Madeleine Vedel

The Curious Writer, Chocolate-maker and Guide to Food, Wine, & Travel in Provence

Madeleine Vedel is a writer, photographer and teacher. Over a peripatetic life she has become an accomplished goat cheese maker, a culinary tour guide in Provence, a translator and writer of articles and stories. Trained in France, she brings her culinary, wine and cheese know-how across the Atlantic to Northern Michigan. During the winter, she organizes culinary tours out of her home in Avignon, France.

Provence Fiber Arts Tour Sprint 2026

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Provence Fiber Arts Tour Sprint 2026

$4,800.00

10 days and 11 nights in Provence exploring the world of fiber arts and crafts, local traditions, markets and more.

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TO CONFIRM YOUR BOOKING: payment of at least half the tour cost is required.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

At this time, I am experiencing difficulties receiving payment by credit card through the web site. You have the additional option of Paypal/Venmo, or you can send in half the tour cost by check to be made out to Provence Cooks, and mailed to PO Box 726, Mancelona, MI 49659. This last option is the preferred one. The remainder is to be paid within two months of the tour dates.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

In the event you would need to cancel the retreat after you have confirmed your participation, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing madeleinevedel@gmail.com

Cancellation six months prior to the tour: You will receive a refund for your deposit less $250 administrative fee per person. Insurance is not included in the fees, and it is up to you to ask international coverage with your insurance carrier, if you so decide

Cancellation six to three months prior to the tour departure: If your spot can be filled by another participant you will receive a refund minus your $250 administrative fee. Otherwise, due to financial obligations towards the house rental, the 50% deposit is non-refundable. If you have already paid in full, you will receive a refund minus the 50% deposit. Alternatively, the deposit (minus the administrative fee) may be applied to a future tour within a calendar year.

Full Payment is required two months prior to the tour dates

Cancellation within three months of the tour: There will be no refund of payment unless we find a replacement. In that case you will receive a refund minus the 50% deposit.

We reserve the right to cancel the retreat or change the program without giving any reason. In the event that a cancellation is necessary, payments will be fully refunded.