Small church groups of eight or less can come and use the manor as a spiritual retreat center. You can play tourist as much as you like but you can also spend as much time as you need at the manor to relax and recharge your batteries.

The rental of the manor not only provides enough income to keep the doors open but also serves as a gift to pastors and missionaries. Mike and Valerie have on their hearts to use the manor to help restore and revitalize tired and burned out pastors and missionaries. There is a great need out there and they delight in having the opportunity to give a week or so to these hurting people who could never afford to stay in a place like this. By renting the manor, you will know that you are giving a missionary or pastor the same experience you are having. Here are a few testimonies of past care opportunities:

"The grounds are beautiful and peaceful. Thanks for your tireless efforts in serving us. We fondly remember our time of rest there with you". — Bill and Pam Garfield -- Rybinsk, Russia

"While visiting the Manior du Poul we found it very easy to forget our burdens and cares of daily life and ministry and really relax. It's a very peaceful and relaxing setting conducive to real rest." —Andrew and Margaret Howell -- Paris, France

"What I like most about the Manoir du Poul is that it's wonderfully remote. Surrounded by wonderful woods in which to take pensive walks, it's a great base from which to travel to class locations like Mont St. Michel or at which to just do nothing." —Pastor Dan and Sharon Mueller -- San Antonio, Texas

“What a sweet treat this has been! Thank you for welcoming us and allowing us to enjoy this beautiful place and the best kept secret in all of France. We have felt so blessed by our few days here. Your hospitality, warmth and kindness were a blessing. What a wonderful story you have to tell of God’s faithfulness. We leave here encouraged and drawn to trust Him more with our own story”. —Jeff and Candy Campbell -- Kaiserslautern, Germany