Art of Ritual Residency - Second Renaissance

Creative Rebirth

Come and join us from the 24th - 31st of July 2026 for a transformative, artistic week around the theme of Shadow Work and Creative Rebirth with Sylvie Barbier and Kay Michael at the Life Itself Farmhouse Hub in Dordogne, France.

"One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of life, but by making the darkness conscious."

Who is it for?

Artists & Creatives

Seeking to deepen their practice through embodied rituals and shadow work integration.

Seekers

Anyone feeling the call to explore the hidden parts of their psyche in a safe, held container.

Community Builders

Those interested in the intersection of art, spirituality, and collective transformation.

Leaders

Looking to integrate shadow aspects to become more whole and authentic in their leadership.

Facilitators

Sylvie Barbier

Ritual Artist

Sylvie 'Shiwei' Barbier is a French-Taiwanese artist whose work synthesizes Eastern and Western philosophies. She creates participatory performance art that functions as contemporary ritual.

Kay Michael

Ecological Artist

Kay Michael is a theatre-maker and ecological artist. She is a co-founder of Letters to the Earth and explores how art can help us process ecological grief and reconnect with the living world.

Pricing

Supporter

€1200

For those with financial abundance who wish to support others.

Standard

€950

The standard rate covering all costs and fair payment.

Concession

€750

Limited spaces for those with financial constraints.

Includes accommodation and organic vegetarian meals.