• Please read the Program Brochure and complete the Application Form.

• We’ll be in touch from there to organise a casual chat.

• Following this, successful applicants will have one week to pay to secure their place in the program.

Wander into the country for a week at La Gonette rich on all things food.

The cost per person for the week is 5000 euros, fully inclusive of transport to and from Marseille, the program, accommodation, all food and alcohol, as well as all activities. We have two spots available in a shared room for 2500 euros.

It’s an all inclusive week. What, exactly, is included?

Six nights accommodation in the historical home, La GonetteSix breakfasts, lunches, apéros and dinners prepared by us, with one or two lunches out
Wine, cocktails, after dinner whiskey (all alcohol)

Three food writing workshops with Ruth Reichl
DAY ONE: Food to telegraph characters

DAY TWO: Not food writers, but ...

DAY THREE: Food writing over time

Visits and excursions to artist’s homes and ateliers; to local producers and a neighbouring vineyard; to produce markets and local villages (schedule below).

Time at the historic home of La Gonette just to be, to enjoy the pool or an afternoon in a hammock, or to get involved in activities like a madeleine or tart workshop

Transfers to and from Marseille (airport or train station)

A few more surprises ...

There is more information along with the week’s schedule here.

Please note that we encourage that you have travel insurance as the places are non-refundable given our limited spaces.

Where is La Gonette located?
The estate sits at the base of the medieval village of Simiane-la-Rotonde in the Haute-Alpes of Provence in the south of France. A traditional farming region, it is surrounded by lavender fields and olive groves.

How do I get there?
The nearest major train stations to La Gonette are Avignon and Marseille (approximately 90 minutes drive). High-speed trains from Paris run regularly to these stations, and the journey takes around three hours. You can also fly into Marseille, which has an international airport. We will arrange group transfers from Marseille airport and train station, which is included in the program cost.

What facilities will I have access to?
Guests have access to the house and grounds of La Gonette, including gardens, terraces, pool and hammam. All utilities, including wifi, are provided.

Do I need to speak French?
While it is useful if you can speak any French, it is not necessary. Our program is run in English.

How do meals work over the week?
Our in-house team of creatives and cooks will take care of all culinary needs. Breakfast, lunch, apéro and dinner are provided each day at La Gonette, as well as a lunch excursion in the area. All food is included in the program cost. Dietaries can certainly be catered for.