Extraordinary Experiences Authentic Connections Transformative Change

where the world comes together for impact

Depth and Substance

Clos de Gaye (pronounced ‘guy’) means Place of Happiness and is the site of multiple ambitious projects to reshape our world. Whether through educational projects, leadership retreats, summits on global governance, artists in residence, or our annual summer festival, our goal is to bring about radical, transformative change in our world. Think of it as a cross between Charleston where the Bloomsbury Group hung out to discuss art and ideas and Camp David where the world’s leaders connect to change the course of history.

Upcoming Experiences

Featured
Jefferson Dinners
May 22
Jefferson Dinners

Monthly Friday-night dinners where an intimate group of diners meet to share their thoughts on some of the most pressing issues of our time

Afternoon Tea and Storytelling
May 24
Afternoon Tea and Storytelling

Join us for afternoon tea and cake and stories for all ages in the Rose Garden at Clos de Gaye.

English Apero
May 27
English Apero

Learn English, make friends, enjoy the view at Clos de Gaye!

Global(e) Explorers
Sep 9
Global(e) Explorers

An innovative after-school programme that seeks to build the leadership and 21st century skills of today’s young people through arts-based, creative education, immersion in nature.

Women’s Public Speaking and Storytelling
Sep 15
Women’s Public Speaking and Storytelling

Public Speaking and Storytelling skills for women

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the heart of the pyrenees

Nestled in the heart of the famed Jurancon wine region, at the foothills of the Pyrénées, and just over an hour away from the stunning Basque coast, Clos de Gaye is both an oasis of calm and a transformative space to inspire and empower individual and collective agency to experience joy and solve the challenges of our world.