Rewind Garden - Wild Tipi Retreat
A seasonal, nature-immersive micro-retreat
April–September • By Prior Request
The Wild Tipi Retreat is our seasonal outdoor sanctuary — a riverside garden where wild nature meets simple comfort. Open from April through September (by prior arrangement), it offers an atmospheric escape for couples, adventurers, cyclists, and Tentipi owners who want to sleep under canvas while enjoying thoughtful facilities and quiet beauty.
The Wild Garden
This is not manicured camping — it's intentionally wild, enclosed by old dry-stone walls, shaded by ancient trees, and alive with birdsong. The garden follows the Bureau stream and looks out toward the Caroux–Espinouse foothills and the source of the Bureau. It is peaceful, private, and subtly magical.
- •Enclosed by ancient dry-stone walls
- •Shaded by old fruit trees
- •Follows the Bureau stream
- •Views toward Caroux–Espinouse foothills
- •Birdsong and natural soundscape
- •Peaceful, private, and subtly magical
Tipi Terraces
The heart of the space is a set of hexagonal stone terraces, each crafted precisely to fit Tentipi 7 or Tentipi 16. Perfect for guests who bring their own Tentipi. When available, we can also provide our own Tentipi for you. The terraces sit among fruit trees and natural shade, with views into the valley. Protected yet open, simple yet soulful.
- •Hexagonal stone terraces built for Tentipi 7 and Tentipi 16
- •Bring your own Tentipi or use ours (when available)
- •Set among fruit trees with valley views
- •Protected yet open to the sky
- •Simple, soulful, perfectly positioned
Outdoor Living, Thoughtfully Designed
Parking & Access
Access via the entrance gate to ONE vehicle only. Parking also available on the Greenway / Voie Verte and elsewhere in Ardouane. The tipi and facilities are a short walk through the garden.
- •Accessible for small camper vans or family sedans
- •Tree-lined lane leading to entrance
- •Blue metal gate to riverside garden
- •Short walk through garden to tipi terraces
Outdoor Bathroom
An unforgettable open-sky shower and flushing toilet in its own wooden cabin.
- •Open-sky shower — refreshing and unforgettable
- •Flushing toilet in wooden cabin
- •Natural stone surroundings
- •Vine-covered privacy
Outdoor Kitchen & Dining
A covered outdoor kitchen with electricity, cold running water, and a dining area sheltered by a vine-covered pergola. Cook, eat, rest, and enjoy the natural rhythm of outdoor life.
- •Outdoor kitchen with electricity & cold running water
- •Dining area under vine-covered pergola
- •Fire bowl for cool evenings
- •Soft shade throughout the day
- •Calm, enclosed atmosphere far from noise and traffic
Village Context
You're staying in a real village, not a commercial campsite. Ardouane is a tiny hamlet with authentic character, where you can walk to local shops and restaurants in nearby Riols (3 km), and the spectacular medieval village of Olargues (12 km) — classified among France's most beautiful villages.
Practical Information
Season & Availability
Open April to September • Pre-booking required (this is a private retreat, not walk-in camping) • Minimum stay: 4 nights recommended
Booking
Contact us for availability and rates. This is a private retreat, not walk-in camping.
Ideal For
- •Cyclists: perfect overnight stop along the Voie Verte Passa Païs
- •Couples: a romantic retreat under a vast canopy of stars
- •Families: magical for children (safe, enclosed, full of nature and yes, still wild)
- •Tentipi owners: rare terraces built specifically for Nordic tents
- •Retreat seekers: meditation, yoga, digital detox, creative solitude
Capacity
- •Tentipi 16: 4–6 sleepers
- •Tentipi 7: 2–4 sleepers
- •Additional 2 small tents possible (also great if you don't happen to own a tipi!)
Parking & Access
Access via the entrance gate to ONE vehicle only. Parking also available on the Greenway / Voie Verte and elsewhere in Ardouane. The tipi and facilities are a short walk through the garden.
Ready to experience wild comfort?
Let us know your dates and we'll help you plan your stay.