The coliving month to redefine your relationship with screens, while staying productive online.
We all need our devices to work, connect, and create. But too often, they take over: Slack pings, endless emails, the social scroll before bed. Instead of being tools, our screens have started to run the show.
This month is about reclaiming balance: keeping the laptop open for your projects, while building boundaries and rituals that protect your time, focus, and energy.
Together, we’ll co-work, co-live, and co-learn how to live more intentionally, even in a digital world.
A day in the life: Digital Minimalism Coliving
Picture this: it’s January 22nd; for the first time in years, you wake up without reaching for your phone.
☕️ You head downstairs for a mindful breakfast, sharing your plan for the day with other colivers. You’re still on “Do not disturb” but don’t feel anxious about it anymore.
💻 You’re heading to the coworking space for some deep, focused work, your thoughts feel sharp, and your mind is clear.
📩 Before lunch, instead of Slack or WhatsApp, you check your personal “mailbox” on your bedroom door. A handwritten note invites you to join a skillshare around the fire later tonight.
🌿 You start the afternoon with a walk around the park before reopening your laptop, grounding yourself in nature instead of notifications.
🍷 The sun sets, and you prepare your contribution for the communal potluck. The recipe comes from an old cookbook. After dinner, you join the skillshare, feeling fully present. Your phone is nowhere to be found.
🕯️ The fire crackles and candles flicker. You feel calm and held, surrounded by like-minded people. Deep in the French countryside, the stars shine bright and clear. And you actually notice them. What a start to the New Year.
Why Digital Minimalism is Perfect for You
1️⃣ Stay productive online — without drowning in distractions
2️⃣ Build sustainable screen habits that fit your lifestyle
3️⃣ Rediscover analog connection through notes, games, and rituals
4️⃣ Make space for creativity, rest, and play — even on workdays
5️⃣ Change alongside others — accountability makes it easier (and more fun!)
If you’ve spent time in an independent coliving, you’ll already know why a Digital Minimalism month makes sense. Yet to experience the magic of coliving? You’re in for an incredible time. Check out some of our Google Reviews.
What to Expect During Digital Minimalism Coliving
We’ll explore digital minimalism through three lenses: Learn, Play, Dream.
LEARN (Day 1-9)
- Understand the principles of digital minimalism
- Create personal screen boundaries, supported by accountability partners
- Introduce new habits, supported by the group
- Try analog challenges: navigating with a paper map, cooking from a recipe book, or sending letters instead of quick texts
PLAY (Day 10-19)
- Enjoy evenings of non-digital games, roleplay, and a group mystery adventure
- Led by Isabelle, community facilitator & Dave, professional game designer and researcher
- Discover the psychology of play and why it matters
- Take part in a game jam to create your own games in small groups
DREAM (Day 19-27)
- Experience the Journey of a Dream: a playful reconnection to your desires and your dreams.
- Guided by Sarah, experience designer at La Casita de la Magia
- An immersive and poetic time, blending playful moments, deep introspection, and powerful collective experiences.
- Journaling prompts, tools, and workshops to slow down, declutter the mind, and reconnect with your dreams
Throughout the month, we’ll also share and co-create:
- Deep coworking sessions with focus rituals
- Weekly family meetings to reflect and co-create
- Shared meals, slow living practices, and weekend adventures
- Anything we can imagine together ✨
The sort of people who will join
We have years of experience running a coliving, so we know what usually works well.
The people who come to our Digital Minimalism Coliving will most likely be:
- Working remotely and ready to set healthier screen boundaries
- Curious about analog ways of connecting and creating
- Looking to balance productivity with rest, play, and inspiration
- Comfortable living in a community while protecting solo time
- Respectful, kind, independent, and open-minded
Unsure whether our Digital Minimalism Coliving is right for you? We totally understand – new experiences can be daunting. Send us an email on welcome(@)chateaucoliving.com with any questions, concerns, or thoughts. We’ll send you a friendly reply as soon as we can.
FAQs
Will I still be able to work online?
Yes, absolutely. Most of our colivers are remote workers or entrepreneurs. You’ll keep your usual work schedule, using your laptop as needed. This month is about setting healthier boundaries with technology, not cutting you off from your job.
Do I have to give up my phone completly?
Not at all. This isn’t a digital detox or retreat. You’ll still have access to your devices, but we’ll encourage you to experiment with new habits, such as leaving your phone in another room during meals, using paper maps on a weekend trip, or writing notes instead of sending texts. The idea is to become more intentional with our screen use: setting boundaries, experimenting with analog alternatives, and supporting each other in building healthier digital habits.
What if I rely heavily on my phone for work?
That’s okay. Nobody will take your devices away. You’ll learn to create boundaries that work for you, maybe silencing notifications during deep work, or experimenting with set times for checking messages. The goal is balance, not restriction.
What does the program look like?
The month is structured around three themes: Learn, Play, Dream.
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Learn: building sustainable boundaries with screens, supported by challenges and accountability partners.
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Play: a week of games and creative fun, led by Isabelle and professional game designer Dave.
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Dream: a poetic and imaginative week with Sarah from La Casita de la Magia, reconnecting with your inner child and forgotten desires.
All of this fits around your normal work hours, so you can balance productivity with community life.
Do I need experience with digital minimalism to join?
Nope! Whether you’ve already experimented with screen-free practices or this is your first time questioning your digital habits, you’ll be supported. The month is about learning together, not being perfect.
Is this a retreat or a bootcamp?
Neither. This is coliving: a mix of everyday life, work, and community. Think of it as living together with people who share the same goal: exploring how to live more freely, creatively, and intentionally in a digital world.
Could I attend for just a few days, or a week?
For any logistical questions such as facilities, travel, and meals, please visit our General FAQ section here.
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
This themed coliving month is not designed to treat digital addiction. We cannot provide medical, psychological, or therapeutic support for cases of clinical dependency. If you are struggling with compulsive or addictive behaviors around technology, we encourage you to seek professional guidance.
Our focus is on exploring healthier digital habits as a community, sharing strategies, and experimenting with new ways of living and working — not on providing treatment or therapy.
Are you ready to keep working online, without letting screens take over your life?
Book here
We’re so excited to welcome you to Château for this experience!
Use the calendar feature below to select January 4, 2025.
Deposit payment of 50% is required upon reservation and final payment will be charged on the day of arrival. Extras and costs accumulated during the stay will be paid at the end of the experience.
Questions? Email us at welcome(@)chateaucoliving.com.
Minimum number of 10 participants is required. If we are not able to reach this minimum 45 days prior to the starting date, the participants who have paid the deposit will be fully refunded or credited for a non-curated stay at Chateau coliving during the same dates in order to avoid loss of transportation tickets.
We understand that committing to a month can be a challenge. However, based on our experience with similar events, we know that connecting with others and creating community is a crucial part of making the trip worthwhile.
If there’s anything we can do to make the month’s commitment more possible for you, let us know. We often have colivers joining us who work across timezones, for example, or who bring their pets, partners, or children.
Of course, if travel arrangements require you to arrive a day later or leave a day earlier, that’s totally fine.