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SHOP MANAGER

Hi I’m Céline, a former restaurant owner and manager. I'm deeply motivated by human connection and new experiences. Having lived throughout the world alongside my family, I try to implement creativity, curiosity, and compassion throughout all aspects of life, wherever I am. I will be responsible for managing client communication, organisation, and taking care of you and the shop within the chateau.

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PROPERTY MANAGER

Steve and Di have moved into La Ferme, which is the house that sits at the top of the property, right next to the Chemin St. Jacques hiking trail. Steve is a skilled builder and roofer and will be helping to maintain and improve the property over the coming months and years.

Fluent: English

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GROUNDSKEEPER & COUNSELOR 2023/2024
Gardening and Antique Specialist

Hello, my name is Emily and I come from Cornwall in the UK. I moved from the UK to the Alps in France in 2008 and in 2020, I moved with my husband and 3 children to a small village not far from the Chateau in Béduer. I am passionate about permaculture, vegetable gardening, and antiques. I love to spend my time cooking the produce from my vegetable garden and love making jam! I have plenty of animals too (chickens, ducks, cats, a dog, geese, sheep, and 2 draft horses)!
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By lucky chance I discovered Camp Chateau in 2023 and have been working as the groundskeeper ever since then. Not many can say that they work their dream job, but I’m one of the lucky ones!

I look forward to meeting everyone soon. You will find me somewhere in the grounds!

Fluent: English, French

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CAMP DIRECTOR

A former camper at Camp Chateau, Erica is thrilled to return as Camp Director! She’s bringing her leadership and operations experience along with a lifelong passion for arts, crafts, and hands-on creativity. From organizing events to building beautiful projects, she loves bringing creative ideas to life and encouraging others to do the same. Erica can’t wait to make some camp magic with the Camp Chateau team, inspire campers to explore their creativity, and help everyone make unforgettable memories together.

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MAINTENANCE

Hello! As an adventurer, I’m passionate about nature. I travelled the world for many years to discover its beauty. 

Those paths helped me to get a better understanding of myself and of all the differences that link us. 

My partner and chose to settle down in the wonderful Lot area that is full of nature and history, and I’m lucky to have found what is now the best challenge and experience of my career. 
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As a handy person, I always love to learn new skills, and I’m really happy to be an assistant property manager and soon also a winemaker! 

I’m looking forward to meeting you!

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SEASONAL COUNSELOR

Hi, I’m Myah! I’m originally from Orlando, Florida, and I’ve been living in London for the past few years. I’ve always loved fashion, cooking, and traveling. I also enjoy encouraging others to explore new things through creativity. I first came to Camp Château as a camper and really enjoyed the warm atmosphere that made it easy to connect with myself and others. I’m looking forward to sharing this experience and meeting you all soon!

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ASSISTANT GROUNDSKEEPER

Grounds assistant, supporting as much as possible the property team to prepare and make sure everything is in perfect order for your camp experience.

Fluent: French

Conversational: English, Spanish

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SENIOR COUNSELOR

Hello everyone, I’m Ruth, your senior counselor at camp Chateau, Béduer.

Originally from the UK, I relocated to France in 2016.

I love to meet new people and to create fun environments to be in where ever I can.
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I am very much looking forward to all the fantastic and positive energy and experiences camp Chateaux 2026 will bring and to seeing all you happy campers.

See you all soon.

Fluent: English, French

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HEAD COUNSELOR

Madison is joining us from the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, with a background in disaster response and refugee resettlement that’s made her steady, empathetic, and great in a crisis. She’s a lifelong learner who loves picking up new skills like surfing, motorcycling, salsa dancing, and zero-waste living. At Camp Chateau, she’s most excited about creating spaces where women can reconnect with themselves and remind themselves that they are enough, just as they are.
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Madison lives her life by the philosophy of "when you have more than you need, build a longer table, not a higher fence" and that table is that much sweeter when it's filled with women.

