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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 of Southern France. If you're longing for inspiration, self-care time, adventure, or a mental break - One thing is for sure, you'll find that here.
Illuminare Retreats provide a curated & immersive travel experience for women from all walks of life. In the company of new friends, you'll find time to relax & recharge - while also being inspired & renewing your sense of adventure. 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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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
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. Standing in the space where Van Gogh looked up and was inspired to paint Starry Night. And the tastes... we'll fill our bellies (and our souls) with the absolute delectable cuisine of the South of France.
We will come home filled.
With experiences, with the love of a culture, with new friends, and with a renewed sense of self.
The South of France has drawn many into its beauty over the years. From artists & authors to Hollywood filmmakers, many have flocked to this region to draw inspiration & create something beautiful. If it’s inspiration you need, creativity you’re longing to have rekindled, or a relaxing escape into one of Europe’s most treasured lands - you’re sure to find it on this retreat. Join us as we explore the beauty of Provence & the French Riviera during this retreat to the South of France.
Attendees can expect to enjoy a relaxed retreat, matching the energy of the region. We will head out to explore some of the local towns within Provence. Wandering the markets, following our nose into boulangeries, and searching for a special something to take home within the antique stores. We'll spend one day heading south & basking in beauty of the French Riviera, watching the waves crash into the shores. We'll also be sure to spend some R&R time at our stunning private villa, enjoying the services of the 5-star hotel it is owned by.
From daily housekeeping service to our private heated pool to the amazing French cuisine made within the grounds of our vineyard-lined home for the week, you can expect to be taken care of at every turn.
Relax, wander, explore & taste all that the south of france has to offer
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. Specific to this retreat, attendees should come ready for a good amount of walking through the towns of Provence during gentle exploration of the region. Attendees will share a room (2 beds, private bathroom) with a fellow traveler, so either come with a friend or be ready to make a new one! . Our attendees are eager to mix & mingle amongst their new friends throughout the day & over star-filled-sky dinners.
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What is the group size & when we will know who is joining us?
This intimate sized group will include 10 participants, plus the host Amanda
4-6 months prior to the retreat, a Facebook group will be created for our retreat members to get to know each other, ask questions & share more about themselves. This is a great time to discuss any transportation questions too, as you'll find several other travelers likely on a similar itinerary whom you can share rides with!
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?
Absolutely stunning.
You will stay in a truly luxurious villa nestled in the countryside of Provence. This 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom villa is centuries old but was just recently redone with incredible taste & charm. Our villa is on the grounds of a 5-star boutique hotel, where we will have the best of both worlds. The perks of our own private home, pool, and courtyard - while enjoying the sumptuous offerings of this highly sought after hotel (yes, you can book spa services too!). 2 guests will be to a room (each with their own bed) and each bedroom has its own bathroom. 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 villa so you can stay connected to your family & friends at home. If you'd like to have wifi on the go when not at the villa 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?
Our retreat home is located approx. 1 hr from the Marseille airport. Additionally, guests can fly into Paris, take the TGV (fast train) into Avignon and hire a driver for the 30 min drive to our villa from there. We can pass along private driver information for your airport transfer upon request.
Guests are responsible to get themselves both to the villa for the retreat as well as back after the retreat is over. Travel is included during any group related activities where transport is required.
Do I need a car?
You do not need a car during your time at the retreat. Other than getting yourself to/from our villa (which is easily accomplished by hiring a private driver) you will not need a vehicle for any retreat excursions, as we will provide that transportation.
That said, if you'd like to explore the nearby towns during your free time you may consider renting a car. Several towns are within a 20 minute drive of our villa.
Once-in-a-lifetime experience in the south of france
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Go home refreshed & empowered
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Embrace the culture, history, and food of provence
Once-in-a-lifetime experience in France
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Go home refreshed & empowered
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EMBRACE THE CULTURE, HISTORY, AND FOOD OF provence
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 France - and flip your own light back on in the process.
illuminare
/ il:umi'nare/ verb:
to illuminate, to light up
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
The Villa
-6 night stay in a 5-star serviced private villa complete with 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, heated pool, & private courtyard all nestled within a vineyard
-Double occupancy rooms (2 beds) for all guests. All rooms have their own en suite (bathroom). (Coming solo? No problem! We will pair you up with a fellow attendee)
-Exploration of the local villages of Provence such as the stunning hilltop town of Gordes and the charming town of l'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, known for it's beautiful canals & best-of-France antique shopping
-A day trip south to soak in the views of the Mediterranean along the French Riviera
-Delicious breakfast included daily as well as afternoon tea on days we are relaxing at the villa
-Either lunch or dinner each day is provided (sometimes both)
-Visiting (and tasting should you choose) of a few vineyards in this region known for amazing vintages
-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
-Plenty of free time to wander & explore each town we whisk you off to at your own pace
-....and some surprises, too
Details:
We ask that all guests plan to arrive between noon-2:00 on Tuesday, Oct 22 2024.
The retreat will conclude at 10:00am on Monday morning, Oct 28, 2024.
What is included:
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investment
Retreat cost: $5200
Deposit required to hold your space: $850
Remaining balance paid in 2 payments
Note: Airfare & travel to/from villa before & after retreat is not included.
Click below to apply to join.
Our group will remain intimate in size, therefore spots are very limited.
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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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