Creative Reconnection - Aquitaine France, Where art and intuition meet
Creative Reconnection - Aquitaine France, Where art and intuition meet
Solhenge, Bernataou, Saint-Vivien-de-Monségur, France
Up to 18 in group
June 29 - July 5, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- All art tuition and materials
- · All group healing, ceremonies and meditation tuition
- · Three delicious home grown or locally sourced vegetarian meals a day served alfresco style in order to soak up and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
- · Snacks and drinks throughout the day
- · Local wine tour
- · Shared single bed accommodations in house or glamping
- · Access to swimming pool, woods and stone circle
- · Access to a fully equipped student kitchen
About this Retreat
Sarita is a shamanic practitioner trained in an ancient feminine tradition rooted in healing and seership, working with allies of the honey bee and the serpent. Her calling is to enlighten others that true healing and empowerment come from sovereign and authentic connection to self, the earth, and source consciousness. Her aim is to share her knowledge and evolution over the last 30 years so that others can benefit from the infinite magic of self evolution and the inner, inherent wisdom that is their birth right.
She holds sacred space to allow people to have access to their own healing energy and teaches tools and practices that are easily integrated into everyday lives so that each can fully embody the truth of who they are: connecting to the divine matrix, mastering ones mind, elevating consciousness and transcending conditioned states of a lower frequency. She is a meditation teacher specializing in heart centred alignment and quantum based manifesting techniques allowing reality and matter to become malleable. Her channeled meditations facilitate others to merge with the unified field and the source of all creation and are inspired by the ever emerging science of quantum physics, psychoenergetics and epigenetics. She also facilitates sacred ceremonies for men and women wishing to explore the nature of the universe and experience their own healing.
She runs SolHenge Retreat Center in Aquitaine, France and has more recently taken her teachings out into the world via YouTube on which she has a growing following of thousands of people experiencing profound states of being through her teachings.
"Grace & Love speak through you and I thank you for the generosity of spirit, with which you share all these with us! Blessings to you!" Gergana
Vicki Penfold is an artist and art teacher in Cape Town, South Africa where she runs both oil painting and mixed media classes from her St. Catherine Studio. She combines her 15 years' experience in oil and mixed media technique with an energetic teaching style to allow students to develop their own intuitive artistic voice.
Inspiration for her own art work stems from a deep connection and love for nature and the creatures which inhabit a place of magic. Born in Zimbabwe in 1972, Victoria spent her formative years roaming unpopulated wild spaces where her imagination co-opted birds and beasts into fantastical endeavors. Her work challenges one to reconnect with this intimate and beautiful space. To stop, to listen, to suspend time, even if for a fleeting moment. During the two-year global ‘shut down’ in which human travel and interaction was curtailed, a re-emergence of nature into ‘our’ world was observed as animals ventured into the deserted spaces. Victoria’s work expresses the realization that they have never left, are not separate; that we are responsible for maintaining our shared environment and honoring the relationships between beings.
When not behind the easel or running art workshops, Victoria can be found pottering in her permaculture garden, conjuring up a tongue-scorching chilli sauce or running after a wayward chicken.
Details of this retreat
Where art and intuition meet.
In this expressive flowering of your inner artist you will have the opportunity to clear blocks, conditions and programs holding you back from your creative artistry. Using meditation, movement and healing practices intertwined with inspirationally guided art classes, you will uncover from within a new depth of sensitivity, originality and vision.
This restorative creative retreat has been carefully put together as a magical combination of meditation, ceremony and healing practices intertwined with playful guided art classes designed to inspire and uncover a new depth of sensitivity, originality and clarity. This is a unique opportunity to explore your inner artist whilst clearing any conditioning holding you back from joyful connection.
Set on 15 acres of private woodland the retreat space boasts a secret valley which is totally secluded and surrounded by rolling hills filled with sunflowers and grape vines making it the perfect spot to relax by the pool and enjoy the stunning French countryside! With an open communal barn space, woodland yoga platform, a swimming pool, fire pit, stone circle, stunning hill top views you will be able to fully immerse yourself in this very special piece of paradise.
Throughout the retreat we will be weaving carefully chosen art activities with healing, meditation and ceremonies designed to push boundaries and explore new ways of seeing and being.