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SHOP MANAGER

Hi. I am Cath, a proud Scot who has lived all over the world and now lives in a small village called Treziers, near Camon, in the South of France. We bought our house in 1992, moved back and forth, and are now here permanently as part of the community – my village job is to look after the fountain and flowers in the square! Our dream was always to live here, and waking each day to the view of the Pyrenees still feels like a privilege.
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I love welcoming people and helping them discover new places and experiences. Having worked in a 700-year-old Scottish castle, I’m delighted now to welcome guests to an even older French château. My aim is simple: to make sure you have a wonderful stay and leave with special memories to share with family and friends.

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PROPERTY MANAGER

Hi, I'm Charlotte. Originally from Ariège, I'm happy to oversee the proper preservation and development of this historic monument, the Abbaye Château de Camon. I'm delighted to welcome you to this magnificent place imbued with peace and tranquility.

Fluent : French, English and Spanish

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CAMP DIRECTOR

Yoga, Wellness, and Nature

Hello, I am Manon, I will be your camp director at Camp Château in Camon! My aim is to bring creativity and imagination into your everyday life by connecting with the things I love the most: people, nature, movement & creativity.

Fluent: French and English

Conversational: Spanish and Portuguese

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SEASONAL COUNSELOR

Hi everyone,

I’m Ida and I’m from Vienna, Austria. I grew up in the Austrian countryside with lots of hiking and other outdoor activities. Although I have a Master's degree in Business Communication, my real passion is practising and teaching yoga.
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Over the last 10 years, I have travelled a lot, mostly in Southeast Asia. Last winter, I lived in an ashram in India for 10 weeks. I spent a semester on an exchange programme in the UK and Belgium, and I volunteered to teach English in a primary school and kindergarten in Thailand. I also taught yoga on a tiny island in Indonesia.

My friends would describe me as open-minded, caring and funny. I love being outside, moving around and meeting new people.

In my free time I like to cook vegetarian meals, read, draw, do acro yoga or go gravel biking (my plan is to bikeback part of the way to the Château from Vienna).

I can't wait to meet all the wonderful women coming to Camp Château this season!

Fluent: German and English

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SENIOR COUNSELOR

Coucou everyone! My name is Valerie! I was previously a Pastry Chef and studied Economics and French at university (very different I know). I am also from Miami Florida! I am so ready to get our paintbrushes, chef hats etc. out and release our inner child together :)) LET'S CHÂTEAU-DO THIS!

Fluent: English, Spanish, French

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GUEST COUNSELORS
Weaving

We live in Régat, a small village near Camon, where we have run our basketry workshop, Lolosier, since 2009. We grow much of our raw material (wicker) in an environmentally friendly way (no chemical inputs, no pesticides, harvested by hand). Our work is rooted in traditional basketry skills, and we take pleasure in creating original pieces that combine aesthetics with practicality. Through our workshops, we enjoy passing on and sharing the various weaving techniques using different plant fibres.

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DIRECTOR OF CONTENT AND COMMUNITY

Holly manages our online community at Pocket Château and is the editor-extraordinaire! A writer with an MA in Creative Writing, she has been published in Panel Magazine, SWC, Uni-Verse and other indie publications. Her short story collection ‘Narrating the Château’ was inspired by the founding women of Camp Château. With a background in publishing, editing, teaching, and camp leadership, Holly is especially passionate about projects where women can connect, share stories, and explore new adventures.
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Fluent: English, German

Contact Holly for queries related to Pocket Château: holly@campchateau.com

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OPERATIONS MANAGER

Hi, I'm Jackie, the Operations Manager at Camp Château, which means I work on all things behind the scenes. I'd say I work on all the boring things but there is no such thing here!

I live in Atlanta, Georgia with my husband and two step-kiddos. I love to travel, I'm rediscovering public libraries and jigsaw puzzles, and I take my sunsets seriously (psst: the view from the Chapel Terrace in Béduer is unmatched!)
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I am convinced my future self left me breadcrumbs to find Camp Château. I showed up as a camper in 2023, and the experience was so profound I became a Founding Member shortly after. When the chance to join the staff came along - I didn't even have to think about it. Getting to support these beautiful buildings and the people in them every single day is truly a dream. If I see you at camp, I hope we get to say hi.

