How are you feeling these days? Not completely burnt out, perhaps — but stretched a little thin. You’re the capable one. The steady one. The one who organizes, anticipates, and keeps things moving. And while you don’t need fixing, you do need space. Space to breathe. Space to wander somewhere beautiful without checking your phone every five minutes. This week is designed for exactly that: meaningful connection, stunning surroundings, daily movement, and time that belongs entirely to you.

The travelers joining this retreat are curious, kind, and done with rushing. They've raised kids or are launching them. They've built careers or are rethinking them. They like to read, appreciate good art, and will happily walk three miles if there's a good lunch at the end of it. They're open to movement that's grounded rather than extreme, and they're looking for real conversation with people who get it. Quality over volume. Substance over spectacle. Sound like your kind of people? Read on. 

Each day begins with guided movement sessions led by Louise Love, designed to strengthen and support both body and mind. Drawing inspiration from the sea, the light, and the landscape around us, she’ll guide you through intelligent, accessible sequences that may include yoga-inspired stretches, Pilates-based strength work, and gentle water sessions. These mornings are not about intensity. They are about awareness, steadiness, and feeling fully at home in your body.

With Libby Cecchi as our guide, our afternoons turn outward. Together, we’ll connect more deeply with the culture and character of this region — through a hands-on cooking class featuring local specialties, time spent wandering various medieval streets and ramparts, and walks along coastal paths lined with pine trees and scented with sea air. These experiences are thoughtfully chosen to spark curiosity and creativity, while still leaving room to move at an unhurried pace.

Open space is woven into every day. Reading on the beach. Napping in your room. A game of cribbage on the terrace. A gentle stroll around the neighborhood. Sitting by the pool with something cool in hand and good conversation nearby. Nothing is required. Everything is optional.

Our home for the week is an expansive yet welcoming villa in Antibes. It's large enough for each of us to have our own private bedroom, yet intimate enough to feel truly at ease. There is space to gather and space to retreat: indoor and outdoor areas for our daily sessions, a heated pool, a lush lawn, and multiple terraces for dining and lingering.

The villa is ideally located within walking distance of the beach, cafés and restaurants, the old town of Antibes, a nearby spa, and the Pilates studio we’ll use during the week. Tucked into a quiet residential neighborhood, it offers both proximity and peace: the best of both worlds.

All meals are included.

Each morning begins with a classic French-style breakfast at the villa — fresh pastries, fruit, eggs, yogurt, and strong coffee enjoyed at an unhurried pace.

Lunches are typically taken out in town, where we’ll visit thoughtfully chosen bistros and cafés to sample regional dishes and seasonal specialties.

In the evenings, we’ll either gather at the villa for a chef-prepared meal or dine nearby at one of Antibes’ inviting restaurants. Every day is designed with balance in mind — nourishing, flavorful, and relaxed.

...are ready to pause the busyness of daily life and give yourself the gift of time, movement, strength, and renewal.

...want to immerse yourself in the flavors, arts, and coastal beauty of the Cote d'Azur while making new memories to bring home.

...are craving kinship with a small circle of thoughtful travelers who, like you, are navigating their own next chapters.

Opportunity to step away, move, rest, and get inspired. Our days are structured so that the journey is a real break from regular life and you'll return home stronger and ready to go again. 

Seamless travel, stress-free days. Every detail is handled: the itinerary, the driving the reservations. All you have to do is arrive with your suitcase and let the experience unfold. 

Leaders who are there for you. Dependable, capable, and well-prepared Louise & Libby are natural leaders. Both of them first-born, they have both been herding cats their whole lives and are pretty good at it, using serendipity and a little sense of humor. 

• single-occupancy upscale lodging 

• all meals

• activity fees for prearranged engagements (examples: tickets, materials)

• all gratuities for tour goods and services

• transportation while on the tour 

• Louise & Libby expertise: professional movement activities, planning, guidance, inside information, and amazing curated adventures

• personal excursions, purchases, and meals 

• your personal alcoholic beverages 

• airfare and any other transportation to the meeting location

• transportation before and after official tour dates; personal transportation during the tour

• passport, visa, or any other travel fees

• personal, medical or trip cancellation insurance (highly encouraged)

• gratuities for personal goods and services