Nous Visiter / 訪問 Hōmon
Trouver le chemin du domaine
The Preserve is a working place of practice and contemplation. We welcome visitors who come with intention — for a workshop, a retreat, a walk on the land, or simply to see what is here.
Le Domaine / 場所 Basho
A place apart — and not so far
The Preserve sits in the Burgundy countryside, forty minutes south of Dijon, at the end of a lane that the maps do not always find. We are not difficult to reach — but the approach itself is part of the experience. The road narrows, the trees close in, and then the stone walls of the farmhouse appear. You have arrived.
Domaine Wabi-Sabi Preserve
Lieu-dit Les Pierres Blanches
21700 Nuits-Saint-Georges
Côte-d'Or, Bourgogne, France
Coordonnées GPS 47.1142° N, 4.9521° E
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Comment Venir / 道順 Michijun
Getting here
By Train
En Train
- TGV Paris-Gare de Lyon → Dijon-Ville (1h35)
- TER Dijon → Nuits-Saint-Georges (25 min)
- Taxi ou navette depuis la gare (10 min) — nous contacter pour organiser
By Car
En Voiture
- A6 sortie Nuits-Saint-Georges (sortie 24)
- D974 direction Beaune, puis D25 vers Villars-Fontaine
- Suivre les panneaux « Les Pierres Blanches » — 3,2 km après le village
By Air
En Avion
- Aéroport de Lyon-Saint-Exupéry (1h30 en voiture)
- Aéroport de Paris-CDG (2h15 en voiture ou TGV + TER)
- Navette possible depuis Dijon — nous contacter
Les Espaces / 空間 Kūkan
What you will find here
The Stone Barn
La Grange en Pierre
The restored 18th-century barn is our main practice space — a high-ceilinged room of exposed stone and oak beams, used for yoga, tai-chi, and large workshops. It holds up to thirty people in comfort.
The Tea Room
La Salle du Thé
A small, low-ceilinged room in the farmhouse, furnished in the Japanese manner with tatami mats and a tokonoma alcove. Used exclusively for the tea ceremony and small meditation sessions. Maximum eight people.
The Walled Garden
Le Jardin Clos
A one-hectare walled garden of mixed French and Japanese inspiration — gravel paths, clipped hedges, a small pond, and a bamboo grove. Open to all visitors during daylight hours.
The Meadows
Les Prairies
Forty hectares of meadow, woodland, and ancient orchard surrounding the farmhouse. Walking paths are marked; the full circuit takes approximately ninety minutes at a contemplative pace.
The Guest House
La Maison d'Hôtes
Three guest rooms in the restored farmhouse, available to retreat participants and members. Simple, beautiful, and very quiet. Meals prepared from the kitchen garden are available on request.
The Calligraphy Studio
L'Atelier de Calligraphie
A north-facing studio with long worktables and natural light, used for shodō and origami workshops. Brushes, ink, and washi paper are provided; the room smells of ink and cedar.
Horaires & Accès / 時間 Jikan
When we are open
The Preserve is a working place of practice, not a public attraction. We ask that all visits be arranged in advance — either through a programme registration or by contacting us directly.
The Preserve is closed for two weeks in January and one week in August. Our seasonal letter announces closures in advance.
Séjourner / 宿泊 Shukuhaku
Staying on the land
Retreat participants and members may stay in the guest house — three rooms of quiet simplicity, each with a view of the walled garden or the meadow. Breakfast is prepared from the kitchen garden. Evening meals are available on request, eaten together at the long table in the farmhouse kitchen.
Hébergement disponible uniquement pour les participants aux retraites et les membres du Preserve.
- ·3 chambres doubles ou simples
- ·Petit-déjeuner inclus pour les retraites
- ·Repas du soir sur demande (25 € / personne)
- ·Linge de maison fourni
- ·Pas de télévision, pas de wifi dans les chambres — par choix
Nous Contacter / 連絡 Renraku
Planifier votre visite
Whether you are coming for a workshop, a retreat, or simply to walk the land, we ask that you contact us in advance. We will confirm availability, send directions, and answer any questions you may have.
Nous répondons dans les 48 heures. Les visites sont confirmées par e-mail.
"The garden is not a place you go to. It is a practice you return to."
— Élise Moreau, fondatrice