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Fodor’s Travel
“I had always longed for an experience like this as a kid. And when I left, I took with me a new troop of women who saw me for who I was.”
-Marisa Lynch
Condé Nast Traveler
“Many say it has changed their lives.”
-Marta Sader
(Published in Spanish)
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Camp Chateau reinvents summer camp for women of all ages and identities
Queer Forty
Merryn Johns
Oct. 1, 2024Vacationer
Merryn Johns
Oct. 5, 2024"Inside a rich, tranquil, transformative summer camp created by and for women."
Is it LGBTQ+ friendly?
Yes. ... Camp Château was founded by women who openly support the LGBTQIA+ community. The charter states that trans women are women. Management is also planning additional camps focused on full gender inclusivity. ...
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I visited the women’s-only summer camp that’s a hotter ticket than Taylor Swift
The Telegraph
Clodagh Kinsella
Sep. 22, 2024Camp Château has racked up a 13,000-strong waiting list. What makes this place so special?
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‘An instant feeling of relief’: Why are women flocking to this French summer camp?
Euronews Travel
Lottie Limb
Aug. 18, 2024Walking through the grounds of her French château one evening last summer, Philippa Girling was relieved to hear the sound of laughter.
Specifically, women’s laughter. This was precisely the goal that the CEO of Camp Château had set herself when co-founding a women-only summer camp, and on that very first night, it tinkled across the lawn.
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Philippa Girling: Leading Change with Authenticity and Diversity
Tone from the Top Podcast
Summer Ireland
Aug. 6, 2024"In this episode, my guest Philippa Girling, shares her experiences driving impactful change as a risk management professional and a leader in creating diverse and inclusive spaces."
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Un campamento para mujeres en un castillo francés para “relajarte, rejuvenecer y ser tú misma”
English Translation:
A camp for women in a French castle to
“relax, rejuvenate and be yourself”
Condé Nast Traveler Spain
Marta Sader
Jun. 2, 2024
Olvida los campamentos de tu infancia: esto es mucho mejor. Gastronomía exquisita, buen vino, actividades que de verdad te interesan (opcionales) y un precioso castillo para descansar y disfrutar durante seis días en la campiña francesa. -
A Haven in the Southwest of France, Investing in Ourselves, Discovery of Self, The Art of "Candlemaking"
Episode 8: Philippa Girling, Camp Château CEO
Transactional Love Podcast
Norma P. & Wendi P.
Jan. 18, 2024In this episode we welcome Philippa Girling, CEO of Camp Château in Béduer, France, a dreamy summer camp founded by women for women. We delve into her journey of self-discovery, in which every twist and turn of life ultimately prepared her to create a meaningful place and investment vehicle where women could set it all down, and reconnect with themselves.
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Panel: How To Fit More Travel Into Your (already busy!) Life
with Aishetu Dozie (Bossy Cosmetics), Joya Dass, Tara Cappel (FTLO Travel), and Philippa Girling (Camp Château)
Schmooze relationships matter
Gabrielle Dore // Worth Magazine
Oct. 13, 2023“Thailand, the Maldives, and Charleston are on my travel bucket list. I don't know what's on your travel wish list but we interview four women who can help you make it happen.”
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Joie De Vivre (Enjoyment of Life)
with Philippa Girling
Women Making Moves Podcast
Amy Pons
Oct. 5, 2023
Philippa Girling and her co-founders created a dream, that women could return to camp with one goal in mind - to be her self, to relax, and to be taken care of. That dream became reality this summer when women from around the world enjoyed their inaugural summer. -
Vlog: Summer Camp for Women in the French Countryside
@wolvesandwaterfalls
Allison Wolf
Sept. 12, 2023
”My mom and I went to a 5-day, summer camp for women at a chateau in the French countryside. … We spent our time there doing fun activities like yoga, kayaking, and horse riding, sipping [wine], and lounging by the pool. It was an amazing experience and something I’d recommend to everyone!” -
Embrace Your Inner Joie de Vivre at Camp Château in France
Tidewater and Tulle
Chelsea Barton
Sep. 5, 2023
”It was the personal discoveries echoing through the castle halls as you and your friends learned new things about each other. It was the feeling of tranquility and excitement that washed over you as you just stared out over the valley at sunset. It was the sense of togetherness and celebration that permeated every corner of this magical place.” -
Relive Your Days at Summer Camp. But This Time, Do It in France
Fodor’s Travel
Marisa Lynch
Aug. 25, 2023
”I had always longed for an experience like this as a kid. And when I left, I took with me a new troop of women who saw me for who I was. They appreciated me for what I brought to the very antique table, and these ladies unexpectedly broadened my sense of empowerment. (I’m not crying, you’re crying!)” -
A Summer Camp for Women in the Gorgeous Southern France
NextonScene™️ Magazine
Jaclyn Zukerman
Apr. 25, 2023
Issue 22: Wellness/Lifestyle Spring/Summer 2023 Edition! Camp Chateau grew from The Co-Founders' personal experiences in this particular region of France and their passion to provide an inclusive place for women where they could recharge and rejuvenate. -
Camp Château: How a Childhood Dream Became a Business Opportunity for Women
Worth Magazine
Gabrielle Doré
Mar. 31, 2023
If you were given the opportunity to make your childhood dream come true, would you take it? Meet Philippa Girling, someone who actionably answered yes. -
A Summer Camp for Women in the South of France
meet Philippa Girling
Becoming NextonScene™️ Podcast
Jaclyn Zukerman
Mar. 23, 2023
From Banking and Law to now launching A Summer Camp for Women In The South Of France (Camp Chateau), this podcast is NOT one to miss! -
Scaling Beyond Your Personal Network: Building Trust on Linkedin
with Philippa Girling (Part 2)
She Leads Business Podcast
Úna Doyle
Mar. 10, 2023Philippa Girling reaches outside her network to fund her entrepreneurial vision for Camp Chateau.
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From LA Law to Camp Chateau: Transforming Adversity into Opportunity
with Philippa Girling (Part 1)
She Leads Business Podcast
Úna Doyle
Mar. 3, 2023Discover the power of resilience, creativity, and pivoting in a new world when you follow one woman's journey from playground bullies to LA Law to CEO of Camp Chateau.
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Bringing Your Pipe Dream to Life
with Philippa Girling
The Prosperous Empath Podcast
Catherine Wood MCC
Feb. 28, 2023
Philippa is reminding us what it means to fully enroll yourself and others in your biggest vision – no matter which chapter of life you find yourself in.