Jerome Henriquez and Kippy Hammond serve as directors and hosts for the experiences at La Bonne Etoile. Jerome, a native Frenchman, graciously shares his stories, history, and life growing up in France. A walking encyclopia of french culture, his soft spoken manner and gentle hospitality sets a welcoming tone for each and every guest.
Kippy Hammond, a professional portrait artist from the state of Georgia, maintains her clientele and business primarily in the United States, but her heart
has stayed in France, turning her initial three month visit into eight years. Her experience in painting and living in a foreign country has given her the opportunity
to expand personally, as well as professionally. At the same time, it has been a path
of trial and error learning to navigate in a different culture.
La Bonne Etoile was specifically developed to assist artists and writers who would
benefit from an experience in another culture along with a time of seclusion and
solitude.
Together, Jerome and Kristina (Kippy), provide an expanding experience for all who walk in the gate at La Bonne Etoile.
The friends and staff of La Bonne Etoile immensely enjoy providing a fun, productive time for those that choose to create
and recreate at La Bonne Etoile.
Well, then where can you find us?
La Bonne Etoile is located 60 miles southeast of Paris, in the small village of Fontaine-Fourches. The village is tucked in the corner of the Champagne-Ardenne province (Reims). The region is rich in historical villages and cities such as Fontainebleau, Troyes, and the walled medieval city of Provins. Fontaine-Fourches is nestled in the center of the bread basket of France with the artistic heritage of Moret sur Loing and Barbizon within a 25 minute drive. Accessible by train and bus.
