Contact
A question, a wish to take part, a partnership idea?
Feel free to write to us — we’re happy to respond to every message.
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Would you like help identifying the most suitable period for you?
Write to us and we’ll gladly guide you
Email : tisserands@stroch.be
Phone
+32 (0)60 34 40 54
Lun-Ven, 9h-18h
Address
20 route de Charlemagne,
5660 Couvin,
Belgique
Domaine Saint-Roch is located at the northern entrance of Couvin,
500 metres from the train station (7-minute walk).
Registration — apply here
FAQ
What is included in the price of my room?
- A private bathroom in each room
- Organisation and facilitation
- Activities offered by the organising team
- Access to all areas of the estate (meeting rooms, coworking spaces, lounges, library, theatre, sauna, outdoor areas, etc.)
Workshops spontaneously offered by residents operate on a free participation / donation / barter basis. - Please note: Bed linen and towels are not included in the room price. An optional add-on is available at €12.50 per person (optional and not mandatory).
How do meals work?
How do meals work?
- Breakfast — self-service
- A shared pantry (fruit, cereals, bread, eggs, etc.) is provided.
Lunch (1:00 pm) — prepared
o By an external cook (or a duo).
o Occasional participation by residents.
Dinner (7:30 pm) — “Ashram” style
o 3 to 5 residents prepare the meal for the group.
o Table setting, washing up and tidying are handled collectively.
Meals are a core part of collective life:
we cook together and take care of the space together,
in a simple and convivial spirit.
Each resident contributes to:
Emptying the dishwasher
• Keeping kitchen spaces tidy
• Participating in a fluid and pleasant collective dynamic
• A small culinary guide will be available, with local and seasonal shopping tips
o The base will be vegetarian; shops are within walking distance to adapt to needs
Pricing flexibility?
A base rate (accommodation + food) + conscious contribution.
You may contribute more if you are able → this supports the balance of the project.
• If you are in a more fragile situation → contact us; volunteer missions may be proposed ;-).
Length of stay
- A shared pantry (fruit, cereals, bread, eggs, etc.) is provided.
- Lunch (1:00 pm) — prepared
o By an external cook (or a duo).
o Occasional participation by residents.
Dinner (7:30 pm) — “Ashram” style
o 3 to 5 residents prepare the meal for the group.
o Table setting, washing up and tidying are handled collectively.
Meals are a core part of collective life:
we cook together and take care of the space together,
in a simple and convivial spirit.
Each resident contributes to:
Emptying the dishwasher
• Keeping kitchen spaces tidy
• Participating in a fluid and pleasant collective dynamic
• A small culinary guide will be available, with local and seasonal shopping tips
o The base will be vegetarian; shops are within walking distance to adapt to needs
Pricing flexibility?
A base rate (accommodation + food) + conscious contribution.
You may contribute more if you are able → this supports the balance of the project.
• If you are in a more fragile situation → contact us; volunteer missions may be proposed ;-).
Length of stay- By an external cook (or a duo).
- Occasional participation by residents.
- By an external cook (or a duo).
- Dinner (7:30 pm) — “Ashram” style
- 3 to 5 residents prepare the meal for the group.
- Table setting, washing up and tidying are handled collectively.
- 3 to 5 residents prepare the meal for the group.
Meals are a core part of collective life: we cook together and take care of the space together,
in a simple and convivial spirit.
Each resident contributes to:
- Emptying the dishwasher
- Keeping kitchen spaces tidy
- Participating in a fluid and pleasant collective dynamic
- A small culinary guide will be available, with local and seasonal shopping tips
- The base will be vegetarian; shops are within walking distance to adapt to needs
- The base will be vegetarian; shops are within walking distance to adapt to needs
Pricing flexibility?
Pricing flexibility?
A base rate (accommodation + food) + conscious contribution.
- You may contribute more if you are able → this supports the balance of the project.
- If you are in a more fragile situation → contact us; volunteer missions may be proposed ;-).
Length of stay
Length of stay
- Minimum stay : 2 nights
- • Long stays strongly encouraged
- • Free arrivals and departures, preferably at meal times (lunch or dinner)
- • Recommended arrival days: Monday – Wednesday – Friday
Cleaning
Each resident is responsible for:
- • The cleanliness of their room
- • Preparing their room for the next resident
- Common spaces and bed linen are managed by the cleaning team.
Technology & connectivity
- Excellent Wi-Fi in the buildings
- • Dedicated coworking spaces
- • Quiet zones for working in silence
- • Possibility to isolate oneself or disconnect according to one’s needs
Access & transport
- Train: Domaine Saint-Roch is a 7-minute walk from Couvin station;
Timetables: (SNCB link)
Car: Large free parking (up to 150 vehicles)- Bus: Timetables available here (TEC link)
- Carpooling: BlaBlaCar – Karzoo – Carpool.be – Covoit.net – Togetzer
- Plane: Charleroi Airport is a 40-minute drive away
Can I come with children?
We do not organise shared childcare on site.
However, if you wish to hire a babysitter to look after your child / children during the residence, here are three trusted contacts:
Eva : 0470 75 21 62
Justine : 0472 35 53 60
Léonie : 0472 69 60 40
Contact us for more information.
A typical day
- Morning: meditation, yoga, energetic awakening, poem by the fire
- Morning & afternoon: free practices (meditation, walking…) or personal work / coworking at the heart of the residence
- Evening: shared meal, circle, screening, discussion, games or rest
Weekend: celebration, concerts, free dance, co-created surprises
Registration
The Residence operates by invitation and word of mouth.
Each interested person is invited to fill in the application form.
Once your participation is confirmed, registration is validated by a deposit.
We encourage everyone to invite 3 to 5 people from your network:
friends, colleagues, project partners, people in transition or seeking meaning.
Coming as a group
We warmly welcome:
teams on retreat
creative duos
collectives or organisations in reflection or creation
Would you like to come as a group?
Get in touch — we’ll help you organise your stay.
Partnerships & collaborations
We are open to occasional or ongoing partnerships with:
- engaged organisations
- foundations or associations
- schools, incubators, third places
- artists, facilitators, researchers, living-systems entrepreneurs
- projects wishing to host a workshop, retreat, team gathering or creative lab
Do you have a proposal, an idea, or a desire to collaborate?
Write to us — we’re happy to imagine tailor-made formats together.
Contributing differently — mutual aid & volunteering
Some people prefer to get involved in other ways, by offering their skills or energy to support the Residence:
occasional help, logistical support, welcoming guests, facilitation, creative hands-on support…
If you’d like to contribute, offer some of your time or share a talent,
get in touch — we’d be glad to talk it through.