This retreat is for you if you wish to:
· Playfully explore how other modalities can assist you in your creative process
· Develop your intuition
· Desire an inner calm and flow to express yourself from
· Let go of other’s expectations
· Remove blocks that hold you back from your originality
· Relax and enjoy the French countryside
· Experience Bordeaux and its’ world famous wines
This creative retreat is suitable for beginners as well as established artists who wish to experiment with new pathways of artistry. We will have fun with colour and play with different techniques in various mediums to create unique take-home artworks. You will be doing so much more than painting En Plein Air!..... and the artistry of the self does not stop there; learn how it feels to weave vibrational colours into your energy centers or work with fire and smoke in ceremony to remove creative blocks-this experience will allow you to drop into energetic practices which will open you up to true presence and creative flow…
"My self-knowing has evolved in more ways than I can imagine at this juncture. A week in Solhenge is like a year in any another place. Creation with and through all senses, physical, emotional, spiritual. A tenderness with self and sisters, giving and receiving, evolving. Connecting our creative and authentic selves to weave the tangible sweet fabric of new earth. Transformational !
Thanks and love in connection"
Lorraine
"I just wanted to say a HUGE Thank you for an amazing week. I know that there was so much going on for me and on many levels and that it will all become apparent to me over time.
I can still feel the energy of Solhenge. I feel it profoundly, as if when we did the earth sipping I have actually taken part of its energy into me. Its hard to explain but I feel a part of the land and when I think of it. I feel it. If that makes sense. Its very tangible. I can even smell it. Lol Its great .
I was so, so happy to meet you in person. It was a blessing to be not only at SolHenge with so many gentle people, and a part of our process together. But it was really a blessing to meet you. Thank you for the opportunity, the openness, the love, and every gift you shared with me personally and the group as a whole.
I know I am changed "
Marie
“ I recently attended the creative re-connection Retreat held in Aquitaine France on the 28th of June to the 4th of July. I thought I might not be able to get around too well as I have problems walking and a lot of the time I am in a wheelchair. However I was amazed at the way, Vicki and Sarita looked after us all. The holiday was a great success, and we all had lots of laughs, in between learning techniques and eating wonderful home made food. I enjoyed every minute of it, so much so that I did not want to return home. I thank everyone involved for making my time of bereavement very special “
Shirley
My words will surely be inept when I get around to sharing my thoughts about this extraordinary experience. Beauty, creativity, friendship, food, laughter, transformation and yes, magic. These are the words that come to mind when thinking about my time with Vicki, Sarita and the group at SolHenge.
Fiona
In this expressive flowering of your inner artist you will have the opportunity to clear blocks, conditions and programs holding you back from your creative artistry. Using meditation, movement and healing practices intertwined with inspirationally guided art classes, you will uncover from within a new depth of sensitivity, originality and vision.
This restorative creative retreat has been carefully put together as a magical combination of meditation, ceremony and healing practices intertwined with playful guided art classes designed to inspire and uncover a new depth of sensitivity, originality and clarity. This is a unique opportunity to explore your inner artist whilst clearing any conditioning holding you back from joyful connection.
Set on 15 acres of private woodland the retreat space boasts a secret valley which is totally secluded and surrounded by rolling hills filled with sunflowers and grape vines making it the perfect spot to relax by the pool and enjoy the stunning French countryside! With an open communal barn space, woodland yoga platform, a swimming pool, fire pit, stone circle, stunning hill top views you will be able to fully immerse yourself in this very special piece of paradise.
Throughout the retreat we will be weaving carefully chosen art activities with healing, meditation and ceremonies designed to push boundaries and explore new ways of seeing and being.
This retreat is for you if you wish to:
· Playfully explore how other modalities can assist you in your creative process
· Develop your intuition
· Desire an inner calm and flow to express yourself from
· Let go of other’s expectations
· Remove blocks that hold you back from your originality
· Relax and enjoy the French countryside
· Experience Bordeaux and its’ world famous wines
This creative retreat is suitable for beginners as well as established artists who wish to experiment with new pathways of artistry. We will have fun with colour and play with different techniques in various mediums to create unique take-home artworks. You will be doing so much more than painting En Plein Air!..... and the artistry of the self does not stop there; learn how it feels to weave vibrational colours into your energy centers or work with fire and smoke in ceremony to remove creative blocks-this experience will allow you to drop into energetic practices which will open you up to true presence and creative flow…
"My self-knowing has evolved in more ways than I can imagine at this juncture. A week in Solhenge is like a year in any another place. Creation with and through all senses, physical, emotional, spiritual. A tenderness with self and sisters, giving and receiving, evolving. Connecting our creative and authentic selves to weave the tangible sweet fabric of new earth. Transformational !
Thanks and love in connection"
Lorraine
"I just wanted to say a HUGE Thank you for an amazing week. I know that there was so much going on for me and on many levels and that it will all become apparent to me over time.
I can still feel the energy of Solhenge. I feel it profoundly, as if when we did the earth sipping I have actually taken part of its energy into me. Its hard to explain but I feel a part of the land and when I think of it. I feel it. If that makes sense. Its very tangible. I can even smell it. Lol Its great .
