Book 19-23 June 2025 off and come on holiday with us
We’re a bit giddy about this.
We’ve been invited to the beautiful Manoir Mouret, a stunning rural farmhouse in South West France (think vineyard, kitchen garden, swimming pool, famous nearby market - a film set, basically) to run a 4-day food and photography break.
Think of it as the most delicious French house party experience during which you learn to create mouth-watering, seasonal dishes & capture them beautifully on your phone.
Our hosts, Margaret and Jack, escaped the UK rat race a decade ago and moved to France where the have become pros at running retreats (and, just when you thought things couldn’t get any better, making wine as well) from their unfeasibly lovely farmhouse.
Tell me more
There’s so much to tell. So Kirstie and Kathy will be chatting live on Zoom with Margaret on Monday 4th November at 6:30pm (UK time). Do come along and ask us all your questions about the trip and find out more about our plans.
In the meantime, more details:
What shall we pack?
An appetite. Kathy will be showing guests how to create dishes inspired by the land around the farmhouse, and the produce from the farm. You’ll be able to get hands on with the cooking but we'll enjoy some supper club style meals on the terrace over a glass of local wine.
Your phone. Kirstie will be sharing her tips for documenting everything from the markets to the vineyards in an authentic style and taking great food photos on your phone. Kathy will be on hand to show you her food styling tricks.
Your chilled vibes. This isn’t all teaching. It’s about using cookery and photography as a way to reconnect with the landscape; to slow down and really drink it in (literally and figuratively).
Swimmies, SPF, walking shoes and a good book. We’re including plenty of time to relax by the pool, treat yourself to a massage or walk in the beautiful surrounding countryside.
I’m in. Let’s talk logistics.
Cost: 1650€/person (Early Bird 1550€ until 30 November 2024)
What’s included:
4 nights’ accommodation in single occupancy ensuite bedrooms
Fresh seasonal meals throughout
Cooking and photography Masterclasses & workshops with Kathy and Kirstie
Wine tasting led by award winning local winemaker Jack
Visit to a local producer
Sourcing trip to a great local market
All the beautiful facilities at Manoir Mouret
Optional massage (60€/hour)
Transport to Manoir Mouret is not included.
Ideal for: Anyone looking to enjoy a break whilst learning new skills with like minded people. You’ll leave feeling inspired and equipped to take your love affair with good seasonal food and photography to the next level.
Arrival: Thursday 19 June 3pm
Departure: Monday 23 June 2pm
We’ll see you there.
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