Duende Retreats offers unique experiences to those who want to travel on a deeper level to create lasting connections with themselves, the places they visit and those they meet along the way.
From Tuscany to Paris, choose your Duende destination.
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Nowhere does Christmas quite like jolly old England! During this enchanting five-day trip, wander through twinkling streets adorned with festive lights and explore iconic landmarks draped in holiday cheer. Delight in seasonal markets, shop the high streets and duck into a pub if it gets too cold or wet (or just because!).
From the grandeur of Westminster Abbey to the charm of Kew Gardens, your holiday season will be unforgettable with a cozy winter wonderland awaiting at every turn. Join us for a festive adventure in London that captures the spirit of Christmas in all the most idyllic ways -- with just enough on the schedule as well as plenty of free time to shop, sightsee and shop some more!
From £3800 per person
Join us for this exclusive opportunity to enjoy an insider's glimpse of Parisian design. During the week, we'll visit a traditional French fine crafts workshop, private showrooms and secret galleries. There will be fine dining in extraordinary spaces in the fabulous company of other designers and creatives all in search of inspiration in the epicenter of artistic brilliance. Not to mention we'll stay in a five-star designer boutique hotel in the heart of Paris' iconic neighborhood, Saint Germain!
From £2900 per person
Join us, along with culinary influencer Anna Francese Gass, on an unforgettable culinary adventure through the beloved region of Umbria. Designed to be a celebration of the region's flavors and picturesque landscapes, together, we'll experience hands on cooking classes with Anna herself, enjoy soil-to-fork meals, have exclusive wine tastings in top wineries, and sample Umbrian dishes prepared with local ingredients. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a passionate foodie, this trip promises to ignite your senses and deepen your appreciation for the art of Italian cuisine.
From £2900 per person
Join us, along with Kalin Sheick, for five days in one of the most breathtaking, gobsmackingly gorgeous areas of the world: The Cape Winelands of South Africa. We'll immerse ourselves in the natural beauty of sprawling vineyards and exquistely manicured gardens set against the backdrop of the majestic, mountaneous skyline. Each day will be a new adventure, from private tastings at historic estates to strolling through botanical masterpieces showcasing the region's diverse flora and meeting those who are dedicated to preserving it.
From £3500 per person
Spend five spectacular days perched on the stunning, terraced-town of Positano. A perfect base for sightseeing, this gem of a town has plenty to offer: restaurants, nightlife and endless views. During the week we'll make use of the excellent ferry services that connect Positano to all the dreamy nearby hotspots.
This trip is limited to a few spots -- don't wait to book if you want to come! Shared and single rooms available.
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Join us, along with Kalin Sheick, for five days to the heart of lavender-scented, gorgeously fragrant Provence. Together we'll explore several of the region's enchanting villages with their hidden gardens and vibrant markets. We'll enjoy a visit to the Abbey de Senanque where the lavender gardens, cultivated by the monks, inspire a sense of peace and reflection. We'll wander the cobblestoned streets of Aix-en-Provence, visit a winery that doubles as an art gallery and stay at our very own, family-owned private villa. The goal with this retreat? Pure joy and good old-fashioned fun.
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Escape to the enchanting South of France on an exclusive five-day women’s retreat, where picturesque landscapes, rich culture, and luxurious experiences await. We’ll indulge in vineyard tours and wine tastings in Provence, stroll through charming medieval villages, and relax on the sun-kissed beaches of the Côte d’Azur.
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Escape to the enchanting South of France on an exclusive five-day women’s retreat, where picturesque landscapes, rich culture, and luxurious experiences await. We’ll indulge in vineyard tours and wine tastings in Provence, stroll through charming medieval villages, and relax on the sun-kissed beaches of the Côte d’Azur.
From £3900 per person
Join us for five days immersing ourselves in Provence. With its sprawling landscapes, charming villages and endless lavender fields, it's at the heart of quintessential French countryside charm. During the week we'll spend two days with a professional local shopper perusing Frances' most extensive antique market (after Paris' Les Puces!) where you'll find furniture, artwork, tapestry, silverware, glassware and more.
March 30 - April 4, 2025
Join us in the spectacular Tuscan countryside for a week of nature, architecture, art, history, culture, cuisine...and cammraderie! Together, we'll explore the UNESCO World Heritage Val d'Orcia, an off-the-beaten-path part of Tuscany that's featured in movies like "Gladiator," "The English Patient," and Franco Zefferelli's "Romeo and Juliet," and the recent Netflix series, "Medici." We'll visit hidden gems like a nearby Romanesque abbey, tour a prestigious Montalcino winery, and enjoy the most charming, medieval and Renaissance-era towns of Tuscany like Siena and Pienza.
Authors. Architects. Barrel racers. Dental hygienists. Caretakers. Homemakers. Honeymooners. Grandmothers. Grandfathers. Mothers. Daughters. Fathers. Sons. Sons in law. Daughters in law. Widows and widowers. Stay at home parents. Working parents. High-powered executives. Just retired. Just divorced. Just started dating again. Never dating again…. The one thing that brings everyone all together: they said yes. To getting away from their regular routines, their jobs, their precious families and day-to-day life and decided to see what it would be like to be whisked away on a Duende Retreat.
While we're fully insured tour operators, we pride ourselves on the fact we aren't travel agents. We've spent over twenty years organizing international group travel -- for students, foreign diplomats, writers and other wanderlusts. We know what's worth it and what to skip.
We work with subject-matter experts, in-the-know locals and expats with a life-long background in travel.
Private villas, hand-picked boutique hotels, family-run estates and exclusive spas.
Inspiring experiences that invigorate all five senses.
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