The impossible Possible
In-Person Creative Retreats in the Art of Transformation
ARTventureLand is a creative retreat in France where art meets Gestalt, a space for personal transformation, artistic exploration, and renewal.
Designed as an immersive, in-person experience, my retreats invite you to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and explore your creativity through intuitive art-making and mixed media techniques, including textile art, feltmaking, and experimental processes.
ARTventureLand offers both guided sessions and open studio time, allowing you to develop your artistic expression while following your own rhythm. Whether you are an experienced artist or a creative beginner, you are supported in exploring new ways of being, moving beyond creative blocks, and deepening your connection to your inner world.
Alongside the creative work, moments of rest and awareness are integrated into the experience. Inspired by Gestalt practice, these meditative pauses invite you to reconnect with your body, your sensations, and the present moment, where transformation naturally unfolds.
If you feel called by nature and/or expositions, both can also be essential parts of the retreat. Through walks, local explorations, and visits to inspiring places, your perception will be nourished and your creativity stimulated.
ARTventureLand is a fertile ground for both artistic development and personal growth.
Creative Vacancies with an Artist
in Ariane Mariane's ARTventurland
Whether you are looking for a creative retreat in France, an art workshop, or a meaningful pause to reconnect with yourself, this space welcomes you exactly as you are.
Currently located in Achères (78260), in the western suburbs of Paris, just 30 minutes by train from the city center, ARTventureLand offers an intimate and inspiring environment dedicated entirely to artistic exploration.
From October 2026, a second location will open, 90 minutes southwest of Paris in the Loir Valley, in Ruillé-sur-Loir (72340).
In this new setting ARTventureLand expands into a larger creative retreat space, surrounded by a beautiful landscape with water, forests, vineyards, charming French villages...
Until February 2027, you can choose between both locations or even a mix for your creative retreat experience.
Join for a single day or immerse yourself for a full week into a space of exploration, play, and deep creative process, where Ariane Mariane guides you with warmth, presence, and artistic expertise.
As ARTventureLand expands, you are invited to choose your creative retreat in two locations between October 2026 and February 2027.
UNTIL FEBRUARY 2027
17, Sente d’en Bas
78260 Achères, France
Ready to Embark on Your Creative Journey?
Opening on October 10th 2026
17, Rue Nationale
72340 Ruillé sur Loir
👉 Get in touch with Ariane Mariane
for a free, non-binding conversation to co-create your ideal creative time off.
Join a themed retreat or shape your own creative experience
Ariane Mariane curates a selection of themed creative retreats throughout the year. Upcoming experiences are listed here; if no dates are currently shown, the next retreats are being carefully prepared.
You are warmly invited to get in touch to discover what is unfolding or to co-create a bespoke creative retreat, designed entirely around your desires, at any time.
Whether you feel called to explore your artistic expression, take time for yourself, or immerse in a deeper creative process, your retreat is designed entirely around you! Your needs, your rhythm, and your desires.
A space to pause, create, and reconnect at your own pace, in a supportive and inspiring environment.
420€
Full-day guided session (6h)
A focused day to step out of routine, reconnect with your creativity, and explore new directions.
Materials, snacks & refreshments included
790€
2 days of guided sessions (12h)
Time to slow down, experiment, and deepen your relationship to your art and yourself.
Materials, snacks & refreshments included
(Most popular)
1150€
3 days of creative exploration & guidance (18h)
Materials, snacks & refreshments included
1800€
Full immersion experience (24h°
Personalized artistic guidance
Materials, snacks & refreshments included
• Tailor-made artistic guidance (1:1 or small group)
• Access to all studio spaces (felting, embroidery, mixed media)
• Basic materials
• Lunch, snacks, and drinks
• Transfers from nearby train stations
• In-house stay: +75€ / night (shared bathroom in Achères, individual bathroom in Ruillé)
• Additional local accommodation options available upon request
Reach out via email or WhatsApp
Free 20-minute call to explore your wishes and needs
Co-create your retreat—dates, focus, and format
Arrival & immersion—your creative journey begins
Be Fearless & Create
At the core of my work is the belief that creativity is a natural part of being human. We are all born with the ability to create, and this capacity can be rediscovered at any stage of life.
My approach, which I call the Art of Transformation, is based on aligning with who you are in the present moment. From this place, it becomes possible to shape both your life and your art in a way that feels authentic and meaningful.
Through intuitive art-making and a holistic, body-oriented relational approach rooted in Gestalt therapy, I offer a safe and supportive space for personal growth, creative development, and artistic expression.
Whether you are looking for a creative retreat, artistic guidance, or support through life transitions, my work helps you reconnect with yourself, overcome creative blocks, and develop your unique voice—both in your art and in your life.
Guided by curiosity and the simple questions “What if…?”, I explore a wide range of artistic techniques, following the path of discovery and play.
While my roots lie in feltmaking and free-motion embroidery, my creative universe extends far beyond. In my workshops, retreats and one-to-one sessions, I invite you to experiment with a rich palette of approaches:
Collage
Cyanotype printing
Transfer techniques,
Enamel on copper
Silk painting
papermaking
and many more.
Each technique is a doorway, opening space to discover, combine, and transform materials in your own way. I offer your inner artist a playground where exploration and experimentation can unfold freely.
Ariane Mariane’s
I understand that plans can change. The following guidelines are here to offer clarity while supporting the organization of each workshop.
1-day workshops
Bookings are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you will receive access to the recording.
Multi-day workshops
If you need to cancel up to 30 days before the start, you will receive a refund minus a €40 administration fee.
For cancellations less than 30 days before, no refund is possible. You will receive access to the recordings and the WhatsApp group to stay connected with the experience.
For cancellations up to 30 days before the start, a refund is possible minus a 10% administration fee.
For cancellations less than 30 days before, refunds are not possible unless your place can be offered to someone on the waiting list.
Workshops are held as planned, even with a small number of participants. This ensures an intimate and dedicated experience for each person.
Thank you for your understanding and for honoring the shared commitment to these creative spaces.
The video below gives you an inside look at a bespoke creative retreat.
Lisa came all the way from Arizona to connect to her inner artist and learn about mixed media textile arts. This is what she said about her experience:
I had an amazing time at Ariane’s studio in a beautiful area in the suburbs of Paris. The paper's felt process and product were both very interesting. I enjoyed combining various art techniques and free motion stitching with paper felt. Ariane is very warm and welcoming. Her creativity is inspiring!
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