Housed entirely within the thick stone walls of the 19th-century silk factory mill, these accommodations are defined by their generous volume and quiet texture. You will find raw overhead timber spans, high industrial windows that frame views of the forest canopy, and cool concrete or aged wood floors beneath your feet.
These spaces are deliberately designed as low-stimulus sanctuaries—intentionally kept light on digital connectivity to preserve the home as a place for deep rest, decompression, and intimate family connection. They offer a complete personal sanctuary to retreat to when you need stillness, while remaining just a doorstep away from the collective spaces.
Running directly beside the mill structure, the clear mountain river is our central summer living room. Children spend hours along it building, exploring, and playing safely within sightlines of the terrace.
Children join clubs and projects.
Days move between forest, river, workshops and shared meals.
Evenings bring music, fires and long conversations.
The Spring Awakening (April – May): The valley emerges from it's winter slumber slowly. The river runs fast and clear with mountain snowmelt, and wild garlic fills the paths. Daily life is crisp, defined by planting the kitchen garden, weaving canvas canopies and gathering around outdoor workspaces as the sun begins to warm the stone.
The Summer Flow (June – August): Life centers entirely around the running water. Sunsets extend late into the evening, and bare feet become the norm. Days are shaped by stone river banks, building massive bamboo water networks, outdoor long-table dinners and twilight campfires beneath the stars.
The Golden Harvest (September – October): The valley slows down to a deeply restorative pace. The heavy chestnut forests turn rich shades of amber, and morning mists hang low over the old silk factory mill. Days transition inward toward wood-fired hearth cooking, gathering autumn harvests and the beginning of the slow down to prepare for Winter.
It might be a show, an exhibition, or a village market built by children.
The story is immersive for all, with a musical thread we compose and ends in our village celebration.
Children climb, build shelters, follow tracks and explore the valley. They return hungry. After lunch the making begins. Some children head to the workshop. Others help prepare food or experiment with simple crafts that might appear in the market.
Older children often begin organizing the stalls themselves. Where things will go. How they want the market to feel. The adults guide quietly, but the direction usually comes from the children.
Nature Club exploration in the forest and along the river.
Workshops and projects.
Shared meals, long conversations and sometimes music in the Orangery.
