Provence Retreat Package

You will be in a villa in the South of France called Le Mas de Belle Combe.
This idyllic villa is on a large private property situated in the beautiful hilltop village of Gordes. The house offers magnificent views of the Luberon Valley. The large garden contains an olive grove and stunning rose flowerbeds alongside cypress and oak trees which provide plenty of shaded areas in which to relax. There is a 42 ft. heated pool with pool house that has outdoor showers and toilets.

The villa also has many indoor and outdoor gathering areas for conversation or quiet contemplation that include the outdoor dining area, the Boulodrome (bowling pitch)
and Garden Retreat.
The house features 10 air-conditioned double bedrooms, each with their own
en-suite bathroom.

This retreat offers presentations, discussions and excursions that will focus on:

What can you expect throughout the week?

This retreat offers presentations, discussions and excursions that will focus on:

How to stop living on ‘autopilot’ and take in each moment of life for deeper joy and appreciation.

Bringing health and beauty into our everyday lives – including our relationships, homes, and our personal self-care

Exploring French culture, food and language through local trips to food and antique markets, vineyards and towns in the Luberon Valley. 

What can you expect throughout the week?

Begin each day with breakfast in the villa

Daily yoga and conversational French sessions (all optional, and no additional cost)

Daily excursion options to include walks to the market or taxis to local highlights including, markets, vineyards, farms and cultural attractions

A special retreat presentation, discussion and dinner with Ajiri Aki of Madame de la Maison

Wine tasting events either in the villa or at local establishments

Special Afternoon and Evening with Ajiri Aki of Madame de la Maison

Ajiri Aki, is an American author, married mother of two and the much celebrated entrepreneur behind the Paris-based Madame de la Maison. This unique company is Ajiri’s decorative arts lifestyle brand which focuses on the art of entertaining and both selling and renting items to make gathering around the table beautiful, easy and sustainable.

Ajiri will be hosting an afternoon apero in the villa that will include grazing boards and drinks. She will then lead an intentional conversation about finding joie de vivre in daily life. This discussion will be followed by a beautiful dinner in the villa.

What is Included in the 2023 Week in Provence Retreat Package:

What is Not Included in the Week in Provence Retreat Package:

What is Included in the Week in Provence Retreat Package:

7 nights accommodation (contact for details)

Breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner 

Daily activities and outings
The ‘Good Life’ Presentation, apero and dinner with Ajiri Aki of Madame de la Maison

What is Not Included in the Week in Provence Retreat Package:

Airfare

Transportation or food purchases made outside of planned retreat activities

Additional trips to Paris or other cities that are not part of the itinerary

Each day in Provence…

You’ll receive the detailed itinerary when your booking is confirmed, but in the meantime here is a general overview of what may be included in each day:

Morning yoga and meditation
Fun conversational French class led by our own French teacher!
Visit to a local winery
Visits to local antique markets
Visit to Roussillon (6 miles away) This is a gorgeous hilltop village famous for its deep ochres, most notably seen in the quarries along the Sentier des Ochres. This pleasant walk is a photographer’s dream.

Rates

Villa accommodation and all daily meals and beverages:  $2200 (Cdn) per person.

Full booking and cancellation information can be found here.

Are you interested in joining us in Provence in October? Please fill out this application. The application helps us to know your preferences. A payment link will be sent to you. Thank you.