PROVENCE | SEPTEMBER 21-26 2026
Rhythms of Daily Living: A Shared Experience
A shared experience retreat for pairs, in the Provencal countryside; centered on good food, shared meals and unhurried days.
DATES: September 21-26, 2026
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LENGTH: 6 days | 5 nights
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LOCATION: Provençe, France
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GROUP SIZE: 5 pairs/couples
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ACTIVITY LEVEL: Low
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FLIGHTS: Arrive in + Depart from Marseilles is recommended
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WHO IT'S FOR: People seeking shared reconnection, who value food, beauty, slow-pace and conversation
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The Experience
What it feels like to be there
Days in Provençe unfold slowly, shaped by light, meals, conversation and shared presence. There is no agenda to keep up with, only space to settle into rhythm together.
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Mornings are unhurried. Afternoons invite wandering, rest or quiet exploration. Evneings center around food, connection and the simple pleasures of lingering, at the table, by the pool or under the trees.
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This is not a retreat built around instruction or transformation. It's an experience designed to soften pace, deepen connection and let shared moments do the work.
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Nothing in mandatory, presence is the point.
How the Days Unfold
Day 1: Arrival + Exhale
Arrive in the Provençal countryside and settle into our private villa near the Luberon. Depending on arrival time, you'll have space to either rest, walk the grounds or enjoy the pool. We gather that evening for an opening chef-prepared dinner and brief welcome at the villa. This evening is about arrival, not activity.
You can expect:
Flexible arrival window
Time to unwind
Opening chef-prepared dinner
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Country Days: Food, Markets & Open Time
Most days follow an easy rhythm. Mornings are unstructured, with DIY breakfasts, fresh pastries and produce. Lunches are also taken at your lesiure at the villa. Some pairs may linger over coffee. others head out for walks or bike rides in the countryside.
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Mid-week includes a local market visit and an hands-on cooking class. One evening is spent dining out in a nearby town such as Gordes.
You can expect:
Stocked kitchen for breakfasts and lunches
Market day
Cooking class
One dinner out in town
Plenty of unscheduled time
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Villa Time: Rest + Connection
Villa afternoons and evenings are intentionally left open. Time by the pool, reading, naps, conversation or optional add-on massages. No agenda, no pressure.
You can expect:
Al fresco meals
Pool time
Optional bike riding add-on
Walking the countryside or to town
Optional add-on massage appointments
Quiet evenings at the villa
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Closing Day: A Slow Send-Off
A second chef-prepared dinner anchors the latter part of the week as we share a final group dinner before departures the following morning.
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Evening Guided Reflections: Evening reflection is offered most nights, providing space to share observations from the day, ask questions or simply listen. Participation is always optional.
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The rhythm supports rest & connection, not performance.
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A detailed itinerary, packing guide and timing, routes, logistics are finalized and shared with registered guests closer to departure.
What's Included
Included:
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Five nights in a private Provencal villa, shared amongst a small group of pairs
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Two-chef prepared dinners (opening and closing nights)
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One hands-on cooking class
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One evening dining out in a nearby Provençal town
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Market day visits (2) + local lunches
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Daily DIY breakfasts and lunches, with kitchen and pantry stocked for ease
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Walking and biking access directly from the villa
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Optional massage appointments (add-on)
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Pre-retreat guidance, including packing and travel details Group transportation during the retreat
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On-site guidance and gentle facilitation throughout the retreat ​
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On-site transportation and local coordinationare provided, including French language support
Not Included:
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Flights to/from France
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Snacks or alcoholic beverages
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Optional Add-ons
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Personal Incidentals
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Where you'll stay:
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A private countryside villa in Provence, located near Luberon and within easy reach of nearby hill towns and markets. ​
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The villa is designed for shared living and unhurried days, with comfortable common spaces, outdoor dining areas and a pool. Rooms are simple, well-appointed and intended for rest after full days of eating well, being outside and slowing down.
This is a place to spread out, linger and settle in; not a hotel and not a packed schedule.
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Specific room assignments are shared prior to departure and may vary based on availability.
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Who is this for?
Couples, pairs (mother-daughter, sisters, best friends, etc) seeking time away from roles and responsibilities, not to fix anything, but to be together differently. This is an opportunity to be intentionally paced for a week, following daily rhythms of living.
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This is for pairs who value meaningful conversation, shared slow meal, beauty and unhurried days.
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It's for those who want space to reconnect without programming, pressure or performance; but, where pleasure, presence and simplicity lead.
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This experience is not designed for people seeking daily programming, consistent sitmulation, expect hotel-style service, high-adventure travel or structured workshops. It's intentionally spacious, relational and slow.
Registration + Pricing
Pricing reflects accommodations, group transportation, planned experiences, most meals and on-site guidance throughout the retreat.
Price: $6150 (per pair) ​
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Deposit: $2,000 per pair to reserve your place
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Remaining Balance due: July 15, 2026
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Due to the small group size and shared villa accomodations, a larger deposit is required to confirm participation.
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More Questions? Check out the FAQs page
To reserve your place, a deposit is required. Once registered, you'll receive a detailed welcome guide including packing suggestions, travel times and key dates.
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Group size is intentionally limited to support a thoughtful, connected experience.
Quiet Reflection
"Amanda prepares every needful thing behind the scenes...all you have to do is show up and allow yourself the rare opportunity to reconnect with yourself."
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--Former Retreat Participant
The Next Step
If you're curious whether this retreat is the right fit, you're welcome to explore the details or reach out with questions before deciding.