FRANCE

Provence

with Kalin Sheick

Graveson

September 28 - October 3, 2025

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Graveson

FRANCE

Join us, along with Kalin Sheick, for five days in 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.

✦ Wander the streets in Isle-su-la-sorgue, the “Little Venice“ of Provence

✦ Relish in the company of an intimate group of wonderful women

Highlights

✦ Discover the charming beauty of the Luberon, one of France’s incredible national parks

✦ Enjoy a fun cooking class and finish it off with a beautiful meal

French Country Charm

We'll stay in a recently renovated, elegant 18th century, ten bedroom house located in the middle of the charming village of Graveson, a delightful provencal village with a friendly community and vibrant local life.

Within short walking distance you'll find a 'boulangerie', a 'supermarche,' and a pharmacy.

Relaxing Spaces

The villa is south-facing and the large, walled garden includes a lovely terrace for al fresco dining as well as a heated swimming pool.

Only fifteen minutes from Avignon, it's the perfect base for exploring the area.

From antique perusing in Isle-su-la-Sorgue, to wine tasting to visiting a lavender distillery, the schedule is designed to see and experience the loveliness of Provence at an easy, enjoyable pace that still allows for downtime and plenty of all that French joie d'vivre.

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The Experience

Gordes

At the foothills of Monts of Vaucluse, facing the Luberon national park, we'll visit Gordes — one of the most well-known hilltop villages in the region, and said to be one of the most beautiful in France.

Cooking Class

While in France, we'll enjoy a fun cooking class and finish it off with a beautiful meal. Our 'hard' work is followed by the opportunity to sample the creative menu we made over a long, lazy lunch – accompanied by excellent wine pairings.

Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

Known as the 'Little Venice' of Provence, we'll have time to wander the streets and cafe-lined canals of this charming village. It's also the third largest antiques destinations in Europe! (And yes, they ship overseas!)

A Note from Kalin

Getting away is hard. It's so freaking hard. If it feels like 'how will I ever get all the things set up so I can leave?' The answer is: just book the trip. I promise. You'll figure it out.

Because there is never a "convenient" time to fly across an ocean to pour into yourself. But if not now, when?

Grab your daughters, text your best friend, gift this to Mom for her banner birthday. Even braver; come solo! YES we do have solo travelers on our trips all the time! They make lifelong friends with everyone else and have the most profound experience. This is your chance: relax. Laugh. See the world with zero decision fatigue. Never fret or worry about logistics, that's what we're here for.

I'll see you in France.”

“

Inclusions

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ADD-ON EXPERIENCE

Avignon

Capital of the Vaucluse and the Côtes du Rhône, Avignon has a fascinating history. It was the papal seat - not Rome! - for a few decades back in the 1300s and has the beautiful architecture (and UNESCO World Heritage label!) to prove it. Nowadays it's a vibrant, bite-sized city full of art, culture and culinary delights. From medieval streets and private mansions from the Renaissance, it’s a marvel to wander through the winding lanes and enticing squares. With two days here before the retreat, you can get your bearings and your fill of baguette. We’re including a round trip train ticket, too. From Paris on the 26th and a return on October 3rd, after the retreat.

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Arrive early, stay late.

Want to arrive a few days beforehand? We can help create the perfect experience to enhance your trip. Choose from one of our packages below and add your preferred experiences.

**The 4* Fantastique, Paris**

- Prices are per person and include:
  - Stay in a centrally-located, 4-star boutique hotel for your chosen number of days
  - Breakfast each day
  - Evening river cruise down the Seine
  - Airport / train station pick up (arrival only)

from £500 per night

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**The 5* Magnifique, Paris**

- Prices are per person and include:
  - Stay in a centrally-located, 5-star boutique hotel for your chosen number of days
  - Breakfast each day
  - Evening river cruise down the Seine
  - Airport / train station pick up (arrival only)

from £1000 per night

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FAQs

We recommend you fly into Florence as it's a small, easy airport to navigate and well connected to the city center. It's also where we're all going to meet in Piazza Santa Maria Novella on the first day of the retreat for private transfer to the villa.
Yes, absolutely. We offer 'bijou' small, add-on itineraries for those who'd like to spend a few days in Rome, Florence, the Amalfi Coast or Milan on either end of the trip. Just click here, choose your dates and package and voila. Sorted! Don't see what you're looking for among one of our pre-package tours? Write to us at duende@duenderetreats.comand we'll help with a bespoke itinerary suited to exactly what you're looking for.
All are welcome! It's an itinerary that would be enjoyable for anyone who likes to eat, laugh, walk, cook, cycle, wine taste and explore. (Children not permitted.)
Yes. When you register and pay your 30% nonrefundable deposit, you can opt into setting up a payment plan.
Deposits are nonrefundable unless there's a waiting list and someone would like to take your spot. In the case we are able to sell your spot, you will be refunded your deposit, less £100 admin / transaction fees.
The full itinerary will be sent to you about a month prior to departure. If you have specific questions regarding the excursions, please do reach out to us.

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