Joie de Vivre Provence Retreat
Joie de Vivre Provence Retreat
64 Chemin des Peirelles, 84560 Ménerbes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Up to 7 in group
8 Days Package (7 nights)
Retreat Highlights
- In addition to your planned activities, you can expect to experience meaningful connections, time to soak in the beautiful villa’s amenities and grounds like the pool and spa, and an overall sense of reconnecting with yourself in order to rediscover the joy of LIVING.
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- It doesn’t matter if you’re a solo traveler looking to connect with others or friends who want to take a pause together. All are welcome and by the end of the week a deeper connection will be shared by all.
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- The easiest part is that there is virtually no planning involved for you. We’ll handle all the details - we have over 25 years in the event and hospitality business after all! All you need to do is book your flights and start packing. In the words of Ina Garten: "how easy is that?"
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Hi there! We are Ashley and Charlotte...
...two friends who have spent years traveling the world together as corporate event planners based in New York City specializing in group incentive travel.
Working in an industry that is consistently voted as one of the top 5 most stressful professions year after year is not for the faint of heart and has not been without some very trying times.
A few things have remained constant for the both of us. First, we love to explore the world making meaningful connections with those we encounter and we are so fortunate to have built many friendships all over the world. We also believe that getting out of your day to day routine forces you to wake up, be present, and look at things through a different lens. Second, we thrive on hospitality and providing unforgettable experiences to people.
Beyond our day jobs, Charlotte has found her joy through becoming a certified yoga teacher, certified integrative health coach as well as a meditation and sound bath instructor. In 2023, she launched Mindful Moments, which aims to bring mindfulness to corporate meetings and prevent corporate burnout. Ashley has continued her passion for helping others see the world by becoming a certified travel advisor as well as a travel director for corporate meetings and incentive trips.
For years, we’ve channeled our expertise in group travel into creating seamless and inspiring experiences for the corporate world. But deep down, we’ve always felt a calling to take that expertise and craft something more personal, more meaningful—an opportunity for people to truly connect, reflect, and rediscover the joy of living.
This is the heart of Joie de Vivre: a profound escape designed to nurture your soul, ignite your curiosity, and leave you inspired by the beauty of life.
We can't wait for you to join us.
Details of this retreat
At our retreats, we invite you to reconnect with the simple joy of living in the beautiful Provence region of the South of France. You'll move your body through intentional morning yoga and breathwork, savor delicious meals prepared by a private chef in our villa, breath in the lavender scented air as you tour around on a bike, wander the famous Provençal markets and meet local producers and artisans while finding unique treasures, and taste the region’s unparalleled wines with local experts.
In addition to your planned activities, you can expect to experience meaningful connections, time to soak in the beautiful villa’s amenities and grounds like the pool and spa, and an overall sense of reconnecting with yourself in order to rediscover the joy of LIVING.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a solo traveler looking to connect with others or friends who want to take a pause together. All are welcome and by the end of the week a deeper connection will be shared by all.
The easiest part is that there is virtually no planning involved for you. We’ll handle all the details - we have over 25 years in the event and hospitality business after all! All you need to do is book your flights and start packing. In the words of Ina Garten: "how easy is that?"
In addition to your planned activities, you can expect to experience meaningful connections, time to soak in the beautiful villa’s amenities and grounds like the pool and spa, and an overall sense of reconnecting with yourself in order to rediscover the joy of LIVING.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a solo traveler looking to connect with others or friends who want to take a pause together. All are welcome and by the end of the week a deeper connection will be shared by all.
The easiest part is that there is virtually no planning involved for you. We’ll handle all the details - we have over 25 years in the event and hospitality business after all! All you need to do is book your flights and start packing. In the words of Ina Garten: "how easy is that?"
Schedule
Day 1
Welcome to Provence! We begin today with arrival transfers from the Avignon TGV Train Station. After a short ride, we'll arrive at our beautiful private villa in the heart of the Luberon Valley. After everyone has arrived, we'll have our first wellness session to decompress from the travel day. Afterwards, we'll get to know each other over our centerpiece for the week - the kitchen table and a fabulous dinner.
Days 2 - 6
We start each day with movement and mindfulness, setting our intentions for the day ahead. Afterwards, we'll head out to explore our beautiful surroundings through guided e-bike tours, market days for shopping, vineyard and winery tours, time spent under the Provencal sun at our private pool, and so much more. In the evenings, we come together around the table to discuss the day and connect. We'll visit local restaurants that look straight out of a movie set or dine right in our villa with a special meal cooked by a private chef.
Day 7
Our final wellness activity is the perfect send off before we depart for the Avignon TGV Train Station and bid adieu to one another. We're certain this won't be "goodbye," but rather it's "see you soon."
Please note this itinerary is subject to change. The final itinerary will be sent out one month prior to the retreat, however if you have any questions, please reach out to us at charlotte@jdvretreats.com. We have a few fun surprises up our sleeves as well!
Welcome to Provence! We begin today with arrival transfers from the Avignon TGV Train Station. After a short ride, we'll arrive at our beautiful private villa in the heart of the Luberon Valley. After everyone has arrived, we'll have our first wellness session to decompress from the travel day. Afterwards, we'll get to know each other over our centerpiece for the week - the kitchen table and a fabulous dinner.
Days 2 - 6
We start each day with movement and mindfulness, setting our intentions for the day ahead. Afterwards, we'll head out to explore our beautiful surroundings through guided e-bike tours, market days for shopping, vineyard and winery tours, time spent under the Provencal sun at our private pool, and so much more. In the evenings, we come together around the table to discuss the day and connect. We'll visit local restaurants that look straight out of a movie set or dine right in our villa with a special meal cooked by a private chef.
Day 7
Our final wellness activity is the perfect send off before we depart for the Avignon TGV Train Station and bid adieu to one another. We're certain this won't be "goodbye," but rather it's "see you soon."
Please note this itinerary is subject to change. The final itinerary will be sent out one month prior to the retreat, however if you have any questions, please reach out to us at charlotte@jdvretreats.com. We have a few fun surprises up our sleeves as well!
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Joie de Vivre Retreats, 64 Chemin des Peirelles, 84560 Ménerbes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Directions
Our recommendation is to travel to the TGV Train Station in Avignon. From there you will be transferred to the villa.
Accommodation
Each room has their own en-suite bathroom and air conditioning. The villa boasts 6 bedrooms, one of which is a double room. Rooms are a mix of stone, terracotta, and warm ochre plastered wall
Program Price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Our villa is located on a 5-star hotel property in the stunning Luberon Valley in the Provence region of France. A stone's throw from the main hotel, discover this centuries-old mas, just renovated in the pure Provencal tradition and decorated with the often copied touch of the family who owns the property.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Our food centers around the fabulous foods of the region.
What's Included
- 7-night accommodations at a villa located on a 5-star resort property in the unrivaled Luberon Valley located in Provence, France. The Luberon is dotted with postcard worthy villages, each with their own charms.
- round-trip transportation from Avignon TGV Train Station (located about 45 minutes from the villa)
- all breakfasts, most lunches, and all dinners (which include meals prepared by a private chef right in the comfort of our villa)
- daily wellness activities like yoga, sound bath meditations, and breathwork exercises
- area activities such as biking, wine tasting, and local cultural experiences
- …and so much more!
What's Not Included
- airfare
- train tickets
- two lunches