Provence retreats & yoga retreats
During the one-week retreat you - our guest - chooses from a cluster of activities, whichever ones suit your taste, passion and desire to experience. If you prefer to be in a small group why not look into our 4-day or 1-week yoga retreats?
At the same time you are immersed into our daily lives. On the day of your arrival we recommend to hand over your car keys to us and let us do all the planning and arranging. Depending on the season you can choose from:
sports relaxation adventure Provence
~ shopping at a local farmers’ market in the morning & cooking lunch or dinner with the products from the market and fresh vegetables from the garden with Claudia
~ a one-on-one Iyengar yoga session with Claudia
~ sailing on our private sail boat on the Lac Ste. Criox
~ walking on the Plateau de Valensole under the expert guidance of Jim (except in hot summer)
~ hiking in the nearby mountains of Mont Denier
~ kayaking in the gorge of Quinson
~ bike riding on country paths (except in hot summer)
~ creating natural cosmetics for C’etrange
~ gardening in our own organic garden
~ swimming and relaxing in the lake
Each activity takes up about half a day which leaves enough time to explore oneself or the region on your own
~ relaxing down-time by the lake
~ a visit to Europe’s second biggest Prehistoric Museum in Quinson, designed by no other than Sir Norman Foster
~ a visit to the local, only certified organic lavender farm
~ a tandem paragliding flight over the Plateau de Valensole, the Gorge du Verdon and Lac Ste. Croix
~ a flight with a glider over the pre-Alpes or down towards the Mediterranean Sea
Every activity is adapted to your level and needs and can be changed last minute, if possible, depending on the weather: the Mistral comes by once in a while and makes ideal conditions for sailing but may be too strong to go for a hike in the nearby mountains. Once you arrive we go over your itinerary for the week but you can change it any time. We recommend one half day to have to yourself, be it for reading, thinking, walking, swimming, …
Included in the retreat is accommodation in a private room with a double-sized bed, with your own separate access, from the garden. Full organic board (full breakfast, snack/fruit in mid-morning, full lunch, afternoon snack, 5-course dinner, all drinks and wine). Two activities of your choice per day. La Vudèle is a strict non-smoking environment, and we do not accept pets. As this is an old farm and the guest room is on the first floor we unfortunately cannot accommodate individuals with physical handicaps.
We offer this all-inclusive, care-free experience at a fixed rate: € 2,985.00 including all charges and taxes.
Arrival day is flexible.
The nearest airport is Marseille Marignane, with a travel time of 1 hour 15 minutes to Quinson. If you arrive by plane we recommend an airport transfer service as you will not need your own car during your one-week stay. Alternatively we can arrange for a pick-up service for an additional € 120 round-trip.
To inquire or book this Provençal experience please email us or call us at +33 (0)4.92.76.44.48. We will be happy to arrange for your individual needs. We speak French, English, German, Italian and Dutch.
This week or two is your personal time, to expand your horizon, to focus on yourself. This retreat which we call The Sanctuary is ideal for one person alone, to allow yourself to find your own rhythm, to enjoy yourself away from the things you want to leave behind. We discourage the use of a mobile phone, though we do have full coverage; we also have DSL internet access but recommend its use to be reduced as well, as to foster the process of relaxation and reflection.
Experience Provence like a local!