THE EXCUSE
April 19 - 24, 2027 | Normandy, France
Reserve your spot for just $100
CREATIVE RETREAT
Attention: 3 rooms left for our April retreat!
Next up:
Calling creatives of all kinds!
Dust off your book in progress, podcast concept, painting practice, newsletter idea, side business, screenplay, artistic hobby, or any other passion project or creative practice you've been putting off.
It’s finally here: The Excuse to make time and space to nurture your creativity.
April 19 - 24, 2027
Where you’ll be
Our April 2027 edition of The Excuse will be held at Château Trois Cloches in the Normandy region of France. Conveniently located a direct train ride from Paris and close to the famous seaside villages of Honfleur and Étretat, this cozy mansion offers both creature comforts and inspiring spaces to help keep you motivated.
Rooms are single or double occupancy. Only 3 rooms remaining.
What you’ll do
Example daily schedule:*
Breakfast buffet
Optional morning meditation / gentle movement
Independent creative time
Lunch
Independent creative time
Optional inspirational activity / creative practice workshop
Optional happy hour / salon
Dinner
Optional group sharing
Socializing / more independent creative time
*Example only. Subject to change.
WANNA JOIN US? GET IN TOUCH!
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Retreat rates
Reserve your spot with a $100 refundable deposit and pay in installments.
$3,499 USD
Solo room
$2,999 USD
Double room
What’s included ✅
Housing for 5 nights in a private room (unless you’ve chosen to share)
All meals on the premises, made from scratch by a private chef
Group transportation to and from the property and a designated train station
All scheduled activities and programming
Organizer fees
What’s NOT included ❌
Travel costs and logistics, e.g. flights to and from France, trains from Paris to the local station, etc.
Any specialized materials for your project, e.g. art supplies, video equipment, etc.
Meals/shopping in the nearby villages
Any additional activities not listed our official programming
We can’t wait to meet you!
This simple form is the first step for registering for The Excuse. Once we receive your submission, we’ll get back to you with more info and a link to pay your deposit and secure your spot.
See you in France!
Shannon + Kevan
Photos of Château Trois Cloches
CAN’T MAKE IT IN APRIL?
We’ve got more dates for The Excuse on the calendar!
“What a life-affirming week—one that I didn’t even know I needed.”
— C.C., 2025 Retreat Participant