Roche: Art Retreat & Residency
in Flety, France
Connect.
Create.
Come home to yourself.
Next events: July 2026
An artistic haven to explore your creative expression, set in a rustic 1800s French farm.
The Art Residency Program at Roche is created for musicians, writers, actors, painters, and scholars seeking inspiration and support. The romance of the picturesque farmhouse, combined with the magic of the Morvan, provide the ideal setting to create undisturbed and bring your projects to life.
Roche is the realisation of a dream held for decades by Til & her late husband Olav. A place where artists can come and explore in total freedom.
Art as a Pathway to Yourself
Roche is not about achieving, perfection, or learning the best techniques. It’s about the messy, freeing process of creation as a tool for self-discovery.
With the support of our team, you finally have the space to let go, be imperfect, to experiment, and to simply be.
The invitation is to come home to yourself by exploring who you are through music, art, and expression. We provide the inspiration and the space—you bring your unique story.
Nature Escape: Leave the rush of city life behind and connect with the wild beauty of rural France. The retreat is held at a magnificent, rustic 1800s farm offering breathtaking views and tranquil space.
Be More You: Every moment here is a step toward discovering and embodying deeper authenticity. You have permission here to truly let go, make a mess and find peace.
Community: Connect to a global community of artists and explore potential collaborations. Surrounded by talent from all around the world, you can find friendship, inspiration and creative flow states.
Supportive Atmosphere: Our team are professionally trained facilitators and artists. We are here to support your growth and evolution as an artist and as a human being. We help you to feel safe enough to explore new creative edges
Be Nourished: Nourish your creative spirit and body with fresh, locally sourced meals prepared by our chef, who creates art in the kitchen.
2026 Events
We're hosting two unique events in 2026, both supporting you to come home to yourself through art and self-expression. The Roche Art Retreat is fully facilitated, offering expert workshops for artistic discovery. The Roche Art Residency provides a self-led, supportive space to deepen your art at your own pace.
Roche Art Retreat
Transformative, fully-catered, 8-day retreat
13 - 20 July 2026
Max 10
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A 7-day fully facilitated art retreat designed for you to rediscover and awaken your deepest, most authentic self through art.
If you have been neglecting your inner artist, our trained facilitators are here to support you. We use creative expression as a key to unlock your true self and find profound fulfillment.
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Lodging: Seven nights comfortable stay in our rustic farmhouse
Food: 3 Locally sourced Meals a day, for 7 days
Daily workshop: Art workshops led by expert facilitators across different specialties
Access: Full access to the entire property and all dedicated art spaces and ateliers
Materials: All necessary art supplies including a press machine
Support and guidance in drawing, painting, singing, movement, and photography
Community: Opportunity for feedback, and sharing of work in a relaxed, non-judgmental setting
Optional Collaboration: Choose to connect or collaborate or work in solitude—the choice is yours
Ceremony: Two Tea Ceremonies to awaken your creativity and inspiration
Optional Bush Walks
Transport to/from Nevers train station (1,5 hour from Paris)
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Those seeking to rediscover their truest self by breaking free from limiting beliefs about their art and identity.
Individuals ready to expand their creative toolkit across diverse mediums
Artists who want to learn how to harness intuition to fuel deeper, more meaningful expression.
Anyone desiring community and connection with like-minded people from around the world.
Those who want to leave feeling inspired, grounded, and energized to confidently express themselves in the world.
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Investment (for 8 days / 7 Nights): €1250
Payment plans available by application
Roche Art Residency
Self-led, fully-catered, 11-day residency
23 July - 02 August 2026
Max 12
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A 10 day self-directed residency grants you the complete freedom to create what and how you want. Work in dedicated ateliers amidst the vast space of our rustic 1800s French farm in the Morvan.
Fuel your deep creative focus with delicious, naturally sourced food and find community in this truly inspiring atmosphere.
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Lodging: Ten nights comfortable stay in our rustic farmhouse
Food: 3 Locally sourced Meals a day, for 10 days
Resident-led workshops: Engage in optional, artist-led workshops, initiated by fellow residents. This is an organic opportunity for spontaneous collaboration
Access: Full access to the entire property and all dedicated art spaces and ateliers
Materials: All necessary art supplies including a press machine
Community: Opportunity for feedback, and sharing of work in a relaxed, non-judgmental setting
Support and guidance in drawing, painting, singing, movement, and photography
Optional Collaboration: Choose to connect or collaborate or work in solitude—the choice is yours.
