Living Yoga in Provence
yoga lived slowly
August 21–28, 2027 · Mas Millésime, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Created, planned and hosted by yoga teacher,
Elise Caldarola
August 21–28
2027
Mas Millésime
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
“Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.”
Each day has its own rhythm. Its own sensory focus. What you'll carry home with you are the small moments. Lavender on the breeze through an open window, the warmth of coffee in your hands, wild herbs underfoot, ripe tomatoes at the table, the golden glow of evening light on stone.
The Living Yoga in Provence Retreat
is a sensory experience.
The Retreat
Situated among olive groves and lavender fields in the iconic landscape of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, this seven-night retreat invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with what really matters. Engage each of your senses daily as you interact with the world through sight, sound, smell, taste and touch and remember that the little things are not so little after all. The smell of a French rose, the taste of a freshly baked croissant, the feeling of the earth underneath your body.
7 nights — All levels — More than just a yoga retreat, you'll live your yoga in every moment.
Dates
21–28 August 2027
Photography from Mas Millésime
Where We Gather
An 18th-century Provençal farmhouse with nine bedrooms and three pools — lovingly restored and held in exclusive use for our retreat guests.
Photography from Mas Millésime
Set within extensive private grounds on the outskirts of Saint-Rémy, Mas Millésime was built in the 18th century and carries the quiet authority of old Provence: stone walls hewn from local limestone, terracotta-tiled floors worn smooth by centuries of Provençal life, and ceiling beams of ancient oak. Nine bedrooms and three pools are yours to wander between for the week.
The mas sits just a few minutes drive from St. Rémy de Provence, with the Alpilles mountains rising dramatically to the south, providing an incomparable backdrop for your morning practice and a constant reminder of where you are.
Nine beautifully appointed guest rooms across the mas and gîtes — en suite and shared-bath options for every preference
Three swimming pools across the estate, including a heated 12-metre pool among the lavender parterres
South-facing open-air pavilion with uninterrupted Alpilles views, air conditioned for comfort in every season. All mats and props are provided.
Stone-walled interiors with log fire for evening gatherings
Long al fresco table for shared meals under the trees
Photography from Mas Millésime
Practice
Mas Millésime's dedicated yoga spaces — a calm, air-conditioned studio and room to practice outdoors among the gardens — are reserved for our retreat all week. Photography from mas-millesime.fr and @masmillesime on Instagram.
Photography from Mas Millésime
Restore
Massages are available at the mas upon request, in a quiet space set aside for restoration between practice and excursions.
The Week
Each day of the retreat is shaped around the senses: see, hear, smell, taste, and touch. The schedule below is a sample; the final week may shift gently with the season, local availability and the spirit of the group.
Breakfast is included onsite daily. Other meals will also be included, with the exception of 1–2 lunches on your own while we are out exploring. For these lunches, it is up to you! Enjoy a simple quick bite like a sandwich, or decide to sit down for a leisurely multi-course meal. Suggestions will be provided for you and we can help you make reservations if needed.
SaturdayAugust 21
We will meet you at the Avignon TGV station and whisk you away to your new home for the week. Welcome aperitif, evening gentle yoga before dinner. Dinner will be together onsite at the mas tonight. Yoga nidra session before bed.
SundayAugust 22
Wake early for morning yoga and a slow breakfast.
Head out to the village of Les Baux-de-Provence for sightseeing, shopping and a visit to Carrières des Lumières, a former quarry with art-based multimedia shows projecting images of famous paintings set to music.
Included lunch today is a group brunch experience outdoors. Exact location to be decided, but expect beauty at every corner.
Group dinner at the mas tonight, then yoga nidra to end the night.
MondayAugust 23
Awaken with yoga and another delicious breakfast. Most of today will be at your leisure. Book a massage in the hushed calm of the treatment room, or take a long swim as water and summer sounds surround you. Lunch onsite at the mas.
