Retreats & Workshops
Lexis Design Retreats 24th – May 30th & 13th -19th September 2025
Six days of unstructured workshops and events in France’s most secret department The Gers. Staying at a romantic Manoir and cottages, with studio and pool, local markets and brocante treasures. The emphasis on SLOW decoration/creating your own unique story in your home.
PRICE: 3,500 € per person (choose your accommodation below)
SPRING DATES: Check in 24 th May – Check out 30 th May
FALL DATES: Check in 13th September, Check out 19th September
- Address: Lexis 401 Chemin de Baillargue, Cazaubon, 32150
- Telephone: +44 7951 951 937
Reserve your spot; we have limited spots available; please send us an email: [email protected]
ACCOMODATION
ROOM RATES:
MAISON de GUARDIEN
Kerala Room – King bed with ensuite loo – bath with shower overhead in bedroom – €1200 (max. One occupant)
Indian Bean Tree Room – Queen bed with shared bathroom – €990 (max. One occupant)
Bali Room – King bed with shared bathroom – €1100 (max. One occupant)
Haveli Room – King Bed – Ensuite with shower €1200 (max. One occupant)
PIGEONNIER
Turtle Dove Room – Double bed with shared bathroom – € 800 (max. One occupant)
Barbary Dove Room – Two single beds with shared bathroom – €800 (max. two occupants)
MANOIR
Ruby’s Room – French small double bed – Ensuite with shower – €900 (max. One occupant)
Jaipur Room – King bed – Ensuite with shower -€1200 (max. One occupant)
Reserve your spot; we have limited spots available;
please send us an email: [email protected]
INCLUSIONS
All meals are included. Please inform us if you have special requirements or allergies. Breakfast will be a light meal of coffee, fruit/ /yoghurt and pastries. You may assemble yourselves. Lunch and an evening meal will be cooked and prepared by our own Parisian chef and served with wine.
Please contact us with your desired room selection to book.
Course costs are per person and accommodation rates are per room, with maximum occupancy as listed. All rooms except two are doubles. If you have a partner or spouse who wishes to attend we off a 20% discount on the overall accommodation fee for two persons.
EXCLUSIONS
Flights are not included: Although there will be a vehicle for events and outings; we recommend that you hire a car.
We will do our best to arrange car pools once we know your arrival times.
Nearest airports are Toulouse (Blangac) flights from London Gatwick Easy Jet and Bordeaux (Merignac) Flights from London Luton to Bordeaux.
FEES
A €700 deposit to be paid on booking.
Cancellation Policy: Full deposit return if cancelled before April 16th. 50% deposit after April 16th 2005.
If you wish to attend on a daily basis only and can provide your own transport you are welcome.
Should require lunch please let us know in advance.
Miv’s mobile: +44 (0) 7951951937
Email: [email protected]
Spots are limited, book now!
INDICATIVE DAILY PLAN
Arrival Day:
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Tea and cake and settling in.
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Introductory welcome session with Miv and Zandra
7:30 pm – Dinner and informal discussion around the course and upcoming days.
Day 2 – 5:
Breakfast: Fresh fruit and daily fresh pastries and baguettes.
Morning Session: Studio time with Miv and Zandra, discussions and consulting time, lessons in curating and decorating, and innate choices.
Lunch: Local and homegrown from our veggie patch, prepared by chef Philippe
Afternoon: Scheduled visits in the area. A Renaissance Chateau restored entirely in sympathy with the period. A mysterious Tower, A medieval Village with a feline folklore. An enchanting private garden, an abandoned Mill house……TBC
Markets and lunch in a favourite restaurant.
Sevanti talks about Blockprinting, Creating, Grouping, understanding textures and form, and light.
Or time for those who want to read or relax by the pool.
8:00 pm – Nightly dinner with Chef Philippe
Dinner: Cooking market delights with Philippe. Local wines and
Armagnacs, sharing stories and lots of giggles before going off to dream.
Departure Day: noon – Guests depart Lexis.
Scheduled visit times will be confirmed later.
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