Do Not Disturb: A Weekend of Protected Attention (Phone-Free), Near Paris, France

A Sample Day at Do Not Disturb

The days are lightly structured, with a few shared moments and plenty of open time.

Morning
The day begins simply, with an optional short meditation for those who wish, followed by a shared breakfast.

Late Morning / Midday
After breakfast, time opens. You might return to your room, spend time in the studio, take a walk in nature, read, journal, rest, or follow a thought without interruption. Lunch is shared at a set time.

Afternoon
The afternoon remains open, with space to be on your own or alongside others, indoors or out. There may be a gentle, optional shared moment during the weekend.

Evening
We come together again for a homemade evening meal. The evening is then free — for conversation, quiet time, or rest.

The rhythm of the weekend is shaped by a small number of shared touchpoints rather than a full schedule, offering both connection and time that is truly your own.

Book your flight to either Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Orly Airport (ORY) in Paris, France.From either airport, it’s an easy and scenic connection to the village, where Kate will personally meet you for a smooth arrival.

From Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Take the RER B into Paris and get off at Saint-Michel Notre-Dame.

Connect to the RER C toward Saint-Martin-d’Étampes.

Kate will personally pick you up at Saint-Martin-d’Étampes for the short transfer to Creative Mill.

Total travel time: approx. 2 hours.

From Orly Airport (ORY)

Take the new Métro Line 14 directly to Bibliothèque François-Mitterrand (about 25 minutes).

Connect to the RER C toward Saint-Martin-d’Étampes.

Kate will meet you at Saint-Martin-d’Étampes for your transfer to Creative Mill.

Total travel time: approx. 1–1.5 hours.

A beautifully restored 600-year-old mill with light-filled rooms, quiet corners, an open studio, and surrounding nature that invites you to slow down.

Seasonal, homemade, mostly vegetarian food accompanies the week—quietly nourishing, with the warmth of a French kitchen. Meals unfold in a simple, generous rhythm:

• • 2 nights accommodation in a beautifully restored mill just south of Paris
• (all rooms are single occupancy)
• • Three nourishing, homemade meals each day
• prepared and shared together
• • Coffee, tea, and simple refreshments available throughout the day
• • Use of all shared indoor and outdoor spaces, including gardens, river paths, and quiet areas to sit, walk, or rest
• • Access to the open studio for those who wish to write, journal, or experiment, at their own pace
• • Light daily structure, with room for both connection and privacy
• • A phone-free environment held with care. Phones are put aside during the retreat, allowing participants to fully rest. Designated check-in moments are built into the weekend, along with time for taking photos if desired. An emergency contact number is provided for family and friends, and someone on site is available to respond to any urgent “what if” should it arise.

What's Not Included

• Not Included (if Retreat Guru requires this field)
• Airfare or transportation to and from the retreat
• Travel insurance
• Optional personal supplies or specialty art materials