7 days/6 nights all-inclusive immersion in daily life of Provence
Exclusive small group for up to 9 guests.
All meals, refreshments, and drinks. French breakfast {or Petit Déjeuner} is provided every morning, except the morning of the Goult marché. We will eat a combination of meals at our favorite local village restaurants as well as meals prepared by our personal culinary chef. We will also attend memorable gatherings hosted in local homes and ateliers of special artists, as well as a picnic lunch in the French countryside.
Transportation to villages and day trip adventures after your arrival to Goult
All event and workshop instruction and supplies
A very unique and balanced itinerary exploring, creating, connection and self-discovery in the beautiful landscape of the Luberon Valley - a massif made of 3 mountain ranges bursting with history and agriculture.. Our days will be a wondrous blend of creating time, delightful excursions, cultural experiences, and time to connect with like-minded creatives. There is no art experience necessary for this retreat... only an open, curious mind and heart.
Special treats and surprises we can't wait to delight you with!
Day trips to some of our favorite local villages of the Luberon, including the famous brocante markets of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Connecting with local artisans, picnicking, biking, hiking, and creating along the way
Hiking and exploring the village in Roussillon
Biking excursion to village of Lacoste
Day trip to the mountains foraging with local hosts, followed by a cooking class
We will visit the past through the beautiful house and gardens of Dora Maar
Explore our creativity in a watercolor art class taught by a local artist
Guidance and access to local markets and cache (hidden, exclusive) antique stores
Each evening we will share our experiences of the day. This will be a fun bonding and learning time telling our “ stories” over informal appetizers {apéros}, followed by deliciously prepared cuisine by our chef or in the local village
We will be the guests of beautiful French-owned homes in the the village of Goult within walking distance of cafes and village shops. One larger beautifully renovated stone home in the center of the village has a upper terrace with views of the Luberon and a beautiful poolside area for dining and entertaining. A charming, smaller village home nearby provides additional accommodations with a small terrace and beautiful views of the Luberon.
Price for one week Foraging Provence Retreat in USD per person (9 guests maximum). The cost of our one week retreat is inclusive of everything, except your travel to and from Goult, France and any treasures you happen to purchase while we explore. You may also choose to purchase an extra glass of wine at lunch or dinner or during an outing at a cafe.
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We will be happy to provide you with additional photos of each guest room option mentioned above upon request.