FOUNDERS & OWNERS
Hans H. Schellenberg
The idea of creating a Culture & Art community, together with his long time friend Katarina Orvedal, became a vision back in the 1990’s when H.H.S. was living in Stockholm. It took many years and many turns, when finally in 2011 the two decided to visit a friend who owned an old fortress in Langeudoc near Béziers, France. “We both fell in love with this historic part of Southern France and knew that we finally found the region where we wanted to be.” And in less than a year, in the spring of 2012, they discovered Château St. Jean.
For many years Hans has worked as an independent cameraman, editor and producer on a wide spectrum of film and video productions. From industrial, commercial, and documentary to drama, portraits about artists and films for humanitarian and environmental causes.
Katarina Orvedal
Katarina grew up in Stockholm - Sweden. As a young woman she learnt the art of capturing still images while working as an assistant to a renowned fashion photographer. With her portfolio she applied to the Museum of Fine Arts School in Boston. There she developed her photography and explored other art forms. Through Hans-H. Schellenberg Katarina became involved with commercial, documentary, and fiction film making, in which she has been active both in front and behind the camera.
Her passion and inspiration is also to work with people. From 1994 to 1998 Katarina trained as a Transpersonal Psychotherapist and ran her own practice. Later on her interests in theology and mysticism took her to Lund University. Katarina’s life partner for 20 years - Hans Zingmark with whom she has two children - shares her passion for art and culture. As a working medical doctor Hans is also trained in Transpersonal Psychology.
Through the creation of this Culture and Art Centre Katarina will share her wealth of experience and skills - providing an intimate space for personal development where visitors can experience therapy courses, art workshops and enjoy exhibitions.
