Escape to the stunning 19th-century Château de la Motte Henry in the beautiful Pays de la Loire for a relaxing three-night bridge retreat designed for players of all levels. Join experienced bridge teachers for two instructed sessions each day, honing your skills in a friendly and supportive environment, while leaving your evenings free to relax, socialise, and savour the château’s tailored cuisine and hand-picked wines. Set on 27 picturesque acres, the château offers great facilities including a pool, gym, yoga studio, sauna, hot tub, and treatment room, ensuring the perfect balance of activity and relaxation. All meals are included, with menus tailored to your dietary requirements, and immersive excursions—such as local market visits and cheese and wine tastings—add a touch of local flavour. Best of all, the château is exclusively yours, providing an intimate and unforgettable bridge experience.

Actors will mingle with guests as the plot unfolds over the four days. Before the weekend you will receive your character briefing and newsletters providing important background. Arrive at your leisure on Friday, meet your fellow guests and hosts and start your adventure. The luxurious Chateau de la Motte Henry is the superb backdrop, and our guests have exclusive use of the Estate, set in 27 acres. Everything you need is included during your stay. Delicious food and drink, luxurious en-suite accommodation, enjoyable excursions to local markets and a cheese and wine tasting. You will have the opportunity to have a relaxing massage or treatment, join a yoga class and utilise the gym, hot tub and hiking trail. But remember to keep your mind on the task at hand, solving the crime and determining the motive.

Everyday flair meets dinner party confidence. Join The Living Table, an immersive cookery retreat designed for busy women. Hosted by the Queen of our Chateau, alongside a qualified chef, you’ll master practical, wholesome everyday cooking and effortless hosting for groups of 4 to 20 — all set in a luxury 19th-century estate complete with top-tier wellness facilities.

Reinvigorate a 19th-century vision. Trade your time for a luxury stay at our Capability Brown inspired estate. Dedicate 4 hours a day to hands-on parkland restoration alongside our team, and enjoy completely free en-suite accommodation, gourmet meals, and access to all Chateau wellness facilities.

Escape to the stunning 19th-century Château de la Motte Henry in the beautiful Pays de la Loire for a luxurious three-night bridge retreat designed for players of all levels. Join renowned bridge teachers for two instructed sessions each day, honing your skills in a friendly and supportive environment, while leaving your evenings free to relax, socialise, and savour tailored cuisine and local wines. Set on 27 picturesque acres, the château offers great facilities including a pool, gym, yoga studio, sauna, hot tubs, and treatment rooms, ensuring the perfect balance of activity and relaxation. All meals are included, with menus tailored to your dietary requirements, whilst immersive excursions—such as local market visits and cheese and wine tastings—add a touch of local flavour. Best of all, the château is exclusively yours, providing an intimate and unforgettable bridge experience.

Escape to the stunning 19th-century Château de la Motte Henry in the beautiful Pays de la Loire for a relaxing three-night bridge retreat designed for players of all levels. Join experienced bridge teachers for two instructed sessions each day, honing your skills in a friendly and supportive environment, while leaving your evenings free to relax, socialise, and savour the château’s tailored cuisine and hand-picked wines. Set on 27 picturesque acres, the château offers great facilities including a pool, gym, yoga studio, sauna, hot tub, and treatment room, ensuring the perfect balance of activity and relaxation. All meals are included, with menus tailored to your dietary requirements, and immersive excursions—such as local market visits and cheese and wine tastings—add a touch of local flavour. Best of all, the château is exclusively yours, providing an intimate and unforgettable bridge experience.

Everyday flair meets dinner party confidence. Join The Living Table, an immersive cookery retreat designed for busy women. Hosted by the Queen of our Chateau, alongside a qualified chef, you’ll master practical, wholesome everyday cooking and effortless hosting for groups of 4 to 20 — all set in a luxury 19th-century estate complete with top-tier wellness facilities.

