Small-group wine retreats through France's most beautiful regions — designed for women who'd rather go than keep waiting for the perfect moment.

Arrive solo.
Leave with new friends.

Curated wine retreats · France · Women only

Bordeaux is open for booking

June 2nd-7th, 2026 · 10 Spots · Inaugural Retreat

Wine travel designed for you.

THE AMICA VINA EXPERIENCE

Wine regions are beautiful. But most tours are intimidating, couple-heavy, or designed around serious connoisseurs. Amica Vina was built for women who want gorgeous scenery, good wine, and the chance to make real friends — without needing a wine degree or a pre-arranged group.

01. Solo-friendly by design

Every retreat is built around solo travellers. Introductions, roommate matching, and a WhatsApp group before you even arrive.

02. Wine without gatekeeping

Tasting and learning for fun and curiosity, not for an exam. Casual sippers and budding enthusiasts are both welcome.

03. Everything handled for you

Accommodation, private drivers,
winery visits, meals, and activities.
All curated and confirmed before you land.

04. Intentionally small groups

6–10 women per retreat. Intimate enough to actually talk. Social enough to never feel alone.

❋Featured Retreat: Bordeaux

Six château visits and wine tastings, 5 nights in a 4-star hotel, private drivers, a bike tour through the city, afternoon free time in UNESCO-listed Saint-Émilion, and more.

June 2–7, 2026 | 10 spots total | £2,000

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Discover France’s most beautiful wine regions

Each destination is a different mood. Pick the one that calls to you, or join the waitlist for all of them.

Why join Amica Vina?

Here’s what makes Amica Vina retreats special:

  • Our retreat itineraries are tested first-hand by the research trips we take - making sure the wineries and activities are as wonderful as imagined.

    Blending delicious wine, aesthetic atmospheres, and great hospitality so that everyone enjoys themselves (newbies to wine aficionados all welcome!).

  • Designed with solo female travellers in mind, so you can feel safe and supported - surrounded by like-minded women. Friend duos also welcome!

  • Built-in friend group for a dream girls’ trip. You may arrive solo, but you’ll never feel alone.

  • Taste, learn, and enjoy French wines with local experts, from world-famous châteaux to hidden gems.

  • We handle the details (accommodation, activities, and transportation) so you can simply relax and enjoy.

  • We keep our retreats intimate so everyone feels included, supported, and part of the group.

What Guests Say

These quotes are from women who travelled with Samantha on Amica Vina research trips. First official retreat: Bordeaux, June 2026.

  • “Travelling through Bordeaux with Sam felt completely effortless. The city has such a cool yet elegant vibe, and the wineries (aka chateaux) were so glamorous. Every winery we visited was clearly chosen with care. The wineries were welcoming and never felt overly ‘wine-technical,’ but I still learned a lot and had fun doing it. I loved how everything flowed so smoothly (no pun intended!), without needing to think or plan at all. The trip felt like the perfect balance of structure and freedom to explore Bordeaux, and I already want to do another trip like it!”

    — Mairead D. (Travelled with Amica Vina to Bordeaux)

  • “Samantha puts so much thought into selecting the best wineries. It was cool seeing her process during the research trip, making sure each winery had the right balance of quality wine, great hospitality, and also felt unique from the others. You can tell she’s in her element, and her love of learning about wine is infectious.”

    — Chantel D. (Travelled with Amica Vina to Alsace)

  • “Travelling through Paris and Champagne was so fun, I couldn’t think of a better city combo for a girls' trip. As a Champagne lover, I found the tastings were elegant yet approachable. The whole experience felt social and celebratory, yet I learned more than I could imagine about the craft of wine. I loved that we could enjoy multiple wine tours without any stress or decision-making. While in Paris, you could tell Sam was so comfortable in the city, guiding us from sight to sight with fun wine and food pit-stops along the way. She curates the trip so it never feels overly touristy either. The care and detail she brings to Amica Vina, even on the research trip, makes you feel completely taken care of.”

    — Mairead D. (Travelled with Amica Vina to Paris & Champagne)

  • “Alsace in December is like something out of a fairytale, and the way Amica Vina curates the experience makes it even more special. Everything felt thoughtfully paced. Pairing wine tastings with Christmas markets was such a fun mix. Many people say it’s the Christmas capital, and I can see why. The wine tastings were informative and still easy to digest. You get to try so many wine styles specific to the Alsace region (lots of them new to me, including my new favourite, Gewürztraminer!). I wouldn’t have thought to do a wine tour in the winter, but this trip made me realise how magical a winter wine retreat can be!”

    — Chantel D. (Travelled with Amica Vina to Alsace)

A woman in a navy blue top, white shorts, and white sneakers standing on a stone pathway at a marina, with white boats docked in the water and Mediterranean-style white buildings in the background.

Meet Your Host

In my 20s, I lived in Canada, France, the UK, and Australia; always eager to meet new people and discover new places. I built a career in advertising and dedicated my free time to chasing experiences and collecting stories, including visiting beautiful vineyards around the world.

Over time, my curiosity about wine grew. So much so that I recently completed WSET Level 2 with distinction and am awaiting my Level 3 results.

Though I’m grateful to have lived in different countries, moving around highlighted how challenging it can be to make new friends as an adult (and how many women feel the same).

These things together inspired me to create Amica Vina: curated wine retreats where women can travel together, explore beautiful wine regions, and build genuine connections that go beyond a single trip.

When you join an Amica Vina retreat, the hard work is already done; you just get to soak up the scenery, enjoy sharing wine, and meet inspiring women who may become lifelong friends.

I can’t wait to welcome you to Amica Vina in France.

Cheers,
Samantha

IS AMICA VINA FOR YOU?

You’ll feel right at home if…

✓ You've been meaning to do a solo trip, but don’t want to travel alone

— The structure removes every excuse.

✓ You love wine but have zero interest in a lecture

— Our tastings are fun, not formal.

✓ Your friends keep saying yes to the group chat and no to booking

— You're done waiting to make your dream girls’ trip a reality.

✓ You want to meet fun, kind, like-minded new friends

— Small groups make it easy to get to know everyone.

✓ You want a trip that looks as good as it feels

— Designed for women who appreciate beauty in the details.