About Rhone Retreat

Rhone Retreat, a beautiful property built in the early 1800’s, offers a glimpse of life in a quaint South France village surrounded by numerous vineyards, historical sites and activities.  You can fill you days with walks through the village or vineyards; drive to historic Palais des Papes in Avignon; medieval village of Uzes; Pont du Gard (Roman Aqueducts), St. Victor la Coste ruins; hike to Camp de Caesar or Oppidum Saint Vincent (ruins of Ceasar’s spa); or relax by the pool and enjoy the gardens within our stone walls.

The award winning Marjolet vineyard, family-owned for five generations, directly across the street, offers an opportunity for you to meet the wine maker and visit the ‘cave’ for a wine test session.

Dine outside on one of the numerous shaded terraces; BBQ arbor complete with fully equipped summer kitchen, relax by the pool in the hammock, enjoy the chaise lounges or schedule a massage with our owner/therapist.

About the Owner:

Born in the Seychelles Islands, Ken Jourdan, owner and proprietor of Rhone Retreat, grew up on islands throughout the world.  His diverse childhood experiences gave him an appreciation for all cultures and for a lifestyle that promotes health and wellbeing on an individual basis.

Graduating from Florida State University with a degree in Food and Nutrition, Ken furthered his desire to improve the lives of his clients by attending the CORE Institute of Massage Therapy. With these certifications, Ken moved to Telluride, Colorado where he was a staff Massage Therapist at The Peaks Spa and Resort for three years.  During that time he also developed a private massage clientele.  Moving back to the south US Ken worked with the British Boxing Team during the 1996 Atlanta, GA Olympics before settling in Destin, FL where he continued to build his private clientele until his move to Europe in the fall of 2001.

Immersion classes in French while living in Paris and Toulouse, France then in Spanish while living in Barcelona, Spain have served Ken well as he explored the country and eventually purchased the property he has renovated to make Rhone Retreat a true destination vacation.