RESTORE. RECLAIM. REIGNITE.
Summer Provence Retreat
August 31 - September 6, 2026
Join Gena and a small group of diverse, intergenerational, and dynamic guests in idyllic Hyères, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France, for a journey of personal metamorphosis through a transformative week of self-discovery, restoration, rewilding, healing, frolicking, fun, and reclaiming joy.
Retreats are incubators of radical growth, as there is a unique alchemy in a group of strangers coming together, an invitation and freedom to be our truest selves. There is also a profound magic in breaking free from routines and immersing ourselves in a beautiful location cocooned by nature to awaken our imagination, cast our vision to the stars, and actualize our dreams. You will leave radiating joie de vivre, with memories and friendships to last a lifetime. Registration deadline: June 30, 2026.
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If you cannot make it to France and want to experience the power of the Restore, Reclaim, Reignite program in community, join our next online group.
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With the Provençal cypress tree as our inspiration—green year-round, a symbol of eternal life, and reaching towards the stars—our theme is restoring, reclaiming, and reigniting the evergreen source of spirit, wisdom, intuition, creativity, and aliveness within us.
During our enchanting week together, we will uncover the unique treasures rooted within to come fully alive and seed a vibrant vision for our future.
By exploring our highest selves through introspection, deep connections, and joy-filled experiences in an intimate group of eight, while enjoying the beauty and wonders of Provence, we will tap into our inner cypress.
The Experience
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Daily workshops inspired by integrated, embodied, conscious leadership to Restore, Reclaim, and Reignite our spirit, aliveness, and hope while forming deep connections
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Daily excursions to explore Hyères, including a Provençal cooking class, visit to local market, hike to a medieval castle, wine tasting at a picturesque vineyard, and day trip to the sublime Porquerolles island
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Homemade, delicious, healthy meals prepared with local produce + cheese plates and wine
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Relaxation and integration time
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6 nights of lodging in charming, authentic villas ensconced in nature with a private pool
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Intimate group of eight wonderful people from diverse backgrounds and geographies
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Memories and friendships to last a lifetime
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Rates: €2850 for a private room with queen bed and shared bath or €3250 for a private room with queen bed and private bath, inclusive of all costs for the week (except flights & airport transfers)
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This marks Gena's sixth Hyêres retreat in partnership with Simple Life in Provence. Read about past retreats here.
Workshops
Gena will lead five workshops focused on the journey inward to embrace our true selves and shed that which no longer serves us, infused with diverse modalities including journaling, breathwork, guided visualizations, somatic coaching, and group reflections. Think of a warm hug, sunshine on your cheek, or floating free in the ocean as the vision for how we will feel through these experiences.
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You will leave the retreat restored, aligned with your wildest dreams, more confident, rooted in your intuition, purposeful, and emanating joie de vivre.
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The workshops will provide you with tools to continue to deepen your relationship to yourself and with others beyond the retreat.
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Our group of eight will be open-hearted, curious, kind, adventurous, authentic, and sensitive spirits looking to spark joy and fully immerse ourselves in all that this retreat has to offer.
FROLICKING
IN PROVENCE
Hyères offers a breathtaking backdrop that delights the senses and nurtures the soul. Outside of our daily workshops, we will be relaxing and exploring this charming seaside town through activities such as a cooking workshop to learn how to make special dishes from Provence; visiting Provençal markets to discover local specialties; taking the ferry to spend the day on Porquerolles, one of the Golden Isles; touring the medieval streets of the historic center of Hyères; and experiencing a sunset picnic dinner at the beach with views of wild flamingos.
About Gena
I am a former lawyer turned Conscious Leadership Coach, passionate about guiding the profound power of self-discovery and personal metamorphoses through life, executive, and career coaching.
In my prior career as a lawyer, I had the privilege of serving the Obama Administration and then worked for an LA cleantech startup as General Counsel. In what I would later appreciate as a midlife awakening, I left the startup in 2018 for a travel sabbatical, simultaneously embarking on the greatest adventure, the inner journey homeward to my true self.
I completed Martha Beck's coach training program that year, and embraced that I have always been a coach in spirit. I derive tremendous joy and purpose in helping others access their full potential, and launched my coaching business in 2019. As a Founding LA Guide for CHIEF, with a thriving 1:1 coaching practice, I have extensive experience coaching and leading workshops (2500+ hours). I attended a transformative retreat at Simple Life in Provence in 2022 and led four retreats here in 2023, 2024 and 2025—it is an absolute dream to return in the spring of 2026!
Hyères
​Considered the original French Riviera (Côte d'Azur) while off of the beaten tourist path, Hyères sits on a peninsula between Marseille and Saint-Tropez, with a medieval old town, history as a mecca for artists, azure Mediterranean waters, and vibrant culture. Numerous writers and painters have found inspiration here, such as Edith Wharton, Picasso, and Jean Cocteau, and you too will become a part of the rich tradition of visitors who are inspired by the magic that is Hyères. September falls within shoulder season and is the perfect time to visit, for there will be the warmth and vivaciousness of late summer with beautiful light, late sunsets, and a lack of crowds.
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Artists, Architecture, Beaches. This French Town Has It All, Except Crowds, June 2025 New York Times Travel
Our Hosts
The Michaud family, Maria (mother) and Mathieu (son), will be our hosts, chefs, and guides; their warmth, kindness, and hospitality will leave you feeling like a part of their family.
Maria's childhood revolved around art—the art of creating with your hands and heart, the art of living, the art of cooking, and the art of sharing ideas and delicious food. She has passed this reverence for art down to her children and imbues all retreats with this spirit as well.
there are stars you haven't seen
and loves you haven't loved
there's light you haven't felt
and sunrises yet to dawn
there are dreams you haven't dreamt
and days you haven't lived
and nights you won't forget
and flowers yet to grow
and there is more to you
that you have yet to know.
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