"Everything is carefully chosen and placed with intention, leaving a lasting, loving presence. Walking the halls or grounds of Lescure feels like a meditation on how every action and gesture can be deeply meaningful" - Repeat customer from the USA -
Meet Véronique
- Your Guide to the Presence of Wonder-
Meet Véronique
A beauty lover who inspires others to discover the beauty within and embrace life as it is
If you were to ask me how I found my way through the toughest times in my life, I would say, ‘I see beauty everywhere’.
Beauty is the red thread in my life, the delicate and soft-spoken details that make up the world – I discover it in the ordinary, I notice it in the little things, I look for it in the unexpected. Above all, I find it in life itself, when experienced fully and authentically with all its imperfections, transience, and change.
I live to uncover and share the beauty of life, expressing it through love and care in everything I do, create, think, and say. It’s not about impressing others or crafting a perfect image, but about a deep, genuine love for life itself.
As a little girl, I made dresses for my dolls from silk scraps beneath my mother’s sewing machine. At school, I stood out in quirky looks that felt true to who I am. Looking authentic was more important than fitting in. Even if it meant being bullied. In the corporate world, where creativity often takes a backseat, I brought it in abundance— expressing myself through imaginative outfits and infusing my workspace with flowers and thoughtful touches. At home, I create a space filled with good food, art, and an abundance of flowers. Each detail is carefully curated to form a comforting sanctuary, not just for myself, but for all who visit.
Restoring a château has taken this passion to the next level. It’s a labour of love, transforming every corner into a space that radiates history, beauty, and warmth—creating a place where life can truly be celebrated.
When you are a guest here, I help you listen beyond words, tuning into the imperfect beauty that surrounds you at Lescure. Through practices like SoulCollage® and Dreamwork, I help you to reconnect with yourself on a deeper level and be fully present for the life that you have been given. This work beautifully complements the IFS therapy and Forest Bathing offered by Thomas.
Feel free to get in touch if this sparks your curiosity. Contact me.
Creative, Everywhere & Always
A combination of international corporate expertise with unrestrained creativity.
Véronique has led teams in the hospitality industry and is an all-round corporate communications specialist. She’s also a skilled creative writer and editor.
Blogging about château renovation pains, personal growth, ramblings on beauty, triumphs and failures.
Background & Related Training
Academic studies at Ghent University (BE).
• Masters (Drs.) degree in Classical Languages ignited Véronique's passion for mythology, storytelling, and the deep intuition behind archetypes.
• Masters (Drs.) degree in Tourism & Leisure Studies
Certified Soul Collage® Facilitator.
Intuitive Development & Healing.
Dream interpretation groups, awaiting the dream training program at ITIP in 2026 (NL).
Totally at ease with its blemishes and scars, Domaine Lescure shows us that the passing of time can be kind. It teaches us about accepting ourselves as we are
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WABI SABI - FINDING BEAUTY IN IMPERFECTION
Wabi Sabi is a Japanese philosophy that celebrates beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and the natural cycle of life. It encourages us to embrace simplicity, authenticity, and the transient nature of life, finding meaning in the flaws and changes around us.
It forms the heart of Domaine Lescure and its unique atmosphere, reflected in the cracks on the walls, the fissures in ceramics, and the patina of time on old mirrors— telling the story that true beauty lies in the history, unique character and natural aging of everything around us.
Awakening Lescure is Wabi Sabi in practice—it’s not just a design principle, but a way of living, a practice of finding beauty in life’s fragility. It also invites us to be present and attentive. To embrace change and life as it is, often in subtle ways.
Long before you arrive at Lescure as a guest, I have already tuned into your presence. I reflect on what you need to feel welcomed and at ease during your stay. This can be seen in the subtle lighting, a soft throw on the couch, the fragrance in the air, the comfort food, or a room that makes you feel instantly at home.
Coming home to your inner self happens when you can fully surrender to the present moment, when the environment feels safe and nurturing. Here at our French home, I invite you to engage all of your senses, encouraging you to listen deeply to what you feel, smell, see, hear, and taste. Throughout your stay, I serve as a creative, intuitive bridge to your inner world, guiding you gently from thought and conversation to the language of feeling and action. This naturally complements and amplifies the IFS therapy work.
SoulCollage®
SoulCollage®: THE MAGIC OF IMAGES
SoulCollage® is a creative practice that uses collage-making to explore and connect with your inner world. Through imagery and self-reflection, it encourages curiosity, compassion, and deeper insight into the many parts of yourself.
It’s a beautiful complement to IFS, enhancing self-discovery through artistry and reflection.
For me, SoulCollage® adds a visual, creative dimension to my daily practice, alongside Morning Pages, a stream-of-consciousness journaling practice, developed by Julia Cameron in the Artist's Way.
It helps you connect with your inner life and reminds you that everything is constantly moving, growing, and evolving.
The walls whispered to me, inviting me in to kiss Lescure's wrinkles, bathe her wounds and caress her scars, teaching me to see the beauty of age, experience and imperfection. New ways of looking, thinking and creating, without the limitations of rules or a preconceived plan. No goal setting, no beginning, no end, just intuition and flow in the present moment.
SoulCollage®
DREAMS - THE SUBCONSCIOUS SPEAKS
My newest passion is Dreamwork, which involves a gentle and curious process of exploring and interpreting the content of dreams to uncover hidden thoughts and emotions.
Through my dreams, I connect deeply with my soul and receive guidance for my daily life. I'm training to work with dreams to enhance my awareness of my own wisdom and intuition, as well as how to assist others with their dreams.
Another beautiful complement to Internal Family Systems Therapy.
Art photo by Peter Stigter
IFS RETREATS ENHANCED WITH SOUL WORK
During our Internal Family Systems Therapy retreats, Thomas gently helps our guests connect with their inner world and its various parts—especially the challenging ones—by combining IFS with practices like Forest Bathing and, occasionally, Breathwork. This creates a relaxed space for opening a dialogue with these parts.
In close collaboration with Thomas, I create a nurturing environment where retreat participants can connect with their inner selves in new ways, rediscovering and feeling the love and beauty of life in all its aspects. This connection is fostered by the Wabi Sabi ambiance, the house itself, and creatively through Dreamwork and SoulCollage®.
Think of Wabi Sabi, SoulCollage® and Dreamwork as love languages, with love for your life and attention to the presence of wonder at the core. Each of these languages offers access to your inner world, guiding you to attune to your Self. It’s about exploring and perceiving beyond words, beyond the limitations of everyday language.
If you would like to know more about my way of working, don’t hesitate to reach out.