PROVENCE, FRANCE

June 1-6 2026

The Provence Experience:

A Sublime Cultural Immersion

Mmmm, the sweet smells of lavender and the promise of a better tomorrow....

Join me in Provence as we explore self-healing and historic immersion in a city close-by the mouth of the Rhone river and other historic villages that make you sigh. Relax as you are engulfed by pastel colors, romantic architecture and the aroma of baking bread. It is my pleasure to show you the beauty of the region while engaging in the movements of ancient qigong & meditative workshops.

Itinerary, 2026

Arles, Provence

France

June 1- 6, 2026:

Day One: Arrival & Welcome Meal

Travel by coach from the Marseille Provence International Airport (MRS). Plan to arrive by early afternoon to be transported with your retreat cohort.

Settle into your assigned rooms and get to know one another as you ready yourselves for a welcome meal & photography session together. Be sure to wear your favorite dress in a shade of lavender.

After sunset, relax under the moonlight of Provence & engage in a meditation/journaling session together.

Day Two:

Awake to the beauty of Arles! After breakfast, relax and enjoy the pool and the gorgeous grounds. Take part in qigong moving instruction and grounding.

By personal choice; enjoy a walking tour of Arles led by a local guide. Take in the charming city and it's ambiance.

Or instead, enjoy the option of a masseuse at an additional cost as you relax into your self awareness.

Later, enjoy a meal, all of us together, as we take in the city and enjoy the beauty that Van Gogh so loved to paint as he once lived here.

Settle into a group journaling & personal sharing activity as a nightcap.

Day Three:

Enjoy another relaxing day! Settle into qigong practice early, remember to bring your journals. Afterward, embark on a journey to visit lavender fields and learn about their production processes. Enjoy the production of fragrances and more. Enjoy a boxed lunch while you share your joy for your experience with one another.

Return to our beautiful villa and take in the sunshine by the pool. Be ready to do some more learning as you will engage in a French cooking class. It promises to be a engaging evening!

Join together later for a journaling activity and sharing as your nightcap.

Day Four:

After an early morning qigong practice,

enjoy a light breakfast and prepare to head to out for a full day's excursion to see more of Provence. See many historic sites, romantic architecture and behold so much natural beauty as you enjoy one another's company. Enjoy a prepared boxed lunch together.

Enjoy a special time to gather together and talk at the day's end in one of the more well-known cities as you enjoy light fare.

Return to the villa in the evening to enjoy a journaling activity & meditation nightcap.

Day Five:

Following a relaxing qigong session, prepare to depart to the ancient Roman Amphitheatre of Nîmes which dates to 70 AD. Enjoy the last full day together.

Return to the Villa to relax and enjoy lite fare and time by the pool.

End the night with a closing ceremony of friendship.

Day Six:

Relax and enjoy our last goodbyes. Enjoy a light breakfast and engage in one last meditation for wellness. Depart with your packed bags to travel by coach to the Marseille Airport.

**Consider extending your stay nearby on your own if you have a special interest in Van Gogh's art, Avignon or the surrounding South of France

Below, enjoy the sights of our Provence Villa in Arles: