​Welcome

Welcome to The Farm, a beautiful 14th-century farmhouse in the Loire Valley. Wake each morning to the nature that surrounds this mediaeval site, and immerse yourself in the peace and tranquility.

An ancient family farmhouse  lovingly restored over the past 25 years into a place full of vitality.  It has now evolved into a space for intimate retreats, a special place to explore, unwind and create.

Venue

The 700 year old farmhouse was bought by my family 30 years ago, and has been lovingly restored since then. In total there are four converted barns which can sleep up to around 15 guests. There is also a brand new canvas stretch tent in the garden which makes for an amazing outdoor practice space, a yurt on site which is often used as a meditation space, or it can double up as a luxurious double bedroom under the stars. 

There is approximately an acre of garden space spread around the farm, with hammocks hidden amongst the fruit orchard. There is also a private 16m heated swimming pool, a games room with pool and table tennis tables, so plenty of room to relax in and have fun! Wifi is also available.
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​Helping others

​This is a social enterprise, and thus aims to help more than just those who attend the retreats. Despite the obvious benefits that each person will come away with, a portion of each retreat will be donated to African Vision Malawi - a non-profit charity started by my Mum, helping orphans and vulnerable people in rural Malawi.

Since 2005 the charity has been helping those in one of the World's poorest countries to become healthy, educated and self-sufficient. For more info please visit the website below

​www.africanvision.org.uk

This week has been a beautiful journey. I will leave feeling alive and inspired and will carry this happiness forward in my heart.
​- Kat Toomey, 2015

Retreats

Courses hosted so far include various styles of yoga,  art and sculpture making, mindful play, and Zen meditation. All of which have had a healthy balance of learning, relaxation, and time to explore the nearby surroundings.

​Please visit the subsequent pages to see upcoming courses.

The creative atmosphere and encouragement from the group really made the trip very special, the food was plentiful and tasty and the setting is just magical - it is impossible not to fall in love with the place!
- David Coleman, 2015
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Cuisine

 ​All of the food throughout your stay is lovingly prepared on site, with fresh ingredients and locally sourced wherever possible. In some cases salad comes straight from the garden. A new addition this year is a cob pizza oven, which has become a bit of a game changer!

All meals are vegetarian or vegan. Please get in touch if you have any allergies or dietary requirements before signing up.

So glad to be a part of the beginning of this endevour. I have been well and truly nourished and am leaving feeling open, grounded, and commited to what's next.
​- Richard Watkins, 2016

Find us

The Farm is situated in the picturesque Loire Valley, in between two historic mediaeval towns; Chinon, and Richelieu. If arriving by air, the nearest airports are Tours and Poitiers, which are just under an hour away. Trains also go to Tours, where you can change and get another train to Chinon which is nearby. Please check on the retreat pages for info regarding which airport to fly to as they differ. If you are driving please see the address below:

La Guimarderie, 6 Route du Rivau, Lémeré le Coudray, 37120 Richelieu, France.
We are approximately a 4 hour drive south of Le Havre, and 6 hours from Calais.