Are Themed Coliving Experiences the next big thing?
Oups … we might have started a trend
Remember when being a digital nomad was the one thing we all had in common? When just *knowing* someone else worked remotely was enough of a bond to spark instant friendships? Well, times have changed.
The remote work world has exploded, and there’s no amount of “back to office” clickbait propaganda that can undo that. With that growth, deeper connections now come from shared passions, aligned goals, and more intentional experiences
Enter: the era of themed coliving.
At Chateau Coliving, in Normandy, we’ve always loved to experiment and take creative risks. In fact, our very first themed coliving happened back in 2023—not even in France, but in Bulgaria, where we hosted a beautiful wellness-themed month at our friends’ space, Burgas Coliving.
That experience sparked something. It planted the seed for a new kind of coliving: one where people come together not just because they can work from anywhere, but because they’re craving a shared focus, a deeper connection, and a bit of magic.
Since then, we’ve hosted immersive themed months at Chateau itself—starting with our cozy Writer’s Haven in the heart of Normandy winter. Then came French Immersion, Focus February, and more. Each one brought together incredible humans around a shared interest, and each one proved: this idea works and people love it.
We’re proud to say we may have started a trend—and even prouder that others are following. Because in the coliving world, we compete with nobody and everybody at the same time.
➡️ Nobody, because the independent coliving scene is all about sharing and support.
➡️ Everybody, because our guests can quite literally be anywhere in the world. That means we have to be at the top of our game—especially in winter, when Normandy has to compete with tropical islands and sunny cities.
Themed months were our creative answer. ✨ They gave people a reason to choose Château when the days are short and the fireplace is roaring.
And the bonus? They created unforgettable connections.
Why themed coliving works
Themed coliving experiences give people more than just a place to stay and work. They create built-in alignment.
Whether you’re writing a novel, building a coliving business, or focusing on personal goals, you instantly find yourself surrounded by others on a similar journey. The vibe is intentional. There’s purpose in the air, spontaneous collaborations in the kitchen, and a lot of laughs (often over themed snacks).
After 4 years of running Chateau, we noticed many different types of people who are joining us on this adventure:
- 🐣 the brand new young nomads who are hungry to visit every “must-go” destination, meet all the people, and do all the things
- 🧑💻 the remote workers who need stable routine and even more stable wi-fi, but sometimes, even while traveling and seemingly living the dream life, start to feel like a 9 to 5 again
- 💭 those who don’t even work remotely yet, but their company lets them work and travel for 1-2 months per year, so they’re under pressure to choose the very best place to go for their remote work stint
- 🧳 the seasoned nomads, who have been to all the coliving spaces back when we could count them on one hand, who have done every hike, swam on every beach in the book and met countless people they can barely remember.
So we asked ourselves: is there anything that can make these different people connect because they truly want to and not because they’re sharing a kitchen, be surprised and inspired (again), and re-invent the way they travel by making it more intentional?
And… guess you’re not surprised by now… the themed coliving months did it.
So what’s coming next?
Season 2 is on the horizon, and we couldn’t be more excited to announce our next themed chapters:
- ✍️ Writer’s Haven Chapter 2 (November 2025) – Bring your creative project to life, spend invaluable time with fellow writers and make the best of the cozy castle energy that fuels focus.
Open for pre-bookings (wait list only) – Opening to public soon
- 💭 Coliving for a Living (December 2025) – A 3-week hands-on experience for anyone dreaming of opening their own coliving space or working in the industry. We’ll open up the (non-sensitive) behind-the-scenes, run masterminds, role-playing games, and help you decide if this path is really for you and how to make it work.
Applications are open HERE
- 🎯 Focus February Chapter 2 (2026) – Deep work, accountability, and momentum-building—all wrapped in quiet hours, dopamine breaks, and group high-fives.
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- 🥖 French Immersion Chapter 2 (March 2026) – Learn the language while living it—with baguettes, local adventures, and just enough grammar to keep it real.
Save the date and register your interest HERE
Of course, our signature summer months at Chateau remain theme-free, because sometimes, the only common thread you need is an open mind and a good sunset. But when winter rolls in, we lean into structure, purpose, and the cozy magic that only intentional experiences can bring.
➡️ To our fellow coliving operators: if you’re exploring themes too, we love it.
We believe in sharing what works, owning our experiments, and lifting each other up. We’re all helping to shape the future of this industry. And sometimes, starting a trend is just a fancy way of saying “we took a risk—and it paid off.”
If you’re interested in “the recipe” of how to make themed experiences work, based on our learnings, book a call and let’s chat.
➡️ To our future colivers: if you’re craving more than just fast WiFi and a pretty view… if you want meaningful connections, shared focus, and a bit of intention woven into your travels and daily work —our themed months are calling.
We’re ready. Are you?
Have an idea for a themed month that you would love to attend or facilitate? Hit us up!