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Short Retreat Inspiration during a short retreat from Markus Bartz who stayed in the wooden Chalet last year. He sent me the song he wrote on the spot which I’d really like to share with you all: https://youtu.be/zS3fdRYRC-I?si=BeR-avy4yF28Y2RB

Discover the Hidden Pearl of Le Drumont: Two Beautifully Renovated Holiday Homes Deep in the majestic hills of France, on the picturesque mountain of Le Drumont, lies a secret waiting to be discovered. Two charming holiday cottages, recently renovated and ready to welcome visitors, stand proudly on these breathtaking grounds. These cottages, each with theirContinue reading “Discover the Hidden Pearl of Le Drumont: Two Beautifully Renovated Holiday Homes”

Music This year (’22-’23), several musicians visited Le Petit Gazon which was great. No worries about noise pollution and space to compose, that was their reason why the band AMIXS Bahnhof Buffet from Basel, Switzerland, rented the studio and house for three days. They installed all their instruments and played, composed also in the nights.Continue reading “Music”

The Leaves & The Trees Normally, the leaves fall from the trees in the fall. This year, 13 large 60-70 year old trees fell on Le Petit Gazon. Very unfortunate, certainly, but also necessary. The reason is that the trees were affected by a tree beetle called Scoliet in French. This digs tunnels between theContinue reading “The Leaves & The Trees”

Fun Activity: Raku Pottery There is also the option of a Raku week(end) led by Henriëtte van Klinken. She has had a thriving practice in Amsterdam for years, “Tetterode”, and is well known on Le Petit Gazon. A very experienced ceramist and teacher, so highly recommended!Until now, we did a Pit-Fire and Raku Fire.For moreContinue reading “Fun Activy: Raku Pottery”