For our honeymoon, we arranged Circle of Misse's cooking course by chance and we had a great time. First, you explore the farmers market end get your ingredients. (You shouldn't forget to buy some goat cheese, it goes well with red wine :)) Then you arrive Aaron and Wayne's beatiful, lovely house. Your cooking end eating adventure starts at this... More

This writers' haven offers a variety of courses for aspiring or experienced writers. They also offer cooking classes. I took "A Writer Progresses" which is 5 days of intensive writing. Carol Topolski was our author in residence. She and Wayne Milstead (who with Aaron runs The Circle of Misse), provided invaluable feedback and encouragement. Classes are very small and supportive.... More

The experience at Circle of Misse is absolutely amazing -- I took the writing workshop with them, and they really make sure that you don't have to worry about anything. They've created the perfect writer's environment, with a beautiful garden full of life, a big library for inspiration, and fantastic food to remind you that you're in France, after all!... More

What a delight to stay in this beautiful area and then have the opportunity to learn new exciting meals to cook while my husband enjoyed his writing course! Throughly recomend the courses, the wonderful Wayne and Aaron who run them and the great environment to learn in.....a delightful way to have a holiday.... More

With next to no experience in writing, I took a four day writing course at Circle of Misse and it was so much more than I expected. Not only are you able to write with as much or as little instruction as you like, but you get to experience the Loire Valley of France as well. We went on outings... More