French countryside home
1h30 from Paris
Creative retreats,
private stays
& artist residencies
June 12-14, 2026
movement and matter
Ceramics - Yoga - Sauna - Nature
We will be welcoming you on Friday from 5pm with a warm sauna and its outdoor shower to help you gently slide into the weekend - for those who prefer to stay dry, cold drinks with beautiful views of the pond will be awaiting for you to start mingling.
For this retreat, I am delighted to welcome Lucy (founder of Clay & Prana), who will guide us through two ceramic modelling workshops and gentle yoga practices. I will be your host and will take care of all the details of your stay, including accommodation and meals featuring simple, wholesome and seasonal ingredients.
- Marie
our weekend's
overview
Ceramics
Two 3-hour guided ceramic modelling workshops in which you will learn to shape a piece or two of your choice by hand and add textures. You may take your piece(s) home but firing is not included.
Yoga
We will practice "vinyasa" yoga in the mornings, and have a "slow flow" yoga session scheduled for Saturday evening - all three sessions will accommodate all experience levels.
Meals
We are fortunate to have many local producers whose produce, primarily organic, brings character to our vegetarian meals.
our detailed
programme
Friday from 5pm
Welcome circle
Open sauna & fresh drinks
Dinner
Saturday
Optional light bite & yoga session to start the day
Generous brunch
Ceramics workshop, followed by a sweet & savoury break
Free time & relaxation (walks, reading, rest…)
Open sauna followed by a slow flow yoga session
Apéro & dinner
Sunday
Optional light bite & yoga session to start the day
Generous brunch
Ceramics workshop
Departure until 4pm
Lucy of Clay & Prana
our guide to ceramics & yoga
Lucy is a yoga teacher who blends movement, breath and mindfulness guiding students through a yoga practice that is both grounding and uplifting.
Her journey began when she discovered yoga as a way to reconnect with herself during a period of change and self reflection. That spark grew into a deep passion, leading her all the way to Bali, Indonesia to complete her teacher training. Drawing from her own path of growth and creativity, she’s passionate about guiding her students to reconnect with their bodies, calm their minds and leave them energised and inspired, encouraging them to honor their own unique flow both on and off the mat.
Lucy founded Clay & Prana, combining yoga and ceramics. She began ceramics in London, where she trained on the potter's wheel, before attending the beaux arts school to explore other techniques.
Follow her on @clayandprana.
a personal note
from your host
This retreat is particularly special as it marks the opening of the doors to this magical place, Le Chant du Champ. I am also welcoming you alongside my sister, Lucy. We both come from the corporate world—we know what it's like to live at full speed, to have full schedules and to keep putting off time for ourselves. A year and a half ago I decided to start living more creatively and with more intention.
This retreat is an invitation to come back to basics. This is my invitation to let go, and to experience this retreat at your own rythm. You will find a balance between moments shared together and time to unwind individually.
- Marie
practical info
We look forward to welcoming you! Here's some practical info:
Language isn't a barrier - naturally, the main languages spoken during the retreat will be French and English but we speak other languages too.
Contribution
480 EUR per participant (max 8 participants), we will ask a 50% deposit once your attendance is confirmed and the remainder is due on 6th June 2026.
Accommodation
Photos of the home are available in the "Stay" section of the website. There are three bedrooms to share each with two or three single beds, and one small bedroom with one bed. Two full bathrooms, plus a separate toilet and shower room, are shared, and we ensure daily cleaning.
What's included
- Two nights' accommodation and all meals and drinks (non-alcoholic)
- 2 ceramic modelling workshops open to all levels including all materials
- 3 yoga and stretching sessions open to all levels including access to yoga mats and props
- Access to wood-fired sauna, yoga/fitness room, etc.
What's not included
- Your personal travel/leisure insurance
- Any activity or request outside the agenda of this retreat
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