La Fonderie is offering a week of meditation for creative people during Ascension 2026, which will take place from May 12 to 17 in southwestern France, in French and English, with the Ywam-Arts and La Fonderie teams.

The aim is to take time apart to listen to God and connect with other artists who are interested in the interactions between art and faith.

The number of participants is expected to be around 40, plus speakers and supervisors.

The week begins on Tuesday, May 12, with a welcome at 6 p.m. followed by an introductory dinner. Each day of the retreat will include a time of meditation in the morning, followed by group training. In the afternoon, there will be creative workshops. In the evening, there will be an optional activity (film screening or relaxation activity). The week ends on Sunday, May 17, around 2 p.m.

Lunch and dinner will be taken together, prepared for the occasion and designed by our chef as an integral part of the retreat.

Accommodation is provided on site in shared rooms for 2 or 3 participants. A few single rooms are available on request for those who have a particular need to stay alone, as well as rooms with double beds for couples. There are four types of accommodation available at different rates: 1. single room, 2. shared room in one of the estate's lodgings, 3. shared room in a mobile home on the estate grounds. Finally, 4. it is also possible to camp on site.

The registration fee is €350 per person (speakers, team, meals, workshop materials). In addition, you will need to pay for your accommodation (which varies depending on your choice of accommodation) and your travel expenses to the site. Shuttles may be arranged to pick you up at the nearest train station in Tonneins (47) on the Bordeaux-Toulouse line.