PROVENCE RETREAT
May 6th-13th
With Christopher Golden
Food by Flannery Klette-Kolton
Our villa in Goult, France. In the Luberon Valley.
ABOUT THE RETREAT
Join me in the spring of 2023 for a weeklong retreat in the Luberon Valley in Provence, France. Enjoy guided twice daily yoga, meditation, and delicious meals by the incomparable Flannery Klette-Kolton. Everything from practice to meals will be inspired by the burgeoning energy of spring in the southern French countryside. The sun will rise early and the days will grow longer with each passing sunset. We will be living in a stunning French farmhouse on an incredible estate in Goult. Spring is arguably the best time to be in France, particularly the agriculturally rich region of Provence. This time of year is known for its wild flowers, especially fields of bright red poppies, but perhaps most importantly, May is the beginning of Strawberry season.
Nights and mornings will be cool but the long spring days have the potential to lead us outside for afternoon practice. You can spend your days exploring all that Provence has to offer or simply relaxing by the fire at our farmhouse. There is also a tennis court for those who like to play and a heated pool to enjoy no matter the weather. Additional amenities include a billiard room and a home theater.
And if time allows, don’t miss out on a night or two in Paris on your way in or out.
Retreat Includes
7 nights, 7 days at a french farmhouse with views of olives groves and the rolling hills of Goult.
2 daily yoga classes with a strong focus on meditation. No prior meditation experience is required. Arrival day there will be a single afternoon welcome class and on departure day there will be a morning class. And mid week of the retreat there will be a day with no afternoon class, as this will give us time for a greater adventure in Provence.
Included is a wine tasting with a wine master at the estate winery.
Light Breakfast, Brunch & Dinner daily that utilize and highlight the local bounty. 2 dinners not included (this will be an opportunity to explore neighboring towns and local cuisine. We will organize one big group dinner). Alcohol not included.
Getting to the retreat house
The closest airport is Marseille and from there it is an hour drive to the house. If you have the time I’d recommend taking the train from Paris to Avingon and from there it is a 45 minute drive to the house. I highly recommend renting a car for this retreat as it will be essential for sightseeing and exploring.
Daily Schedule Sample:
Below is an overview of a typical day on retreat. Schedule is subject to slight adjustment.
7:00 am - light breakfast - tea - coffee (the kitchen will be set up with essentials for those who like something to eat before morning practice).
8:00am - 10:00am Class
10:30 am Brunch
Free time
5:30-6:30pm class
7pm Dinner
Practice
Everyone will need to bring a mat and a few props. We highly encourage everyone to bring a yoga strap and two blocks (at least one!). If the spring weather permits we may find ourselves practicing outside.
Getting Around
As mentioned above, you’ll most likely want to rent a car so that you can take full advantage of all that Provence and the Luberon Valley have to offer. Once the group is confirmed I will connect those who are interested in sharing a car. Please confirm with me if you plan on renting a car.
Rooming Options
If you are booking a double, you are sharing a king bed. If you are booking a single, you will have your own room/bathroom with a king bed. There are two rooms with two twin beds, one room with a private en-suite bathroom, and one room that shares a bathroom with one other room. Everything is first come first serve.
Pricing *per person*
En-Suite
Single: $4550 (king bed) AVAILABLE
Double: $3350 (shared king) AVAILABLE
Two Twin Beds: $3350 SOLD OUT
Quad: $2750 (four twin beds) 3 Beds AVAILABLE
Shared Bath
(the two rooms below share a bathroom)
Two Twin Beds: $2950 SOULD OUT
Double: $2950 (King) SOLD OUT
$1000 deposit is required to hold your spot and is *non refundable*
The full balance is due April 1st 2023
Please enquire about payment plans
Accommodation is first come first serve.
Email info@christophergoldenyoga.com to reserve your spot
Not Included
Transportation to and from the retreat house
Flights
2 dinners out on the town (we will organize one group dinner)
Alcohol
CANCELLATION POLICY
Deposits ($1000) are non refundable, no exceptions.
Once final payment is made there are no refunds.
No refunds or credits will be granted for failure to attend, complete, or for arriving late or leaving early.
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance. There are many insurance options available that cover quarantining due to positive covid test results and other travel interruptions. We are not responsible for any cancellations.
We reserve the right to cancel the retreat up until 30 days prior to the retreat start date with a FULL refund to every student (not including airfare/boat tickets/car rental/scooter rental or any other personal travel cost).