Sanctuary of nature...wellness...creativity...and Inspiration  |
' The Alchemy Garden '
Sanctuary of nature, wellness, creativity and inspiration.
Situated in the Tarn-et-Garonne in S W France
Ideal for holidays and retreats in a peaceful uplifting environment.
Bed and breakfast or You can book the entire lodge for a holiday or retreat or come on one of our weekly courses.
Although the property is set deep in the heart of the countryside it is only
90 minutes drive from Toulouse
airport and 12 mins drive from medieval St Antonin Noble Val with its famous Sunday market and spectacular Aveyron river and gorge. The delightful " Bergerie " has been transformed into a simple but spacious and comfortable
single-storey house with immediate access to nature. You can also rent out a beautiful yurt in the woods for a reasonable price with full access to the magic garden, pool and all amenities. There is a large geodesic dome in the woods which is ideal for yoga, dance, meditations, and sharing circles.
The name of the property in Occitan means: " The watering
hole that flows " and is named from a spring or " source " just
off the grounds. " Ratzo " means the "running "of the soul
toward true nothingness... and "Igue"... a cavity below ground level.
Altogether connecting us with the contents...the flows and sources of life and
inspiration always to be found in the unconscious.
The land immediately surrounding the house is unique:
Three ley lines meet at a spot in the woods and the pool has been filled with
blessed water.
The garden has been sensitively landscaped with rock features, little stone
pathways and beds of beautiful flowers.
There is a stone roundhouse not far from the lodge surrounded by zinnias and
marigolds.
35 different species of butterflies and moths have been spotted on the lavender
bushes and wild deer occasionally come to visit.
The woods are full of nature spirits, ancient pathways covered in moss and
magical shady glens.
From there you can walk out into the countryside for miles without meeting
another person.
The whole garden merges seamlessly into the indigenous Oak, Juniper and
multitude of other shrubs that make the "Garrigue " of SW France so unique.
There are no immediate neighbors other than a lovely French couple who live in
a stone cottage at the end of the track.
The sanctuary is far removed from the intrusion of traffic.
You can enjoy the natural sounds of the cuckoo in spring, and later the
nightingale, cicadas in the heat of the summer and a host of other birds to the
full.
Popular with all nature lovers, artists, writers, walkers and those involved with the healing arts, the entire property, garden and pool can be rented from Spring to late Autumn for holidays and retreats, or you can book to attend residential workshops from a variety of subjects from Art and Dance to working with plants, flower remedies, to healing blocks and traumas that keep many of us stuck from moving forward in our lives and living a healthy empowered and joyful life.
You can find out more about the workshops for the coming year and the facilitators by visiting our website and program of events.
‘The Alchemy Garden’ is a safe and nurturing environment that is ideal for ‘recharging’ your batteries in a loving and safe environment that encourages creative ideas, unconditional love, playfulness and spontaneity.
Many people have come here ‘burnt out’ by the stresses of every day life:
Living in a city:
Divorce or separation:
Transitional periods of life:
Or simply wishing for a ‘fresh breeze’ of inspiration from which to move forward in life.
Two writers have written novels here inspired by the tranquility and magic of the place and Artist Rana J Rodger has created most of her paintings from the roundhouse See www. ranapix.co.uk
Putting it quite simply the Alchemy Garden is a place where magic happens and a wonderful gift during these transitional times on our planet.
Workshops will be held by:
Artist Rana J Rodger… Juin Gibson… Karin preston…
RESIDENTIAL CREATIVITY WEEKS AND RETREATS
These weeks are popular with single people and couples wishing for
"time-out" from a busy world to connect with nature and the loving
peaceful atmosphere that The Alchemy Garden provides.
The studio will be open throughout the week with a vast range of paints, different media and plenty of paper for when you feel inspired to paint, draw or write.
The courses are self-catering and you will have the use of a lovely country kitchen with plenty of fresh organic vegetables from the garden.
There are two "Magical Mystery" days per week ( optional ) where you can visit the local medieval villages and markets, go canoeing on the beautiful Aveyron
river or visit the breathtaking waterfall at Cazals.
Holidays retreats and courses deep in the heart of the French countryside
