THRESHOLD ART RETREATS
STUDIO STAY
Spring 2026 Canadian Resident Artist Shagha Arianna in the White Gallery
Photo by Laurent Barnavon
SELF-DIRECTED CREATIVE TIME AT THE FOUNDATION
Sometimes the most important thing is simply time and space to work.
Space to follow an idea. To return to your practice. To work without interruption, but not in isolation.
Our studio stays offers you a self-directed experience within the La Napoule Art Foundation. Artists reside with us at Villa Marguerite—alongside retreat participants—while working independently and creating in your own dedicated studio.
Days unfold with ultimate flexibility. You might spend the morning in your studio, pause for a swim in the sea just steps away, or join the quiet energy of others creating nearby.
The Château de La Napoule and its gardens remain open to you—spaces that have held decades of artistic exchange, and continue to do so.
While your work is self-directed, you are not separate from the life of the foundation. Studio stay participants share the same setting, atmosphere, and sense of place that defines the retreats—offering a balance of independence and connection.
For those who wish, optional communal meals and select shared moments (such as yoga or evening gatherings) may be available.
STUDIO STAY WAITLIST FORM
OTHER DETAILS
Pricing for studio stays will be set below retreat rates, reflecting the self-directed nature of the experience.
Meals are not included in the base price. However, you will have the option to join communal meals, which can be added at the time of booking. You are also welcome to participate in daily yoga and sound bowl meditations.
Rates are structured to encourage longer stays, with the weekly cost decreasing the longer you remain. Your full length of stay must be reserved at the time of registration.
Each participant is accommodated in Villa Marguerite, staying alongside retreat participants and sharing in the broader rhythm of the foundation.
All studio stay guests are provided with a private studio, located either within the Villa or the Château. Studios vary in size and character, and while specific requests cannot be guaranteed, we will be in touch prior to your arrival to thoughtfully match you with a space that supports your work.
Participants are responsible for bringing their own materials and any specialized tools. We’re happy to provide a list of local art suppliers in the area. Please note that while we support a wide range of practices, we do not currently offer dedicated facilities for metalworking, woodworking. We do not have a ceramics studio - although we are currently raising funds to build one!
Studio stays are offered during the retreat season, running annually from June 15 - September 4.
OTHER DETAILS
Pricing for studio stays will be set below retreat rates, reflecting the self-directed nature of the experience.
Meals are not included in the base price. However, you will have the option to join communal meals, which can be added at the time of booking. You are also welcome to participate in daily yoga and sound bowl meditations.
Rates are structured to encourage longer stays, with the weekly cost decreasing the longer you remain. Your full length of stay must be reserved at the time of registration.
Each participant is accommodated in Villa Marguerite, staying alongside retreat participants and sharing in the broader rhythm of the foundation.
All studio stay guests are provided with a private studio, located either within the Villa or the Château. Studios vary in size and character, and while specific requests cannot be guaranteed, we will be in touch prior to your arrival to thoughtfully match you with a space that supports your work.
Participants are responsible for bringing their own materials and any specialized tools. We’re happy to provide a list of local art suppliers in the area. Please note that while we support a wide range of practices, we do not currently offer dedicated facilities for metalworking, woodworking. We do not have a ceramics studio - although we are currently raising funds to build one!
Studio stays are offered during the retreat season, running annually from June 15 - September 4.