Design Retreat Participants pose inside Kathryn M. Ireland's home in the South of France

Kathryn M. Ireland’s Design Retreats

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Bienvenue à La Castellane

World-renowned designer and textile maven Kathryn M. Ireland has hosted family, friends, and design industry insiders at La Castellane, her French countryside retreat in the Midi-Pyrénées, for more than 15 years. After a spectacular September 2026 retreat that included a special weekend stop at Paris Design Week, Kathryn is excited to host more retreats in 2027 and beyond.

Join an intimate group for more than a week of inspiring design workshops, museum visits, and shopping adventures, plus one-on-one sessions with Kathryn, in-depth conversations with special guests, and fabulous food and wine! Learn more about Kathryn's Design Retreats and fill out the form below to get updates on the 2027 retreats.

Stay and Learn at La Castellane

Join design workshops, one-on-one sessions with Kathryn, and special guest conversations — all in the comfort and luxury of Kathryn’s private retreat in the Midi-Pyrénees. Bring a design project to work on — or get inspired for your next one!

Enjoy Fabulous Food & Fine French Wine

Our classically trained chefs showcase the best of local produce and regional tradition for meals that are served at our stunning communal table in the barn or al fresco under the oak trees. Also on the menu: wine tastings, cocktail parties, and late-night dance parties.

Treasure Hunt in Medieval Towns

For even more design inspiration, we’ll take excursions to local medieval towns for stunning architecture, atelier pop-ins, museum visits, and shopping at brocantes — France’s famous outdoor flea and antique markets — with Kathryn as your trusted guide.

Relax in the French Countryside

Surrounded by rolling fields, lush gardens, and hillsides full of sunflowers, La Castellane offers ample opportunities to relax, explore, and have fun. Look forward to flower arranging, countryside hikes, plenty of pool time, and, of course, a million laughs.