the retreat you take for you
A 7-Night Whimsy Slow Summer
in Menton, France
Villa Fantaisie
A Luxury Paradise in the South of France
This fantastic Belle Époque residence with a beautiful sea view in the classic coastal town of Menton is a delight to live in. It fulfils your dreams about the classic way of spending your holiday on the French Riviera!
It's like a modern "palais", just refurbished to meet today's standards, but still gives you all the charm and atmosphere of the rich Belle Époque life.
The restored villa blends vintage French Riviera charm with modern amenities, offering a Turkish steam room, a sauna, a hot tub, a heated swimming pool, and an extensive equipped kitchen.
Perfectly located in the sought-after area of Garavan, where it's calm and quiet, yet just 10 min walk down to the promenade along the sea, beaches and restaurants.
The villa sits just 600 meters from Dogs Beach and Hawai Beach, and is a 10-minute walk from Menton's historic old town
Join our
Slow Summer Retreat
July 4-11th, 2027
“The Pearl of the French Riviera”
Join us for a week of living the languid summer life.
Wake slow in your luxurious bedroom in a private french villa; grab a morning cup of Italian expresso as you gaze out at the glistening Côte d'Azur.
Enjoy a slow french breakfast in the garden, lounge by the villa’s pool with a read or take yoga in the lush yard.
In the afternoons, stroll the sun-drenched coastal town located right on the Italian border—famous for its pastel-colored buildings that spill down the hillside to the sea.
Try all things lemon, as this town is infamous for its citrus groves and subtropical microclimate.
The vibe of Menton is quieter, more laid-back than it’s neighbors Nice or Monaco. Which is the set for our whimsy activities.
Pretend you’re living in the 90’s, where phones are off and everyone uses disposable cameras for photos. Every evening after dinner we paint or craft in the garden, journal before bed, and enjoy the sweet slow life.
Every day has an hour crafted for bored time—yes, you read that right—an hour of no technology, an hour to be bored (like, seriously, when was the last time you were truly bored? Probably high school, right? We reach for our phones instead, and this Ted Talk suggests that a lot benefits await) and reconnect to creativity, to our thoughts, to ourselves.
This world moves too fast, this week is all about moving SLOW—and finding you again.
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What's Included
~ 7 Nights Accommodation in a private room in Villa Fantaisie
~ private garden, pool, balcony, kitchen use
~ Gentle Morning Yoga/Meditation (Journey through the Chakras) Classes + Sound Baths led by EJ
~ Silent Mornings
~ 6 Locally-Sourced Homemade Breakfasts
~ 7 Italian/French Inspired Dinners by Local Chef
~On Site Snacks + Tea + Sparkling Water
~ Menton Walking City Tour (History, Lemons + Local Flavors)
~ Day Trip to Eze + Villefranche-sur-Mer
~ Picnic + Guided Tour of La Ferme des Citrons (Lemon Farm) (includes lunch)
~ Morning Hike to Ventimiglia (Italy) for the infamous Friday open-air market
~ Beach Day
~ 5 Paint/Craft Night Supplies
~ 2 Disposable Cameras
~ Journal + Mediation Journal Prompts
~ 4 Guided “Bored Hours”
~ Surprise New Summer ‘27 Book
~ Sun + Soul Welcome Bag :)
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Not Incuded
~ International Flights to Nice Airport and transport to/from villa
~ Lunches (so you can explore the eateries in town)
~ Alcoholic Beverages (we encourage mindful consumption or sobriety)
a day in the life
8:30am Lazy Slow Morning or Gentle Yoga Class
9:30am Brunch
11am-5pm Excursions, Play, Free Time, Town Strolls, Beach Time, Pool Reads, Relax
5:30pm “The Designated Bored Hour”: draw, journal, sit + stare, cloud gaze, pool nap
7:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Paint/Craft Garden Hour
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This retreats is intentionally crafted to move slow, have moments of boredom, creativity, a digital detox, gentle meditation + yoga, beach time, exploration, genuine community, and small moments to notice the little details of life—to really live and reconnect to self.
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Packages
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Private Room: Full Bed (4 Available)
Packages Includes a Private Room in Villa (which has 5 bathrooms/4 showers), pool + garden use, kitchen use, all excursions, yoga classes, meals, paint/craft supplies, disposable camera and swag bag
PRICE: $5,500
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SHARED: The Twin Room (Two Spaces Available)
Packages Includes a Shared Room with one other person in Villa (which has 5 bathrooms/4 showers), pool + garden use, kitchen use, all excursions, yoga classes, meals, paint/craft supplies, disposable camera and swag bag
PRICE: $4,050 (per bed/person)
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Bestie Package (Bed Share)
Packages Includes a Shared Bed in Private Room in Villa (which has 5 bathrooms/4 showers), pool + garden use, kitchen use, all excursions, yoga classes, meals, paint/craft supplies, disposable camera and swag bag
Price Per Person: $3,050
Sign Me Up!
A $750 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required to hold your reservation.
All balances are due in full on or before May 1st, 2027—no exceptions.
Retreat Leader
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Elizabeth Brumfield
Elizabeth Jane “ EJ” is the founder and retreat director of Sun + Soul. She is passionate about creating intentional retreat itineraries that bring women back home to themselves—to bring magic and light into their lives. EJ creates safe whimsical spaces that allow for authenticity, inner healing, and the courage to show up as our true selves. EJ (E-RYT 500) leads 200hr Yoga Teacher Trainings around the globe. She founded a Sound Alchemy Certification Course in Colorado. She uses yoga, somatic breathwork, ceremony, sound healing, women’s circles, and meditation as transformational tools during retreats. She has been teaching, studying, practicing, and sharing these ancient wisdoms all over the world for over 15 years.
Sign Me Up!
A $750 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is required to hold your reservation.
All balances are due in full on or before May 1st, 2027—no exceptions.
“There's only one place I want to go and it's to all the places I've never been.”
~Nikki Rowe
FAQs
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For the woman who can’t remember the last time she heard her own thoughts. For the woman ready to reset her nervous system, get creative, connect with her true self again, do chakra yoga, and not feel guilty to RELAX. It’s time to play, get whimsy, and remember who you are (the location doesn’t hurt either!)
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The best airport is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), located about 30 km (18 miles) southwest of Menton. You can take a bus, train or taxi to our villa!
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All deposits of $750 are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions.
If cancelling before 60-days all payment will be refunded except non-refundable deposit.
If cancelling less than 60-days before the start date—no refund is issued.
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We encourage digital detoxing and sobriety/mindful consumption for our early excursions, yoga, and ceremonies. If you want to party, this retreat is not for you.
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I know it
This peaceful practice sets you up for a great night of sleep!
Questions?
We’ll answer all your pondering here!