Experiences and opinions
Testimonials from people who have participated in our events, workshops and trips – as well as from readers of the magazine and our books.
“Dear Vivian.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for a fantastic experience. It was an experience that will be remembered for a long time. I am now even more looking forward to the next time, which has already been booked.”
Saryn Muldrow
From the trip to Chateau de Bourgon in France in September 2024.
“Absolutely amazing place, Chateau de Bourgon with the sweetest and most friendly and service minded hosts, Allain and Isabel. Superb food and drink and guided tours. Fantastic planning by Jeanne d'Arc Living. Thank you for an unforgettable experience”
Lone Tange and friends
From the trip to Chateau de Bourgon in France in September 2024.
“Kiss and I would like to thank everyone, not least Vivian, Lars, Tine and Janne for a fantastic experience, planned and executed to perfection. Many thanks to everyone who participated and took us by storm and joy. It will be a holiday we will talk about and think about for many years. Hope to see you again another time. ”
Kiss Jönsson and Henrik Blendstrup
From the trip to Chateau de Bourgon in France in September 2024.
“I love, love, love your magazine... I live in the USA. Most of the magazines here are not worth buying and nowhere near as beautiful as Jeanne d'Arc Living!
Judy Lewis
One day course with Sif and Vivian - “I can really recommend this course!! Just went here in December and we received enormously concrete and useful teaching - even with room for questions and guidance along the way - and the course took place in the most adventurous setting"
Bente Hauge Krabbe
“I had the most wonderful time in Denmark! To be welcomed with the most nourishing hospitality experiences at the home of Vivian and Lars and Jeanne D'Arc Living. I feel completely immersed in the experience of everything Danish at Christmas time. The experience of like-minded sisters (and brothers) creating and supporting each other is one of those feelings that cannot be described and only experienced, and I would encourage you to do so. Lasting friendships have been made and have made the world we live in a little bit smaller and a lot more loving”
Abbie Adasi
"Good and instructive course, even when you don't have much experience in the field. You leave with good tips and ideas. And not least filled with courage and desire to get started. I still take bad pictures but can now see why they are not so good. So it makes you want to keep going. Practice makes perfect.”
Jette/Cozy Mind
"I have been on the 1st day course out at Kærby Mølle. I feel very inspired and very well prepared to get started with an insta profile that shows both the shop's style but also tells a little about who I am as the owner. I learned how to create the common thread in my social media feed. I got lots of inspiration for styling and taking pictures so that my items look their best.”
Rikke/At Sibylles
“Five unforgettable days in Denmark.
I participated in the retreat with Vivian and Sif in Denmark on 23 November. All in all, it was an incredible experience that I will never forget. I made friends from all over the world and gained so much knowledge and had fun at the same time. While I was learning, I also experienced how beautiful the Scandinavian Christmas tradition is.
These two ladies are not only skilled at what they do, but they are so very generous in imparting their knowledge and passion for what they do, their human quality is simply priceless.
Vivian opens the doors to her home with so much love and the dedication she puts into every delicious plate of food she prepares that it makes you feel very special and so welcome in her life. Thank you very much for everything”
with LOVE from Switzerland/Silvia.
"What a fantastic few days it has been when I participated in your retreat and how impressive it is that you and Lars open up your home in this way. We feel like part of the family. It is really inspiring to participate and to meet creative people from all over the world. I love the Danish Christmas food.”
Mary/Ireland
“"The JDL team and our business partners went to the Chateau de Bourgon earlier this year and we were all blown away by this magical and authentic place. I took my husband along and although he is not an aesthetic-loving dreamer with a passion for all beautiful stuff, and a creative photo/styling geek like me, he was blown away by this place too.It was a trip we will never forget.We all felt like we owned the castle while we were there, because the owners, Isabel and Alain, made us feel so at home. If you have a bucket list, this should be on it."
Linda McCullagh
Graphic designer at JDL magazine.
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