organised our first five-day Digital Detox Retreat together, and it was fantastic. Here’s how Ilya experienced the Digital Detox Retreat:
The Offline Getaway at Simply Canvas Farm was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. It left a huge mark on me and has changed the way I live: more present, more intentional, slower. Sandra and Santi are among the kindest and most inspiring people I have met and the connection I felt to the other participants was beyond expectations. - Ilya Kneppelhout, co-founder, The Offline Club-
The Location: Simply Canvas Farm and Its Surroundings
Simply Canvas Farm is located in Saint-Jean-de-Duras and is surrounded by sunflower fields and rolling hills. It’s the perfect place to unwind and be away from everything, while also being close to plenty of spontaneous activities and outings:
You can wander to a slow-paced 12th-century village to visit the local farmer’s market, eat fresh croissants at the nearby café, or taste wine at a local winery. Or, you can go swimming in the river, visit the beautiful village Bergerac, or experience Plum Village, a Buddhist Monastery at walking distance from the farm. Everything is easily reachable by foot or by car. You can book a transfer through us, or take a ride with one of the other participants.
Our Farm is easily reachable by car, plane or train. Please see the bottom of this page for more travel information.
What About Food and Drinks?
These five days are all-inclusive, and you will be treated to delicious meals three times a day. Sandra and Santi are known for their culinary skills using fresh, local and organic vegetables, edible flowers, and other products from their own garden. All meals are vegetarian. Allergies? We can accommodate almost all allergies - please inquire before your stay. Would you like to eat gluten-free? That's possible, we charge an extra €5 per day for this.
As for drinks, there is a large common area (the former cow shed) where you can make coffee and herbal tea all day, for free (you can pick the herbs yourself in the garden). If you fancy soft drinks, wine, cappuccinos or ice cream, you can grab those from the “honesty fridge” at an affordable price, due at the end of your stay. Feel free to bring your own snacks or drinks for in-between-moments and store them in our refrigerators.
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Where Will I Sleep?
We have the choice between different beautifully furnished accommodations, spread around our Farm. You can sleep in one of our luxurious safari tents with a private bathroom, stay in one of the three Farm Houses, or, if you have a smaller budget, bring your own tent. Please see more info below, or check out our different accommodations in the menu.
What is included?
- 5 nights at a spacious permaculture farm in the midst of the French countryside.
- Healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by our chef, Sandra.
- The opportunity for nature walks, reading, swimming in the pool, games, yoga, and reflection, or (optional) excursions to a local food market, buddhist temple, and river.
- Daily (optional) guided meditation and/or silent walk
- The freedom to do what you want, when you want.
- Plenty of space to be alone or connect with a group of like-minded people.
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Your investment for the Digital Detox Retreat
Date 2025 9 to 14 August. Arrival day Saturday after 4:00 PM, departure Thursday after breakfast.
Luxury safari tents:
- €995,- for a spacious safari tent to yourself
- €795,- for a shared safari tent (two single beds)
Tiny house:
- €895 for the tiny house to yourself (double bed)
- €795 for the tiny house shared with a friend / your partner (double bed)
Houses (two bedrooms, living room, one shared bathroom)
- €895,- for a single room to yourself
Or, bring your own tent/camper:
- €695
You can book extra nights at €70 per night or €35 in your own tent, including breakfast.
The prices include full board (three vegetarian meals per day).
Excluding your travel to us.
The Journey and Accessibility
We are easily accessible by public transport and by car:
Train
High-speed train to Bordeaux (allow about an hour in Paris to change trains), then take the regular train to Sainte Foy la Grande (10 minutes from us, we will arrange a transfer for the last part. This journey takes approximately 8 to 9 hours in total.
By car
It is 1100 km from Utrecht. At the beginning of the Digital Detox week, we will create a WhatsApp group for those who want to carpool.
Flixbus
Check flixbus.com for departure locations. Take the bus to Bordeaux and from Bordeaux Saint Jean train station to Sainte Foy la Grande train station, where we can arrange a transfer for you. The Flixbus is the cheapest option but also the longest (almost 20 hours).
Plane
Fly with Transavia from Rotterdam to Bergerac (30 minutes from us), and for the last part, we can arrange a transfer for an additional cost. Or fly to Bordeaux and then take a bus to the train station and take the train to Sainte Foy La Grande from which you take a transfer to our place.
Transfer
From Sainte Foy la Grande and Bergerac, you will need a transfer to our place. We work with a specific person for this service. The costs are between €10 to €30 depending on where you arrive and the amount of people you share the transfer with.
Book your spot for The Offline Getaway, Digital Detox Retreat
To reserve your spot for the Digital Detox Retreat from Saturday 9 - Thursday 14 August, 2025, please click here. We require a €350,- down payment. You can also make your reservation via email (hello@simplycanvasfarm.com) or by sending us a message on Whatsapp (bottom right of your screen).
Questions?
If you have any questions, feel free to email us or send us a message on Whatsapp (bottom right of your screen).
