8 Day Tapestry as Art & Relaxation Retreat at La Faye, France
With Madeleine Kear
May 3 - 10, 2026
We love living at La Faye because it is tranquil, simple and healing.
The moment our guests arrive, they start to unwind and slow down and begin mindfully making time count.
Imagine a week for you: a week of sampling freshly grown, freshly prepared local produce and collective meals eaten in the fresh air with like-minded individuals.
Exercise your creativity with the healing power of stitching with wonderful wool.
Enter into the world of tapestry where you create your own design.
A stay at La Faye includes full board, visits to places of interest, guided tuition (including materials), optional meditation and time for you to spend in relaxing spaces where you can unwind and chill.
We have beautiful grounds to explore, tranquil walks directly from the property, a friendly goat and hens to visit, and a 12 metre by 6 metre refreshing outdoor pool.
The aim of the tapestry retreat is to explore sewing on canvas as both a form of art and relaxation.
Discover the healing qualities of colour and wool and the meditative rhythm of sewing.
We love sharing our space here with people who crave peace and quiet and a gentle rhythm of life.
We welcome people with an open heart.
About the Leader
Madeleine Kear
Born in Adelaide Australia Madeleine travelled to London aged 16 to train at the Royal Ballet School. After a short time working with both Sadlers Wells Royal Ballet and the Australian Ballet as a professional ballerina she gave up dancing to study English literature at The University of Melbourne. Having always been interested in Art […]
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