Should you want to venture off on your own today, rent an e-bike and pedal through the countryside to nearby villages, Roman ruins or local wineries. We can help you to plan an itinerary — or simply relax onsite at the mas and sink into the art of doing nothing. Be back in time for late afternoon yoga with a crystal bowl sound bath. An early evening olive oil tour and tasting onsite led by our hosts at Mas Millésime follows — listen as they share the story of their groves, the rhythm of harvest, and the quiet craft behind every bottle. Dinner together this evening, either at the mas or at a local restaurant.
TuesdayAugust 24
Yoga in the morning followed by breakfast. Visit a nearby lavender farm for a fragrant, hands-on experience with the region's most famous flower. Breathe deep as we experience the magical properties of lavender and get hands on with this fragrant bloom. Return to the mas for lunch.
After lunch enjoy gentle free time for lounging, massages or a nap. Essential oil infused yin yoga during the evening before heading into St. Rémy for a group meal at a local restaurant.
On Tuesday evenings in the summer, St. Rémy hosts a Creator's Market featuring local arts and crafts and the village shops stay open later as the buzz of activity fills the squares.
After dinner, take time to wander the market and discover your favorite artisan creations before heading home.
WednesdayAugust 25
Begin the day with morning yoga and breakfast. Visit to Saint-Rémy's iconic Wednesday market. Wander the streets tasting, trying, and exploring. Lunch today is on your own in town. Grab a sandwich made on fresh baguette, sit down at a local restaurant or simply make a meal out of market samples and nibbles. Allow your senses to guide you.
If you choose to sit down and dine at a local restaurant, we recommend making a reservation in advance as market day is quite busy in St. Rémy! A list of restaurant suggestions will be provided for you.
We return home and enjoy a chef guided cooking class as a group. Dinner is the meal we've created together, under the stars.
ThursdayAugust 26
A day among the Luberon villages, felt through your hands. We begin at Domaine de Fontenille with a vineyard walk between the rows, fingertips brushing vine leaves and sun-warmed grapes. A tasting follows: the cool weight of a glass, the slow warmth of wine on the palate. Then a picnic lunch settled on the grass among the vines, included with the visit.
In Lourmarin, wander the shops with intention: linen between your fingers, pottery glazed smooth, something small chosen and carried home. Then on to Gordes, where limestone is rough underfoot, ancient walls warm from the afternoon sun, and a stone wall or the satisfying heft of a camera steadies you as you take in the view.
Return to the mas for dinner. Hands washed clean, the table set, the quiet pleasure of a meal shared after a day spent reaching out and taking hold.
Please note: this is our ideal proposed itinerary; actual towns and stops may shift based on needs and availability.
Yoga on this day takes a gentler form — a short morning or evening practice woven around our time in the Luberon.
FridayAugust 27
Another morning yoga class and leisurely breakfast before all five senses come together in one experience. A private art experience for our group. Take all the beauty you've experienced this week and put it to paper in a way that words could never describe. Lunch together at the mas today, or included group dining experience at a local village restaurant.
Evening yin yoga before pastis and pétanque hour led by our hosts at Mas Millésime followed by a celebratory closing dinner to end the week on a joyful note.
SaturdayAugust 28
One last practice as light lifts over the Alpilles, a quick hug and promise to meet again. Our week together is complete.
Au revoir, Provence
Accommodation
Mas Millésime will be private to our group for this retreat. The property is made up of a main farmhouse (4 bedrooms) and two additional cottages, Mourvèdre (3 bedrooms) and Carignan (2 bedrooms). Each building has its own pool, but know that all outdoor spaces are shared on this experience! Each building also has shared communal indoor spaces for rest, relaxation and fun. Your room will have its own private, en suite bathroom within the shared building. All rooms are air conditioned and include bath products from Une Olive en Provence.
Photos shown are samples; your exact room is selected upon booking. Room types are the same price as listed regardless of which building they're located in. For example, a king bed single is the same price in the main farmhouse as it is in the Mourvèdre cottage.
Your own king bed and en suite space at the mas — unhurried privacy for the full week, with every retreat detail included. Air conditioning and bath products from Une Olive en Provence are included.
$6,100
1 person
A queen room of your own — intimate, comfortable, and quiet. Ideal if you prefer a slightly cosier footprint without sharing. Air conditioning and bath products from Une Olive en Provence are included.
