JHVintage

This is hands down the best, small town Yoga class I have been to in the Twin Cities. Located in Scandia, MN, the instructor Chris was down to earth and an incredible instructor. First class is free! Yoga Hus is about 35 minutes from the Twin Cities and is worth it! Challenging and relaxing.

Now... for the really good stuff....What could possibly be better than Yoga, Chocolate, Wine, and Cheese? I am sorta hoping that Max will take me here for our honeymoon.... after all we would take off only a week after we are married. I'm thinking yes. :-)

Au revoir!

Yoga, Chocolate and Cheese

Paris + the South of France

June 19-27, 2010, tour cost $2,995

In mid-June 2010 come to France with Chris to enjoy Paris and the South of France! There will be yoga offered most every day to set us up to fully appreciate the sights, sounds and flavors of some of Chris' favorite places in France. See www.ctptours.com as well for other France travel programs.

Dates: June 19-27, 2010 (9 days/8 nights)
Price: $2995.00 (new dates & price)

Why this tour will be so awesome:
*Small group (8-16 people max)
*Personalized attention with 2 fun, expert France guides (one is me!)

*Eat amazing food, experience the local culture up close and personal
*Yoga and other active pursuits like hiking offered most every day – this allows guilt-free chocolate and cheese indulgences!
*Staying for 3 nights in the center of Paris and 5 nights in one of my most favorite towns in France- Vaison-la-Romaine in the Cote du Rhone valley as our home-base for the South of France

What's included: Quality and trusted 3* Hotels (3 nights Paris and 5 nights Vaison-la-Romaine) all breakfasts, 5 lunches and 3 dinners, yoga classes offered with me or a guest instructor most everyday, all transportation while with the group (including roundtrip train Paris-Avignon, and mini-bus for short trips around Vaison), all tips while with the group- at restaurants and this includes guide tips, all sightseeing with the group: chocolate tasting/walking tour with a local guide in Paris, wine tasting, Roman ruins galore including the famous aquaduct Pont du Gard, the antique theatre in Orange and villas in Vaison-la-Romaine, did I say wine tasting?, hiking, charming villages, olive oil tasting, local markets, cheeses & lavender!!!

What's not included: International airfare, transport to/from airports & hotels, beverages during group meals, and any meals not included with the group, any transportation or sights visited while not with the group.

If you want to secure a spot on the tour, a $500 deposit is required. A minimum of 8 people is needed for this tour to run. Sign up by November 15th and get $100 discount!

Sat, June 19 - Day 1: Welcome to Paris

We'll meet around 5 p.m. at our hotel followed by a short walk through our neighborhood, followed by dinner. Sleep in Paris (2 nights).

Sun, June 20 - Day 2: Historic Paris and French chocolate

This morning we'll begin with a yoga class to shake off any remaining jet-lag followed by breakfast at a nearby café. We will then take a walking tour exploring the city and visit some of the best chocolatiers around. Afternoon is free to explore sites of your choice.

Mon, June 21 - Day 3: TGV to the South of France

We will take our TGV bullet train (average speed is 170 mph!) to the south of France and then a bus transfer to the hotel in or near Vaison la Romaine. Today is Fête de la Musique – street concerts, bands and events in most cities and villages of France (including ours), on the occasion of the summer solstice. Dinner together. Sleep in or near Vaison-la-Romaine (5 nights).

Tues, June 22 - Day 4: Outdoor Market Day and the Romans

Wake up this morning to the sights and sounds of the market. Enjoy the morning strolling at the market sampling the fresh and local cheeses, breads, honey and produce. Meet after lunch to visit the Roman ruins that gave Vaison the last part of it’s name “la-Romaine” at the turn of the last century.

Wed, June 23 - Day 5: Côte du Rhone wines and Lavender

After some exercise (a walk or yoga) we will enjoy wine tasting in the region visiting nearby Côte du Rhone wine villages such as Gigondas or Rasteau. We will take a scenic drive to take in the brilliant sights of sunflowers and lavender fields at the peak of the season!

Thurs, June 24 - Day 6: Roman Ruins

Today we'll visit some of the most awe-inspiring Roman ruins around the ancient empire. We will see the well-preserved 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct, the Pont du Gard -a UNESCO site. Also we are lucky to see the Roman theatre of Orange with an impressive and intact back stage wall – only one of three left in the world.

Fri, June 25 - Day 7: Provencal Villages

Today we'll explore a lovely area in a regional park called the Chaîne des Alpilles which means “baby Alps”, a small mountain range in Provence. Visit the village of Les Baux, a rock-top fortress which belonged to the rebellious family of the same name in the Middle Ages. The Alpilles were immortalized in art by Vincent van Gogh, who painted many images of the landscapes here during his time in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence on the north side of the mountains. Visit Saint-Rémy or other charming nearby villages, including a olive oil tasting in this area that is prized for the quality olive oil production.