Sunday, September 21
11:00 am
Shuttle pick up at Nice airport to Biot (a 20 minute ride) . Settle into your apartment, review the schedule and information in packets, drop by the café next-door, rest.
1:00 pm
Retreat begins in Barbara and Amy's apartment and a leisurely walk into the village of Biot.
Barb will point out places of interest including: the local history museum, tourist office, ATM machine, bank, P.O., and shops. If his schedule permits, Roger, the owner of Le Mas des Orangers, will offer a "degustation", or tasting, in his a shop & café that features locally made vinegars and olive oils. Afterwards, will have lunch** at his café.
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Individual 15-20 minute meetings with Barb to clarify intentions for the week.
5:15 pm
Welcome wine and hors d'oeuvres reception in Barb and Amy's apartment and orientation.
7:00 pm
Dinner together on the terrace at Barb and Amy's apartment.
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Monday, September 22
Morning
Continental breakfast provisions in your apartment.
9:00 - 11:00 am
Retreat program
12:00 pm
Depart for Villefranche sur Mer
Lunch ** at Michel's outdoor brasserie in the seaside village of Villefranche sur mer. Time to meander through this charming village with its picturesque stone arches and colorful buildings. Stop by Barb's favorite locally made artisan soap and body cream shop.
2:30 pm
Depart for the Rothschild Gardens in St. Jean Cap Ferrat. (Entrance fee about $10)
This route provides a sweeping view of the Azur Coast and the city of Nice.
4:00 pm
Depart for Biot. Weather permitting, we'll stop along the famous Promenade des Anglais in Nice to stroll along the Mediterranean and have coffee or tea at a sidewalk café.
7:00 pm
Dinner together on the terrace of the gîte.
** meal at your own expense
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Tuesday, September 23
Morning
Continental breakfast provisions in your apartment.
9:00 - 11:00 am
Retreat program
12:00 pm
Lunch ** in Biot village where the weekly market will offer many possibilities to take back to your apartment or eat next door at the informal Le Migranier restaurant.
2:00 pm
Depart for the Chapelle du Rosaire , Matisse's masterpiece in Vence where you will hear a brief introduction to the chapel and see sketches and vestments designed by the artist. Entrance fee is about $3.
3:15 pm
Depart for Tourettes sur Loup , a charming hillside village with winding cobblestone walkways and unique artisan shops. Tourettes is a great place for photos!
5:00 pm
Return to Biot.
7:00 pm
Dinner together on the terrace at the gîte.
** meal at your own expense
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Wednesday, September 24
Morning
Continental breakfast provisions in your apartment.
9:30-1:30 am
Your choice of two options for the morning:
Outing with Barb and Amy to Antibes, a former Roman outpost with ramparts along the sea, a traditional Provençale market and charming shops, and Picasso Museum (if it's open after two years of renovations). Lunch** in Antibes at Le Jardin, Rue de Sade, in an outdoor dining room that is shaded by a giant fig tree.
OR
"A La Cuisine de Joss et Douglas" (additional 40Euro, includes lunch)— Enjoy a French cooking lesson with Jocelyn Dalmasso and Chef Doug. If you select this option, you will be invited into Jocelyne's Provencale kitchen where you will help to prepare two regional specialties made with ingredients grown on the premesis. You will learn her techniques for preparing these easy, but elegant dishes and enjoy the meal together on her terrace.
3:30 – 5:30 pm
Retreat program
7:00 pm
Dinner together on the terrace at the gîte.
** meal at your own expense
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Thursday, September 25
Morning
Continental breakfast provisions in your apartment.
9:00 am - 3:45 pm
Individual 45 minute sessions with Barbara according to the schedule.
When you are not meeting with Barb, your time is your own to enjoy the surroundings: write in your journal, explore Biot village, visit with friends…
12:00-2:00 pm
Lunch** on your own in Biot
4:00 pm
Outing with Doug and Amy to the Vererrie de Biot —famous glass blowing studio and a walk on the beach of the Mediterranean Sea
7:00 pm
Dinner together on the terrace at the gîte.
** meal at your own expense
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Friday, September 26
Morning
Continental breakfast provisions in your apartment.
8:45 am
Depart for the village of Valbonne with Barb and Amy. Here we'll visit an upscale Provençal market featuring clothing and scarves, artisan crafts and local delicacies.
11:30 am
Visit to the grocery store, Champion, for gifts and items to bring back home.
1:15 pm
Lunch together at the gite.
3:30-5:30 pm
Retreat program and closing circle
8:45 am
Dinner** together at La Pierre au Four Restaurant in the village of Biot.
** meal at your own expense
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Saturday, September 27
Departure by 10am by taxi to the airport. Bon Voyage!
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