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Join us at La Maronniere for an intimate crochet retreat in our charming maison de maître in the scenic Cognac region! Expert guidance from Emma of Oh So Pretty and Clever will inspire your creativity throughout the week as you relax, create, and indulge in local food, wine, and enchanting excursions. Discover the beauty of France while honing your crochet skills in a warm and welcoming atmosphere! ________________________________________ 🗓️ Daily Activity Schedule ________________________________________ 📅 Sunday – Arrival & Welcome • Afternoon arrival • Welcome drinks & snacks • Receive your welcome pack (patterns + all wool provided) • Time to relax by the pool or in the garden • Welcome dinner by our private chef • Wines & apéritifs included ________________________________________ 📅 Monday – Crochet Begins • Buffet-style breakfast • Morning crochet session • Teas, coffees & snacks • Chef-prepared lunch • Relaxation time by the pool or in the garden • Afternoon crochet session • Dinner with wines & apéritifs included ________________________________________ 📅 Tuesday – Create & Unwind • Buffet-style breakfast • Morning crochet workshop • Teas, coffees & snacks • Chef-prepared lunch • Free time (pool, gardens, quiet relaxation) • Afternoon Wine Tasting Experience • Dinner with wines & apéritifs included ________________________________________ 📅 Wednesday – Crochet & Wine Tasting • Buffet-style breakfast • Morning crochet session • Pool or garden time • Afternoon crochet session • Dinner at a great local restaurant ________________________________________ 📅 Thursday – Cognac Day • Buffet-style breakfast • Morning crochet session or free time • Guided Hennessy Cognac Tour & Tasting • Afternoon crochet in the beautiful Cognac park • Dinner by the chef with wines & apéritifs included ________________________________________ 📅 Friday – Final Crochet Day • Buffet-style breakfast • Morning crochet session • Afternoon Showcase and social • Final relaxation time around the pool or gardens • Farewell dinner with wines & apéritifs included ________________________________________ 📅 Saturday – Departure • Buffet-style farewell breakfast • Guests depart with new skills, handmade creations, and warm memories
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Cancellation Policy
ayment information Last updated: 25/09/2025 These payment terms apply to all bookings for retreats organised by La Maronniere. By making a payment, you agree to these terms. 1. Accepted Currencies Guests can pay in: Pounds Sterling (GBP) Euros (EUR) US Dollars (USD) 2. Payment Method All payments are made via our Wise account, which allows fast, secure, and low-fee international transfers. Payment instructions, including account name, IBAN, BIC/SWIFT, and your booking reference, will be provided after you confirm your booking. Please include your booking reference with all transfers to ensure we can correctly identify your payment. 3. Payment Schedule Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of 30 % is required to secure your place. Balance: The remaining balance must be received 8 weeks before the retreat start date. Bookings may be cancelled if the balance is not received on time, and deposits will be forfeited. 4. Currency Conversion & Fees Payments made in a different currency than the retreat pricing will be converted by Wise at the prevailing exchange rate at the time of transfer. Any transfer or bank fees are the responsibility of the guest. 5. Confirmation of Payment Your booking is confirmed once we receive your deposit in full and verify the payment in our Wise account. You will receive a confirmation email once the deposit is received. 6. Refunds & Cancellations / Remboursements & annulations All payments made for a retreat are non-refundable in the event of cancellation. However, we will make every effort to offer your place to someone else on our registered interest list. If we are able to re-sell your place, any payment received may be partially refunded at our discretion. Deposit: Non-refundable. Balance: Refundable only if cancellation occurs more than 8 weeks before the retreat and the place is re-sold. Late cancellation: Balance is non-refundable. Cancellation by us: Full refund or transfer option. Travel insurance is strongly recommended. 7. Responsibility & Liability Guests are responsible for ensuring their payment reaches us in full. La Maronniere is not liable for delays or issues caused by banks or Wise. Participation in retreats is at your own risk; travel, health, and personal expenses are your responsibility. 8. Contact For questions about payments or to confirm your transfer, please contact us: La Maronniere Retreats Telephone: +33764284551
Contact Details
6 Route de la Maury, Challignac, France
0033760284551
paul@retreatsinfrance.com