PROVENCE
Happiness Retreat
May 9 - 16, 2026
This retreat takes place in Gourdes, France (a 3 hour train ride south of Paris). Gourdes is known for beautiful countryside, excellent cuisine, artisanal marketplaces, and medieval architecture--a place only found in fairytales.
Settle into "Le Mas de Belle Combe". This home offers magnificent views of the Luberon Valley. The opulent garden contains an olive grove and stunning rose flower beds, alongside cypress and oak trees, providing plenty of shaded areas in which to relax. The centre of Gordes village is a 10-minute walk from Le Mas de Belle Combe, where you can enjoy restaurants and cafes, shops, and the famous Tuesday market.
Included in this retreat:
- Twice Daily Yoga and/or Pilates
- All breakfasts and mid-day meals
- Two Gourmet Dinners at Le Mas de Belle Combe
- Additional workshops (full itinerary to be announced closer to our departure)
Not included in this retreat:
- Airfare
- Airport Transfer (if you fly into Paris, you can take a 3 hour train from the Charles de Gaulle Airport to Avignon). We will arrange transportation from Avignon train station to Le Mas de Belle Combe (less than an hour away). Another option is Marseille airport, which is a one hour drive from Gourdes.
Our retreats are certified by the Travel Industry Council of Ontario
TICO # 50027876
NOSARA
Happiness Retreat
November 14 - 21, 2026
The retreat takes place at the Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort in Nosara, Costa Rica. https://bodhitreeyogaresort.com/ We have held our retreat at this resort for the past few years, and we love it there!
Nosara is located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, and is an area known for surfing and yoga--it's kind of jungly and beachy.
We structure our days so there will be lots of free time, with yoga and meditation twice a day. You can use your free time to do all kinds of things--going to the beach, shopping, exploring, hanging out by the smoothie bar, spa-ing. You can be as busy or as relaxed as you like.
Here's an example of a typical retreat day:
7 am - Early Morning Meditation
7:30 am - Morning Gentle Flow Yoga
9:00 am - Breakfast
10 am - 12 pm - Free Time
(spa visit, walk to the beach, visit the little shops in town, waterfall tour)
12 pm - Lunch
2 pm - Afternoon Workshop (pilates, journalling--it varies with each retreat)
3 pm - 4 pm - Lounge in the Smoothie Bar (the best smoothie bar in town)
4:30 pm - Afternoon Restorative Yoga
6 pm - Dinner
Included in the room cost:
- All levels Yoga and Meditation Classes - 2X/day
- Healthy and delicious meals - 3X/day
- Accommodation
- Shuttle service to beach
Not included:
- Flights, airport transfer (we normally fly into Liberia, CR and take a shuttle from the airport to Nosara--it's a 2 1/2 hour ride)
- Meals outside of the resort
- Smoothie Bar and Spa purchases
You can hold your spot with a deposit of $500 + HST.
We will arrange a payment plan for the balance throughout the year
Our retreats are certified by the Travel Industry Council of Ontario
TICO # 50027876
