Indulge Yourself
Painting retreat:​​
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We are very privileged to offer painting coarse's by the phenomenal artist Mary Shin.
She is a fine-art painter born in South Korea, who grew up in NYC and currently lives in Callian, France.
She graduated from Parsons School of Design in NYC, worked at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and exhibited in Singapore, Geneva, London and several galleries in Provence, France.
Mary's career has allowed her to travel and live abroad in many countries and it is reflected in her art practice- Colour and cultures of the places she has lived.
Currently she teaches water-colour for the International Women’s Club of Var in Fayence- both beginners and intermediate; portrait, landscape and Still Life.
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Private dining:
​​Paula Sachs :
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Is a South African chef and caterer who has recently moved to Provence and is now based in beautiful Cotignac. She has 16 years kitchen experience, having been head chef to gastro pubs in United Kingdom to consulting restaurants in Cape Town and private cooking in the Côte d'Azur and has studied at the Culinary Academy in Cape Town. By arrangement Paula will come to the house and cook ,offering a relaxing dining experience .
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Frankie Unsworth:
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Based in Provence, Frankie Unsworth is a British-born cookbook writer, food stylist and private chef with a love for French gastronomy gleaned from childhood years in Aix-en-Provence and then Paris. Should you wish , Frankie will to come to the house and cook . All the ingredients are sourced locally to create delicious dishes, which are served and cleared leaving you to enjoy the evening. We are very excited that Frankie is also offering cooking courses at the gite (see below).​
Cooking with Frankie
​Gather in the kitchen for a fun and informative cookery
workshop with cookbook author and stylist Frankie Unsworth.
During this informal cookery demonstration and
hands-on workshop, you will learn to master a few
new recipes using the best of the local and seasonal
ingredients, gleaning plenty of tips and tricks along the
way.
Whether you would like to learn to master homemade
puff pastry, or want to learn to rustle up a 3-course
menu in under 2 hours, workshops can be tweaked and
tailored to guests dietary requirements and desires.
A typical class lasts 2-3 hours, followed by a lunch
featuring the recipes from the class, and some specially
selected wines to accompany.
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Massage therapist :
Should you wish to have a massage during your stay, Meryl our therapist will come to the house and relieve your stress either in your room or even better down by the pool next to the river or under the olive trees !
As a state-certified spa practitioner with extensive training, she has been working in the wellness industry for over 10 years.​
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