“Leading the Future for Peace”

An exclusive retreat for adults and young people to listen and learn from the next generation about their vision for a peaceful future

An invitation

We believe that our world is in need of bold, courageous, and creative leaders who prioritise a larger sense of humanity over ego and take into account environmental, social and ethical considerations when leading. Who better to offer the chance to develop this version of leadership than young people, our future global leaders?

This three-day retreat on the topic of peace and global security through the eyes of children and young people is co-lead by blind opera singer Laurie Rubin and composer Jenny Taira. During the three days, you will have an opportunity to take part in interactive performances, workshops and discussions with adults and young children from across the world to explore ways in which we can better build peace together.

This retreat will include excerpts from Peace on your Wings, a groundbreaking production on the story of the atomic bomb, as a cautionary tale of the dangers of global conflict.

You and your family will leave inspired, connected, with precious memories of magical experiences, and clear ideas of next steps that you can take as a family to build a better world

Summer Camp for Peace

Led by guest artists Laurie Rubin and Jenny Taira who will have been working with young people for the previous two weeks to create and present an original performance rooted in themes of bridge-building across diverse populations that infuses pressing issues of social justice with hope.

Both young people and adults have found their work to be profoundly inspiring, enlivening, and self affirming. These two artists not only lead participants through powerful workshops that engage hearts, minds, and spirits, but also lead by their own example, sharing authentic stories from their own lives and inspiring participants of all ages to play full out in their own lives

Your Retreat

Setting the Stage

Arrival in Pau and transfer to hotels
Introduction to The Centre for the Arts and Global Leadership, Clos de Gaye, and the Festival for the Arts and Social Change
Dinner in the gardens at Clos de Gaye
Leading the Future

Sit in on the rehearsals for the evening and learn from children what they have been working on for the past two weeks
Picnic and Afternoon walk through the mountains
Evening performance of Leading the Future for Peace
Post-performance discussion with children
Dinner
Peace on our Wings

Transfer to the Basque coast
Morning discussion on the beach with children who took part in the performance, to build a roadmap for peace lead by young people
Lunch discussion on building new narratives for change
Afternoon walk through St Jean de Luz
Transfer back to Pau
Evening performance with Laurie Rubin and Jenny Taira
Dinner
When the show ends, what begins?

Morning trip to the Chateau de Pau
Lunch on building new narratives for change at Palais Beaumont
Workshop and discussion with Laurie and Jenny
Plan of action
Dinner

A unique experience, unlike any other, the extraordinary beauty of south west France, overlooking the Pyrénées, on the border with Spain, with tremendously talented artists, eager to share their talents with you and your family to enable you to leave inspired and invigorated

Make it

Our retreats bring together exceptional people from all over the world - corporate, government and civil society leaders, academics, artists and cultural leaders - all those with a desire to bring about positive impact in our world.

By bringing together such a diverse mix of people, your own networks will expand in truly global ways and opportunities for collaboration on large-scale issues across the world will unfold.

Clos de Gaye

Extraordinary experiences where the world comes together for impact

Each retreat takes place against the backdrop of some of the most beautiful corners of south west France

The Pic du Midi d’Ossau
Evening picnic on the Plateau de Benou
Stunning views from Clos de Gaye
Soothing effect of the ocean
Dramatic waves
Award-winning cuisine
Culture
Heritage
History

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Immersing yourself in nature, accommodation will be provided either on the Clos de Gaye estate, in a nearby chateau or, for those who like a more adventurous experience, in our ‘stargazer’ bell tents, with ‘glamping’ style toilets and showers. All food and activities will be provided onsite in multiple beautiful locations across the Clos de Gaye estate.

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When the show ends, what begins?

These retreats ask the big questions. We seek to use our ability to come together to take our responsibility as leaders to be custodians of the future and to listen and learn to the young people and what it is that they need for a more peaceful and harmonious world.

Each retreat has a storyteller, someone who accompanies us on the journey, to listen, learn and reflect on what is discussed and to work together with the whole group for an action plan that ensures we deliver concrete and tangible outcomes that are accountable to all those not in the room, to build a better world for all.

All retreats and high-impact summits are lead by Caroline Watson, visionary founder of The Centre for the Arts and Global Leadership, and the Global Arts Impact Agenda. An award-winning entrepreneur using the arts to effect large-scale social change, Caroline is also a masterful hostess and creator of extraordinary experiences.

Caroline Watson, Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum, Harvard, Yale, INSEAD, Oxford

Unfolding your leadership potential

"……Caroline is a wonderful events organizer, Her multifaceted skill sets, combining her talents as an actor and leadership expert, shines through in every detail she orchestrates. Caroline’s passion, strong sense of inclusion, impeccable organizational skills, and innate flair for hospitality ensure that every event is a seamless and rewarding experience……Caroline's events are expertly curated adventures that leave a lasting impact.

Shirley Liu, L’Oreal Paris

Getting Here

From your home to Clos de Gaye

Clos de Gaye is situated 20 minutes from Pau airport and train station, with direct transfers through Paris

We are also 50 minutes from Lourdes airport and 1 hour from Biarritz airport

Dates

August 2024

Come together with some of the world’s foremost leaders to take part in transformative discussions, performances and experiences that will change the world.