Provence, France
AWAKEN
A Women's Self-Discovery Retreat
September 20-27, 2025
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If you're a woman who yearns for inner exploration, renewed inspiration, and the peaceful space to reconnect with yourself, then join Brie for our transformational retreat of self-discovery on a Luberon Valley vineyard in Southern France
September 20-27, 2025.
Imagine waking up and wandering from your farmhouse cottage to sit near the heated pool while gazing out at the peaceful vineyard that extends over 130 acres around you.
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You tiptoe barefoot around the estate, taking in the care that's been put into the organic farming practices of the produce that nourishes you during your stay. You soak in the vibration emitting from this sacred land due to the protection of biodiversity while the sun shines over the valley.
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After yoga under the shaded grove, you sit down for your breakfast of fresh eggs, organic produce from the farm, and warm, baked bread and marmalade made from your private, French chef.
You step inside your cozy guest house to grab your manual for your morning Heart Curriculum class that encourages you to go deeper into yourself in ways you haven't in years, maybe ever.
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With each passing day you start to relax a bit more. It's been ages since you've felt this grounded, powerful, and alive. And this pristine and intentionally-tended land is facilitating your opening.
After a guided tour of the vineyard or visit to the famous, 11th century perched villages during your free time, you join the group for a sacred fire ceremony by the light of the moon. Finally, you retire to your luxurious room with your journal where you lie, finally at ease with the world, but most importantly, with yourself.
You can't shake the feeling that you were called to be here, exactly where you are, right now.
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You are here for a reason. You NOW know exactly why.
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Ah, the secrets that a sacred retreat on an organic farm-vineyard holds!
So why should you join us?
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Because you do it all. And so often it's for everyone else around you and never YOU!
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You deserve this time to reconnect with yourself. You don't need to justify or ask permission from anyone. By remembering what it means to live from the highest expression of yourself, you're doing all those at home a great service.
YOU are meant to be the inspiration in your world back home, but most importantly, for yourself. Your glow will shine on to all those around you. And it will shine brightly, again, within you.
It's time to remember your own wisdom and connectedness...
What is possible by the end of this journey?
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For those who are ready, retreating will change the course of your life.
Women identify deeply with our roles, often, in service to others: mother, wife, sister, boss, friend, daughter, community member and more. Yet in living solely for these roles, we lose ourselves along the way. That little girl inside once had dreams that were unique to her. But so often these get put on the back burner.
But your dreams must to be remembered and tended to live a meaningful and fulfilled life.
Retreating allows a chance for reidentification with this little girl, and a coming home to yourself. It offers the chance to remember who you really are, and update what you want now, at this stage in your life.
Retreating is about reclamation, a chance to reconnect with your deepest self, and sense of purpose. It is about living from within, and hearing the quiet self-messages that we find only once we’ve stepped away and made the space to hear them.
You have your own path, separate from your roles.
Retreating paves the way to remembrance…
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Why Luberon Valley?
Close your eyes and dream of southern France. Chances are you are seeing the Luberon Valley of Provence. The spectacular landscapes of vineyards and lavender fields, the fascinating ‘perched’ hill-top villages, daily markets with fresh, brightly-colored produce, all bathed in the pure light of van Gogh and Cezanne.
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The Luberon Valley is known as the most intriguing and authentic area of Provence, bursting with history and rich in agriculture. A place where time seemingly stands still for centuries. Yet you can still sample the alluring, Provençal charm that has captivated countless visitors throughout the years.
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Whether it's the quiet countryside that calls to you, or picturing yourself amid the vineyards, small towns and markets, the Luberon Valley is an area of France that deserves to be savored in an unhurried fashion.
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The Venue
Located in the heart of the Luberon Regional Natural Park, classified as a biosphere reserve by Unesco, straddling the villages of Gargas and Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt, the Domaine Perréal spreads out its 54 hectares at the foot of the hill of beautiful vineyards and lavender fields.​
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Discover Bastide de Perréal and its four luxury farmhouse suites, all recently renovated in 2021. Domaine Perréal offers an experience which harmoniously combines the mindful cultivation of the land through organic farming, honoring of the moon's cycles, products from the estate (11 hectares of vineyards, 200 almond trees, 580 olive trees) and the pursuit of culinary and hospitality excellence.
