La Cascade

La Cascade is our charming and comfortable 17th century creative retreat house, situated in a tiny medieval village in southern France.

La Cascade was named after the lively little waterfall that spills over a sluice gate facing the back of the house. It fills the rooms with its music, which is a complex medley of rumbles and splashings. La Cascade, a large three-story house, sleeps eight (not counting the apartment on the top floor which is a favorite of teachers), has a couple of riverside terraces, a cozy stonewalled living ro

om and a large sky-lit studio. Although the house is on a typical medieval village street, once you're inside it's a world unto itself. Across the river the hillside rises dramatically creating a dense backdrop of tangled brush and chestnut trees with their luminously pale blossoms. The hydrangeas that flourish along the banks of the river add a theatrical touch to the ramshackle charm of the old gardens. The houses on our street, when viewed from the front, present well-maintained facades, but the backs of the houses tell the real story with their exposed stone walls and huge beams blackened by time. La Cascade is full of the eccentricities from the vide greniers that are held in local villages. Each season we find something new to collect like, workmen's lunchboxes, puppets, or 19th century baby shoes. The photos we take on outings will kindle nostalgia for days of sun and laughter once we return, but the real value of a creative retreat at La Cascade is a deeper understanding of oneself as artist.

03/01/2026

happy and beautiful new year to all of you, wishing you lots of love, stabil health for nice adventures with lots of laughters.
Have FUN 😍

La Cascade Fun in 2026 :

may 22 - 29 [email protected]
juin 03 - 10 [email protected]
juin 11 - 18 [email protected]
juin 24 - july 01 [email protected]
July 02 - 09 [email protected]
aug. 11 - 17 [email protected]
aug. 20 - 27 [email protected]
aug. 30 - sep. 06 [email protected]
sep. 10 - 17 [email protected]
sep. - oct. ? [email protected]

For more info please contact directly the Leader

Our Web : www.la-cascade.info/
is still in work 🙄

warm hugs to all of you
Nese

La Cascade is the name of a renovated 17th century house in the South of France, in the medieval village of Durfort. The name La Cascade suits the house well because it sits on the bank of a mountain stream whose waterfall fills the house with its music. There's a terrace overlooking the stream wher...

17/11/2025

hello and bonjour all dears,

La Cascade calendar 2026 is getting full. Contact the teachers directly or have a look in our web side (but its not updated right now)
2026
May 14 - 21 open
May 22 - 29 nese
June 03 - 10 jen
June 11 - 18 jen
June 24 - 01 annie, dayle, jane
July 02 - 09 annie, dayle, jane
Aug 11 - 16. nese
Aug 14 - 21 open
Aug 20 - 27 rae + carrie
Sep 01 - 08 jen
Sep 10 - 18 jen

10/03/2025

Bonjour friends and fans
do you know about "Frenchbee" ? It's a low cost airline for long distance. May it could be interesting for your next trip.
hugs to all of you
Nese

01/01/2025

Happy new Year
to all fans and friends
La Cascade is wishing you lots of fun and love in all your adventures

17/12/2024

Hello dears,
do you know Eckhart Tolle?
He is one of my guides since my teenager time, and I try to be aware in my life and teachings in my workshops and yoga classes .
I am sharing this video, because its very interesting to have a look from another side,
to help ourself to be healthy and enjoy life. We are all life artists.
happy holidays
Nésé

26/11/2024

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21/11/2024

La Cascade Soul Stirring Retreat My French Wardrobewith Instructor Kate RichbourgDates: June 25th-July 2nd, 2025 in Durfort, FranceMore info at http://soulst...

21/11/2024

Hallo - Bonjour
2024 we did very well in La Cascade, now relaxing time for the winter season.
And preparing 2025 ! yeah
here is the calendar :

mai 14-21 Suzanne Jenne
mai 23-30 Suzanne Jenne
june 04-11 Sharon Payne Bolton
june 13-20 Kate Thompson and Jen Cushman
june 25-july 02 Kate Richbourg
july 04-11 Kathy Cano-Murillo
july 16-23 Annie, Dayle, Jane
july 25-aug 01 Annie, Dayle, Jane
aug 05-12 Tabularasa-pattern
sep 18-25 Nese Pelt
oct 01-08 Sharon Payne Bolton

If somebody likes to have a week, no worry, contact me to see if I can open a week for you to teach or family and friends.
Please have a look in our Web site for more informations and contact to the teachers.
www. la-cascade.info/

Best wishes to all of you for the relaxing season, Hollidays and a Wonderfull change for the new year.
hugs
Nese

01/09/2024

hey fans,
et voila this year was wonderful and going to the end now, last group in October and than bye bye to next year which is pretty full again .
thank you to all of you
hugs Nese

Here is a piece of 2025

Let the beauty of France be your muse!

Join us for an unforgettable journey of self-discovery, surrounded by like-minded women who share your passion for art, culture, and adventure. Reserve your spot today and prepare to be swept away by the magic of the South of France

Now taking deposits for June/July 2025 with amazing art instruction and world-class artist instructors!
Also inspiring excursions, incredible fresh meals and supportive sisterhood.

Adresse

27 Rue Des Martineurs
Durfort
81540

Site Web

http://www.la-cascade.info/

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