Actors will mingle with guests as the plot unfolds over the four days. Before the weekend you will receive your character briefing and newsletters providing important background. Arrive at your leisure on Friday, meet your fellow guests and hosts and start your adventure. The luxurious Chateau de la Motte Henry is the superb backdrop, and our guests have exclusive use of the Estate, set in 27 acres. Everything you need is included during your stay. Delicious food and drink, luxurious en-suite accommodation, enjoyable excursions to local markets and a cheese and wine tasting. You will have the opportunity to have a relaxing massage or treatment, join a yoga class and utilise the gym, hot tub and hiking trail. But remember to keep your mind on the task at hand, solving the crime and determining the motive.

Led by bestselling novelists, our creative writing retreats include seminars on research methodology, plot design, character development, and getting published. In addition, you will be given creative writing exercises and one-to-one sessions to discuss your thoughts, ideas, frustrations and anxieties with your host. You will have plenty of time to focus on your own work, and to relax in our stunning grounds, enjoy the luxury of our 'fairytale' Chateau and explore the charm, beauty and heritage of the Pays de la Loire. Leave us with fond memories and a clear understanding of how you can reach your potential.

Our landscape photography retreats, led by Paul Mitchell, will make the most of the Spring bloom and Autumn colours in our wonderful corner of the Pays de la Loire. Time will often be spent in ancient woodlands, by wonderful meandering rivers, imposing gorges and on the Chateau grounds. You'll also spend plenty of time in our cosy Chateau, being guided through the editing and production of your work, relaxing and enjoying delicious homemade food. Paul has had numerous exhibitions in London and the South East and has had articles and images published in many photographic magazines. Paul has also been successful in the prestigious Landscape Photographer of the Year competition, winning the Sunday Times Choice Award in 2013, the Urban Category winner in 2015 and being commended in 2017 and 2018. He is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, current Chair of the Visual Art Distinctions Panel and serves on the Landscape Distinctions Panel. A member of the prestigious Arena group of photographers and a founder member of the Landscape Collective UK, Paul is also a well respected photographic judge and lecturer. Accompanying partners are welcome and can enjoy therapeutic massages, restorative treatments and yoga or pilates classes.

Our landscape photography retreats, led by Paul Mitchell, will make the most of the Spring bloom and Autumn colours in our wonderful corner of the Pays de la Loire. Time will be well spent in ancient woodlands, by wonderful meandering rivers, imposing gorges and on the Chateau grounds. You'll also spend plenty of time in our cosy Chateau, being guided through the editing and production of your work, relaxing and enjoying delicious homemade food. Paul has had numerous exhibitions in London and the South East and has had articles and images published in many photographic magazines. Paul has also been successful in the prestigious Landscape Photographer of the Year competition, winning the Sunday Times Choice Award in 2013, the Urban Category winner in 2015 and being commended in 2017 and 2018. He is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, current Chair of the Visual Art Distinctions Panel and serves on the Landscape Distinctions Panel. A member of the prestigious Arena group of photographers and a founder member of the Landscape Collective UK, Paul is also a well respected photographic judge and lecturer. Accompanying partners are welcome and can enjoy therapeutic massages, restorative treatments and yoga or pilates classes.

Our landscape photography retreats, led by Paul Mitchell, will make the most of the Spring bloom and Autumn colours in our wonderful corner of the Pays de la Loire. Time will often be spent in ancient woodlands, by wonderful meandering rivers, imposing gorges and on the Chateau grounds. You'll also spend plenty of time in our cosy Chateau, being guided through the editing and production of your work, relaxing and enjoying delicious homemade food. Paul has had numerous exhibitions in London and the South East and has had articles and images published in many photographic magazines. Paul has also been successful in the prestigious Landscape Photographer of the Year competition, winning the Sunday Times Choice Award in 2013, the Urban Category winner in 2015 and being commended in 2017 and 2018. He is a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, current Chair of the Visual Art Distinctions Panel and serves on the Landscape Distinctions Panel. A member of the prestigious Arena group of photographers and a founder member of the Landscape Collective UK, Paul is also a well respected photographic judge and lecturer. Accompanying partners are welcome and can enjoy therapeutic massages, restorative treatments and yoga or pilates classes.