Return to Self: France Yoga & Cultural Experience
Gordes, Provence, France
September 13 - 20 (7 nights)
with Kayla Copeland
&
Megan McAllister
Font Blanche
We will be staying in the French Countryside at Domaine de Fontblanche, a gorgeous and lush 10-acre private country estate surrounded by olive orchards, lavender fields and vineyards, with spectacular views. Right in the heart of the Luberon, one of Provence’s most sought after areas, and next to the beautiful medieval village of Gordes.
What to Expect
Journey to picturesque Provence decorated with rolling vineyards, olive groves, pine forests, and lavender fields, and known for its beautiful scenery, light, and contrasting colors as we slow down, tend to our inner sanctuary, and return to self. You’ll have plenty of spaciousness to wander, stroll, meander, and get lost (or found) in the moment.
We will be staying in the French Countryside at Domaine de Fontblanche, a gorgeous and lush 10-acre private country estate surrounded by olive orchards, lavender fields and vineyards, with spectacular views. Right in the heart of the Luberon, one of Provence’s most sought after areas, and next to the beautiful medieval village of Gordes.
Drink in nature’s masterpiece while nourishing yourself with delicious Provencal food during the farmers annual harvest of sun soaked, bountiful, and flavorsome summer produce when flavor is at its peak and literally wafting in the air.
Come home to yourself and immerse yourself deeper in your daily yoga practice while embracing and honoring another culture in our Yoga and Cultural reset and restore experience.
Join us in France to Return to Self…
Meet Your Retreat Leaders
Kayla Copeland: Retreat Leader
Kayla Copeland has been a student of yoga since the early 2000s and has incorporated yoga into her daily life ever since. She has trained extensively with Aimee Nitzberg in Santa Cruz, California and Sri Dharma Mittra in New York City. She is also greatly inspired by Eoin Finn, Richard Freeman, Meghan Currie, David Swenson, and many more. Kayla is certified ERYT-500 and has received over 500 hours of yoga training.
Fast-forward nearly 20 years, Kayla’s classes focus on well-being, self-love, and mindfulness. Alongside fluid movement and breath awareness, she believes yoga to be a holistic tool and a transformational method from the inside out.
Amidst teaching for public and private clients and hosting local and international retreats, Kayla is an artist and a master’s student of Mindfulness-based Counseling Psychology. She delicately weaves an essence of creativity, self-awareness, embodiment, and inspiration into every one of her sessions.
You can find out more about her art here and @kaylatahaniart on Instagram.
Kayla’s Weekly Teaching Schedule:
Mondays 5:30pm: Mixed Vinyasa Flow
Thursdays 9am: Mixed Vinyasa Flow
Fridays 4pm: Yin Yoga
Megan McAllister: Owner & Host
Megan Brooke McAllister is the inspired owner, yogini, dance aficionado, and visionary at Pleasure Point Sanctuary. Megan is registered with the Yoga Alliance as a RYT-500, is Zumba Instructor Certified and is a lifelong dance enthusiast who continues to lead yoga, dance and wellness retreats and experiences around the world.
Megan is deeply connected with: the cosmos, the mystical, the moon, directions and elements. Her teaching style blends embodied, sacred movement with Yoga philosophy, mudra, mantra, meditation and breathwork to connect back with sacred self and hold the capacity to sit with the light and the dark, while honoring and integrating all parts.
She has been leading and participating in Goddess Circles, Rituals, & Retreats and working with the Goddess in ceremony for over 25 Years. A former Executive Director of Strategic Portfolio Management, Strategy, and Market & Competitive Intelligence in high tech in Silicon Valley — she holds Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UCSC as well as Master in Business Administration from Santa Clara University. She found the jewel of her heart as student at Pleasure Point Sanctuary, which offered her refuge and a loving container to heal and awaken to her soul’s calling.
