Maison de la Source

Maison de la Source is a Nature Retreat, nestled in the forest below Gréoliéres village in the Alpes Maritimes. A totally 'offgrid' site and teeming with wildlife, it is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a nature connection experience.

Switch off and step outside

If you are in need of a digital detox and some time in nature, have a look at the schedule on the booking page and see you soon for some wholesome outdoor fun.

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Guided Hikes

There are guided Well-being and Nature hikes running every weekend throughout the summer season, starting from Gréoliéres village. Led by Simone Simpson, International Mountain Leader with over 30years of experience. Learn more Book now

Back to Nature Weekends

Back to Nature Weekends are a full immersion in Nature, based at Maison de la Source. This 'offgrid' forested site has an outdoor bathroom, kitchen and dining space, compost toilets and its own spring water for you to enjoy. Bring your own tent or stay in one of our glamping tents for the full nature retreat experience. These weekends include all of the Wellbeing hikes with Simone, foraging and medicinal plant sessions and a Saturday evening meal with a Green Living chat. Learn more Book now

Green Living

When you come on a Back to Nature Weekend we will introduce our Green Living systems at Maison de la Source. We have lived 'offgrid' since 2005 and are very happy to share the nuts and bolts of compost toilet design, solar water heating and electricity, spring water filtration, waste management and the philosophy of why we chose to GO GREEN. This is the topic of the moment, how to combat climate change, and with real life examples we can learn together and look forward to implementing real change in our own lives. Learn more Explore the weekends

Private Venue

Please get in touch if you would like to hire Maison de la Source as a private venue for a retreat, birthday party, family holiday or for a Celtic Forest Wedding with your own Celebrant who performs Ancient Handfast Ceremonies. Learn more Get in touch

The Counselling Cabin

The Counselling Cabin is a designated space for talking, sharing and seeking help from registered counsellor Keith Simpson. This outdoor nature therapy session is available all year round, you can book a 1:1 session with Keith for during your stay if you feel that your time in the woods might provide a good opportunity to talk. Please contact him in advance via www.thecounsellingcabin.fr Learn More Book a session

The Mercantour Refuge Trip

This 2 night trek into the Mercantour National Park is part of the Back to Nature Series, where you will enjoy hiking in one of the wildest areas of the French Alps, staying in refuges and carrying your kit. This journey is an extension of the Back to Nature Weekends based at Maison de la Source, fully immersed in the wilderness and learning to be self sufficient. Learn More Book now

Meet Sim & Keith

Maison de la Source has been Simone and Keith Simpson’s off-grid home in the Alpes-Maritimes since 2005, and is now a welcoming nature retreat offering guided mountain experiences and outdoor therapy. With more than 35 years of experience in mountain environments, together they have created a place grounded in adventure, wellbeing and a shared belief in the restorative power of the outdoors. Learn more

"Into the woods we go, to lose our minds and find our soul." - John Muir.