Enjoy a warm welcome and fresh, gourmet breakfasts in an elegant setting. Taste the estate wines as the sun sets on the lounge bar terrace and enjoy state-of-the-art dishes prepared by a private, French chef under their canopy of mature trees. Relax in the heated pool or the park, soaking in the tranquil atmosphere in the heart of the vineyards in the south of France.
The Food
Visitors from all around the world come to taste the delights from the private chef duo running the restaurant in Bastide de Perréal!
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To start, try the miso roasted eggplant or the sea bass tartar with sweet pea mousse and farm fresh vegetables. For main course, enjoy beetroot risotto with fresh herbs, the catch of the day, and cauliflower puree, or a rack of pork with local, grilled greens. Round out your meal with a cheese tart or yuzu sorbet. Yum! (See sample menu HERE).
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You'll also find an array of hot and refreshing cold soups, an excellent buffet of warm veggies, organic chicken, fish and vegan options. Enjoy organic wine from the estate with any meal you choose.
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Can't eat this or that? Vegetarian? Vegan? Gluten Free? No dairy? No problem. Bastide de Perréal is used to accommodating for all dietary needs and ready for your requests. ​
Sample Schedule
The daily schedule is designed with the intention to leave time open for your own particular interests. Whether that includes taking a tour of the vineyard, hiking to nearby villages, biking around the property or taking a nap in your cottage room, our hope is that you have plenty of space to take your retreat experience at your own pace and settle into your own rhythm.
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7:30am-8:45am — Morning rise yoga & meditation
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9:00am — Breakfast
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10:00am-1:00pm — Heart Curriculum Workshop
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1:00pm-2:00pm — Lunch
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2:00pm-5:00pm — Free Time/Soul Sessions
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5:15pm — Sunset and Happy Hour
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6:30pm — Dinner
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8:00pm-9:30pm — End of day ceremony, circle and media
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More about our Curriculum...
We spend so much time focusing on our physical health, but what about our mental and emotional health? Based on years of retreating experience, we've designed curriculum that addresses the inner journey of a woman while on retreat.
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In our Heart Curriculum workshops, we explore topics including but not limited to:
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Contextualizing in a new culture
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Grounding
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Attachments
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Self-Awareness
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Creativity + Play
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Manifesting
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Transmuting
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Forgiveness
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Embodying
"Each day Brie guided us through unexplored layers of ourselves in a way that brought clarity and perspective for every participant. For me, these days revealed unexpected treasures to take home and integrate into my daily life. Not only have these new insights been a gift for me, but I am already seeing how they are trickling down to my husband, children and family."
-Dana
How the transformation happens...
SEEKING MORE MAGIC IN YOUR LIFE?
WE THOUGHT SO!​
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When a group of women gather all with a higher spiritual intent, you'll be amazed at what happens...
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We believe each woman experiences different psychological phases during the course of a retreat. The focal point of each day is tailored to the specific step in our inner process during the week to create the deepest awakening.
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We begin the week by becoming an observer of our patterns that prohibit growth and joy in our lives so we may understand where and why we might be stifled. Though allowing vulnerability, we make authentic reconnections to ourselves and to others.
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Throughout the week we delve deeper into an understanding of self. We experiment with optional and mild ascetic practices (a guided day of silence will be offered) to uncover and realign some of our non-beneficial habit patterns. ​​
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As the week comes to a close, we celebrate. Regularly. We celebrate together and alone. We celebrate by relaxing, by connecting, by reading a book or enjoying a sunset. There is nothing more worth celebrating than a coming home to our highest selves.
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By the end of our week together, you will have experienced greater self-awareness, renewed inspiration for your life back home, benefitted from a strong sense of community and embodied an overall positive shift in consciousness.​
This journey is TOTALLY for you if you...
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Desire more space for yourself
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Want a break from distractions
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Need a good night's rest, finally!
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Are looking for a place for personal reflection, relaxation & affirmation
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Are seeking inspiration
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Are in a transitional period in your life
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Value diversity & learning from other cultures
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Need personal healing
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Want to try something new
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Just plain need a breather!
