23 Mar2021
Written by Emily Durand. Posted in Lifestyles, Off The Beaten Path
Contemplative Photography & Slow Travel
What is contemplative photography?
Go beyond the habitual ways of seeing and looking - beauty is everywhere!
There’s an inner longing in all of us to see beauty. It’s one of the first things we « plan » when free time comes our way: an outing to our local museum, a weekend getaway to mountains or the seaside, a trip to some far off foreign shore to behold something beyond what we already know. There’s a need to connect to our longing for beauty and to behold it in our eyes.
What if we could find beauty every day, in the mundane of our routines, and even in the off-putting circumstances that inevitably creep up? Could we also be challenged to experience beauty in the midst of our pain and brokenness?
20 Mar2021
Written by Emily Durand. Posted in Lifestyles, Off The Beaten Path, Provence Villages, VIP Itineraries
Provence Autumn Tour
Contemplative Photography & Provencal Lifestyle Travel
The autumn colors of Provence await you and your lens.
Experience the true Provençal lifestyle while learning to expand your vision through contemplative slow-travel photography. The magic of the season, when the vineyards shimmer with golden rays and ruby red leaves climb up the ancient stone walls, creates the perfect backdrop for the creative process.
Provence will forever be captured not only in your heart but also in your artistic eye. From Medieval & Roman architecture, to croissants, café, and gourmet food experiences, to the colorful vineyards leading to secret chapels and authentic hilltop villages, you will engage in a sensory experience along each route. This is your opportunity to rediscover (discover) your creative talent in one of the most inspiring lands in the world.
Discover the High Provence region combining Mediterranean flavors with a pre-alpine influence while the autumn colors shine vividly and mushrooms make their way to the markets. This backcountry of Provence is a hidden gem offering spectacular views and authentic villages for a contemplative, slow-travel photography experience.
Sunday, October 17th - Saturday, October 23rd, 2021
6 nights / 7 days
Our luxury accommodations at La Verrière Estate
Imagine yourself at this beautiful estate basking in the sun enjoying a nice glass of Chêne Bleu rosé. We are pleased to share with you this special hidden away estate in Creste, France.
26 May2020
Written by Emily Durand. Posted in Food & Wine in Provence, Off The Beaten Path, VIP Itineraries
Provence Spring Tour
Connecting you to nature and authentic Provencal villages
This Provence Spring Tour is designed to connect you to nature and the Provencal lifestyle. Throughout the week you will be immersed into the savoir-faire of local artisans, farm-to-table meals, and cultural and historical anecdotes connecting past Provence to what it is today.
What is unique about this tour?
Enjoy many best experiences on this tour. The Market in Lourmarin, tasting local specialties, winery visits, as well as time to relax are all a part of the journey. Beyond these activities, you will have a special focus on plant & garden life in Provence. The Mediterranean climate, limestone soils, alpine variations, and ochre deposits have all had an influence on what grows in Provence.
