Who: Cila Warncke. Where: Current location, London. What: Cila’s an Anglo-American writer, journalist and occasional barista. She’s living her dream by writing a book about people who live their dreams. In Her Words: I am still trying to wrap my head around La Muse and figure out what happened there — all I know is I […]
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Dorothy Johnston
Who: Dorothy Johnston. Where: Canberra, Australia. What: Dorothy’s an award winning Australian novelist. She’s written eight novels, one of which, The Trojan Dog, won the ACT Book of the Year prize in 2001. She has also written a collection of short stories, The Division of Love. She was born in Geelong, Victoria and trained as […]
Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hour - Jill Satterfield Vajra Yoga & Meditation
Yoga Teacher Training Feb. 26th -March 15th Join Jill Satterfield MBC/RYT-500 founder of Vajra Yoga for a 200 hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher training at La Muse. Vajra Yoga + Meditation integrates Buddhist meditation and philosophy directly into the practice of yoga. It is contemplative, contemporary and practical. Through the direct experience of the body […]
Eibhlis Farrell
Who: Eibhlis Farrell. Where: Dundalk, Ireland. What: After completing her doctorate, Eibhlis worked as a composer and became Head of Music Creative Media at the Dundalk Institute of Technology. Her works have been performed and broadcast internationally. She is a member of Aosdána, and has served as a member of the Toscaireacht. In Her […]
Mailing address
Our Mailing Address is: La Muse 1, rue de la Place 11380 Labastide Esparbairenque France Here we are on google maps: View Larger Map Our telephone number in France is: 04 68 26 33 93 And if you’re abroad then you’ll need to put in your own codes and drop the “O” from the number […]
Melpomene - Singing and Tragedy
Melpomene is a large double bedroom adjoining Thalia, with tall French windows overlooking the valley. Melpomene’s name means “to sing” or “the one that is melodious” in Greek, from the verb melpomai meaning “to celebrate with dance and song.” For whatever reason she went from being the Muse of singing to becoming the muse […]
How to Apply
Apply by sending us and an application with: 1. an approximately 250-word description of the work you hope to accomplish at La Muse (optional for yoga residents). 2. an up-to-date CV or resume (optional for yoga retreat residents). 3. a one-page sample or photo of your work (optional for yoga retreat residents). In your email […]
Valley, Labastide Esparbairenque
Our valley looks North to the village of Pradelles Cabardes and south to the village of Roquefere. The national walks system travels through the valley.
Retreat Rates 2011
Retreat Rates 2011 Please click on any of the links below for more information on of each room: Calliope Euterpe Clio Urania Thalia Erato Essentially, rates include the bedroom as well as use of the library (with individual desks as well as large tables), 2 shared studio spaces, a kitchen, a salon/dining room, WiFi, the […]
Clio - History
Clio is one of our three first-floor rooms. The muse of history, Clio, as with all our other muse rooms, is a daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne. She’s often called the Proclaimer. because her name comes from the Greek word “make famous” or “recount.” Seemingly, she had a son, Hyacinth, although mythology’s not quite sure which […]