THE LIVING
Gîte & lieu d’accueil du Jardin Soufi
A space to settle, realign, and fully inhabit the present moment.
An open door to the essential
Le Vivant is much more than just a lodge. It is a sanctuary of silence, designed to offer individuals and groups a space for retreat far from the tumult of the world. Here, every path, every corner of the forest invites contemplation.
Born from the vision of the Sufi Garden, this welcoming place embodies an ecology of the heart: a return to the earth that is also a journey back to the Self. We welcome you in an atmosphere of simplicity and beauty, where luxury lies in the quality of silence and the depth of presence.
The riches of the essential
The Silence
The Space
Time
The Presence
Sobriety
A rare commodity, preserved here with care.
L'immensité de la forêt pour retrouver le sien.
Slowing down to inhabit every moment.
Simply being there.
La beauté du pur et de l'essentiel.
Every detail is designed to foster calm, listening, and presence.
A REJUVENATING EXPERIENCE
Forest Immersion
Living to the rhythm of the forest, listening to the wind in the treetops, and finding one's earthly grounding.
Silence and presence
The luxury of doing nothing, of simply being there, attentive to the beauty that surrounds us.
Shared wisdom
Inspiring exchanges by the fireside, nurtured by the teachings of the Sufi tradition.
Natural rhythms
Reconnect with the cycles of the day and the seasons to find your inner balance.
Meditative walks
Walking the estate's trails as a path to oneself, step by step.
Rest for the soul
A protected space to lay down one's burdens and let the soul breathe again.
Le Domaine du Vivant is much more than a gîte: it is a laboratory of presence where every experience becomes a gateway to the essential.
Spaces designed to support presence and rejuvenation.
Spaces
Accommodation
- Large, bright practice hall
- Contemplative library
- Collective kitchen and central hearth
- Wild meditation trails
- Small private lake for reflection
- Warm and authentic guesthouse
- Single and double rooms with a monastic spirit
- Dormitory for a shared experience
- Natural bedding and noble materials
- View of the forest or the lake
For organizations, teachers, and guides
The Domaine du Vivant can be made available for organizing retreats, training sessions, seminars, or events in alignment with the vision of the place. We prioritize projects that foster consciousness, inner ecology, learning, creativity, and respect for living things.