✨ Bespoke Group Retreats in France: Bring Your People, I’ll Do the Rest
- stephanie557
- 5 days ago
- 4 min read
Why Group Travel Often Falls Flat
When most people think of group travel, they imagine crowded buses, fixed itineraries, and experiences that feel more generic than memorable. On the other side of the spectrum, trying to coordinate a private group trip can quickly turn stressful (believe me I know). Tracking down the perfect house, organizing meals, and planning activities that make everyone happy, it's a big job.
This is where Maison d’Amies steps in with something different: bespoke group retreats. These aren’t tours, and they’re not travel agent checklists. They are hosted, intimate journeys, designed with your group’s spirit in mind and guided by the same warmth and intention that define every Maison d’Amies retreat.
What Is a Bespoke Group Retreat?
A bespoke group retreat is your chance to bring the people you love most (friends, couples, family, or colleagues) and let me design a private journey for you in France. You gather the group; I take care of the rest.
Unlike a typical trip, you don’t have to worry about details like:
Where will we stay?
Who will cook?
How do we balance downtime with excursions?
What if someone wants to relax while others want to explore?
Instead, you arrive to a thoughtfully curated experience. You’ll be welcomed into a beautiful home base, share meals crafted with local flavors, explore France’s treasures at a comfortable pace, and enjoy the kind of connection that only comes from intentional, small-group travel.
How It Works
The process is simple, yet deeply personal:
You bring your group. Whether it’s lifelong friends, your partner and a few couples, or a family looking to celebrate a milestone, you gather the people.
We talk about your vision. I’ll listen carefully to the type of experience you want. Maybe it’s slow and restorative. Maybe it’s culinary-focused, with market tours and long-table dinners. Maybe you want history and culture woven in. You can share a few must-sees, but you don’t need to hand me a list.
I design the journey. Using my knowledge, local connections, and retreat-planning expertise, I build your trip around your vision. It won’t be a checklist of requests, it will be a cohesive, hosted experience designed to surprise, delight, and flow naturally.
I host your retreat. This is what makes it different. I’m not just handing you an itinerary; I’ll be there with you, welcoming you, guiding the rhythm of the days, and ensuring the details feel effortless.
Why This Is Different
So many people ask: “How is this different from hiring a travel agent?”
Here’s the difference:
Not a travel agency: You’re not handing me a checklist of reservations. Instead, you’re trusting me to create a hosted journey shaped around your group’s energy.
The Maison d’Amies touch: Every detail is thoughtful and intentional, informed by years of hosting intimate retreats in France. From the first glass of champagne to the final farewell, it’s all designed with warmth.
Tailored and hosted: You set the tone, I craft the story, and I’ll be there to guide it, so your group can simply relax and enjoy.
Inspiration for Your Journey
A bespoke group retreat is all about possibility. Here are a few ways groups have dreamed about traveling together:
Couples’ Escape in Provence A week in a countryside villa, with vineyard dinners, market mornings, and evenings spent under the stars.
Friends’ Getaway in Avignon Exploring hidden courtyards, cooking alongside a private chef, and wandering cobblestone streets with glasses of rosé in hand.
Family Retreat in Normandy Castles, seaside walks, Mont Saint-Michel at sunrise, and cozy evenings with games by the fire.
Celebration Journey Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, or reunions marked with long-table dinners, laughter, and memories you’ll treasure forever.
Why France?
France is my canvas. From the lavender fields of Provence to the châteaux of the Loire to the food markets of Avignon, I’ve spent years building connections and finding the kinds of places you won’t discover in a guidebook.
Choosing France as your destination means:
Access to local chefs, artisans, and guides who enrich the experience.
Stunning homes that feel more like sanctuaries than rentals.
A slower, softer pace that naturally fosters connection.
Who Are Bespoke Group Retreats For?
This offering was created by request, from couples, best friends, and families who wanted the Maison d’Amies experience but in their own circle.
They’re ideal if you want:
A meaningful trip without the stress of planning.
To celebrate something special in a memorable way.
To connect more deeply with your group while exploring France.
To feel at home, cared for, and hosted, not just booked.
How to Start
Bringing your group is simple:
Reach out through the [Bespoke Retreats form] on the website.
Share your group details, preferred dates, and the type of vibe you’re looking for.
Let me take it from there. I’ll design, plan, and host a journey that feels effortless and unforgettable.
Bring Your People, I’ll Do the Rest
Travel is about more than just seeing new places, it’s about how you feel while you’re there. With a bespoke group retreat, you and your people will feel welcomed, cared for, and connected, with every detail handled.
This isn’t just a trip. It’s an experience you’ll carry with you long after the suitcases are unpacked.
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