Right now our phones aren’t working at all because a pheasant hunter shot down the line. . .one wonders if he ever got his bird? At any time, though, the best way to reach us is by email.  Several of us check daily, even when we are traveling or running a program and we’ll make sure the right person gets connected with you.

Personal Debriefing Retreats and Crisis Debriefs are offered normally in English. However, it may be possible to be debriefed in French or Dutch, as well. This must be arranged in advance and is only possible if the right people are available. However, everyone needs a basic knowledge of English for the group sessions.

We seek to serve healthy, delicious, Mediterranean-style meals. Normally, we have enough choice on the table that anyone can find enough to eat. There’s always lots of vegetables in case you prefer not to eat whatever main course is being served. (It’s easy to avoid carbohydrates or cheeses because there are so many options and fresh fruit is available all day long.) Unless you have a serious allergy (like nuts) that the kitchen needs to avoid, you don’t need to let us know about your diet preferences ahead of time. We are confident you will be satisfied with our menus.

No, we are not set up to cater for people on the weekends. We encourage everyone to find a hotel if they would like to stay longer in the area. If you want to stay on the French side of the border, you can search the internet for hotels in the vicinity of Gex, Divonne or Ferney Voltaire. Otherwise, Geneva for the Swiss side of the border.

This is generally not a good idea because this is a time for you to focus on yourself and the Lord, and while we may enjoy your friends, they can also be a distraction to the process the Lord has for you while you are at Le Rucher.

Sorry, we do not allow any pets in the guest facilities.

Not a good idea.  Last we heard, it cost 1 guest nearly 100 Euros for a taxi for the 20-minute drive to Le Rucher (crossing the border automatically raises the price).  We are more than glad to pick you up.  Just be sure we know when you are arriving.  

That all depends on your definition of walking distance!  We are on the edge of a residential district with homes on one side and farmland on the other 3 sides.  The nearest shops (a few very small ones) are about half an hour walk.  A large supermarket is about a 10-minute drive away (6.5 km).

Fly into Geneva, Switzerland.  We are only 20 minutes from the airport.  Paris is a very, very long way away!  Switzerland is a Schengen country so if you have a visa for France or another “Schengen country” you do not need one for Switzerland.  Please do NOT take the French exit from the airport.  We expect everyone to “follow the crowd” and meet us on the Swiss side of the airport.  For driving instructions click here.

Normally, we would gladly say yes!  But the hunter that shot our lines (instead of a pheasant) got the internet lines, too, so you need to have your own private digital access.  Closer to your visit, check out this spot.  If this message is no longer here, then you are welcome to our free internet.