Gardening weekend and nature getaway in the Yonne
Treat yourself to a gardening weekend in Burgundy and immerse yourself in a nature retreat in the heart of the Yonne. The Château des Barres offers a unique experience combining learning, relaxation, and immersion in a historic estate surrounded by gardens, an organic vegetable garden, and a French-style park.
A weekend of gardening at a château in Burgundy
Château des Barres invites you to a gardening weekend in Burgundy, the perfect opportunity to learn, share ideas, and hone your skills in a stunning setting.
Led by an experienced nurseryman, this program is designed for both casual enthusiasts and dedicated gardeners who want to gain a better understanding of plant care, soil management, and pruning techniques.
Whether you have a large garden or just a few square meters, this gardening workshop in the Yonne offers practical advice you can apply in your daily life.
Learn gardening in an exceptional natural setting
Set within a historic estate, you’ll find yourself in an environment that fosters learning:
- French-style park
- organic vegetable garden
- gardens and wooded areas
- the castle's outbuildings for workshops
This nature retreat in Burgundy offers you the chance to discover gardening as a true way of life, combining technique, observation, and respect for natural cycles.
The itinerary for your gardening weekend in Burgundy
These weekend workshops are designed for gardening enthusiasts who want to expand their knowledge and streamline their garden maintenance to make better use of the products and techniques they employ.
Each participant will receive a rose bush to put the advice from Romain, our landscape architect, into practice at home. Romain will also have a variety of seasonal plants for sale. In case of inclement weather, the hands-on session may be held in a sheltered location (the castle’s outbuildings).
A historic château for a gardening weekend in Burgundy
Arrival
- Check-in starting at 5 p.m.
- accommodations in the castle suites
- Welcome with tea and pastries
- cold buffet
- a cozy evening in the family room
Day 1: Saturday
- breakfast at the castle
- Introduction to Gardening
- Calcareous soils, acidic soils, associated plants
- Planting: timing, soil, fertilizer
- Lunch
- Common plant care: pruning, watering
- Roses, hydrangeas, and other shrubs
- Annual flowers, perennial flowers
- Questions from participants
- Self-guided tour of the estate
- Tour of the vegetable garden and the wine cellar
- Access to a private tennis court, table tennis, and a private heated pool during the season
- Local cuisine dinner in the dining room
Day 2: Sunday
- breakfast
- Weed control techniques
- Maintenance of flower beds
- Introduction to Plant Propagation and Planting
- Lunch
- Practical Application of Plant Propagation
- Questions from participants
- Tea and pastries
- End of the gardening weekend at 5:00 p.m.
- Please contact us for longer stays