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Bloom & Become | A Spring WellAway Provence, France
Thursday April 16th-Monday April 20th 2027
For the woman ready to slow down, savor and create.
Join us for WellAway's inaugural Provence retreat this April 2027. An intimate group of 14 women will be hosted by Maria Baum, WellAway Founder; Rachel Brooks, Multidisciplinary Artist; and Andrea Bogart, Yoga Instructor. Together we'll share five days of movement, culinary delights, stunning landscapes, creative workshops, and time in the local markets, villages, and farms.
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is where Van Gogh painted The Starry Night. It sits in the most dreamy corner of the region, among silver-green olive groves, old chateaus, and a village full of artisan shops and cafés. Just outside town is Mas Millésime, a French farmhouse with old-world character and quiet luxury. This is where we'll slow down and live more beautifully.
Here, the art is in how you live: how you eat, how you move, and how you see the world around you. Mornings open with yoga led by Andrea, and creative workshops with Rachel give you space to play. We'll share organic, farm-to-table Provençal meals, cook together in a hands-on class, browse local markets, and taste the region's wines and olive oils. One afternoon we'll visit a luxury Provençal farm for a long meal in the olive groves. We'll also spend a day in Saint-Rémy, wandering its artisan shops and meeting the local makers who keep its traditions alive. Five days of spring in Provence, and a gentle return to the art of living well.
Our Exclusive Venue
Mas Millésime sits among olive trees just five minutes from the center of Saint-Rémy. It's a private Provençal estate built for long days and slow evenings. With sun-warmed terraces, winding garden paths, and three buildings set close together, it feels like its own small village. It's peaceful, and everything in town is still close by.
Nine en-suite bedrooms are spread across the three buildings, so there's always a quiet place to rest, read, or wake up slowly. Mornings begin in the yoga studio. Afternoons are for one of the three swimming pools, a walk through the gardens, or a book and a glass of rosé in the shade of the olive grove. In the evening, the outdoor kitchen fills with the scent of garden herbs, and we sit down at long tables under the open sky for dinners that last as long as the conversation.
Each day moves at a slow, intentional pace. Mornings start with yoga led by Andrea Bogart. Maria Baum guides mindfulness practices, and artist Rachel Brooks leads creative workshops that bring out your playful side. We’ll enjoy local chef-curated meals made with ingredients from the farms and markets nearby.
Between sessions, we'll wander local villages, visit chateaus, and spend time on a luxury Provençal farms, leaving room for Provence to surprise us. There's plenty of time to do nothing at all: stretch out by the pool, or sway in a hammock under the olive trees. Personalized spa treatments can be booked right at the farmhouse. This retreat is for the woman who loves understated luxury, a beautiful meal, and a life lived with soul and intention.
Room Types and Investment
Choose from two room types: a private room if you're traveling solo, or a shared room if you're coming with a friend, sister, or partner. Pricing covers the full all-inclusive retreat experience outlined below. Reserve your spot with a $650 deposit. The remaining balance is due January 15, 2027. If you cancel on or before January 15, we'll refund your deposit in full, minus a $50 processing fee. After January 15, we can't offer refunds for any reason. See our full terms and conditions here.
Single King bed room, ensuite bathroom
Shared two double-beds, ensuite bathroom
All rooms are decorated with understated provincial farmhouse luxury details for you to enjoy. This room type can be converted to have two double beds and has a private ensuite bathroom. The all inclusive retreat package for this room type is $2,895 per person.
All rooms are decorated with understated provincial farmhouse luxury details for you to enjoy. This room type is a single King bed room for one person and has a private ensuite bathroom. The all inclusive retreat package for this room type is $3,295 per person.
Four nights and five days in farmhouse luxury accommodation
Yoga classes, creative session and meditation rituals
Chef prepared meals, snacks, beverages, water, coffee and tea
Local immersion excursions to Saint Remy village, a provincial produce
market and a working farm for lunch and olive oil tasting
A hands-on provincial cooking class with a local French chef
A curated luxury goodie bag featuring premium wellness products
All venue amenities including towels, bathroom toiletries, wifi,
swimming pool, gardens and olive grove for relaxing
Your retreat experience includes:
Your Hosts in Provence
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Maria Baum
Co-Founder of WellAway Retreats
Maria is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBHWC) and graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where she trained in integrative health coaching. She is the founder of WellAway Retreats, a wellness company dedicated to creating elevated retreat experiences that help women prioritize their health, wellbeing, and joy. For the past three years, Maria has been curating and leading transformative retreats across the Bay Area, blending her expertise in coaching with her passion for cultivating restorative, empowering spaces for women.
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Andrea Bogart
Dance & Yoga Instructor
Andrea Bogart is a E-RYT certified Yoga + Mindfulness instructor with 13 years of teaching experience. She’s a dedicated advocate for whole-body wellness, encouraging others to embrace movement, mindfulness, and the joy of healthy living. With a professional background in yoga, dance, acting and mindful living writing, she designs empowering retreats and class sessions that support mental health, renewal, gratitude and stress reduction. Andrea is honored to continue to work with prestigious brands, corporate businesses, schools and aligned private clients. She’s a Sonoma mama of two little girls whom she learns so much from everyday.
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Rachel Brooks
Multidisciplinary Artist
Rachel Brooks (she/her) is a multidisciplinary visual artist and muralist whose practice centers on storytelling through large-scale, site-specific artworks. Drawing on her rich background as a Creative Director in the fashion and design industries, Brooks integrates textile techniques, sculptural elements, and digital tools to create immersive, tactile experiences. Her work is grounded in community engagement, bold visual narratives, and a commitment to public space as a platform for inclusion, dialogue, and healing.
