May I Invite You to Provence? (For Real!)
Are you ready to discover Provence?
What? An email on a Wednesday?
Yes, friends. Because this is not your average Emily in France email.
I am over the moon to announce that, in collaboration with my dear friend talented ceramicist Camille Drozdz of ICI l'Atelier in La Ciotat to announce the launch of a week-long food-and-art experience – and you, dear readers, are getting an exclusive first look!
Introducing... TERRE/MER.
What Is TERRE/MER?
The South of France has long drawn artists and cooks, writers and weary travelers looking for respite. A place out of time and yet very much of its time, the region is known for its crystal blue waters and rich terroir.
Along the rocky white cliffs of the calanques buzz bees raised by eco-conscious beekeepers; just a few miles away, deep black Grenache, Carignan, and Mourvedre grapes are grown for the region’s dry, pale pink rosés.
In the heart of historic La Ciotat, meanwhile, young entrepreneurs including organic produce vendors, winesellers, cheesemongers, and, of course, artisans like the ceramicists of ICI l’Atelier flourish, as the small city regains new life.
TERRE/MER invites you to be a part of this space, with Camille and myself as your guides.
TERRE/MER is not your typical vacation – nor is it your typical retreat. The week-long adventure is built around community, hosting a small group of just seven women in typical Provençal homes. Together, you'll embark on a ceramics intensive (four hours each weekday morning in Camille's state-of-the-art atelier in the heart of La Ciotat) followed by afternoons exploring the area, from cliffside walks to games of pétanque (invented here in La Ciotat!) to wine and cheese tastings and cooking ateliers with yours truly. By the end of your stay, you will have made your own ceramic tableware, mastered the art of handmade aioli, practiced yoga on the beach overlooking the Mediterranean, and cultivated friendships to last a lifetime.
TERRE/MER is launching this November from Sunday 13 to Sunday 20.
So what are you waiting for?
Book now to take advantage of special early birds pricing. We cannot wait to welcome you.
– Camille et Emily