Ceremony: Two Tea Ceremonies to awaken your creativity and inspiration
Optional Bush Walks, Excursions
Transport to/from Nevers train station (1,5 hours from Paris)
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Those looking to escape their day to day routines and find a new creative evolution
Artists seeking dedicated time for deep creative work
Individuals who thrive with complete freedom from external schedules or pressures
Those wanting the option of collaboration with fellow artists or to work in solitude
Those wanting to leave with a sense of profound accomplishment and a revitalized commitment to their independent art practice
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Investment (for 11 Days / 10 nights): €750
Payment plans available by application
Reviews
The residency gave me the space to explore the meaning of creativity. No pressure for an outcome or expectations of an audience. Just free exploration and fun. The beautiful surrounding helped to arrive in the moment.
‘The meaning of creativity’
Aljoscha
July 2025
If you want to feel alive and get intimate with your creativity, this is the most incredible place. The unique, beautiful surroundings and lovely, talented people made the atmosphere special. I immediately had beautiful encounters with diverse artists. It was a purely nourishing experience, and I look forward to future events.
‘The most incredible place’
Stella
July 2025
I’m so grateful for this inspiring experience. The wide fields and endless skies gave space to breathe and create, while cozy dinners, morning tea, and spontaneous artistic exchanges made every day feel both nourishing and alive.
‘Nourishing and alive’
Eva
July 2025
Accomodation & Art Spaces
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La Maison Principale
Main house with terrace and beautiful garden facing the south.
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Le Bureau
Outdoor office for if you have calls or work to do, surrounded by nature and with the best view.
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La Terasse
Outdoor terrace, linked to the communal space in Le Salon has the most beautiful view in the Morvan. The sunsets here are absolutely breathtaking.
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Le Petit Salon
A 3-bed bedroom on the ground floor of the Salon next to the communal lounge room and the kitchen.
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Le Petit Salon
A 3-bed bedroom on the ground floor of the Salon next to the communal lounge room and the kitchen.
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Le Grand Salon
Communal area next to the kitchen and the Le Petit Salon bedroom.
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Upstairs Small Room
Peaceful room with two single beds, connected to the big bedroom.
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Upstairs Small Room
Peaceful room with two single beds, connected to the big bedroom.
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Upstairs Big Room
A large, comfortable room in the attic with five single beds.
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Upstairs Big Room
A large, comfortable room in the attic with five single beds.
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Upstairs Big Room
A large, comfortable room in the attic with five single beds.
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La Grande Fabrique
One of the Art Ateliers with a lot of space. Ideal for drawing, painting or other visual art.
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La Grande Fabrique
One of the Art Ateliers, with a massive press to make the most beautiful prints.
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Le Temple
Ritual space were most of the workshops are being held. Also a place for meditation, yoga, movement and our Tea Ceremonies.
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La Fabrique
Art Atelier with a lot of equipment & tools for for example wood work, sculpting, instalations.
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Bench next to Le Salon
Great place for writing, song writing, or just to enjoy the beautiful views.
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Le Salon
Inside here we have the communal space, communal kitchen and a 3-bed bedroom.
Let’s create together.
Interested in coming to our retreat or residency at Roche? Fill out this form and we will be in touch shortly!
Our application process helps us curate a dynamic and rich artistic community to connect with. Please share about yourself so we can get to know you and see if we’re a fit to adventure together!
Contact us directly for any specific questions, to explore custom solutions, or to inquire about renting the farm for your personal retreat
Contact
lito_mabjaia@live.nl
alphamamamusic@gmail.com
Location
Roche
58170 Flety
France
The Team
Lito Mabjaia
Lito is a Dutch professional bass guitarist, photographer, and coach who helps you slow down, rest, and come home to yourself. Born from his own healing journey from severe burnout, his music is designed for self-intimacy and emotional connection.
Lifestyle, authenticity, and expression are central to his work, which emphasizes the restorative power of emotional intimacy. Lito is a graduate of the Amsterdam Conservatory (2015) and has toured internationally for the last 12 years.
Anita Meiruntu
Anita (aka ALPHAMAMA) is an Australian-Indonesian artist, healer, and truth-teller. Her music is a powerful transmission of love and freedom, drawing on soul, jazz, gospel, and hip-hop to explore themes of self-love, liberation, and spiritual awakening. With vulnerable and empowering lyrics, she is both a gifted performer and a highly experienced facilitator, initiating thousands into fierce vulnerability through workshops and retreats.
Til Groenendijk
Til bought this land in 2002 with her late husband Olav, with a dream to transform a rustic 1800s French farm in Flety into an idyllic space for artists. After Olav passed about a year ago, her nephew, Lito, stepped in and helped realize their dream of having residents making art on their land.
Professionally, Til is a respected educator in the Netherlands. She is a retired Senior Lecturer in Subject Didactics at Utrecht University of the Arts, where she also served as a teacher-researcher focusing on art education and creativity in secondary education.
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2026 Offerings
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Art Retreat
A 7-day fully facilitated art retreat designed for you to rediscover and awaken your deepest, most authentic self through art. If you have been neglecting your inner artist, our supportive environment is here to help. We use creative expression as a key to unlock your true self and find profound fulfillment.