$5,800
1 person
Share a room with one other guest. The bed can be used as a shared king or separated into two twin beds. Air conditioning and bath products from Une Olive en Provence are included. *Please note that European twin beds are slightly shorter and more narrow than U.S. twins.*
$5,300
2 people · per person
Two guests share one queen bed in a beautifully appointed room. Air conditioning and bath products from Une Olive en Provence are included.
$5,000
2 people · per person
Photography from Mas Millésime
Interior photos
Room interiors across the main farmhouse, Mourvèdre, and Carignan cottages.
Main Farmhouse
Mourvèdre Cottage
Carignan Cottage
Photography from Mas Millésime
Traveling Solo?
If you are traveling solo and would like to book a shared room, please contact Elise to check on availability. If available, you will be asked to fill out a short roommate questionnaire and matched with an appropriate roommate for sharing. You will be placed together in a twin room.
Traveling with a Group?
If you are traveling with a group and are interested in booking the entirety of one of the smaller cottages together, Mourvèdre or Carignan, please contact Elise to enquire about availability.
Food & Drink
Breakfast is provided daily by our hosts at Mas Millésime, and includes fresh bread & pastries, homemade cakes and jams, yogurt & granola, seasonal fruits, local juices, cheese & charcuterie, organic eggs, coffee, tea and herbal infusions. Lunches and dinners on site will be catered specifically for our group with an experienced local chef, or take place with reservations made in advance at local dining establishments.
If you have specific dietary allergies, needs or requests, please communicate that clearly to Elise upon booking and she will make sure you are accommodated. Dietary requirements must be communicated to Elise at a minimum of one month prior to retreat start. Preferences communicated after this date may not be able to be accommodated.
French cuisine includes a variety of meats and fishes, including raw preparations like tartare or crudo, and offal (organ meats), dairy, eggs, and a plethora of local fruits and vegetables. Please let Elise know about any preference no matter how small. For example, if you eat fish but not raw fish, this is important. If you absolutely despise mushrooms, this is important. If you're a meat eater but you don't like lamb, this is important.
Best efforts will be made to accommodate your preferences, and in most cases we're able to do so. For example, Elise usually hates tomatoes but when in Europe...nothing beats a farm fresh heirloom variety smothered in local olive oil and basil. At any rate, we don't want anyone going hungry so please communicate with us!
If you have a severe dietary allergy that causes anaphylaxis or other extreme illness, please let Elise know.
Regarding alcohol, we will have several experiences that include wine or other alcoholic beverages as an integral part (wine tastings, for example). If you do not drink alcohol, or you are not comfortable around activities centered on alcohol, please let Elise know so that she can make sure you're included in a way that feels right for you. For those who do choose to imbibe, Elise asks that you do so mindfully and with care to preserve a high quality experience for everyone in the group.
There are shared kitchen spaces available. You are welcome to stock the kitchen with any extras you desire during your stay. Please respect that these spaces are shared with other guests on the retreat.
The Setting
Long cherished by artists, writers, and those who truly know: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is one of the finest villages in all of France. The Wednesday morning market is legendary. Roman ruins stand just outside of town. And everywhere, that extraordinary Provençal light, the light that inspired Van Gogh during his year at the nearby asylum, falls golden and generous on ancient stone.
You are 20 minutes from Avignon, an hour from Aix-en-Provence, and a world away from ordinary life.
“There are very beautiful fields of olive trees here,
grey and silvery in leaf —
and I never tire of the blue sky.”
Join Us
We warmly welcome all levels of yoga experience and all who wish to rest, restore, and be nourished by Provence.
King Bed Single
1 person · private king room · en suite
$6,100
Queen Bed Single
1 person · private queen room · en suite
$5,800
Shared Room — King or Twin
2 people · per person · shared king or two twin beds · en suite
$5,300
*Please note that European twin beds are slightly shorter and more narrow than U.S. twins.*
Shared Room — Queen
2 people · per person · shared queen bed · en suite
$5,000
All prices per person. Payment plans available. A deposit secures your place — enquire for payment details and availability.