This journey is not for you if...
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Aren't open to inner work and examining your beliefs
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You believe outside circumstances are what make you happy
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New connections, personal growth and major breakthroughs bore you
The Bonuses
WE CARE ABOUT YOU AND YOUR EXPERIENCE
BECAUSE OF THIS YOU'LL ALSO RECEIVE:
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Access to a Private Retreat Facebook Group – so we can connect pre-trip (you can ask questions and receive update-to-date trip info) and then we’ll stay connected post-trip – and of course swap photos!
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Pre-Trip Newsletters – beginning 3 months prior to trip with details and tips for our time together!
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Access to the Brie's Skillful Transitions program – Brie's post-retreat follow up program that details how to get the most out of your week long retreat after you return home!
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A She Glows Retreats Gift Bag - we give the BEST gift bags ever!
What's Included
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Luxury accommodations at the Bastide de Perréal for 7 nights/8 days
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7 solid days of Heart Curriculum Workshops, guided meditations, ceremonies, rituals and check in's all week
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Daily Rise & Shine yoga classes
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3 healthy, delicious meals, prepared by private French chefs, for the entire stay
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Heart Curriculum Workbook
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Private access to the heated pool and the entire vineyard
What's Not Included
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Your roundtrip airfare from home
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Shuttle ride to and from Marseille Province Airport
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Gratuities
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Spa Services
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Libations or any outside excursions
About Brie...
Brie is the founder of She Glows Retreats LLC and has been hosting retreats locally and internationally for years. She is the author of the prioneering book about retreating, You Should Leave Now: Going on Retreat to Find Your Way Back to Yourself.
Core to her beliefs is that we are each our own greatest teacher so long as we continue to evolve. Brie’s main objective is to create the causes and conditions for self-discovery. She believes that while we can absolutely learn and be inspired by one another, our greatest work must be done alone. She believes that if a woman has a positive shift in consciousness, an entire community benefits.
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Brie’s strengths lie in curricular development, skillful facilitation, creating meaningful ritual, and helping others reconnect with intuition. A devout meditator and yoga teacher for over twenty years, Brie believes these practice (and like practices) to be at the cornerstone of mental and emotional health. Based on years of taking solo retreats herself, she has designed a course that will elicit transformation for a woman in any stage of life as she detaches herself from back home and embodies her new surroundings, both internal and external.
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Her greatest wish is that you return home renewed, inspired and able to share your glow with all those around you.
Alicia, age 38
My time on retreat with Brie changed my life, all for the better. Forever and ever. I will not be going back to how I was, or how my life was, before the retreat. Every activity and interaction with Brie during retreat was so intentionally loving and supportive. She Glows Retreats will undeniably have positive ripples for each and every woman who goes - along with their families and their communities - for weeks and years and generations to come.
Ayu, age 40
Brie is truly a brilliant teacher! She thoughtfully designed activities and executed them in ways that touched the core of your being. You will become a whole new person or goddess, take your pick. Brie's retreat is phenomenal. She's pure gold. Thank you so much for your teaching, Brie!
Patricia, age 67
I find it hard to describe how transformative this experience with Brie was. She shows us the way, makes it safe by sharing her own vulnerability, and allows us the space to do our own work. Her wisdom is beyond her years and her spunk and sassiness make it very contemporary. Brie helps us continue on our path to breakthroughs I didn’t even know I could have. I want to tell everyone I know to attend her retreats!
One last message from Brie...
Dear Incredible Woman,
I know it is hard to leave. Believe me, I've used every reason myself for why not to go on retreat. But in all the retreats I've taken, I've never regretted a single one.
The truth is, every single retreat has something new to teach me that I only discover because I took the time away. Retreating is the best way I've found to really know myself and my deepest intentions. It's my most meaningful form of self-care.
I know you do EVERYTHING for those around you. I know how much you give because it is in a woman's nature to give of herself.
I hope you consider taking this time to give to yourself now. You absolutely deserve it. I'd be honored to have and celebrate you.
With love,
Brie