7 Days
10 Participants
13-20 July 2026 -
Art Residency
A 10 day self-directed residency grants you the complete freedom to create what and how you want. Work in dedicated ateliers amidst the vast space of our rustic 1800s French farm in the Morvan. Fuel your deep creative focus with delicious, naturally sourced food and a sense of community in this truly inspiring atmosphere.
10 Days
12 Participants22 July - 02 August 2026
Art retreat
13 - 20 July 2026
Rediscover yourself through art and expression.
Break free from limiting beliefs about your art and identity, and learn to express yourself unapologetically in our safe, supportive environment.
Expand Your Creative Toolkit: Explore different forms of expression, including drawing, painting, singing, movement and photography
Harness Intuition & Nature: Learn to be more intuitive in your work, drawing inspiration directly from the surrounding Morvan nature.
Nourish Community & Connection: Feel a true sense of community with like-minded individuals from around the world.
Savour French Country Life: Wander the 5 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds.
Enjoy restorative nature walks, visit historical villages, shop at traditional French markets, and experience the beauty and culture of this region.
The Outcome: Leave this incredible trip feeling inspired, grounded, and energized to confidently express yourself in the world.
Included in Your Retreat
Daily Immersion: Daily creative workshops led by expert facilitators across different specialties.
Nourishment: All delicious, locally sourced, farm-to-table meals prepared by our in-house cook, plus daily fruit and snacks.
Lodging: Seven nights comfortable lodging in our rustic 1800s French farm.
Materials & Access: All necessary art supplies and full access to the entire property and all dedicated art spaces.
Special Rituals: Two highly transformational Tea ceremonies.
Transport: Group transfer to and from Nevers train station (a 1.5-hour connection from Paris).
What is Excluded
Travel costs and airfare.
Personal travel insurance.
Passport and visa fees (where applicable).
Additional nights lodging before or after the retreat.
Investment (for 7 nights): €990
Art residency
22 July - 2 August 2026
Dedicated Creative Focus: Grant yourself 10 days to dedicate fully to deep creative work, defining your own process and outcomes.
Complete Freedom: Experience uninterrupted flow and self-determination, free from external schedules, pressures, or fixed curriculum.
Utilize Dedicated Space: Work freely in our inspiring ateliers and vast workspace, suitable for your preferred mediums (painting, sculpture, writing, music, etc.).
Optional Collaboration: Choose to connect or collaborate or work in solitude—the choice is yours.
Intuitive Rhythm: Determine your own rhythm and artistic schedule, allowing your work to progress organically without daily instruction.
Nature & Country Life: Find profound inspiration by stepping directly into the peaceful Morvan landscape. Savour French country life as you explore the 5 acres of beautiful grounds, take restorative nature walks, and visit local markets and historic villages.
Community: Have ample opportunity for feedback, and sharing of work in a relaxed, non-judgmental setting.
Peer Exchange & Skill Share: Engage in optional, artist-led workshops, initiated by fellow residents. This is an organic opportunity for spontaneous collaboration.
The Outcome: Leave with a sense of profound accomplishment and a revitalized commitment to your independent art practice.
Included in Your Residency
Nourishment: All delicious, locally sourced, farm-to-table meals prepared by our in-house cook, plus daily fruit and snacks.
Lodging: Ten nights comfortable lodging in our rustic 1800s French farm.
Access: Full access to the entire property, and all dedicated art spaces.
Special Ritual: Two highly transformative Tea ceremonies (attendance optional).
Transport: Group transfer to and from Nevers train station (a 1.5-hour connection from Paris).
Excluded
Travel costs and airfare.
Personal travel insurance.
All personal art supplies (artists are expected to bring their own materials).
Passport and visa fees (where applicable).
Additional nights lodging before or after the residency.
Investment (for 10 Nights): €590
Art as a Pathway to Yourself
Our retreats are not about achieving perfection or learning painting techniques. It’s about the messy, freeing process of creation as a tool for self-discovery. With so much space to work, you have the freedom to be imperfect, to experiment, and to simply be. The goal is to come home to yourself by exploring who you are through music, art, and expression. We provide the inspiration and the space—you bring your unique journey.
A Sanctuary for the Soul
Escape the rush of city life and reconnect with the wild beauty of nature. Tucked away in the heart of the Morvan in rural France, our art retreat is held at a magnificent, rustic farm dating back to the 1800s. Here, with breathtaking views and endless space, you'll find a tranquil sanctuary where you can truly let go. Your creative journey is supported by an atmosphere of community, nature, and incredible food. Each meal is a celebration, with fresh, locally sourced ingredients prepared to nourish both your body and creative spirit. Leave the busyness behind and find grounding in this peaceful place, where every moment is a step toward finding your true self.