Autumn Yoga & Wellness Week in the Heart of Provence

The retreat runs Sunday to Saturday, with airport pickup from Marseille included. You arrive in the late afternoon, settle into your room (each has its own bathroom and terrace), and join a gentle grounding practice before the first dinner together.

Mornings start with vinyasa or flow — usually 60 to 90 minutes — followed by a leisurely breakfast and unstructured time until lunch. Afternoons offer a second practice: restorative yoga, hatha slow flow, or yoga nidra, depending on the day. The pacing is deliberately unhurried. If you want to skip a session and read by the pool instead, that's fine.

Two days feature excursions to nearby villages. One takes in Gordes, Roussillon, and the Abbaye de Sénanque; the other is a longer day trip to Aix-en-Provence, Saint-Rémy, and Les Baux. Lunch on those days is independent — you pick a café or market stall in whichever town appeals. The rest of the meals are handled: a local chef prepares breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the villa using seasonal ingredients from the region.

Amy Petty and Kathleen Brooks lead all the yoga. They've run retreats together for years, and past guests describe them as experienced, warm, and genuinely good at making beginners feel comfortable alongside more seasoned practitioners. The group is small — between 7 and 14 people — so you get to know everyone by midweek.

The villa itself is rustic on the outside, modern inside. Rooms range from a cosy Essential Room (queen bed, one available) to larger Premier Suites with sitting areas and soaking tubs. All include air conditioning, ensuite bathrooms, wifi, and a private terrace. The property has a pool, gardens, free parking, and a yoga deck where most practices take place.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in a private villa - 3 daily chef-prepared meals (except independent lunches on excursion days) - Water, tea, coffee, and snacks throughout the day - Welcome drink on arrival - Daily morning yoga (vinyasa/flow) - Daily afternoon yoga (restorative, hatha slow flow, or yoga nidra) - Daily meditation and breathwork - Airport pickup and drop-off from Marseille - All transport during the retreat - Guided nature hikes - Excursions to Gordes, Roussillon, Abbaye de Sénanque, Aix-en-Provence, Saint-Rémy, and Les Baux - Luggage storage - Free parking - Wifi

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees (if applicable) - Lunches during excursions (self-pay at local restaurants) - Personal wine purchases outside of dinner - Private yoga classes (available as optional upgrade) - Tips and gratuities