Serene forest landscape with misty atmosphere and warm natural light.

our philosophy

Domaine du Banaret is built on one principle: environment shapes consciousness. Architecture, landscape, and therapeutic structure converge where people rest, confront, and create with integrity. This is not a retreat center. It is a curated ecosystem.

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Built by clinicians and artists

Domaine du Banaret is a restorative sanctuary in the heart of rural France, designed for high-functioning professionals and artists seeking meaningful renewal. Founded on the principles of clinical psychology and yoga therapy, every retreat and residency here is shaped by deep expertise and genuine care. This is a place where deliberate rest and creative practice become catalysts for lasting change.

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Founder, Clinical Psychologist & Yoga Therapist

Ewa Kampelmann

Domaine du Banaret was founded by Ewa Kampelmann, a clinical psychologist and certified yoga therapist, with a clear mission: to create a supportive environment for recovering from burnout and promoting long-term well-being. Her dual expertise in clinical psychology and yoga therapy serves as the foundation for every retreat program and guest experience at the property.

Guest Experience Coordinator

Claire Moreau

Claire ensures every guest at Domaine du Banaret receives attentive, personalized care during their stay. She manages retreat schedules, guest communications, and the details that transform a visit into a meaningful rest.

Our foundation

Reclaim your capacity. Restore your wellbeing.

Domaine du Banaret was founded on a clear understanding: high-functioning professionals and artists require more than rest. They require an environment intentionally designed around the science of stress, recovery, and creative renewal. Established by clinical psychologist and yoga therapist Ewa Kampelmann, this rural retreat in Nouvelle-Aquitaine offers a rare combination of clinical expertise and restorative space — one that supports you in moving beyond chronic strain and returning to what is most essential.

Our foundation

What we stand for

Domaine du Banaret is founded on three enduring principles: evidence-based clinical practice, creative freedom, and the conditions necessary for genuine restoration. These principles inform every retreat, residency, and experience we offer — with intention, integrity, and care.

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Clinical grounding

Every program is informed by clinical psychology and somatic therapy, not trends or quick fixes.

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Rest as medicine

We believe burnout requires real recovery. Domaine du Banaret creates space for nervous system healing.

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Creative sanctuary

Artists and professionals deserve environments where focus deepens and ideas flow without pressure.

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Nature as teacher

Rural France, forest quiet, and seasonal rhythms are woven into every program and stay.

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Intentional scale

We keep groups small and personal. You're not a guest in a retreat center. You're in Ewa's home.

Guest voices

What guests and partners share

Real feedback from those who've experienced Domaine du Banaret's restorative approach and creative space.

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The space itself became part of my healing. Ewa's grounded approach combined with the quiet of the property created the conditions I needed to step off the treadmill and actually rest.

Catherine V.

Executive, Paris

As an artist, I came for the residency and found exactly what I needed: space, quiet, and no distractions. The property holds creative energy without demanding anything of you.

Michaël D.

Painter, Brussels

Ewa understands burnout from clinical lexperience, not just theory. That authenticity shaped everything about my retreat, from the structure to the environment itself.

Sophie L.

Healthcare professional, Lyon

We chose Domaine du Banaret for our company retreat because we wanted genuine restoration, not performance. The space and Ewa's facilitation made that possible.

Jean-Marc H.

Organizational leader, Bordeaux

The gîte feels lived-in and real, not sterile. You can actually relax here because it's designed for human restoration, not only Instagram aesthetics.

Amélie M.

Writer and therapist, Toulouse

Hosting our team event here changed how we think about work culture. Ewa created the conditions for real connection and meaningful conversation.

Romain K.

Startup founder, Limoges

Questions about Domaine du Banaret?

Reach out with any questions about retreats, residencies, gîtes, or events. We're here to help you find your next restorative experience.

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