Program Reviews

This program was amazing. Filled with opportunities for growth, creativity, and long lasting friendships. I expanded my creative abilities and learned so much while exploring the beautiful coast of Normandy, France. Such a beautiful wonderful time. The community was great and everything was structured very well. Food never failed to be amazing and all the staff were nice. This is a good place to grow in many ways and im so grateful for this experience. Living in this chateau is really a magical place.

It was an awesome experience with the most wonderful and knowledgeable staff. I truly can't explain how good of a time I had and the lifelong connections that were developed. I absolutely loved every moment of this program. The knowledge earned and learned easily is crazy. I love every single student and staff member to the bottom of my heart. If you have the time and money, then this program can be life-changing, especially to people with a passion for the arts. I hope this program finds you. Would definitely recommend!

If you want to get to know yourself as a creative and meet the most wonderful people doing it, Berridge is the spot. I enjoyed the close proximity with all the other students and staff because it felt like a big family. The food is amazing. I really enjoyed going on outings with the group and they are some of my most cherished moments. My teacher Simon taught me so much and made me realize my love for art in ways I didn’t expect before I came. The program allows space for your personal needs and is so supportive and understanding.

Gap years can feel extremely isolating but this program does a great job to create a constant supportive group. It’s a place for people who are already on the path to finding themselves and loving themselves. Here you will get new insights on your own creative focus as well as the other creative focuses. The staff is extremely down to earth and are great motivators. The food is better than you will find at most gap year programs. Over all this program has helped me discover new pieces of myself and allowed me to give myself more grace. Berridge will not change who you are but it will evolve you.

This was the best program I have ever been on. The chateau is so beautiful, and the housing is surprisingly nice. Normandy is gorgeous, and we have found so many different ways to have fun. The food is ten out of ten, and the staff were all so kind and caring. I feel genuinely close to many staff members, as well as the students. I have grown so much not only as an artist but as a person as well. I have had so many new experiences and tried so many new things as an artist, and I have truly grown. I have made lifelong friends here and could not be more grateful and happy to have come here. I cannot recommend Berridge enough!!!

I am sooooo incredibly grateful for my time at Berridge. Berridge gave me the opportunity to explore my creative abilities in a space that was supportive, fun, and inspiring. I met some of the coolest people here and had an irreplaceable experience. The staff works incredibly hard to create a fun space for people to explore their goals, identities, and interests. There is the perfect mixture of freedom and structure. You travel to multiple different beautiful places around France and learn about the culture and lifestyle. I cannot recommend this program enough.

Berridge Programs was truly a life-changing experience.

All the traveling around Normandy, to Paris, to the beautiful property and château, was so memorable. The food is AMAZING, no matter what dietary restrictions you have.

The staff is absolutely incredible, all experienced artists who truly have your best interests at heart, artistically and mentally. It doesn’t seem like “school” but more like an experience. An experience to express yourself, connect with yourself deeper, and meet extraordinary people along the way.

Berridge created a new extended family for me. I have made so many rich connections here that I’ll cherish forever. The connection that I got to my art changed my life forever. The staff creates a community that makes it so easy for you to learn in a low stress way so that you can enjoy every minute of your time at the chateau and beyond. Every day is fulfilling and enriching. My life and career are forever changed because of the people I met here and the lessons I’ve learned from everyone I encountered.

This program has been so incredibly amazing. The staff at this program help create such a creative and free environment I felt safe and listened too. The chateau, food, and classes were amazing and so welcoming. This program and the things i learned in the program will continue to inspire who I am for many years to come. I highly recommend anyone to come to Berridge programs you will not regret it. I was so scared to come to this program but I had nothing at all to be worried about. Best place ever.

It was meaningful and really fun. Thank you staff. I learned a lot and had a really nice time. The chateau is super nice and magical. The people made it really special. I think berridge attracts a really special group of creative cool people. It was really important to me to have a time in my life dedicated to putting my head down and pursuing art. I’m so glad I did berridge. My favorite part was open mic where we got to see everyone perform and as we got closer to the end the performances became even more niche and special, I’m so proud of my friends.