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Your Hideaway Lodge
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The Eco-Lodge in an old Fournil
Graide Retreat Lodge occupies the former Bakehouse annex (Fournil in French) of our 150 years old Ardennes farm.
It is hidden behind the main building profiting the isolation and quietude behind its 25-inch thick walls. With no basement, the walls are anchored to the Earth giving a grounding sensation to the retreaters.
Intentionally, we dressed the place into natural earthy colours and natural materials to minimise the imposing presence of civilisation.
We renovated the place in a most respectful and ecological way. This is our small act for the planet.
The Amenities to relax without zapping
We DO NOT have TV, WiFi, wall clocks, mirrors or microwave oven. The mobile network coverage is poor. This means that your body and brain can rest from electromagtneic waves and from unneeded worries.
We DO HAVE wood burning stove with glass window to heat the place and to quiet yout mind, green landscapes around and the changing weather.
On a practical side, bedlinen, equipped kitchen, bathroom with towels, two terasses, and a BBQ are at your disposition.
Additionally, you can book a treat in our wooden sauna or heated scandinavian barrel.
Food for your soul retreat
The Lodge provides you with some products for your breakfast (tea, coffee, jam)
At the Lodge you will find some basic dry food: pasta, rice and beans as wells as oil, onions and garlic. All this is included in the price and it will allow you to do some simple cookings.
When possible, we are happy to share with you some salad or pumpkin from our organic garden to boot.
Should you want a more elaborate meal, you have a choice:
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to buy at our Lodge Provision Box some dry or canned food (sauces, soups, etc) as well as some vegetables (so you support the local productions too)
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to visit the butcher of the village who sells tasty meat
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to get to the Carrefour supermarket (5km)
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to visit local caffees or restaurants (but there are none within 5 km distance )
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