The Deep Work Concept
A week of intense concentration based on the Deep Work method: deep work sessions, productivity & AI workshops, sport and active recovery. The aim: to finalise a concrete project, embed lasting methods and build a strong network among ambitious students aged 20 to 25 (Bachelor's and Master's).
Make concrete progress, free from distractions, on your most important deliverable (dissertation, academic project, startup).
Embed genuine productivity habits based on cognitive science and AI, designed to last well beyond the retreat.
Build deep intellectual and personal bonds with rigorously selected peers who share your ambitions.
Valencia is a dynamic, sunny and highly accessible Mediterranean city — only ~2 hours' flight from France. Its environment meets every criterion for an exceptional learning setting: the tranquillity of its orange groves, the revitalising sea air of the Spanish coast and an ideally mild climate in autumn. It is a safe, affordable and culturally rich destination, ideal for disconnecting from your routine in order to refocus better.
The Setting: Villa Can Marcer An exceptional estate entirely reserved for our group by Cocoon52 (Marie Parmentier). Enjoy an infrastructure designed for intellectual performance and physical renewal.
3 to 4 hour block of uninterrupted Deep Work. Zero distractions, the sovereign calm of the villa for your priority projects.
Healthy meal prepared at the villa. Informal exchange of ideas and active recovery by the pool.
Thematic workshops (productivity, AI, cognitive structuring) followed by sports sessions in the gardens.
Group presentation, informal networking, convivial dinner and free time to soak up the Valencian art of living.
7 nights in an exceptional villa: Upscale accommodation at Villa Can Marcer, reserved exclusively for our cohort.
Full home catering: All healthy meals and snacks prepared daily to support mental clarity.
Workspace & high-speed Wi-Fi: Optimal set-up in bright, quiet working rooms.
Deep Work Workshops & Coaching: Advanced methodological workshops, applied productivity and strategies for making use of AI.
Sports & cultural activities: Hiking, morning yoga, physical conditioning and guided visits in the region included.
Local transfers: All your ground travel on site (from Valencia airport/station) fully organised.
Note on flights: International flights to Spain are not included. However, we offer a group-booking option to optimise and reduce your transport costs. (Estimated return flight: ~€150-200).
Places allocated on the basis of a motivated application. Closing before summer 2026.
Intelligence in Life Yannick Bardié Creator of immersive cognitive experiences and collective intelligence workshops to unlock the potential of a generation of ambitious talents.