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Our retreats are designed for travelers who want an intimate, small-group experience of Provence rather than a typical group tour — whether you’re coming alone, with a partner, or with friends. If you’re drawn to slow mornings, good food and wine, beautiful villages, and a bit of luxury along the way, you’ll feel right at home. Each retreat has its own personality, from wellness-focused to food-and-wine-forward to a walking journey through the region, so there’s a fit whether you’re looking to unwind, learn, or be active.
Every retreat is capped at 12 guests. We keep our groups intentionally small so the experience stays personal — you’ll get real time with your hosts, your fellow guests, and the places we visit, rather than being one of dozens.
Solo travelers are very welcome! You’ll have your own private room — we never pair unrelated guests together as roommates. Shared rooms are available only if you’re booking together with someone you’re already traveling with. Unfortunately we cannot always guarantee twin bed configurations.
Your retreat fee covers accommodation, meals as outlined in your itinerary (including some alcoholic beverages), round-trip transfers between the nearest airport or train station and your accommodation, transportation to all included activities and excursions, and gratuities for everything included in your trip. We want you to be able to relax and let us handle the details. Please note that we do have some opt-in options at extra cost.
Airfare isn’t included — you’re responsible for booking and covering your own flights / trains to and from Provence (Marseille airport, Aix or Avignon TGV stations). We recommend waiting to book your flights until your retreat spot is confirmed.
We recommend holding off on booking flights until your retreat has reached its required number of guests and is confirmed to run. Once we let you know it’s a go, you’re welcome to book.
Booking is simple: submit your registration along with either a 30% deposit or payment in full, sign your Retreat Booking Agreement, and follow the payment instructions we send you. If you pay a deposit, your remaining balance is due 90 days before your retreat begins.
We know plans change: more than 90 days before your retreat, you’ll receive a full refund of your Trip Cost, less your non-refundable deposit. Between 60 and 90 days out, you’ll receive a 50% refund, less the deposit. Within 60 days of your retreat, the booking becomes non-refundable. We always recommend travel insurance to help protect your trip.
It’s required for every guest. We ask that your policy include medical coverage and emergency evacuation at a minimum, and we strongly encourage a Cancel for Any Reason policy for extra peace of mind. Proof of coverage is needed before departure.
Yes! Returning guests receive a preferred booking rate as a thank-you for being part of the Only Provence family. Reach out to us directly for more information.
Each retreat has its own rhythm and focus. Luxury Reset (May) is our wellness-centered retreat, with gentle movement, rest, and restoration, paired with food, wine, and touring. La Vie en Provençale (June) is a true taste of everything Provence has to offer — a little bit of all our favorite things. Vine & Table (September) is built around the harvest season, with food, wine, and vineyard experiences at its heart. Provence Pilgrimage (October) is our walking retreat, moving village to village and staying across three different luxury hotels along the way.
Yes — because the Pilgrimage involves daily walking, it does call for a higher level of physical fitness than our other retreats. You should be comfortable walking for extended periods, often on uneven or unpaved terrain. If you have questions about whether this retreat is the right fit for your fitness level, we’re happy to talk it through with you.
Absolutely! In addition to our four scheduled retreats, we love designing private retreats exclusively for your group — perfect for friends, families, other retreat groups, or corporate teams who want the Only Provence experience all to themselves.
Private retreats require a minimum of 8 guests. From there, we can design an experience that fits your group’s size and interests.
Yes — private retreats are priced differently from our scheduled dates, since the experience is custom-built around your group. Reach out to us and we’ll put together pricing tailored to your retreat.