top of page
Search


Why Slowing Down is the Real Luxury in Travel
When you picture luxury travel, what comes to mind? Champagne on ice? Designer luggage? Five-star hotels? The truth is, the greatest...
stephanie557
Sep 82 min read
Â
Â
Â


How We Curate Experiences in France: Behind the Scenes at Maison d'Amies Retreats
At Maison d’Amies, every retreat is thoughtfully curated, right down to the region, the experiences, and even the recipes you’ll bring home. We’re not about rushing for Instagram photo op, we’re about slow travel, savoring the food, history, and culture that make each corner of France so special. Whether it’s a cooking class in Provence, cider tasting in Normandy, or uncovering hidden gems in Avignon, here’s how we craft unforgettable journeys just for you.
stephanie557
Aug 174 min read
Â
Â
Â


Discover the Soul of France: Announcing our 2026 Retreat Season
At Maison d'Amies, we believe that travel is most meaningful when it's rooted in connection, to people, to places, and to ourselves. As...
stephanie557
Aug 55 min read
Â
Â
Â


Baguettes & Big Feelings, Volume 1: Why I created Maison d'Amies (and what the name really means)
Welcome to the table. This is the first post in our new weekly series, Baguettes & Big Feelings, a little corner of the internet where...
stephanie557
Jun 283 min read
Â
Â
Â


A Place for Every Woman: Why Inclusivity Matters at Maison d'Amies
When I first dreamed up Maison d'Amies , I envisioned more than just a beautiful retreat in Provence...I imagined a place where every...
stephanie557
Jun 32 min read
Â
Â
Â


This Isn't a Wellness Retreat (And that's the point.)
We're for women who'd rather raise a glass than hold a plank or chant in a yurt. When people hear the word "retreat," they often think of...
stephanie557
Apr 212 min read
Â
Â
Â


Is Now the Right Time to Travel: Easing Your Travel Fears & Embracing Adventure
Uncover why today's moment is ideal for intentional, small-group women's retreats in Europe: stress free, safe, seamless. If you’ve been...
stephanie557
Mar 273 min read
Â
Â
Â


Hidden Food & Wine Gems of the Luberon: A Taste of Authentic Provence
When travelers dream of Provence, they often picture lavender fields, golden light, and charming hilltop villages. But beyond the...
stephanie557
Feb 263 min read
Â
Â
Â


From Nurse to Travel Expert: How My Journey Led to Maison d’Amies and Solo Female Travel in France
If you had told me years ago that I’d be running women-only luxury retreats in France, I probably would have laughed. My career path...
stephanie557
Feb 242 min read
Â
Â
Â


The Joys of Slow Travel in France
“Slow travel is being in a place long enough to experience it without having a strict itinerary. It isn’t about seeing everything but...
stephanie557
Feb 143 min read
Â
Â
Â
bottom of page