About Us
Hello, and welcome!
I'm Patrice, your host at Studio Préniac. Together with my husband, John, our son, Gabriel, and my oldest daughter, Marie-Pier, I am delighted to invite you to join us for one of our inspiring art workshops.
Moving to the south of France was a dream that began during our honeymoon in 2017. We fell in love with the beauty, culture, and pace of life here, and over the years, that dream gradually became a plan. Today, we are grateful to call Préniac home and to share this special place with guests from around the world.
I was born and raised in Quebec, Canada, just west of Montreal. After completing my master's degree, I embarked on an international career as a business consultant, working with organizations across several countries for more than 25 years. Throughout those years, my greatest passions have remained traveling, cooking, bringing people together, and discovering different languages and cultures.
John, who holds both American and Irish citizenship, is a urologic surgeon. He graduated from Stanford University and completed his specialty training at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. His career has taken him from Atlanta to Hawaii and back again, where our paths eventually crossed. Beyond medicine, John shares my love of traveling, lifelong learning, and meeting people from different backgrounds.
Gabriel is the youngest member of our family team. Since the age of three, he has attended an international school where every subject is taught in French one day and English the next. He is also being raised in Spanish by John and his Ecuadorian grandmother, making our household a lively blend of languages and cultures. When he is not at school, you'll usually find him immersed in Pokémon or discussing superheroes with great enthusiasm. His boundless energy and sense of wonder are a daily reminder of the joy of discovering the world through fresh eyes.
My oldest daughter, Marie-Pier, lives in Montreal and has dedicated her life to the performing arts. Her work has taken her from musical theatre productions and television appearances to festivals and street performances. She is a versatile entertainer with an impressive range of talents, including stilt walking, juggling, and even juggling while walking on stilts, a skill that never fails to amaze. Her artistic spirit and love of performance have undoubtedly influenced our family's appreciation for creativity and self-expression.
As a family, we share a deep appreciation for nature, animals, and the simple pleasures of rural life. One of the joys of living in this beautiful part of France is being surrounded by talented farmers, artisans, and producers whose passion is reflected in the quality of their work. Whenever possible, we support local agriculture by sourcing ingredients from nearby farms and markets, celebrating the region's rich culinary traditions. We also believe in being thoughtful stewards of the environment, making choices that promote sustainability, reduce waste, and preserve the beauty of this special place for future generations. These values are woven into daily life at Préniac and help shape the welcoming, authentic experience we hope to share with every guest.
I'm Patrice, your host at Studio Préniac. Together with my husband, John, our son, Gabriel, and my oldest daughter, Marie-Pier, I am delighted to invite you to join us for one of our inspiring art workshops.
Moving to the south of France was a dream that began during our honeymoon in 2017. We fell in love with the beauty, culture, and pace of life here, and over the years, that dream gradually became a plan. Today, we are grateful to call Préniac home and to share this special place with guests from around the world.
I was born and raised in Quebec, Canada, just west of Montreal. After completing my master's degree, I embarked on an international career as a business consultant, working with organizations across several countries for more than 25 years. Throughout those years, my greatest passions have remained traveling, cooking, bringing people together, and discovering different languages and cultures.
John, who holds both American and Irish citizenship, is a urologic surgeon. He graduated from Stanford University and completed his specialty training at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. His career has taken him from Atlanta to Hawaii and back again, where our paths eventually crossed. Beyond medicine, John shares my love of traveling, lifelong learning, and meeting people from different backgrounds.
Gabriel is the youngest member of our family team. Since the age of three, he has attended an international school where every subject is taught in French one day and English the next. He is also being raised in Spanish by John and his Ecuadorian grandmother, making our household a lively blend of languages and cultures. When he is not at school, you'll usually find him immersed in Pokémon or discussing superheroes with great enthusiasm. His boundless energy and sense of wonder are a daily reminder of the joy of discovering the world through fresh eyes.
My oldest daughter, Marie-Pier, lives in Montreal and has dedicated her life to the performing arts. Her work has taken her from musical theatre productions and television appearances to festivals and street performances. She is a versatile entertainer with an impressive range of talents, including stilt walking, juggling, and even juggling while walking on stilts, a skill that never fails to amaze. Her artistic spirit and love of performance have undoubtedly influenced our family's appreciation for creativity and self-expression.
As a family, we share a deep appreciation for nature, animals, and the simple pleasures of rural life. One of the joys of living in this beautiful part of France is being surrounded by talented farmers, artisans, and producers whose passion is reflected in the quality of their work. Whenever possible, we support local agriculture by sourcing ingredients from nearby farms and markets, celebrating the region's rich culinary traditions. We also believe in being thoughtful stewards of the environment, making choices that promote sustainability, reduce waste, and preserve the beauty of this special place for future generations. These values are woven into daily life at Préniac and help shape the welcoming, authentic experience we hope to share with every guest.