I was so, so happy to meet you in person. It was a blessing to be not only at SolHenge with so many gentle people, and a part of our process together. But it was really a blessing to meet you. Thank you for the opportunity, the openness, the love, and every gift you shared with me personally and the group as a whole.
I know I am changed "
Marie
“ I recently attended the creative re-connection Retreat held in Aquitaine France on the 28th of June to the 4th of July. I thought I might not be able to get around too well as I have problems walking and a lot of the time I am in a wheelchair. However I was amazed at the way, Vicki and Sarita looked after us all. The holiday was a great success, and we all had lots of laughs, in between learning techniques and eating wonderful home made food. I enjoyed every minute of it, so much so that I did not want to return home. I thank everyone involved for making my time of bereavement very special “
Shirley
My words will surely be inept when I get around to sharing my thoughts about this extraordinary experience. Beauty, creativity, friendship, food, laughter, transformation and yes, magic. These are the words that come to mind when thinking about my time with Vicki, Sarita and the group at SolHenge.
Fiona
Schedule
Where art and intuition meet.
In this expressive flowering of your inner artist you will have the opportunity to clear blocks, conditions and programs holding you back from your creative artistry. Using meditation, movement and healing practices intertwined with inspirationally guided art classes, you will uncover from within a new depth of sensitivity, originality and vision.
In this expressive flowering of your inner artist you will have the opportunity to clear blocks, conditions and programs holding you back from your creative artistry. Using meditation, movement and healing practices intertwined with inspirationally guided art classes, you will uncover from within a new depth of sensitivity, originality and vision.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Sarita Sol, Solhenge, Bernataou, Saint-Vivien-de-Monségur, France
Directions
HOW TO GET TO SOLHENGE
Address:
Bernataou, St Vivien de Monsegur, 33580, Gironde, France.
Telephone of Sarita (coordinator): +33 750203282.
GPS
44°37’27.2″N 0°06’50.7″E
44.624229, 0.114082
Google Maps
https://www.google.fr/maps/place/44%C2%B037’27.2%22N+0%C2%B006’50.7%22E/@44.6242328,0.1118933,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x12aa9a2af22a1a05:0x7a8cd1aeccbb14a7!2sBernataou,+33580+Saint-Vivien-de-Mons%C3%A9gur!3b1!8m2!3d44.6240531!4d0.1140815!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.6242285!4d0.1140817?hl=fr
Bordeaux and Bergerac Airports
We will endeavour to organise your taxi for you, contact sarita to discuss
If you are being collected by us at Bordeaux airport the collection point is under the big Flags in the car park opposite the terminal. If your plane is very late please let us know as soon as possible so that we can arrange other transport for you.
Arriving By Train:
www.sncf.fr (website for times and bookings of tickets)
Lots of Flights especially from the US come into Paris and there is a fast train from Paris to Bordeaux St Jean train station.
If you are arriving by train then you will need to get to a station called La Reole. SolHenge approx 20 minutes by car from this train station and we offer transport single and group collection. Please reserve your place with your times of arrival.
La Reole train station please come out of the station and wait by the front door for our driver to find you, again we will have a sign with your name on it. If you miss your train or are very late please contact us.
Train from Bordeaux Airport
A new tram line is expected to start working from outside Bordeaux Airport to the train station Bordeaux St Jean in 2023 although we do not have exact dates yet.
So until the tram is working….
And you wish to catch a train from Bordeaux Airport; come out of the main terminal and there will be a bus stop with a sign to ‘Gare St Jean,’ with buses that depart every 30 minutes or so. You need to pay the driver as you board the bus (approx €10, cash only accepted). The bus ride is approx ½ hr and you will be taken to the train station Gare St Jean.
At the station you will need to buy a ticket (approx €10 depending on the time of day) and then find the platform and train that goes to Toulouse/Agen stopping at La Reole (36 minutes). La Reole is about 20 minutes away by car from SolHenge. From here you will need to either arrange a taxi (numbers to follow) or have arranged with us (in advance please) to come and collect you
If you are arriving at Bergerac Airport there is no train station near so you are limited to be collected either by ourselves ( please reserve your place in advance) or by local taxi. The drive is approx 50 minutes.
Address:
Bernataou, St Vivien de Monsegur, 33580, Gironde, France.
Telephone of Sarita (coordinator): +33 750203282.
