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CAMP ADVISOR

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 and camper’s advocate. They are a photographer, artist, and entrepreneur living in Berlin for the last 7 years. Tegwen lives on-site at Camp Château every summer during the camp season. Tegwen loves logistical puzzles and 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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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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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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HEAD COUNSELOR
Yoga, Wellness, and Nature

Hello, I am Manon, I will be teaching yoga and leading electives in outdoor & wellness at Camp Château! 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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COUNSELOR & RA
Art, Games, and Resident Assistant

Coucou everyone! My name is Valerie and I was a Counselor last year at Camp Château as a Arts and Crafts counselor and also as a Resident Assistant. This year, I will have a similar role and teach French and Cooking classes! 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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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!

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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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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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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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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WELLNESS COUNSELOR

Carmen was our Wellness and Yoga instructor last summer. This summer she will join the team for Sound Bath elective and private healing sessions, and for Autumn camp she will be our Yoga & Meditation instructor! As a therapist she will be offering Energy Healing, Sound Massage, Breathwork sessions to campers in the Wellness Hut.

"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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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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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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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.

For me, it’s the best way to create connections and share unforgettable moments.

Fluent: French
Basic: English

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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

My name is Emily. I come from Cornwall in the UK. I have been living in France for the past 15 years and live locally to the Château. I am a mum of three. 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, and 2 draft horses)! I look forward to meeting everyone soon.

Fluent: English, French

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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. 

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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GARDENING ROSES & PERFORMANCE

Hi there, I'm Ruth, one of the gardeners at the Château. Originally from the U.K., I relocated to France in 2016. Gardening is my absolute passion; to me, a garden is a dynamic canvas, alive with color and form, offering endless creative possibilities. Horses have also been a lifelong love—I've been riding since I was three and now care for two horses. And let's not forget music—I adore entertaining! I'm eagerly anticipating the summer ahead and can't wait to meet everyone.

Fluent: English, 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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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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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!

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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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PREP COOK

Kitchen assistant, supporting as much as possible the kitchen team to prepare lunch and dinner and brighten the plates!

Fluent: French

Conversational: English, Spanish

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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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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.

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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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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DIRECTOR OF CONTENT AND COMMUNITY

Holly manages our online community at Pocket Château and is the editor-extraordinaire! A writer with an MFA in Creative Writing in progress at Manchester Metropolitan University, 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.

Fluent: English, German

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

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SOCIAL MEDIA LEAD & POCKET CHÂTEAU COUNSELOR

Megan manages our social media and online communities in addition to all influencer relations. A world traveler who’s been in love with French castles since her first time seeing one in 6th grade French class, she moved to Paris after university to become an au pair. That year changed her life forever and for the last 10 years she’s spent the majority of her time traveling the world and experiencing all that she can. Her extensive travel experience combined with years of professional work in social media, public relations and influencer marketing brought her to the Camp Château family where she spends 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 Megan for social media, marketing and influencer inquiries at: megan@campchateau.com