Lavender Artisan + Owner of Elsa Lenthal Lavandes

Raised among the lavender fields and olive groves of Les Baux-de-Provence, Elsa learned the traditional art of making lavender wands from her mother and grandmother at just ten years old. Today, she grows lavender at the foot of the Château des Baux and shares the Provençal tradition that first captured her heart as a child.

Cheesemonger and Cheese Affineur, Owner of Lou Canesteou

Born in Provence, Romain spent several years abroad, including nine years running a cheese shop in Berlin. In 2020, he returned to Vaison-la-Romaine to take over Lou Canesteou, the very shop where he had first trained as an intern in 2011. Today, Romain works closely with cheeses from local producers, carefully aging and maturing them in the shop’s two cellars to develop their texture, character, and flavor.

Chef + Owner of Plate Full of Dreams

Suzanne has spent a lifetime exploring the world through food. From the Greek Islands and Scotland to her home in Provence, she has developed a cooking style rooted in fresh, seasonal ingredients, approachable cooking, and the joy of sharing a meal. Her classes are warm, hands-on, and designed to inspire you long after you return home.

Export Manager of Château de Saint Cosme

After years abroad in England and Spain as an English teacher, James began a new chapter in wine, studying Viticulture and Oenology in Beaune, Burgundy. His experience took him to estates in the UK, Bordeaux, and Australia before joining Château de Saint Cosme in Gigondas in 2025. Today, he works throughout the cellar and estate, with a growing focus on the vineyards that first drew him to winemaking.

Artisan Winemaker, Clos de Caveau

Born to French-Swiss parents who had travelled the world, Henri spent many years in London practising as a psychoanalyst before taking over the management of his family’s organic vineyard in 1994. Passionate about the unique terroirs of the Clos de Caveau, Henri has spent the following decades crafting terroir-driven wines that truly express this remarkable place. 

Botanical Watercolor Artist

From painting on porcelain in Paris to capturing the beauty of Provence's wildflowers on paper, Stéphanie Henao has spent her life exploring botanical art. Inspired by the region's abundant flora, her delicate watercolor paintings celebrate the natural world with remarkable elegance. Today, she shares her passion through workshops in French, English, and Spanish, inviting visitors to experience Provence through the eyes of an artist.

Santonnier + Olive Oil Producer

Born and raised in Séguret, Denis brings his love of Provence to life through handmade santons, the clay figures used in traditional Christmas nativity scenes. Inspired by local people, including his grandfather, his creations celebrate village life. He also tends olive groves and produces his own extra virgin olive oil, continuing his family’s connection to the land.

Manager + Tasting Room at Chêne Bleu

Originally from Paris, Mathieu discovered his passion for wine while working in a French restaurant in London, following in the footsteps of his winemaking grandparents. After formal wine studies in Bordeaux and experience in Michelin-starred restaurants, he found his way to Chêne Bleu, where he shares that passion with visitors from around the world.