Travel
We recommend flying into Paris (CDG) and continuing to Avignon by TGV train, a scenic 3-hour journey through the French countryside. Alternatively, if you are able to fly directly into Marseille (MRS) or don't mind a layover, fly via Marseille for a shorter onward train of under 40 minutes. Either way, we'll be waiting for you at Avignon TGV station to transport you to Mas Millésime.
Once you arrive at Mas Millésime for the week, all of your transportation to and from retreat activities is included. Should you want to explore the area on your own beyond what we have planned, you will need to either rent a car yourself or, if you enjoy cycling, rent an e-bike in order to have freedom to move around. Mas Millésime is not in close walking distance to town. Saint-Rémy is a 10 minute drive or 20 minute bike ride away. Local taxis and Uber are also available should you prefer.
Before You Book
A non-refundable $500 deposit is required to book your spot. After your deposit has been paid and your spot has been reserved, any future payments towards your remaining retreat balance will begin in November 2026. This retreat is intentionally curated. To ensure a great experience, a minimum of 6 guests is required. Should enrollment not reach this threshold by November of 2026, all deposits will be returned in full by Elise. This is the only way a deposit can be refunded.
In November of 2026, if the minimum guest count is met, your remaining balance payments will begin. You can choose to pay for your retreat in full or select a payment plan. Custom payment plans are available to fit your needs; simply reach out to Elise to discuss. Please note your payments are due in full one month prior to the retreat date.
Because we hold the property exclusively for our group and commit to vendors far in advance, all deposits and payments are non-refundable. We appreciate your understanding and strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance with cancellation for any reason coverage to protect your investment.
Your Host
intheflowwithelise.com@eliseintheflow
Elise is a yoga and pilates teacher, herbalist, and New York State certified teacher with almost two decades of teaching experience. She lives in Westchester County, New York, teaches at several local studios, and leads international retreats, teacher trainings, and continuing education for teachers.
In 2018 after teaching in the New York City public schools for a decade, Elise made the difficult decision to leave education and pursue a life more aligned.
She spent her first year away from teaching traveling with her husband and two dogs, and their first stop was Provence, a lifelong dream destination. They spent a month at a rental home not too far from our retreat at Mas Millésime, and to this day the experience remains one of their favorite memories and a moment in time that forever marked a shift.
Elise has returned to Provence several times since this first visit, and each time is taken by its magical light, intentional pace of living, and unique beauty.
Forever a lover of heirloom roses, the smell of lavender, good French butter and a great sun hat, Elise is her best self in Provence and cannot wait to share her love of this beautiful place with you.
Let's go to Provence
On Site
Elise's partner, Sal, will be on retreat to assist her and help make the week together as smooth as possible. Depending on group size, we may also have an additional person on hand to help with French language needs and to take photographs.
Please note that Mas Millésime has a friendly cat, Gigi, and Elise's two small rescue Pomeranians, Juniper and Beau, will be on site as well.
Charline and Ronald, partners and owners of Mas Millésime, live on the property and will be on site to assist us with anything we may need during our stay.
From Students and Past Retreat Guests
“Elise is an angel embodied on Earth! Not only did she give me the background information and history of the practice, but she helped me learn to personalize it to fit my own spiritual goals. I am forever grateful for the amazing practice Elise brought into my life.”
AJ, 2020
“Elise has a very grounding presence and an aura of love.”
LP, 2025
“It was a wonderful sense of community and a group...that I would love to spend more time with...I would definitely go again...I'm just grateful for all the thoughtful hard work that went into making this happen and love you women!”
TS, 2026
“It's not easy to find good quality yoga. I've attended many classes with many different teachers, and have often left disappointed. But Elise's classes are everything I'm looking for. They are the perfect blend of physical and spiritual and I leave feeling calm and balanced. Thank you!”
SK, 2021
“I cannot say enough great things about Elise who is an outstanding yoga teacher. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable, well informed and competent, but she is also caring, warm, and friendly. I always feel great after taking one of her classes. I feel accomplished and I feel comfortable that she is leading in a way I will not get injuries.”
SU, 2022
“I'd give Elise 10 stars if I could. Absolutely fantastic. I left walking on air.”
JD, 2023
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