art + yoga + writing = paris 2014

 

Bonjour readers. Finally, here's the skinny on next year's long-anticipated France adventure. The date is July 1-5, 2014 which works within a US holiday to offer you additional vacay time. Also, this year's retreat will offer a new writing component to help jump-start aspiring authors, journalers, memoirists, and dabblers as only Paris can do. In addition, I've added a jaunt to Marie Antionette's Estate at Versailles and a perfume-making workshop. I look forward to taking you on this sensory-filled adventure in my favorite city next year. Bisous.

perfume making

Join moi for a 5-day/4-night extravaganza to Paris indulging your artistic side. This journey includes five decadent days spent exploring the City of Light through led art and writing workshops, yoga, and flea marketing PLUS free time for tiptoeing through the Tuileries, indulging at a hamam (Turkish bath), window shopping along the Champs Élysées, visiting a Monet at Musée d’Orsay, and sipping café au lait at one of the countless sidewalk cafés.

 Marie Antionette's Estate

Each day will include a leisurely breakfast followed by various outings as a small group including yoga in Luxembourg Gardens, afternoon tea time at Ladurée, guided art journaling and writing workshops in picturesque gardens and sidewalk cafés, a perfume-making workshop, an Artist Date day trip to Marie Antionette’s Estate at Versailles, mindfulness meditation in a Gothic-style church, and led flea market gallivanting. There will be a few hours of open space each day for exploring the city on your own (or taking a delicious nap).

 writing and tea time

This adventure is for Tranquility du Jour readers longing to connect with their creative spark, explore an inspiring city with a like-hearted group, and bask in the beauty this sensory-filled city offers.

Includes: Four nights at a beautiful 3-star boutique hotel with free WIFI, breakfast at the hotel, yummy all-level yoga classes (not catered to brand new beginners), led art journaling and writing workshops, mindfulness meditation, an artsy goody bag, perfume-making workshop, an afternoon tea time experience at Ladurée, a boat cruise on the Seine, round trip train transport from Paris to Versailles, entrance to Marie Antionette’s Estate at Versailles, afternoon tea and treats at Salon de Thé Angelina on the Terrace at Versailles, and sensory surprises.

 the beloved luxembourg gardens

Cherry on top: Retreat participants will also receive exclusive access to a special France podcast series, Facebook group, and private blog with tips on art journaling, retreat preparations, and more.

Not Included: Airfare, transportation within Paris, lunch, and dinners are additional.

Investment: $2295 (double lodging), $2995 (single lodging). 10 spots available, early registration encouraged.

A $500 nonrefundable deposit will secure your spot (balance due February 15, 2014).