A handful of times each year, I have the privilege of welcoming a small group of women from the Vivi et Margot community to Provence.These gatherings are deeply personal to me. They are not designed around a traditional itinerary or guided tour, but around the life I have built here over many years.
When I moved to Provence, I never imagined I would one day be inviting women from around the world into my life here. What this place taught me wasn't simply how beautiful it is, although it certainly is. It taught me a different rhythm of living. To slow down. To linger over meals. To notice the changing light and the seasons, and to find joy in the smallest details of an ordinary day.Somewhere along the way, I realised I wanted to share that feeling with other women.That was the beginning of these gatherings.
Every detail of the week is personally planned and curated by me, shaped by the friendships, places and traditions that have become part of my everyday life. Our days take us beyond the Provence found in guidebooks. We wander countryside paths, gather around beautiful tables, meet some of the people who have become part of my world here, and experience places that I feel incredibly fortunate to know.
Some doors are not ordinarily open to visitors. Some moments cannot be booked. And some of the loveliest parts of the week are the ones I deliberately don't tell you about before you arrive. While every day has been carefully considered, I always leave room for spontaneity. An unexpected discovery, an unhurried conversation, or simply the pleasure of lingering a little longer somewhere we don't yet want to leave.This is not Provence as a visitor experiences it. It is Provence as it has become part of my own life, and it is a joy to share it with you.
Your Home in Provence
For six nights, you'll be welcomed into one of two extraordinary privately owned Provençal farmhouses, each personally selected by me for its beauty, character and timeless sense of place.
Set amongst olive groves, cypress trees, sunflower fields and beautifully established gardens, each farmhouse feels unmistakably Provençal. These are not hotels, but exceptional private homes that become the heart of our week together. There is time to linger over coffee on the terrace, wander through the grounds, enjoy a swim, or simply pause before the day unfolds.
By the end of the week, it no longer feels like somewhere you've been staying.
It feels like home.
The Women Who Come
Each gathering brings together a small group of women with different stories, different lives and different reasons for saying yes.
Some arrive alone. Others come with a mother, daughter, sister or dear friend. Everyone arrives as strangers and leave with friendships that continue long after they have returned home.
These gatherings are created exclusively for the Vivi et Margot community and are not advertised publicly. That shared connection matters to me. It means that before we have even met, there is already a thread that connects everyone around the table.
Every guest is asked to apply, including returning guests and those travelling together. I personally read every application and thoughtfully bring each group together. Places are therefore not offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Perhaps This Is Your Year
Over the years, I've received hundreds of letters from women sharing why this week in Provence has become so meaningful to them.
Many tell me they've followed my stories for years, imagining themselves here one day. Others write that after years of putting everyone else first, this finally feels like their time. I never take those letters lightly.
My greatest hope is that you return home with memories you'll carry for years to come, friendships you never expected to find, and a little piece of Provence that stays with you long after you've left.
If you've been dreaming of Provence, perhaps this is the year to experience it differently.
If this feels like your time, I would be honoured to read your application.
2027 Retreat Dates
April 23rd - April 29th
May 7th - May 13th
May 21st - May 27th
June 4th - June 10th
June 26th - July 2nd
September 10th - September 16th
September 23rd - September 29th
October 7th - October 13th
RETURNING GUESTS
One of the greatest joys of hosting these gatherings has been welcoming so many familiar faces back to Provence.
As a small thank you, returning guests receive a 10% alumni courtesy towards their stay.
Please click the link to request a full information packet and application form or email me directly at info@vivietmargot.com
Charlotte xx
