A Unique Summer Camp Experience for Women
Nestled in the enchanting French countryside, our camps offer a blend of relaxation, rejuvenation, and fun.
Whether you’re giggling in the salon, exploring new hobbies, or simply unwinding beneath a starlit sky, every moment here is designed to care for your inner joie de vivre.
Choose your own adventure
Château de Béduer
6 days | 5 nights | All-inclusive
Located in the serene Lot Valley, Camp Château Béduer is a haven of tranquility. Surrounded by the beauty of the Quercy Regional Natural Park and on twenty acres of grounds, this location offers a perfect mix of French immersion and secluded relaxation.
L’Abbaye-Château de Camon
6 days | 5 nights | All-inclusive
Discover Château de Camon in one of France's most beautiful villages. With its historic abbey, charming terraces, and breathtaking landscapes, this location is ideal for those seeking a picturesque escape and the magic of a medieval village.
Pocket Château
Virtual Camp 24/7 with Open Enrollment Periods
Located in your pocket and open all year round, join a kind and warm, global community of women ready to connect, explore new electives, enjoy live events, and delight in behind-the-scenes château treats.
Excursions at every camp session
Hapa Zome printmaking with Kilda
Comfy beds in large suites
Charming details of the Grand Salle ceiling
Emily's chicken's eggs and local croissants
Paint and sip
The Grand Hall at Béduer
Handmade stone tiles on all the floors at Camon
Horseback riding excursions
One of Camon's many salons
Southern France
Philippa giving a talk on the Château's history
Fog rolls over the hills in Béduer
Making crêpes
One of the many rose gardens
Pocket Château has badges for electives nearly every week of the year
"Pocket Campers" connect at live events
The courtyard in Camon on an winter's day
Some of our founding members & campers
Camon is one of France's prettiest towns
Ruth sings in the courtyard
A view of a orchard and rose garden
Château de Béduer
Kayaking on the river Cèle
Figeac market
Watercolor painting
Gabbing under the trees during apero hour
One of the many pools on the grounds
Old and charming stairs
Camon's dramatic courtyard
Yoga on the salon terrance
Pretty town... quiet village
Paint and sip
Pool at Camon
A bed in a bunkroom
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A bed in a bunkroom
The grand salle at Béduer
We have 50 campers a session and join together at dinnertime
Fresh flowers and pastries
Charming old antiques
L'Abbaye-Château de Camon has views of the Pyrenees
Stone walls
A lovely rose
One of the many views
Don't forget to pat the lion when you enter
Jam-making
Yoga on the old chapel terrace
Wine tasting
Market Days for every session
Yummy goodies on Market Day
Manon teaches us about essential oil ratios
Cyanotype printing in the summer
Some ingredients for essential oils
Camon's rose festival
Be our guest
Our Co-Founders
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Philippa Girling
CO-FOUNDER & CEO
Philippa has over 30 years of experience establishing new functions and businesses. She was a C-level banking executive before founding Camp Château and has an extensive global network of professional women. Philippa has a close connection with the Quercy region, having visited her parent’s family home there every summer for over 20 years. -
Lynda Coleman
CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING
Lynda has 15 years experience in curating meaningful and memorable corporate events and weddings. She is an avid cruiser with 30 years experience in participating in cruise entertainment activities and curriculum. Lynda leads Camp Château’s Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee.
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Leah Lykins
CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT
Leah has 12 years experience in pedagogy, school operations, and curriculum design. In 2018, she became a founder of an EdTech startup based in New Orleans, Louisiana and has extensive experience in designing meaningful user experiences. Her latest project is the launch of Pocket Château.
Discover how Camp Château's founding members—from all backgrounds, identities, and generations—transformed a 13th‑century French château into a welcoming women‑only space for joy.
See how Camp Château puts its values of Authenticity, Excellence, Joy, and Community into action in our initiatives for Environmental Impact, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Local Community Building, and Financial Transparency.