Jax and Vince's Limousin blog.

We will try and keep things relvant iand interesting for future visitors and peeps who live here in the Limousin day to day...

Sunday 5 June 2011

4x4 Le Dorat becomes cool who would have thought it!!

So June is here and Le Dorat is coming to life again.  This month we look forward to Fete De la Musique and more festivals and market than you can shake a stick at!  Today we stumbled across a 4x4 tournament right in the heart of Le Dorat.  Hundreds of people and lots of beer!!

At the Spa jackie has introduced EYELASH EXTENSIONS and some new products ranges for all those wanting a little pampering.

We also have a small selection of fathers day gift packs available.  Pop in and see us anytime.

Also in July and August we are embarking on a new project of bringing artist over here to france to perform in the Limousin.  just sign up to the mailing list and that way we can let you know when our artistes are coming over and where they will be performing.

take care
vince and jax
www.theretreatfrance.com

Thursday 9 December 2010

Winter Closure.....sorry peeps!

So winter is finally upon us.  As with last year Jackie and I have decided to close up the Treatment room and The Retreat itself until the new year (February).  Firstly its too cold here (and we are not near enough to the SKI resorts!) secondly we have a full year of new ventures planned for next year! 

SPA...there will be new product ranges available from ESSIE nails.

RECORDING STUDIO...new equipment and possible new premises for the studio including a LIVE room to accomodate full band set ups.

GUEST HOUSE...we will be refurbing the bathroom upstairs during the closed season for more confort for our guests.

For now though Jackie myself and Marli wish you all a very merry Christmas and a Happy new year.

xx

Sunday 27 June 2010

Music, Relaxation and Fun!

Over the past few weeks we have had some musicians staying at the RetreatIt's been a chance to see the Studio being used and the house being used as a creative space.  As a result we are now going to be offering scholarship tours for talented musicians AND breaks for music lovers as well as the Spa breaks and family holidays!

Scholarships:
These will be offered to musicians who would like to tour here in France.  Simply put we will cover your accommodation and organise some gigs in the surrounding areaFeel free to recommend this scheme to anybody you feel may be suitable.

Music lover breaks:
In conjuction with this we are also going to start organising holidays with concerts and music shows incorporated within your stay giving a small amount of structure to your stay with us.  email mail@theretreatfrance.com for more details.

enjoy the sun and come on ENGLAND!!

Monday 10 May 2010

Things to do in the Limousin

What seems to be a common theme over here is that alot of people consistently argue that there is not alot to do here in the Limousin........I suppose some may rightly argue that that's the point!  If you choose to live in the rural countryside then surely you are choosing a simpler lifestyle?  Country walks and the like.

Myself and Jax are both young and full of energy, we like trying new things and we try and get a balance of the quiet life with keeping things interesting.

What we have definitely found out here is this.  ADVERTISING FOR EVENTS,TOURIST ATTRACTIONS, PARTIES E.T.C ARE HERE BUT THEY ARE IN FRENCH!!

This might sound very expat but its not meant to.  We have simply found that in order to find out about things its best alot of the time to look in the French papers like Le PopulaireAlot of the British mags out here are great but they simply don't have the information about Vides (Car boots) Fetes and other events that the French go to.

Similarly I am sure the French don't know much about English events going on locally.

We have found that within one hour of our guest house www.theretreatfrance.com  there is everything from canoeing,horse riding,shooting, archery,tennis to Theme parks, cultural cities like Poitier and plenty of lakes for sailing in!

So if you want a relaxed holiday think about coming out and seeing us,  but also should you want to do loads of activities here then you can do that too!!!

vince and jax

Tuesday 27 April 2010

Ryan Air updates..

After last weeks ash cloud we thought we would write a little bit about good ol Ryan Air.  Not sure how many of you know this but Ryan Air has a newsletter and if you take regular flights or just like taking spur of the minute holidays its a MUST.

Go to Ryan Air and sign up to the newsletter.....they will tell you every time they put a flight sale on!!!  Currently and until midnight they are doing £3 one way flights.....grab yourself a cheapy holiday!!!
 www.ryanair.com

Wednesday 21 April 2010

Lazy Days at the retreat

Here a couple of pics from our last guest visit here at the retreat.  Local attractions include Saut de la Brame and Lac St Pardoux:

Thursday 8 April 2010

Music Holidays at the Retreat

So a quick bit about me and what I do at the Retreat...I'm Vince by the way.  Me and my fiancee Jackie run The Retreat France here and we both have different skills.

I am a full-time musician and have been for 10 years.  I have played with music legends like Jocelyn Brown and new pop stars like Beth Rowley, James Morrison and Nizlopi!  I also had the privelage of winning two awards in 2008 at the UK INDY AWARDS (Best male Solo and Peoples Choice)

What I do at the Retreat:
Well I have a small writing studio where I offer songwriting courses or just recording holidays for the more expereinced musician.

I use Logic 8 (9 to be installed) with various different bits of kit that help to create quality recordings (you can see a kit list on the website) www.theretreatfrance.com

EVERYTHING we do here at The Retreat is bespoke as we know that most people coming here want different experiences from their stay!!!

So wether it be a family holiday, peaceful break away, recording/songwriting trip or a Pamper weekend in the Spa....GET IN TOUCH and see what we can do for you.

Vince and Jax

www.theretreatfrance.com
www.vincefreeman.com  (MY MUSIC)