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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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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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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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GROUNDSKEEPER & COUNSELOR
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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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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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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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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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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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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GUEST TEACHER
Yoga, Sauna, and Sound

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 TEACHER
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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GUEST TEACHER
Flowers Arts

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 TEACHER
Yoga Nidra

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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GUEST TEACHER
Yoga and Wellness

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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GUEST TEACHER
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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CLEANER/HOUSEKEEPER

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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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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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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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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HEAD COUNSELOR

Hi, I'm Ash!

I'm from the U.S. and after spending many years in various countries, I'm super excited to explore France via Camon!  I enjoy time in nature, poetry, music, and I'm always for looking for ways to bring more creativity, play, and magic into the everyday.  My time traveling and working in multicultural environments has made me passionate about the power of connection and cross-cultural exchange. I am deeply curious about the world, so learning and feeling inspired is one of my favorite feelings  — I can't wait to share that with the Camp Château community!

Fluent: English

Conversational: Korean

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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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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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GUEST TEACHER

I’m Bérénice, a goat farmer based in Ariège, I raise endangered Pyrenean goats that joined my farm in spring 2026. My plan is to make ice cream and yogurt with their milk beginning in spring 2028 ! 

Before returning to a life closer to the land, I worked in new media and technology design between London, Hong Kong, and Lausanne.

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After joining the Château de Camon as a gardener in summer 2025, I’m returning in 2026 as a guest teacher, offering farm visits, local cheese tastings, and workshops inspired by traditional goat farming and handmade soap crafts.

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GUEST TEACHER
Flower Foraging & Arranging

Hello, I'm Camille !

Originally from the north of France and now based in Ariège, a region I’ve loved for many years, I’m really happy to have joined the team to share my passion for floral art. After starting out in the legal field, I chose to leave everything behind and retrain as a florist.

I now work from my private studio near Mirepoix, creating floral designs with dried or fresh flowers for decoration and weddings, as well as leading creative workshops.

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Through my work, I love sharing the delicate beauty of flowers and hope to help you connect - or reconnect - with flowers, shapes, and colors, while promoting craftsmanship and supporting French flower production, with a focus on seasonality and authenticity.

Fluent : French
Conversational : English

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GARDENER & RA

Hi, I'm Jen — a Dutch-American who spent 17 years in Utrecht, the Netherlands, before a 200-acre château in Normandy called me deeper into France and into the work I love most: caring for historic gardens and landscapes. Outside of gardening, I collect art, study architectural history, and enjoy exploring local markets for new plants. L'Abbaye Château de Camon felt like the perfect place I'd been searching for — ancient, magical, full of stories, and surrounded by a community of women doing something truly special together.

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I'll be helping tend the gardens while also supporting camp life behind the scenes to ensure your days and evenings run smoothly. I cannot wait to meet all of you.

Fluent: English, Dutch / Improving: French

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GUEST TEACHERS
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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GUEST TEACHER

Rachel Salter, originally from Scotland, has lived in the Aude region for 25 years. A graduate in literature from the University of Edinburgh, she discovered the troubadours and the Cathars during a trip to Carcassonne in 2000—an encounter that changed the course of her life. Since then, she has devoted herself to learning troubadour songs and studying medieval history in Occitania.

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A passionate storyteller, she has written a collection of tales inspired by her experiences in the Quercorb region. For the past four years, she has worked at the Musée du Quercorb in Puivert, where, accompanied by her tanpura—a medieval bass guitar—she leads guided and musical tours of the Château de Puivert and the Labyrinth of Nébias, offering visitors a unique immersion into Occitan medieval life. She also plays the lyre and the psaltérion.

She performs regularly in concerts, either solo or with other artists, in the Aude region, across France, and abroad. She has also recorded a CD in Dublin, which is scheduled for release soon.

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GUEST TEACHER
Dance, Hiking

Hi I’m Sarah! Originally from New Hampshire, I moved to Camon permanently 7 years ago. I spent 40 years as a professional dancer performing and teaching in New York City and New England. I believe that dance is truly an accessible artform for all. In exploring movement we connect to not only something primitive and age old, but our deeper selves. I love teaching all people and seeing the joy and sense of accomplishment they feel when they have grasped a concept or simple combination to fun and engaging music. 

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In my free time you may see me walking my dog, Niro; working in my vegetable garden or taking hikes in the hills. I’m excited to share my knowledge and passion with fellow women and helping you to have a fun and meaningful time in this village I love so much!

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GUEST TEACHER
Wellbeing & Nature

Hi, I'm Sarah! I'm a life coach and makeup artist originally from the UK, now living in the beautiful French countryside, about 20 minutes from here. I work with women going through big life changes, helping them reconnect with themselves and find their confidence again. When I'm not coaching, you'll find me doing bridal makeup, cold plunging in all weathers, or out walking with my dog Bobby. I'm passionate about slowing down, paying attention to what's around us, and finding meaning in small, sensory moments, which is exactly what I love to bring to my sessions at Camp Château. I can't wait to meet you all!

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DRIVER /WAITER

Hello, I'm Orlane !

I am from French Burgundy and I moved a lot in France before I came in Ariège. I've been radio host, farmer in biological farm, and so much more!

I live near Camon since 3 years now and I really love it! I'm excited to be a part of Camp Chateau this summer. I'll give you my best to serve you  and drive you to the beautiful Mirepoix's market. You'll love it!

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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