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CREATIVE & INSPIRING RETREATS FOR WOMEN IN SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES ON EARTH
You're a giver.
To your family. To your work. To your friends. To your community.
To continue to give, you must also receive.
This experience is designed to allow you to do just that. Enjoy the company of fellow women on their own personal journeys, all while soaking in the beauty Paris has to offer. If you're longing for inspiration, self-care time, adventure, or a mental break - One thing is for sure. You will leave this trip changed. We believe that sharing meals together leads to sharing our hearts. That sharing a bottle of red leads to sharing our fears. Illuminare provides a space attendees to look within ourselves & encourage our new friends, too. There is simply no better place on earth for a conversation like this one. Europe has a beautiful way of getting down deep into your soul & stirring alive passions you forgot were there. Of reigniting ideas & bringing a new perspective to our lives.
If you've been longing for clarity & inspiration in your life, this is for you.
It's time for you.
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This retreat truly was one of the best weeks of my whole life. Amanda really rolled out the red carpet for us attendees. Everything from the accommodations to the experiences to the personalized notes and gifts were all done with such attention to detail. I have never felt more pampered! I left the retreat with so much more clarity about how I want to live life and make others feel. I would 1000% recommend these retreats for any woman who needs a little blood pumped back into her veins. You will be astounded at how someone pouring into you will change your mind and heart.
-Kate
"We travel initially to lose ourselves...and we travel next to find ourselves."
what to expect
There's something about all 5 senses being engaged. Taking in the smells & the sights. Feeling the ancient roads under your feet, hearing the clank of the cup meeting the saucer as locals savor their morning café & croissant. And the tastes... we'll fill our bellies (and our souls) with the cuisine of the French.
We will come home filled.
With experiences, with the love of a culture, with new friends, and with a renewed sense of self.
Springtime in Paris. Is there anything more dreamy?
Paris is known as a city of luxury, fashion, food, and of course lights. It's always been a place of creators, lovers, thinkers, and dreamers. A city where beauty lives in both the monumental and the ordinary - a handwritten menu, a window filled with flowers, the sound of heels on cobblestone.
During this retreat, you can expect to enjoy sinking yourself into Paris for a week. Not so much to "see" Paris as to really FEEL it. No rushing to check boxes. Instead, every detail is thoughtfully curated to explore slowly - with room for spontaneity, discovery, and rest. Additionally, we'll sneak out of the big city to wander the region of Champagne - visiting some of the most prestigious Champagne houses along the way.
Our retreat home is a group of 3 apartments that are situated side by side within the famous Palais Royal in the lap of luxury. The perfect location to stay in Paris. Located within the peaceful Jardin du Palais Royal, yet walkable to all the action the city offers. This is a wonderful mixture of a City Edition and Estate retreat. Space to linger within the apartments for conversation and connection - but in the heart of the city for exploring.
We’ll wander sunlit boulevards where fashion and history intertwine, toast with champagne born of nearby vineyards, and savor Paris through the hands of chefs who carry generations of culinary tradition. We’ll linger in galleries where masterpieces whisper stories of centuries past, watch the city glow beneath a starlit sky, and step inside gilded halls that feel frozen in time. An intimate immersion into Parisian life - where beauty surrounds you and inspiration follows you home.
who is this retreat for?
Women from all walks of life who need a little time away, reconnecting with themselves while being in a picturesque setting. Retreat members are eager to make new connections/friends, understand that Europe means a decent amount of walking, and are flexible/happy travelers! Retreat members for this trip should enjoy a high-end experience, while also appreciating a real view of daily life in Europe.
Click "next" for more information on who this trip is for.
What is the group size & when we will know who is joining us?
This group will remain very intimate in nature. The group will include up to 12 participants, plus the host Amanda and staff.
Prior to the trip, a Facebook group will be created for our retreat members to get to know each other, ask questions & share more about themselves.
I have a special diet, can you accommodate?
On the application, you'll see a spot to let us know any diet needs you have & we will absolutely do our best to meet those at all meals. If you have specific concerns, please feel free to email with questions.
What are the accommodations like?
This is a truly unique experience to stay. Our 3 Parisian apartments are situated right within the Palais Royal. This is a prime location in the very heart of historical Paris. Other inhabitants within these walls include prominent figures such as Cardinal Richelieu, King Louis XIII, Louis XIV and the Bonaparte family.
A perfect balance of lingering space at home - but within the heart of the city to get out and explore. Our beautifully appointed apartments are all next to each other for easy gathering and conversation within the 9 bedrooms shared between them all.
Will we have wifi?
