A Curated Week in Provence
Bonjour et bienvenue !
Experience a week of exploring Provençal life with me, Beth Dillard, the founder of Foraging Provence.
Summer is a perfect season for our days of hiking, biking, picnics, watercolors, marchés and a Provençal forage. The temperatures are warming up, with cool evenings and clear, warm days. The landscapes are a palette of warmth and green - the beginning of the lavender season.
It will be a week of exploring Provençal life, always influenced by the seasons. Summer is a most special time in Provence !
À bientôt,
Beth
“Truly the trip of a lifetime...
Such a gift to experience France in this intimate way.”
Experience foraging in the South of France
Join us as we explore the breathtaking Luberon Valley this summer. Discover magical landscapes, explore medieval hilltop villages, and visit with local artists and creatives. Enjoy balanced days of biking, hiking, shopping, brocante, foraging, art, and exquisite Provençal meals. We will observe aspects of this culture to take home with us: embracing small changes we can make, once home, that will nurture us and allow creativity to be integral in our lives.
Saturday, June 1st - Friday, June 7th, 2024
6-NIGHT, 6-DAY TOUR
Beautiful Provençal Homes with views of the Luberon
Exclusive, small group retreat - only 9 spots
ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE PRICE
Every detail is taken care of including meals, workshop supplies, and transportation for day trips.
**We highly recommend arriving in France at least 1-2 days before the start of the retreat. We can provide you with an itinerary and suggested places to stay in Provence or even Paris. Some of our guests prefer to spend a day in Paris then take the train to Avignon. The nearby village of Gordes is also a popular starting point for our guests. We are happy to help tailor bonus days to add on to the beginning or ending of your stay in France.
$3,800 - $5,000 USD PER PERSON (SINGLE ROOM PRICE)
“Our home was perfectly appointed!”
“I loved that it had a beautiful gathering spaces outside and so many great shared spaces.”
Accomodations
We will be the guests of beautiful, traditional French-owned homes in the oldest part of the village of Goult. All are within walking distance of cafes and village shops.
Please see more details about guest room options in the Cost section below.
Included in this Adventure:
7 days/6 nights all-inclusive immersion in daily life of Provence
Exclusive small group for up to 9 guests.
All meals, refreshments, and drinks. French breakfast or “Petit Déjeuner” is provided at Chez Pauline most mornings. On slower mornings, guests are encouraged to walk to the cafe or boulangerie to enjoy village life. We will eat a combination of meals at our favorite local village restaurants as well as meals prepared at Chez Pauline by our personal culinary chef. We will also attend memorable gatherings hosted in local homes and ateliers of special artists, as well as a picnic lunch in the French countryside.
Transportation to villages and day trip adventures after your arrival to Goult.
All event and workshop instruction and supplies
A very unique and balanced itinerary exploring, creating, connection and self-discovery in the beautiful landscape of the Luberon Valley - a massif made of 3 mountain ranges bursting with history and agriculture. Our days will be a wondrous blend of creating time, delightful excursions, cultural experiences, and time to connect with like-minded creatives.
Special treats and surprises we can't wait to delight you with!
Itinerary will Include:
Day trips to some of our favorite local villages of the Luberon, including the famous brocante of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.
Explore our creativity in a watercolor art class taught by a local artist
Connecting with local artisans, picnicking, biking, hiking, and creating along the way
We will visit the past through the beautiful maison and gardens of Dora Maar
Hiking historic ochre trails in Roussillon
Biking excursion to view the lavender fields and village of Lacoste
Day trip to the mountains foraging with local hosts, followed by a cooking class
Guidance and access to local markets and cache (hidden, exclusive) antique stores
Each evening we will share moments and stories over informal apéros followed by delicious cuisine prepared by our chef or dinner out in the local village.
Price for one week Foraging Provence Retreat in USD per person (9 guests maximum). The cost of our one week retreat is inclusive of everything, except your travel to and from Goult, France and any treasures you happen to purchase while we explore. You may also choose to purchase an extra glass of wine at lunch or dinner or during an outing at a cafe.
Chez Pauline
A large Provencal home that is part of the castle wall and boasts scenery of the Luberon. Recently renovated, this 5 bedroom/5 bathroom, air-conditioned home is conveniently located to the Goult village center. it has a beautiful terrace with heated pool, perfect for dining and entertaining. There are spacious gathering spaces as well as charming terraces.
SOLD OUT! A: Bedroom (2nd floor): $4,500 for 1 person; $4,000/each for 2 people
queen bed
private bath
SOLD OUT! B: Bedroom (2nd floor): $4,500 for 1 person; $4,000/each for 2 people
queen bed
private bath
C. Bedroom (between 2nd and 3rd floor): $4,500 for 1 person; $4,000/each for 2 people
queen bed
private bath
D. SOLD OUT! Bedroom (3rd floor): $4,500 for 1 person; $4,000/each for 2 people
queen bed
private bath
E. SOLD OUT! Bedroom (3rd floor): $4,500 for 1 person; $4,000/each for 2 people
queen bed
private bath
Chez Céline
This is a smaller charming, 3 bedroom 2 bath home close by in Goult, within walking distance of Chez Pauline and village shops. Living areas located on both levels.
F. Vaulted stone (ground floor) bedroom $4,500 for 1 person
double bed, suite with access to small terrace, private bathroom, seating area, private entrance
G. bedroom: Upstairs (entrance located on stairs from main floor to next level) D. Bedroom (3rd floor): $4,200 for 1 person Double Bed, access to terrace, shares bathroom with bedroom 3 (bathroom located on ground floor)
H. bedroom: Upstairs (entrance located on stairs from main floor to next level) D. Bedroom (3rd floor): $4,200 for 1 person; $3,800/each for 2 people
Choice of 2 twin beds or king bed configuration,, shares bathroom with bedroom 2 (bathroom located on ground floor)
The Foraging Provence Experience
Explore Southern France and gain a new perspective … discover an appreciation for French culture and the simplicity it embraces. Provence’s light, still pristine beauty, rich history, and people connected to the terre in their daily lives: these elements will provide inspiration and ignite your creativity during this bespoke retreat.
Taste the Food {and Wine}!
Explore the culinary delights of Provence as you dine in charming village restaurants and experience the delicious private dinners prepared exclusively by a chef at the home where you will be staying. Take part in creating a déjeuner with our chef, learning Provençal cuisine. A visit to the local moulin for an olive oil tasting is also on our schedule.
Explore + Wander
Soak in the serene landscapes of Provence by bike one day with a stop for a picnic and watercolor workshop with a local artist.
Hunt for vintage treasures at the renowned village markets in the area and even get private access to local artist ateliers and antiques shops. Our group will get to experience local village life lived out as we are invited into the home of residents for apéro (French appetizers).
Connect to the History of the Area
As we visit each village, we will be surrounded by the rich history of art and medieval buildings that have stood the test of time and connect the present to the past.
“I’m not sure what’s coming next but, I know that I’m going to love it!”