Maria & Eric
Two different paths, two unique perspectives,
a shared appreciation for what truly matters.
Maria Friese and Eric Vergniaud welcome you to Les Granges de la Hulotte, in the French Pyrenees. Together, they have created a peaceful place where nature, mindfulness and creativity offer an opportunity to slow down.
Two different backgrounds and complementary approaches, brought together by a shared love of simplicity, quiet moments and a life more closely connected to what matters.
Here, we do not try to fill every moment of your stay. We simply create a welcoming space where you can slow down and let things settle naturally.
What Brings Us Together
Our paths have been different, yet they meet around a shared intention: to live with greater awareness, simplicity and connection to the world around us.
For Eric, this exploration takes shape through
meditation, breathing, movement and a close
relationship with nature.
For Maria, it finds expression through art,
colour, body awareness and sensitivity.
Les Granges de la Hulotte grew from this meeting
of two complementary approaches.
Not as a programme to follow, but as a place
where everyone can find the space they need
to slow down and reconnect with their own rhythm.
Two ways of exploring presence, with one shared intention: to make more room for what truly matters.
Mindfulness as a Way of Life
Meditation and awareness of the present moment have long been central to Eric's personal journey. Over the years, this exploration has expanded to include breathing practices, movement and a mindful connection with nature.
At Les Granges de la Hulotte, he offers mindfulness meditation, breathing and heart coherence practices, Yin Yoga, mindful walking and forest bathing experiences.
His approach is intentionally simple: creating the right conditions to slow down, observe, breathe and develop a more attentive connection with yourself and your surroundings.
Creativity as a Way of Listening
For Maria, creativity offers a way to connect with our inner experiences, sometimes beyond words. Her approach brings together colour, intuition, sensitivity and an attentive awareness of the body.
At Les Granges de la Hulotte, she offers creative experiences involving watercolour painting, intuitive art, sacred geometry and artistic expression. These workshops welcome anyone who simply wishes to explore and experiment.
No drawing or painting experience is needed. What matters is the creative process itself: curiosity, freedom of expression and the possibility of creating without pressure to achieve a result.
Two Complementary Approaches
You are welcome to visit Les Granges de la Hulotte simply to rest and enjoy the surroundings. And if you feel drawn to something more, your stay can include experiences in mindfulness, nature or creativity.
Mindfulness
Meditation, breathing and movement to slow down and reconnect with the present moment.
Nature
Walk, observe and take time to develop a more attentive connection with the beautiful landscapes of the French Pyrenees.
Creativity
Colours, shapes and creative expression offer another way to explore your feelings, awaken your senses and discover what naturally wishes to emerge.
Why Did We Create This Place?
We wanted to create a peaceful place in the French Pyrenees where guests would feel free from expectations or obligations.
Somewhere you can sleep a little longer, walk without a destination, enjoy cooking, admire the mountains, read, create, spend time together or simply leave your days unplanned.
This simplicity continues to guide Les Granges de la Hulotte today: offering welcoming, independent accommodation surrounded by nature, where everyone can enjoy their stay in their own way.
The place, the cottages, the natural surroundings and the workshops are not separate experiences. They are different ways of discovering something simple: a little more space for yourself.
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Come and spend a few peaceful days in the French Pyrenees. With or without workshops, on your own or together, your stay is yours to enjoy.