Taste and See: A Cultural Immersion in Burgundy, France
August 23-29, 2026
Join Sheila Ewers in the Borgogne region of France!
The Borgogne region of France, full of ripening grapes, ancient castles, meandering rivers, charming towns and world renowned cuisine offers a perfect tableau to “Taste and See” the goodness of nature and the abundance of your own life.
Daily life in France prioritizes savoring each moment, basking in beauty, connecting with the earth and delighting in conversation and companionship. You'll spend the week experiencing the abundant satisfaction and peace that comes with that way of living and gain tools to enrich your own life when you return home. You will enjoy local, market-fresh meals prepared by a professional chef and paired with wines from the region, learn to cook authentic French cuisine, pedal through local villages, vineyards and forests, float above the countryside in a hot air ballon, lounge by the beautiful salt-water pool, and learn about the wine, cuisine and ancient history of the area all while savoring the company of like-minded explorers
What’s Included:
6 nights accommodations in a luxurious Castle
All meals, with the exception of 3 lunches, prepared by an esteemed chef with fresh, organic regional and seasonal ingredients
French Cooking class
e-bike tour and lunch in the Grand Cru Vineyards
Wine Tasting
Sunrise Hot air balloon Ride
Yoga Classes
What’s Not Included:
Rail tickets and transfers
Alcoholic Beverages other than wine pairings with dinner
Optional Group Lunch at Michelin Restaurant
Extra spa treatments or excursions
Travel Insurance
A NONREFUNDABLE $500 Deposit will secure your spot!
1/2 Balance Due by January 1, 2026, Full Balance Due by July 1, 2026
Accommodations
This superb 10,000 square foot Chateau built over different periods from the 16th to the 19th century is embellished with a 15-acre park including 10 acres of forest classified as a “protected site”, and a small pond for fishing. From the castle, you can enjoy a superb view of the Jura mountains.
A pedestrian and cycle path takes you in 5 minutes to the village of Cuisery (all shops) from the entrance of the property. Tournus, the gastronomic capital of Southern Burgundy with its Michelin-starred restaurants is only 7 km away.
The place is ideal for jogging, walking, horse riding, and cycling from the Château. The Seille river is a few hundred meters away and offers a cycle route as well as water activities (canoe rental, fishing boat, etc.).
A complete Wellness area with a gym (weight training and cardio), sauna, and hammam, as well as a massage room (a local masseuse offers her services on site), are available in the Château.
Travel Details
US Citizens traveling to France need a current passport. Check the expiration date to make sure that it does not expire within 6 months of your trip. As of Spring 2025, Electronic Visas are expected to be required for US citizens seeking European entry. Stay up to date by clicking HERE.
Flying into France
The easiest way to reach Chateau Montrevost is to fly to Paris. From there, you have 2 options:
1. Rent a car and drive directly to the Chateau. Driving in France is as easy as driving in the US. The highways are well marked, and Google Maps will take you right to the front door. If you are traveling with another person, you may even find that this is a less expensive option than multiple round-trip train tickets. In my opinion, this is the best option since it gives you the most flexibility to tour the countryside during our week at the Chateau. The drive is also LOVELY!
2. Regular trains run from Paris to Tournus. The price of a one-way ticket runs between 40 and 70 Euro, and it takes about 4 hours to transit. If you choose this option, I will help to arrange a taxi for your pick up at the station and transport to the Chateau.
You can purchase train tickets in advance HERE.
Please note that we will not have access to the Chateau until 3pm, so plan your travel and arrival accordingly.
Our first gathering will take place at 6pm.
We understand that booking transportation can be daunting! Don't let that stop you from fulfilling a travel dream! Sheila is more than happy to guide you through the travel booking process if you need help. Simply email sheila@johnscreekyoga.com with any questions or concerns.
About Your Host
Sheila is an ERYT 500 and YACEP teacher certified through Yoga Alliance. She trained at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and has been practicing and teaching for more than 20 years. In 2011, she created Blue Lotus Yoga, LLC which operated in two physical location in Johns Creek and Duluth, GA, Under Blue Lotus, she also launched a comprehensive online studio platform and developed Sweet Tea Yoga Festival in Alpharetta, GA. She is a published author and served as Yoga Editor for Natural Awakenings Atlanta Magazine from 2019 through 2021.
Today, Sheila owns and operates SEEK Yoga and Travel, a full service platform designed to help students and seekers of all sorts develop tools for deepening consciousness, developing connection and living lives of joyful embodiment. She is a Jungian Life Coach, Licensed Travel Consultant, and holds additional certifications in Meditation, Yin Yoga, Thai Yoga, Bodywork, and Yoga Nidra. Sheila has trained with dozens of internationally known yoga and meditation teachers. She leads Yoga Teacher Training at both the 200 and 300-hour levels, hosts retreats and workshops both domestically and internationally and provides spiritual and professional coaching. As a former Professor of American literature, Sheila loves to explore the intersection between philosophy, poetry, religion, nature, and yoga and often brings that synthesis into her work. She continues to take advantage of every opportunity to train and learn and will forever consider herself a student of this ancient and beautiful practice.