VITAL 2026

A Retreat for Strength and Longevity

May 28 to May 31, 2026
Provence, France


Escape to Provence for three transformative days of strength, movement and deep restoration. Surrounded by vineyards and endless skies, you will learn to build a powerful resilient body through playful strength training and grounding practices. Designed to reset your system and prepare your body for summer, this retreat is an invitation to feel energized, radiant and fully alive again.

A Blueprint for Healthy Aging

This retreat is designed for those who are ready to build a stronger body from the inside out, a body that supports longevity, vitality, and a life lived with more freedom and ease.

Over three immersive days, you will learn how to train intelligently, gaining a deeper understanding of bones, muscles, alignment, and strength through progressive strength training, one of the most effective tools for aging well and living well.

You will leave not only stronger but also more connected to what your body needs in order to thrive as you age.


“Nothing in life is to be feared;

it is only to be understood.”

- Marie Curie

The Setting

The retreat takes place in a beautiful Provencal Mas in Oppède, surrounded by sweeping vineyards, cypress trees, and the expansive stillness of the Luberon mountain. The landscape is quiet, restorative, and deeply calming, offering the perfect escape from the rhythm of daily routines and city life. 

The Rooms

The property features modern chic rooms designed for rest and comfort, with comfortable bedding, en-suite bathrooms, and spacious common areas ideal for reading, reflection, conversation, or solitude. There is generous time each day to rest, read, and sunbathe by the pool.

Shared Rooms

Perfect for friends or children-parent duo

  • Tiny house with 1 queen bed, 1 single bed, kitchen, and shower room

  • Room with 2 single beds and en-suite shower room (1 room available)

Double Rooms

Perfect for solo or couple quality time

  • Queen bed with en-suite shower room (3 rooms available)

  • Queen bed with en-suite bath room (2 rooms available)

The Experience

Mornings

Each morning begins with optional yoga or Qi Gong to gently wake the body, stretch the system and prepare the mind for focused movement. This is followed by a slow nourishing breakfast prepared with local regional ingredients. 

After breakfast, we gather for guided strength training led by our expert trainer. These sessions are designed to feel uplifting, playful and energizing, with music, encouragement, and space to explore movement with curiosity and joy. You will learn correct technique, muscular engagement, breath support and safe progressions as you build bone density, improve joint support and increase muscle mass in a way that supports long term health and longevity.

Afternoons

Afternoons are very flexible. You are free to read, sleep, swim, enjoy a massage, play tennis, explore botanical trails or simply retreat into your own quiet space. Extra training sessions can also be booked. You are encouraged to follow your body’s rhythm rather than a schedule.

Evenings

Evenings welcome a slower rhythm with a healthy dinner, followed by an optional meditation, a time to integrate what the body has learned.

Nutrition & Excursions

All meals are prepared by a private chef and inspired by the flavors and produce of Provence. Dishes are fresh, vibrant, nourishing and thoughtfully designed to support strength, recovery and metabolic health.

One afternoon includes a visit to the nearby village of Ménerbes for lunch and gentle wandering through its sunlit stone streets.

You may also use your free time to explore cultural spots like Château La Coste, Caumont Centre d’Art, Palais des Papes, Fondation Vasarely, wander around some of the most beautiful villages of the Provence such as Gordes and Roussillon, or look for antiques in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.

What you will take home…

  • A deeper understanding of your body and how muscles and bones strengthen and repair

  • Confidence in correct technique, alignment and safe progressions with weights

  • Tools and guidance to continue a sustainable, effective training practice at home

  • Knowledge to support healthy aging, mobility and resilience

  • Increased muscle strength, improved bone density and joint stability

  • A renewed sense of empowerment, clarity and connection to your body

  • A stronger, more energized and nourished version of yourself

JOIN OUR WAITLIST

JOIN OUR WAITLIST

If this experience is calling you, we invite you to reserve your place and begin the journey toward a stronger, more resilient body and a more vital way of living. Spaces are intentionally limited to 10 people to preserve intimacy and individual attention.

Expected investment for personal training, food and room will be between 1500 - 2000 € (depending on room category).

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and join our waitlist.

  • This is a welcoming space for all fitness levels, whether you’re just getting started, coming back after a break, or already active. We’ll meet you where you are and support you at your own pace.

  • This retreat is designed with those needs in mind. Our trainer specializes in working with joint pain, arthritis, and mobility limitations, and every session is thoughtfully adapted to support your body safely. Exercises can be modified to suit your comfort level, with a strong focus on proper form, joint health, and gradual progress - so you can participate confidently and at your own pace.

  • We’re happy to accommodate food intolerances and dietary restrictions. Just let us know your needs in advance, and they’ll be taken into account when planning meals so you can enjoy the retreat comfortably and confidently.

  • A shuttle service will be organized to pick you up from the airport and bring you back at the end of the retreat, making your travel easy and stress-free.

  • The nearest airport is Marseille Provence Airport, about 1 hour away by car. If you prefer train travel, the closest high-speed train station is Avignon TGV, which is approximately 50 minutes away from the retreat location.

  • The main teaching language is German. However, a high level of German is not required, as all teachers also speak English and can clarify or support in English when needed. A September retreat is planned as a fully English-speaking retreat.