An oasis of peace, rooted in art, nature and well-being
A trauma-sensitive creative retreat in the mountains of southern France, where you build your own Toolbox for Inner Peace, to keep long after you go home.
Discover the retreatThe ToolboxArt · Nature · Well-being
Modern life pulls us away from ourselves. Here you slow down, create without criticism and reconnect.
Art
Express, explore, unlock your creativity.
- Meditative writing & journaling
- Painting, drawing & clay
- Music & movement
- Theatre & storytelling
Nature
Reconnect with the natural world.
- Mountain & canyon walks
- Riverside moments
- Botanical discovery
- Human–horse connection
Well-being
Nurture body, mind and spirit.
- Trauma-sensitive practices
- Medicinal plants
- Healthy living
- Community & connection
Four days. Six guests. Nothing to organize.
Each retreat follows a seasonal theme, with free time built in. Join at your own pace.
What’s included
- Shared lodging, meals and art materials
- Guided creative and nature-based sessions
- A personal notebook and the Discovery Table
- A one-to-one conversation before you come
Good to know
- Digital detox, with river and canyon trails
- Private rooms are available at the village hotel (not included)
- Optional sessions with local professionals are paid directly to them
- “No criticism” and full confidentiality: what happens in the canyon stays in the canyon
Dates
Soft launch 2027 · Celebratory launch 2028. Ask about upcoming dates
The Toolbox for Inner Peace
No single practice works for everyone. You try many, keep what helps, and leave with tools, not dependency. The goal is autonomy.
Top-down
Begin with reflection and meaning: journaling, storytelling, symbolic art, vision-building.
Bottom-up
Begin with the body: forest bathing, river time, clay, sound, human–horse connection.
The Discovery Table
Books, guides and local professionals to explore new practices, from art journaling to equine experiences.
Serene Roots is a reflective, creative and educational space. It does not replace therapy or medical care.
Become an Ambassador
Two ways to belong to Serene Roots for a year, while supporting local producers and future programming. Created with women in mind; everyone is welcome.
A year of belonging, with a retreat, a seasonal gift box and an online community.
Everything in Ginger Root, with personal guidance and monthly group sessions.
Online workshops & community
Six-Hour Journey to Inner Peace
A deep, restorative day of storytelling, lessons and actionable steps. Replays available.
Meditative Writing
Guided writing to reflect, release and discover.
Breathing Room
Bi-monthly guided meditation, six sessions a year.
Erin Lynne Tallman
Founder and guide of Serene Roots. After a near-fatal accident in 2013, writing, creativity, nature and community led her back to herself. Serene Roots grew from that journey. Her role is not to give answers, but to guide you as you find your own.
Let’s talk about your retreat
Barret-sur-Méouge, southern France
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“There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” — Henri Matisse