Our Story
Our Story
Nestled in the French village of Saint-Cybranet, Walnut Barn Retreats offers a peaceful haven for artists seeking inspiration. Surrounded by rolling hills, ancient castles, and the gentle Dordogne River, our beautiful barn sits amid breathtaking beauty and deep history — the perfect place to slow down, create, and reconnect with your craft.
Explore Our Retreats
We offer a variety of inspiring retreats throughout the year, each designed to nurture creativity across a wide range of artistic mediums. Whether you paint, create, sculpt, or simply wish to reconnect with your creative self, you’ll find the perfect space to explore, learn, and grow.
Jan and Nigel are phenomenal hosts, I would return in a heartbeat! A perfect escape from the hustle of modern life! I loved our visit to the Water Gardens and trying wild swimming for the first time! The food was better than some 5* restaurants I’ve been to! Walnut Barn Retreats is a very friendly place and I felt very ‘cared’ for!
I so enjoyed being able to truly relax! The hospitality was excellent and the planned activities were great!I loved the Floragami workshops, Meg is an excellent teacher, very patient and a real inspiration. Jan and Nigel were excellent hosts, nothing was too much trouble.
Jan and Nigel are so welcoming and friendly. The gorgeous food alone is enough to sell this place! Our accommodation was so clean and well put together, it had everything we needed. I would definitely recommend a Walnut Barn Retreat to a friend, Meg’s tuition was excellent!
