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You give so much of yourself—to your family, your work, and the people you love. Belle Vie is an invitation to turn some of that care toward yourself.
To step away from the rhythms of everyday life and into a week shaped by beauty, discovery, and connection. To wander, savor, feel inspired, and simply be present, surrounded by extraordinary places and women who share your curiosity about the world.
You dream of traveling the world, discovering beauty, and connecting with kindred spirits.
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Featured Retreat
By popular demand, we’re returning to the English countryside—this time in spring, when magnificent gardens are in bloom and the landscape feels lifted from the pages of a Jane Austen novel. From our historic country estate, we’ll explore storybook villages, celebrated gardens, grand country houses, and the timeless beauty of rural England.
At our exquisite estate, we’ll savor the pleasures of English country life: afternoon tea, garden strolls, antique discoveries, and candlelit dinners prepared by our private chef. Between our days exploring, there will be time to wander the grounds, linger over tea, and simply enjoy the beauty of spring in the company of kindred spirits.
The English Countryside
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Every element of a Belle Vie Retreat is considered—from the residence we call home to the flowers on the table. Rooted in the European art of living, each journey celebrates beauty, culture, pleasure, and the rituals that make everyday life extraordinary.
Art of Living
La Belle Vie Philosophy
Connection
Intimate groups create space for genuine connection to unfold naturally. Shared discoveries, long dinners, and unhurried moments together often become the beginning of friendships that continue long after the journey ends.
Inspiration
Travel awakens curiosity and changes the way we see. Through beautiful surroundings, cultural discovery, and time to simply notice, each Belle Vie journey is designed to leave you inspired long after you return home.
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Our Belle Vie Cotswolds Retreat is now sold out. A week of historic houses, golden gardens, beautiful meals, charming villages, and the quiet romance of English country life awaits the wonderful women joining us. We are so grateful for the incredible response to this retreat.
If you missed your chance to join us in the Cotswolds, we warmly invite you to discover our Belle Vie English Gardens Retreat—another romantic journey through the English countryside, filled with extraordinary gardens, storied country houses, charming villages, beautiful meals, and the timeless atmosphere of Jane Austen’s England.
The Cotswolds
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Escape to the sun-washed Amalfi Coast, where bougainvillea spills over ancient walls, colorful villages cling to dramatic cliffs, and the Mediterranean still beckons for an autumn swim. From our elegant private villa, we’ll embrace the lingering warmth of the season, with leisurely days shaped by sparkling seas, fragrant gardens, and the effortless beauty of Italian life.
Together, we’ll discover the romance of the coast through beautiful meals, storied villages, boat days, and moments of pure dolce vita. Join us for an unforgettable week of beauty, connection, and inspiration in one of Italy’s most enchanting seaside settings.
Amalfi Coast
October 3-9, 2027
Immerse yourself in the blossoming gardens, rolling green countryside, and storybook villages of England in spring, where history, beauty, and romance meet at every turn. Our historic country estate will be the perfect sanctuary, offering an idyllic setting to slow down, explore, and savor the timeless rhythms of English country life.
Every moment will be designed to spark creativity, delight the senses, and celebrate the art of living beautifully. Join us in the English countryside for an unforgettable experience of beauty, connection, & inspiration in a setting that feels lifted from a Jane Austen novel.
English Countryside
May 22-28, 2027
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Our Belle Vie Provence Retreat is now sold out. Inspired by the effortless beauty of the South of France, this intimate escape brings together sun-drenched villages, market mornings, garden lunches, beautiful meals, and the unmistakable romance of Provençal life.
For those dreaming of a Belle Vie escape beneath the Mediterranean sun, we kindly invite you to explore our Amalfi Coast Retreat—an unforgettable journey of historic villas, seaside villages, private boat days, beautiful meals, and the enduring glamour of la dolce vita.
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"Every detail was thoughtfully curated & Molly was an exceptional host who went above & beyond to create the most unforgettable experiences."
- Lydia, Past guest
Meet Molly ⟶
Decades spent in France immersed her in the art de vivre—savoring life through beauty, culture, and intention—while her work in luxury events refined her love for detail and sophisticated experiences. Belle Vie Retreats are her extension: intimate, thoughtfully curated escapes where inspiration, connection, and the elegance of Europe converge, inviting women to step into a world of beauty and carry its magic home with them.
Molly Carr is an international photographer, Rizzoli author, and lifelong explorer, capturing couture, culture, & the world’s most elegant destinations through her lens.
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- Laura l, Past guest
"The Belle Vie Provence Retreat reconnected me to the profound joy of discovery & genuine hospitality."
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