We will have wifi available for you within the apartment so you can stay connected to your family & friends at home. If you'd like to have wifi on the go throughout the day as well and your cell provider doesn't offer this, please reach out and we'd be happy to help you arrange a personal hotspot.
how do i get there?
We suggest flying directly into CDG (Charles de Gaulle) Airport. Our home for the retreat is a 45-60 minute drive from CDG & we suggest either utilizing a taxi (very easy to navigate) or we can help you in hiring a private driver if you prefer.
Guests are responsible to get themselves both to the apartment for the retreat as well as back after the retreat is over. Travel is included during any group related activities where transport is required.
HOW ACTIVE IS THIS RETREAT?
As with all of our City Edition retreats, guests should expect to match the energy of the city with the pace of the retreat. The best way to see Paris is by foot - and we'll walk plenty! Comfortable shoes are a must as we will do the bulk of our city exploration by foot.
While this retreat is experience focused, it is also designed to allow you to reconnect with yourself.
Titled after the Italian word for Illuminate, we hope you leave this retreat not just with an incredible experience, but feeling a new sense of purpose, peace, or clarity in your own life. Whatever it is you're coming to look for - there is a good chance that once you clear out the noise of your day to day life & immerse yourself in the experience designed for you, you'll find it was within you the whole time.
Come experience the tastes, sights, smells & wonders of Paris - and flip your own light back on in the process.
illuminare
/ il:umi'nare/ verb:
to illuminate, to light up
Once-in-a-lifetime experience in Paris
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Go home refreshed & empowered
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Embrace the culture, history, and food of paris & champagne
Once-in-a-lifetime experience in Paris
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Go home refreshed & empowered
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EMBRACE THE CULTURE, HISTORY, AND FOOD OF Paris & Champagne
What is the group size & when we will know who is joining us?
The group will include 8 participants, plus the host Amanda
Prior to the trip, a Facebook group will be created for our retreat members to get to know each other, ask questions & share more about themselves.
I have a special diet, can you accommodate?
On the application, you'll see a spot to let us know any diet needs you have & we will absolutely do our best to meet those at all meals. If you have specific concerns, please feel free to email with questions.
What are the accommodations like?
We will be staying in a stunning apartment in the heart of Florence! You will be sharing a room with another attendee so either come with a friend or be ready to make a new one! We believe that sharing builds our community & is part of this intimate retreat style experience!
Will we have wifi?
We will have wifi available for you within the apartment so you can stay connected to your family & friends at home. If you'd like to have wifi on the go throughout the day as well, please reach out and we'd be happy to help you arrange a personal hotspot.
how do i get there?
We recommend flying into either Florence, Rome, or Bologna. Transportation within the country is wonderful thanks to Italy's train systems. As the trip gets closer, you'll receive a comprehensive travel email with tips on finding the best flight deals, and how to navigate transport to our apartment once in Italy.
can i pay in installments?
Yes - We've provided a few options for you:
-You may pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your spot, with the remaining balance due on December 1, 2021.
-You may pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your spot, breaking up the balance into 3 payments due by December 1, 2021.
-You may pay in its entirety in one lump sum at the time of booking
RETREAT Home
-6 night stay in a set of beautiful Parisian apartments situated within the Palais Royal. A truly unique experience & rare gem
-Explore the precious art this city holds through visits to world renown museums
-A day trip to Champagne to experience the land of the bubbly (and taste lots, too!)
-Lunch or dinner (sometimes both) each day. Dining at exceptional locations, and of course all wine included with your meals. (A few meals on your own during leisure time)
-Learn about Paris through the eyes of local tour guides to understand insider history, culture & gastronomy
-Conversations with other women on their own journeys. A once-in-a-lifetime style girls trip to grow & be inspired
-Your custom journal to help spur on ideas & meditation
-A digital travel guide to aid you in planning your adventure
-Free time to do sightseeing & shopping on your own
-....and plenty of amazing surprises! (This is always my favorite part)
Details:
We ask that all guests arrive to the apartment by 2:00 on Monday, April 12, 2027
The retreat will conclude at 10:00am on Sunday morning, April 18, 2027.
What is included:
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investment
Retreat cost:
$7400-7800 Double Occupancy
$9200 Single Occupancy
Deposit required to hold your space: $850
Remaining balance paid in 2 installments
Note: Airfare & travel to/from our accommodations before & after retreat is not included.
Our group will remain intimate in size, therefore spots are very limited.
A note:
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If you’re considering going on a retreat, do it. Don’t try to convince yourself you don’t deserve to go, or that you’ll do the next one, or that you can’t afford it. Pull the trigger. You won’t regret it if you go. I promise.
-Karen, 4 time retreat attendee
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