The week starts on Saturday 21 August 2027, when guests are collected from Avignon TGV station and driven to the mas. There is a welcome aperitif, a gentle evening class and dinner on site, then yoga nidra before bed. From there the days alternate between practice and outings, with a rest day on the Monday that is deliberately left open — book a massage, swim, or rent an e-bike and ride to a nearby village or winery.

What separates this from a generic yoga week in France is that the excursions are tied to the senses rather than bolted on. The Tuesday lavender farm visit is hands-on, not a photo stop. The Thursday Luberon day starts with a vineyard walk at Domaine de Fontenille, fingertips on the vines, followed by a tasting and a picnic lunch on the grass. In Lourmarin there is time to handle linen and pottery in the shops, and in Gordes the limestone is underfoot. The Wednesday market day ends with the group cooking dinner together under a local chef's guidance.

Elise Caldarola has taught for close to twenty years. She spent a decade in New York City public schools before leaving in 2018, and her first trip after that was a month in Provence with her husband and two dogs — the reason this retreat exists. She teaches at several studios in Westchester County, New York, and leads international retreats and teacher trainings. She is also an herbalist and a New York State certified teacher. Her partner Sal is on the trip to help run the week, and depending on group size there may be a third person for French translation and photographs.

Mas Millésime is made up of a main farmhouse with four bedrooms and two cottages, Mourvèdre with three and Carignan with two. Each building has its own pool, and all outdoor space is shared. Rooms have air conditioning, en suite bathrooms and bath products from Une Olive en Provence. The yoga terrace faces south with the Alpilles in view and is air conditioned, and there is a separate studio for indoor practice.

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is 20 minutes from Avignon and an hour from Aix-en-Provence. Van Gogh spent a year at the asylum just outside town, and the light that drew him is the same light the group practises in each morning. The Wednesday market is the big local draw. The mas is not walkable to town — it is a 10-minute drive or 20-minute bike ride — but all transport to and from retreat activities is included.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation at Mas Millésime, with the estate held exclusively for the group - Private en suite bathroom in every room - Daily breakfast and dinner, plus most lunches (1–2 lunches on your own in town) - Coffee, tea and dried fruits on site during the day - Daily group yoga classes, morning and/or evening, for all levels - Mats and props provided - All group excursions and activities, including Saint-Rémy market, the lavender experience, olive oil tour and tasting, wine tasting, art experience, pastis and pétanque hour, and local village visits - Chef-led cooking class - Welcome aperitif and farewell celebration dinner - Welcome gift bag - Transfer from Avignon TGV station to Mas Millésime - All transport to and from retreat activities

What's not included

- Flights to and from France - Transport from your arrival airport to Avignon train station - Rental car or e-bike for independent exploring (optional) - Massages - Additional private yoga or Pilates sessions with Elise - Additional activities or excursions beyond the programme - Food and snacks beyond the provided meals - Alcoholic drinks beyond those included in tastings and excursions - Tips and gratuities - Credit card processing fee of 3% + 30 cents per transaction - Travel insurance