“Dance is my Religion. Yoga is my Heart” ~ Megan
“Mind over matter; Heart over mind” ~ Megan
“Dream Big. Dream Delicious. The Universe will respond bigger, bolder, and more beautiful than your wildest dreams beyond the edges of your imagination”. ~ Megan
The Details
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7 nights elegant & lux accommodation at a 10-Acre private country estate
19th century bastide with swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, 3 terraces, & spectacular views
Daily morning meditation + Vinyasa Flow & late afternoon Yin Yoga
Early Coffee, Tea, & Fruits
Chef catered, delicious and locally sourced meals
(Vegan, Gluten Free and Dairy Free Meals upon Request)Walking distance to the beautiful hilltop medieval village of Gordes
Food & Wine Tasting & Pairing
Hands-on picking and distilling at a local organic essential oils distillery
Olive, and locally-made olive oil pressing
Excursions to 2 of the top rated sister towns in Provence
Sound Bath
Farmer’s Market and Town Tours
Breathtaking views, charming villages, medieval castles
Return home to yourSELF
Deeply supportive environment for self-discovery, rest, and renewal
What's Not Included:
Airfare to France / Train ticket to Avignon
Two lunches
Additional excursions
Alcohol or Personal Purchases / Souvenirs
Travel Insurance (recommended)
Gratuities
~Airfare, Train, & Transfer Not Included~
Check-In Time: Sept 13th at 3pm / Check-Out Time: Sept 20th at 10am
Flights: Airfare & Flights NOT included. Final Destination Airport: MRS
Train: Train Ticket NOT included. Train transfer to Avignon. Estimated from $28 – $38. Train times range from 27 minutes to 2 hours.
Shuttle to Retreat Estate Center: We will help organize your into an easy shuttle transfer to the estate center. Estimated at 1.5 hours.
Recommended Travel Plan:
Recommend flying to Marsaille and staying a night or more to ground and settle. Fly from SFO to Marsaille-Provence Airport (MRS) – there are plenty of flights ranging $800-1000. Expect 15 – 18 hour travel time.
On September 13th: Train transfer from Marsaille to Avignon.
Transfer: We will help coordinate Transfers from Train Station to Retreat Estate Center.
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COST & ACCOMMODATIONS:
$500 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot!
Payment plans available
Seven nights elegant and luxury accommodation at a 10-Acre private country estate. 19th century bastide with a swimming pool, an outdoor kitchen, 3 terraces, and spectacular views of olive orchards, lavender fields, vineyards, with lush gardens right in the heart of the Luberon. Three of the five bedrooms are spread around the inner courtyard, the other two look out onto the valley from the other side of the house. All spacious with ensuite bathrooms and tastefully decorated for comfort, relaxation, and beauty.
Double Occupancy: $3,900 per person
Single Occupancy: $4,600 per person
Couples Occupancy: $3,900 per person
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Slow mornings with coffee / tea before morning practice
Optional Early Morning meditation with Kayla every day
An awakening solar yoga practice (vinyasa flow)
Brunch
Exploration & excursion time to see Provence through the eyes of a local
+ space for self-practice, meditation, walk / exploration
Free time to explore / excursion activities with the group
Snack
A sweet late afternoon restorative yoga practice (Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, or Sound Healing)
Wind down with a delicious & nutricious local homemade dinner
Return to yourself by experiencing and immersing your mind, body & soul in a new place, rich with history and beauty.
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A $500 deposit secures your spot. Cost will be dependent on your rooming choice!
Retreat Policies
For more information,
please email us at info@pleasurepointyoga.com
No Refunds – No Credits will be issued for Cancellations
Pleasure Point Yoga is not responsible for any loss or damage as a result of a substitution, alteration or cancellation/postponement of an event. Pleasure Point Yoga shall assume no liability whatsoever in the event this retreat is cancelled, rescheduled or postponed due to a fortuitous event, Act of God, unforeseen occurrence or any other event that renders performance of this retreat impracticable, illegal or impossible. For purposes of this clause, a fortuitous event shall include, but not be limited to: COVID-19, war, fire, labor strike, extreme weather or other emergency.
In the event Pleasure Point Yoga postpones or reschedules this retreat, your spot will be guaranteed and transferred to that later date.