abundant harvest
An exciting retreat spending time in the kitchen with Daphne, learning about food. We will make delicious, beautiful dishes from food that creates good health, supports the natural environment and offers solutions to the climate crisis. In addition to the practical work there will be sessions on.
Overview of the immune system
Our immune systems are truly remarkable; this complex system has the ability to produce a million specific antibodies within a minute and to recognise and disarm a billion different harmful invaders. We will look at some of the many ways to support the immune system which will include yoga each morning.
Phytonutrients
Plants are full of compounds known as phytonutrients which are produced by plants to protect themselves against strong sunlight, oxidation, viruses, bacteria, insects, disease and background radiation. When we eat a diet rich in plants we harness these amazing powers and the plants protection becomes our protection.
Preserving our future
Preserving the abundant fruits, roots and seeds of autumn ensures you have a well stocked larder, a palette of inspiration to provide you with food to eat and share whatever shock befalls our food systems. Over the 4 day retreat we will focus on drying and fermenting preserving techniques.
Tinctures and tonics
What is a tincture and how to make one, easy to grow herbs for making tinctures bioactive components and benefits of apple cider vinegar.
Making oxymels, shrubs, tonics & cocktails.
Key Nutrients
in-depth look at fats, proteins and carbohydrate.
Daphne Lambert
Daphne Lambert is a nutritionist, chef and author, who has cooked, studied, taught & written about food all her adult life. She was the chef and co-owner of the first organic restaurant and eco hotel on the Welsh - Hereford borders for over 30 years.
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We offer community based living here at the centre de creation, all our rooms are quiet and clean and offer a home from home experience. The accommodation is inclusive in the retreat price and our best rooms are offered to those who book early. All our rooms have shared bathrooms. We also serve delicious vegetarian and vegan food and homemade cakes.
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The centre de création is located in Le Buisson-de-Cadouin, we are a 45-minute drive from Bergerac airport and around 2 ½ hour train from Bordeaux airport.
Travelling by plane
- Ryanair flight to Bergerac 45mins from C.D.C (please check your outgoing airport) Regular flights from Bristol and Stansted. We recommend this flight.
- Sun Soul Retreat Flights (Currently)
- Going to out – Thursday 27th August Bristol – Bergerac £73.47
- Coming back – Monday 31st August Bergerac – Bristol £82.70
- Alternatively EasyJet, British Airways, to Bordeaux 2 ½ hours away (please check your outgoing airport) LGW or Luton for Easyjet or LGW and London City for BA.
Travelling by train
Travelling by train is also a good option, and the best website to book the journey by train is trainline.com.
The simplest route by train (from London) is:
• London to Paris by Eurostar;
• Change stations from Gare Du Nord to Montparnasse;
• Take TGV to Bordeaux or Perigueux or Libourne;
• Change to local train – ideally to Le Buisson or possibly Bergerac.
It takes around 8-9 hours (You could even stop overnight in Paris or Bordeaux en route).
Our Address :Centre de Création
Les Joncailles
1024 Route des Cervidés
24480 Alles-sur-Dordogne
France
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cancellation and refund policy
We understand that there are times where you may be unable to attend once payment has been made and we will always try to help where we can.
You may cancel your booking at any time provided that the cancellation is made by the person submitting the booking form and is communicated to us in writing.
Cancellation of your booking should be confirmed and notified by email.
CDC reserves the right to cancel any class and offer an alternative date or a refund.
All payments include a non-refundable deposit of 30%.
You may cancel your booking at any time provided that the cancellation is made by the person submitting the booking form and is communicated to us in writing.
Cancellation will take effect from the day that the written request is received by us.
Cancellation 12 weeks plus before the start of your Atelier: 100% refund, minus the deposit.
Cancellation 6 to 12 weeks before the start of your Atelier: 50% refund, minus the deposit.
Cancellation Up to 6 weeks before the start of your Atelier: 0% refund will be given.
After that, there is no refund unless the booking is cancelled by CDC, in which case we will offer the option of rebooking an alternative date, or a full refund.
Once your Atelier has commenced, no refund or part refund or unused portion of your booking will be repaid in the event of cancellation by you.
We are exempt from fulfilling our contractual obligations for causes that could not be anticipated and/or are beyond our control, including an act of God, act of man, act of government, and other impersonal events or occurrences. That being said, we have integrity and will endeavour to provide you with the services mentioned.
If a booking is cancelled by CDC due to French government imposed COVID-19 travel or social distancing restrictions, an alternative date will be offered within 12 months for the same price. If the participant prefers a full refund will be made.
CDC cannot be held responsible for any participants’ costs and expenses, in any circumstance, other than booking fees received. For example, CDC cannot be responsible for travel cancellation charges or bank charges incurred or loss of earnings or any other costs other than the fees received from the participant.
CDC reserves to right to replace the teacher or supervisor at CDC discretion.
CDC reserves the right to cancel classes or any activity for any student for health and safety reasons or disruptive behaviour.