Private hire in Burgundy: retreats, seminars & events
Domaine Foray can be booked as a whole for your group, 1h15 from Paris by train. You get the en-suite bedrooms, 200 m² of reception halls, a verdant terrace and ten acres of garden between the river and the forest, plus a fully equipped music studio, artist studios, a yoga space and a Scandinavian sauna with a view.
We cook for your group, with local, seasonal vegetarian meals tailored to your needs, and flexible lodging arrangements are available. Tell us about your project and your group size.
What groups come for
- Yoga, wellness and meditation retreats
- Team retreats and professional seminars
- Writing retreats and songwriting camps
- Dance and stage rehearsals
- Workshops and masterclasses
- Launch parties, feasts and celebrations
The spaces
The Grand Hall
200 m² of reception halls with an open fireplace: for practice, talks, rehearsals, long dinners and performances.
Yoga & movement
Flexible spaces for every style of practice, from vinyasa flow to restorative meditation, with the gear: yoga and pilates mats, weights, jump rope, indoor bike and rowing machine.
Scandinavian sauna
A spacious sauna with bay windows over the valley and an outdoor cold shower. For groups, €120 for the whole day and evening with unlimited access.
Studios
A fully equipped music studio and 230 m² of artist studios, including a wood & metal workshop, for creative sessions.
Rooms
En-suite bedrooms, each with a desk and fast wifi, including concept rooms for film, vinyl and story lovers and a family suite.
Outdoors
A verdant terrace and ten acres of garden between the Yonne and the forest, for morning sessions under the open sky.
Meals for your group
Nourishing meals tailored to your needs: local, seasonal, vegetarian food cooked on site, served in the Grand Hall by the fire or outside in the garden, with Burgundy wines, local beers, homemade syrups and soft drinks.
Around the house
- Six electric bikes to reach the river, the forest, the neighbouring Château du Fey and the old town of Joigny.
- Partner vineyards with guided tastings, cellar tours, or a customised offer for group visits.
- At home: a private cinema, a fireplace, bee hives, a library, a piano and a billiards table.
Questions organisers ask
Can we book the whole of Domaine Foray?
Yes. We do full rentals of the en-suite bedrooms and the spacious interior and exterior spaces, for retreats, workshops, seminars, rehearsals and celebrations. Write to info@domaineforay.com with your dates and project.
How many people can you host?
Tell us your group size and what you're planning: lodging arrangements are flexible, and we'll tell you what works for your group.
Can you host a professional seminar near Sens or Joigny?
Yes. Foray is in Villecien, between Sens and Joigny, 1h15 from Paris by train and 10 minutes from the A6. Groups get the 200 m² Grand Hall, quiet rooms with desks and fibre internet, meals cooked on site, and the sauna and garden between sessions.
Is there a space for rehearsals or a band to stay and work?
Yes. The Grand Hall suits dance and stage rehearsals, and the fully equipped music studio suits bands and songwriting camps, with everyone lodging on site.
Do you cater for groups?
Yes, we cook local, seasonal vegetarian meals tailored to your group's needs, with allergies taken care of.
Can we use the sauna?
Yes. For groups, the Scandinavian sauna is €120 for the whole day and evening with unlimited access.