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OFFICE MANAGER

Bonjour! I am Marie. Originally from Brittany, France, I've trusted my instincts and spent about 15 years exploring life abroad (Ireland, Australia, Belgium and New Zealand). While travelling, I explored diverse careers and learned a lot. A few years ago, I decided to come back and settle in the beautiful Figeac area. What a wonderful idea, as this is how I discovered Camp Chateau!
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I love helping others; it always makes me happy, which perfectly aligns with my role! I am also passionate about creating using diverse techniques. I find working with wool the most therapeutic; felting and crocheting are my go-to creative escapes.

Fluent: French, English

Conversational: Spanish

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SOCIAL MEDIA LEAD & POCKET  CHÂTEAU COUNSELOR

Hi! I'm Megan and I manage our social media and online communities in addition to all influencer relations. I'm a world traveler who’s been in love with French castles since my first time seeing one in 6th grade French class. I moved to Paris after university to become an au pair and that year changed my life forever. For the last 10 years I've spent the majority of my time traveling the world and experiencing all that I can.
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My travel experience combined with years of professional work in social media, public relations and influencer marketing brought me to the Camp Château family one random summer day on Instagram. I genuinely spend every day over the moon about getting to create and facilitate community and safe spaces for women across the globe.

Fluent: English

Conversational: French

Contact me for social media, marketing and influencer inquiries at: megan@campchateau.com

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CAMP EXPERIENCE MANAGER

Tegwen was born in the United States and spent many wonderful summers at summer camp in Pennsylvania, first as a camper and then as a camp counselor. They are a photographer, artist, and entrepreneur living in Berlin for the last 9 years. Tegwen goes between locations during the season. Tegwen loves logistical puzzles and goofy activities. Their goal is to facilitate a flow that allows campers to have an authentic and restorative stay.

Fluent: English
Conversational: German
Basic: ASL

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SERVER AND CLEANING STAFF

Originally from France, my love for travel has taken me across the world to discover new cultures and ways of life. I spent the last six years living in Australia, but recently decided to move closer to home. I'm passionate about health and wellness—I'm a registered dietitian and a yoga teacher—but my curiosity and love of adventure have also led me to explore many different jobs throughout my life.
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I love sports, nature, food, travelling, psychology, meeting new people, and sharing good laughs. I enjoy creating welcoming spaces where people can feel safe, grounded, and at ease.

Fluent: French and English 

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BREAKFAST AND CLEANING STAFF

I will contribute to the maintenance of the castle.
I will also be in charge of preparing breakfast.
I am from Aveyron, and I live with my family in a small village in Lot, near the castle.
I love nature and animals.
Hope to see you soon!

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ASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR

Originally from Mexico, Angie has explored Europe since 2014, immersing herself in diverse cultures through volunteer work, academics, and employment. Embracing "multipotentialism," she values diverse skills and empathy. With experience overseeing small businesses and leading projects in Mexico's regenerative tourism, Angie brings extensive management expertise as Assistant Camp Director, enriching the camper experience.

Fluent: Spanish, English
Conversational: French

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WELLNESS COUNSELOR

Hi! I'm Carmen from Spain. I’ve worked internationally in wellness retreats and private counselling. I am passionate about guiding people within and discovering their best version of their amazing selves. I use different tools depending on the intention: I’m a Reiki Master, Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, LNT Therapist, Sound Healer, Breathwork Facilitator, and Yoga Teacher.

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GUEST COUNSELOR - JEWELRY MAKING

I was born in France, and as a teenager, I moved with my parents to Honduras. During the ten wonderful years I spent in Central America, I discovered a passion for jewelry-making and trained as a jeweler. Art and creativity have always been at the heart of my life. I find deep joy not only in crafting beautiful pieces but also in connecting with others through creative expression. Sharing knowledge is something I truly value, and I’m very excited to guide you through these jewelry workshops. Let’s explore, create, and enjoy this journey together!

Fluent: French, English, and Spanish

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MASSAGE THERAPIST

Hi everyone! I'm Lucie, a Parisian massage therapist now based in the lovely town of Figeac. My passion for bodywork drives me to continuously improve as a practitioner. I was fortunate enough to train in Thailand and to learn from a master of traditional Thai massage. Before bodywork, I worked in the art world in Glasgow, Scotland. As a therapist, I incorporate my creative background into my practice. Combining different techniques and approaches, I create unique sessions tailored to meet each client's needs. I am grateful for the opportunity to be your massage therapist this summer and I look forward to meeting you all!