GPS
44°37’27.2″N 0°06’50.7″E
44.624229, 0.114082
Google Maps
https://www.google.fr/maps/place/44%C2%B037’27.2%22N+0%C2%B006’50.7%22E/@44.6242328,0.1118933,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x12aa9a2af22a1a05:0x7a8cd1aeccbb14a7!2sBernataou,+33580+Saint-Vivien-de-Mons%C3%A9gur!3b1!8m2!3d44.6240531!4d0.1140815!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.6242285!4d0.1140817?hl=fr
Bordeaux and Bergerac Airports
We will endeavour to organise your taxi for you, contact sarita to discuss
If you are being collected by us at Bordeaux airport the collection point is under the big Flags in the car park opposite the terminal. If your plane is very late please let us know as soon as possible so that we can arrange other transport for you.
Arriving By Train:
www.sncf.fr (website for times and bookings of tickets)
Lots of Flights especially from the US come into Paris and there is a fast train from Paris to Bordeaux St Jean train station.
If you are arriving by train then you will need to get to a station called La Reole. SolHenge approx 20 minutes by car from this train station and we offer transport single and group collection. Please reserve your place with your times of arrival.
La Reole train station please come out of the station and wait by the front door for our driver to find you, again we will have a sign with your name on it. If you miss your train or are very late please contact us.
Train from Bordeaux Airport
A new tram line is expected to start working from outside Bordeaux Airport to the train station Bordeaux St Jean in 2023 although we do not have exact dates yet.
So until the tram is working….
And you wish to catch a train from Bordeaux Airport; come out of the main terminal and there will be a bus stop with a sign to ‘Gare St Jean,’ with buses that depart every 30 minutes or so. You need to pay the driver as you board the bus (approx €10, cash only accepted). The bus ride is approx ½ hr and you will be taken to the train station Gare St Jean.
At the station you will need to buy a ticket (approx €10 depending on the time of day) and then find the platform and train that goes to Toulouse/Agen stopping at La Reole (36 minutes). La Reole is about 20 minutes away by car from SolHenge. From here you will need to either arrange a taxi (numbers to follow) or have arranged with us (in advance please) to come and collect you
If you are arriving at Bergerac Airport there is no train station near so you are limited to be collected either by ourselves ( please reserve your place in advance) or by local taxi. The drive is approx 50 minutes.
Accommodation
Single rooms shared rooms glamping SolHenge farmhouse is one of the oldest buildings in the area. All of our bedrooms, bathrooms and living spaces have been beautifully renovated to incorporate original French rustic charm with clean modern facilities so that your stay is both comfortable and charming. Our glamping facilities are equally lovely and efficient; from constant hot water in your outdoor shower to electric mod cons and proper beds you are sure to get a restful night. People who come here say they have never slept so well, the nights are peaceful and serene and if you are lucky enough to be here during nightingale season you may find yourself lulled into a magical realm as that ethereal song penetrates your dreams. We have a huge organic, ‘no dig no weed ’vegetable patch and fruit trees and we endeavor to eat homegrown wherever possible. Food that was only moments before attached to the earth is truly delicious and brings unprecedented feelings of wellbeing, especially as all our food is prepared with love by our in house Chef Fiona. Whether you are admiring the rolling hills as you swim in our pool, sitting around the fire-pit enjoying your sundowner drink, meditating in our stone circle, sunbathing, or simply chatting and enjoying the conversation of other guests from around the world SolHenge has been created so that you can have a truly wonderful, inspiring and relaxing experience. We invite you to think of us as your very special home away from home. We are able to accommodate a total of 14 guests on the retreat, 8 people in the farmhouse and 6 in the luxury glamping:
Program Price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
SolHenge is a beautiful retreat space, surrounded by rolling hills filled with sunflowers and vines, it boasts a secret valley which is totally secluded, 15 acres of private woodland, open communal barn space, woodland yoga platform, a swimming pool, fire pit, stunning hill top views and our very own SolHenge stone circle.
We are only one hour from both Bergerac and Bordeaux Airports.
15 mins from Gare La Reole. Less then 2hrs by TGV from Paris.
We are only one hour from both Bergerac and Bordeaux Airports.
15 mins from Gare La Reole. Less then 2hrs by TGV from Paris.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Homegrown, vegetarian food, made with love. We cater to vegans and allergies.
What's Included
- All art tuition and materials
- · All group healing, ceremonies and meditation tuition
- · Three delicious home grown or locally sourced vegetarian meals a day served alfresco style in order to soak up and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
- · Snacks and drinks throughout the day
- · Local wine tour
- · Shared single bed accommodations in house or glamping
- · Access to swimming pool, woods and stone circle
- · Access to a fully equipped student kitchen
What's Not Included
- your travel is not included. We can assist you with transport from the airports and train stations to our center
