006 — The Studio · Normandy

Create away from
distraction.

Vibey Studios — a stone barn in rural Normandy
The retreat
Vibey Studios is a residential recording and creative retreat in rural Normandy. Designed for artists seeking focus, experimentation, and long-form creative work — combining decades of production experience with an environment intentionally built for deep artistic immersion.
Historic stone property

A converted Normandy barn surrounded by countryside, weeping willows, and silence.

Vintage synthesizers

A working collection of vintage analogue synths, drum machines and outboard built over three decades.

Artist development

Long-form mentorship and creative direction for artists shaping their next body of work.

Writing camps

Multi-room setup for week-long writing camps with vocalists, topliners and producers.

Residential retreats

Live-in residencies for artists who need time, space, and deep focus to make something real.

Off the grid

Quiet, considered, intentionally remote. The phone stays in the kitchen.

Vintage synthesizer collectionJames Sanger inside the studioThe grounds approaching the studio

The studio accepts a small number of residencies each year.

By application only.

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