You know how sometimes you meet new people and you just know
that you’ll want to know them for ever? Well, that’s how I felt when I met
Mickey and Janie at Chez Castillon.
Chez Castillon is an amazing house in Castillon la Bataille
near Bordeaux, and Mickey and Janie have turned it into the most fantastic
retreat for writers and artists.
I was out there for a few days at the end of last month and
I had a wonderful time. The hospitality of Chez Castillon makes it the perfect
environment for writing and relaxing. Mickey and Janie are the perfect hosts, and
the provision of food and drink is abundant and seamless.
Add to this great tuition from the talented Adrian Magson
and the stimulating company of my fellow students, and my stay at Chez
Castillon was just perfect.
You can find out more about Chez Castilon here. They’ve got
an array of writing and painting courses coming up, including 'Is There A Book In You?' with the gorgeous Jane Wenham Jones.
Meanwhile, so you can see how beautiful it is, here are some more photos ...
If you want a writing retreat or course in incredible surroundings with wonderful company, I highly recommend Chez Castillon.
Have always wanted to go but alas the timing never works out!
ReplyDeleteThat does look lovely.
ReplyDeletePleased you had a good time!
You'd love it, Liz. I think Mickey and Janie are quite open to people going out for private retreats by arrangement as well!
ReplyDeleteBernadette - I had a wonderful time. Will tell you all about it when I see you next.
What a truly special experience that must have been :-)
ReplyDeleteOoh, sounds idyllic. I think I'll put it on the "wannagoto" list!
ReplyDeleteLadies, it is truly amazing. Definitely put it at the top of your list!
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful, Helen, and I'm glad you had a lovely time :o) Hope the weather wasn't as horrid as it was here!
ReplyDeleteHey Helen, how lucky are you to get to stay in such a lovely place. I hope the writing went well too!
ReplyDeleteDenise
It is a truly magical place, and Janie and Mickey are wonderful people. I'm hoping to visit again over the summer.
ReplyDeleteIt looks and sounds lovely, Helen. I hope you got lots of work done on your novel ;-)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to go there at some point, it looks and sounds amazing.
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