Provence has a way of gently slowing you down — easing you out of the rush and into a softer rhythm. The distractions fall away, the noise quietens, and suddenly the things that truly matter feel closer, clearer.
This April, YOLO Travel invites you to sink into that calm with a four-night women’s retreat designed to help you unwind, reflect and reconnect with yourself. Set at Le Galinier, a charming boutique hideaway in the village of Lourmarin, the retreat blends mindful movement, transformational coaching and the unhurried charm of the French countryside.
More Than A Getaway
From 16 to 20 April 2026, your home will be Le Galinier, a beautifully restored Beaumier boutique hotel set in the peaceful village of Lourmarin. Think shuttered windows, wild gardens, terracotta rooftops, and that unmistakable feeling of being held by the countryside. Each guest enjoys her own ensuite room — a private haven for rest, journaling, and deep reflection.
This retreat isn’t simply a getaway. It’s a reset, a recalibration and an invitation to return to yourself.
Your Provence Base: Le Galinier
Arriving in Marseille, your driver will greet you at the airport before a 50-minute scenic drive to Lourmarin. Le Galinier feels like entering a beloved country home — with fireplaces, leafy gardens, and cosy corners perfect for quiet reflection.
It offers free Wi-Fi and bicycle rentals for exploring, along with the warm French hospitality that Provence is famous for. Once settled, you’ll enjoy light refreshments and meet your two YOLO Luminaries, whose combined expertise forms the transformative framework of the retreat.
Meet Your Coaches
Georgina – Coach of Change.
Georgina has been engaging in behavioural change for over 24 years. A proven Executive Coach, Master NLP Practitioner and DiSC Coach, she focuses on empowering women to recover their confidence, to set boundaries, and act with purpose in moving toward the life they really want. Her training is strong, functional and profoundly clarifying.
Georgie — Mindfulness Through Movement Coach.
Georgie’s philosophy centres on a healing dynamic between movement and emotional well-being. A Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor and Meditation Coach, she takes a gentle yet transformative approach — you reconnect your body again, learn to self-regulate your emotions and experience movement as a way to reach inner peace. They fit like hand-in-glove, forming a retreat experience that supports your mind, body and emotional landscape.
A Glimpse into Your Journey
The itinerary combines mindfulness, movement, personal development workshops, journaling rituals and moments of joy — each set within the natural rhythms of Provence.
- Day 1 — Arrival, Intention Setting & Nurturing Flow
Georgie guides a soft stretch and nurturing flow session to decompress the travel tension after check-in. Later, Georgina leads an Open Circle and sets intentions — a soft place to explore what you plan on gaining, releasing, or encountering. Dinner is at L’Ormeau in Lourmarin, followed by guided relaxation and storytelling at the hotel later on.
- Day 2 — Stress & Clarity
Start with sunrise meditation and gentle movement before breakfast on the terrace. Georgina’s morning workshop tackles stressors, boundaries and good actions. After lunch in the village, you’ll design a personal action plan, followed by a nature walk soundtracked by a wellness reflection from Georgie. Highlight: a pétanque competition on the terrace, paired with Provence wine, then journaling and meditation under the evening sky.
- Day 3 — The Inner Critic & Champagne-Coloured Villages
After sunrise Pilates, breakfast offers a gateway to the Inner Critic Workshop—a powerful workshop that addresses the elimination of self-doubt. The afternoon ends with a guided trip to three of the Luberon’s most beautiful villages: Cucuron, Ansouis and Lauris. The evening sees Georgina deepen the emotional resilience work before sinking into a calming meditation and breathwork session with Georgie.
- Day 4 — Letting Go & Looking Forward
Look forward to some meditation at sunrise, a gentle hike, and gently settling into the day. Georgina’s Emotional Backpack exercise can help you shed old stories and restore inner trust. After lunch — and then some free time in the village — you’ll write a Future Self Letter — a note that grounds sustainable change and emotional clarity. Drinks and journaling on the terrace joyfully round out your last evening in Provence.
- Day 5 — Gratitude & Farewell
Your final morning starts with meditation, and concludes with a closing session to recognise your progress. You will reflect on your major takeaways, new emotional tools and the commitments to carry home. Your chauffeur then swings by after breakfast to take you to Marseille — refreshed, grounded, and reset— en route back to London.
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Why This Retreat Matters
What makes this retreat unique is the balance: contemplative work grounded in nature; movement rooted in mindfulness; emotional release softened by the charm of Provence. It’s not about escaping your life but returning to it with more clarity, confidence, and compassion.
With YOLO Travel, every detail is cared for — from your personal journal waiting in your room to the presence of your YOLO Luminary throughout your stay. You’re supported, guided and encouraged every step of the way. For women craving transformation without pressure, structure without rigidity, and companionship without judgement, Provence in April offers the perfect pause.
