The Art of Flavour.
13th-17th June 2026 | Limited Spaces
An Exclusive Culinary Retreat
13–17 June | Château de Cadrès, France
The Art of Flavour is a four-night culinary and wellness retreat held in an exclusive château in southwest France. Limited to six guests, the experience brings together hands-on, vegetable-led cooking, thoughtful wine pairings, embodied practices, and deep rest. Days unfold slowly between the kitchen, the table, and the surrounding landscape, with the space for learning, creativity, and integration. This is an intimate, immersive exploration of flavour — not only on the plate, but in how we move, eat, and live.
A culinary retreat for those who value time, intention, and craft — people drawn to food as culture and conversation, who prefer thoughtful pacing and generous hospitality in intimate settings
At The Art of Flavour, days unfold with a gentle rhythm, blending hands-on cooking, shared meals, and taking the time to linger outdoors. Here, we create space to step away from the fast hustle of modern life, and move into a space of discovery.
Food is both the canvas and the connection at this retreat. Led by private chef Jen Dickson, you will work with seasonal produce, learning how to layer taste, texture, and aroma with confidence and intuition.
The food here is not treated as a spectacle, but as part of the rhythm of the days — grounding, generous, and quietly memorable.
Your Stay.
Tucked away in a valley of southwest France, Château de Cadres is a space where time slows down. Surrounded by private parkland and forest, it is a haven for nature and wildlife, offering you time to pause, breathe and simply be. Mornings unfold with soft light, where you can wander shaded paths, listen to the birds, or linger with a coffee as the landscape awakens.
Here, days flow naturally between the kitchen, the table and quiet moments outdoors — whether it be swimming, resting on the hammock, or taking time to read.
Your Hosts.
Harriet Cherry
Harriet Cherry is a yoga teacher and creative whose life has been shaped between the UK and France, nurturing a deep appreciation for fresh produce, simple food, and the art of living well. Now rooted in the South of France, she creates thoughtful spaces that invite people to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and enjoy the quiet richness of everyday life A lifelong animal lover who spent many years working with horses, Harriet’s days are shared between teaching yoga, hosting retreats, time outdoors, and photography — a life guided by movement, nature, and a slower rhythm.
Founder of The Glowin'
Jen Dickson
Jen is a private chef specialising in seasonal, plant-forward cuisine with modern European influences. Having grown up between the USA and the UK, and inspired by a childhood surrounded by home-grown produce from her family’s allotment, her cooking is deeply rooted in seasonality, simplicity, and flavour. Over the past two years, Jen has refined her craft through hosting supper clubs, private chef work and catering for events of up to 50 guests. Her style is best described as refined yet comforting — vibrant, vegetable-focused dishes that feel generous, nourishing, and thoughtfully elevated, with subtle twists that enhance familiar flavours.
From Jen’s Kitchen | Private Chef
A Day at the Château.
—The Art of Flavour, a culinary retreat—
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The day begins slowly, with tea, coffee, and a gentle yoga practice.
A relaxed breakfast is shared together.
The kitchen opens for the day’s culinary session. Each class is hands-on and exploratory, focused on technique, flavour-building, and the intelligence of vegetables. Space for questions, experimentation, and conversation — not a demonstration, but a shared practice.
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The dishes prepared in the morning are enjoyed together, paired with thoughtfully chosen wines, if desired. Meals are unhurried, generous, and convivial.
Afternoons are intentionally spacious. Depending on the day, this may include a visit to a local town, a tasting, or time to rest.
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Dinner is seasonal, elegant, and generous. Wine flows easily, conversation deepens, and the château settles into quiet as the sun sets across the valley.
Included.
x4 Nights Luxury Accommodation at Château de Cadrès;
x3 Hands-on Cooking Classes;
x4 Nourishing Breakfasts;
x3 Scrumptious Lunches;
x4 Dinners Overlooking the Parkland;
x2 Morning Yoga Sessions;
x1 Market Stroll;
x1 Visit to the Local Town;
x1 Wine Tasting;
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Flights to/from France.
Transport to/from Château de Cadrès (can be arranged)
Travel/medical insurance
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Check in is on Saturday at 3PM
Check out is on Wednesday at 11AM
Upon paying your deposit, you will receive a guest intake form with a more detailed information letter.
The main language spoken at this retreat will be English.
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Massage Treatment: 70€ per session.
Private Yoga Session: 50€ for 1 hour.
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The pricing for all rooms is based on solo accommodation.
Each room is provided with Egyptian cotton bedlinen, towels, dressing gown, hand soap, shower gel, shampoo, and a hairdryer.
The choice of room is on a first come, first serve basis.
If you would like to book as a duo, sharing a room, please contact us.
The Investment.
— 2,950 € per person —
The price includes accommodation in a private room with a king size bed and bathroom at Château de Cadrès, all meals prepared by our private chef, and the full culinary retreat programme.
Intentionally limited to six guests to ensure a fully immersive, luxurious, and restorative experience.
Booking.
To secure your place, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required. This can be paid securely via Stripe using a payment link (an additional €10 administration fee applies for card payments), or via Stripe’s bank transfer option, with no additional fees.
The remaining balance is due 60 days before arrival and may be paid via Stripe or bank transfer, according to your preference. Receipts and confirmation will be provided for all payments.
To book, or for any questions, please contact us using the form below.
By booking, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
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Secure your place early to enjoy an exclusive rate of 2,850€
Available until March 31st.
FAQs
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We have three surrounding airports:
Bergerac Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport
Guests are welcome to hire a car if they wish to explore the surrounding area. For those arriving at Bergerac Airport, we can recommend Buggs Car Hire.
Transfers from Bergerac Airport can also be arranged upon request at an extra fee.
If you are arriving via Paris CDG, Bordeaux Airport, or Toulouse airport, you can take a train to either Penne Lot-et-Garonne or Agen.
You can either take a taxi from these train stations or we can arrange pick-up at an extra cost.
Train tickets must be reserved in advance and may be booked via the SNCF Connect website.
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You are more than welcome to join the retreat with a friend. Please contact us first so that we can discuss the room setup.
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We take dietary restrictions into account. Please keep in mind that this is a hands-on experience with seasonal ingredients, it may be difficult for us to accommodate highly restrictive diets, so please reach out to us first.
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We require a 50% deposit for this experience. This deposit is non-refundable due to the expenses required to host this retreat. The final balance is due 60 days before the retreat start date. Any cancellation made after the 60 days will not be subject to any refund. Please find our full Terms & Conditions here.