Fluent: French, English

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COUNSELOR - FLOWERS AND ART

Hello, my name is Kilda and I'm from Bath, UK now living in Figeac (15 mins from camp) since 2021. I am an artist, florist, and flower grower. I am passionate about the positive power of nature and creativity on our well-being. This summer, I'll share this passion through arts and floral workshops that will enable campers to tap into their creativity and foster a connection with nature.

Fluent: French, English

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AUTUMN WINE INSTRUCTOR

Hi, I’m Joanne – a wine lover from Liverpool, fine-tuned in Paris. In 2002, I began freelancing as a copywriter for luxury French wine and spirit brands, and then in 2018, I landed in Southwest France and fell in love with the local wines: organic, biodynamic and natural wines crafted from rare and ancient grape varieties by passionate grower-makers. In 2023, with the Franck Thomas Certificate in Intuitive & Geo-Sensorial Tasting and WSET level 3 Diploma in Wine in hand, I opened a little wine shop and tasting house in a converted stable beneath our home. I’ve made it my mission to share the gifts of the vineyards on all the winding roads to Camp Chateau!

Fluent: English and French

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KITCHEN STAFF

I'm Léa, I work in the cleaning team and in the kitchen team as dishwasher at Camp Chateau. Helping to keep this nice place great and welcoming for the campers.

Fluent: French

Conversational: English, Spanish

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SERVER

With a background in functional and holistic medicine, Maxence has spent the past 20 years exploring life in different corners of the world. Along the way, he picked up a love for good food, music gatherings, and the little pleasures that make life sweeter. At Camp Château, he’ll be sharing cheeses, wines, and stories—with just enough French flair to keep things fun, friendly, and a little bit special.

Fluent: French, English, German, Spanish

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COUNSELOR
Yoga and Meditation

As a multidisciplinary artist, she has been exploring the fields of acting, dance, and somatic practices since 2010. After studying yoga for three years in Paris and traveling to India several times, she moved to Brussels — and eight years later, to the Lot — where she offers body-mind coaching with a personalized approach, specifically designed for women, including prenatal and postnatal care. What does she love the most? Helping people reconnect with their bodies through movement.

Fluent: French, English

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CHEF

I am a cook by trade and by heart. Originally from Brittany, I happily landed in Aveyron about ten years ago—drawn by the gastronomic treasures of this region, its landscapes, its valleys and rivers. Cooking is the first gift I can offer each day to a friend or a stranger, and their smile is the greatest reward. That’s why I love to cook, every day, endlessly—to bring people together around beautiful dishes and offer them a bit of sunshine on their plate.
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For me, it’s the best way to create connections and share unforgettable moments.

Fluent: French
Basic: English

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GUEST COUNSELOR - ASTROLOGY

After many seasons working in a ski resort, I walked the Camino de Santiago — a journey that led me to meet my partner and eventually settle in the beautiful Lot region. Now a proud mom to a little boy, I feel grateful every day for the peace and charm this enchanting area brings into our lives. I am deeply passionate about human nature and the many ways life unfolds within each of us. Through astrology, I guide others toward greater self-awareness. It's powerful language reminds us that we are intimately connected to the greater design of the universe – and I’d love to show you how good that feels!

Fluent: English and French

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WINE INSTRUCTORS

Marcus and Suzan Paddon have lived in the southwest of France for 20 years. They worked in the restaurant trade and managed the wine cellar of a local restaurant for several years before starting their wine company, Les Caves GV. Passionate about the French terroir, they are dedicated wine enthusiasts!

Fluent: English
Conversational: French

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SOUS CHEF

Reborn as a cook, I was originally tackling ecological issues in urban planning, agriculture and food policies before working for French tv for some (too many?) years. In love with food and wine, I became a food critic at that same time, and slowly but surely decided to get myself in the kitchen. To me food is highly political, and is the best way to draw a link between people and empower them. Devoted to taste, I try to explore it in various ways in order to honor the dish I'm cooking. Born and raised in the Quercy region I am glad to come back to a land I'm so attached to, to work in the glorious environment of Camp Chateau!