The Harvest Season
La Vendange
November 9th - 12th, 2026
An intimate retreat in Paris for women ready to gather their growth, release what no longer serves, and begin their next chapter with courage and clarity.
Reignite your curiosity, courage, creativity, and community in the City of Light.
La Vendange—the French word for Harvest—is a season of gathering.
It’s the moment when what has been planted and nurtured finally comes into the light.
This retreat invites you to pause, reflect, and claim the wisdom and dreams you’ve been cultivating. During our time in Paris, you’ll harvest insight, release what no longer serves, and step into what’s next with confidence and clarity.
Not a schedule—an experience shaped by the season and by you.
Each GenerateHER retreat is rooted in the rhythm of Les Saisons—crafted around the women who attend and the energy they bring.
I never create the itinerary until I know exactly who is joining me in Paris. Each day is thoughtfully curated with intention and flow—balancing guided sessions, creative discovery, and quiet reflection—meticulously shaped around the women in the room.
This retreat may not be for you if:
You need a cookie-cutter experience, or you’re seeking a minute-by-minute schedule before you arrive, or prefer to observe rather than engage. These four days invite openness, participation, and a willingness to be changed by what you discover.
Each retreat is designed to balance structure with freedom—blending group connection and personal reflection—while giving space to explore creatively and uncover fresh perspectives for what’s next.
Example Itinerary
The itinerary will only be created once I know who will be joining me in Paris; each day will unfold with intention and flow, balancing guided sessions, creative discovery, and quiet reflection.
Day 1 - Welcome Lunch and Kickoff
Set the intention.
The time has begun to focus exclusively on you. Settle into your new community and start the experience of self-love, reflection, and positive change.
Day 2 - Jardin Secret
How to Identify, Tend, and Act on Your Hidden Dream
We begin with what’s quietly calling to you. Through guided storytelling, creative exploration, and reflective workshops, you’ll uncover the ideas or desires you’ve put on hold and begin giving them light, language, and life.
Day 3 - The Four Pillars of Risk-Taking
Courage. Community. Curiosity. Creativity.
This is the heart of the retreat: the mindset shift. We’ll explore what it really means to take risks while staying true to yourself. Through creative exercises, movement, group discussion, and peer mentoring, you’ll begin building the pillars to support your next chapter.
Day 4 - Designing What’s Next
Future Forecasting and Planning
This is where vision becomes strategy. We’ll shape what you’ve discovered into a simple but powerful framework for your next chapter, whether it’s personal, creative, or professional. You’ll leave with a clear, aligned plan that supports who you are and who you’re becoming.
Departure Day
Departure on your own from Paris, and your new journey begins!
An investment in your next season
Your retreat experience includes:
→ Three days of guided sessions and curated experiences in Paris
→ Group meals (lunches & select dinners)
→ All materials and retreat activities
→ Post-retreat reflection guide
Investment:
€ 3,250 EUR
(Flights & accommodation not included. Hotel recommendations provided upon registration.)
A non-refundable deposit secures your space, with the remaining balance due 6 weeks before the retreat.
“This experience was remarkable.”
“This experience was remarkable—thoughtful, engaging, and filled with wonderful people and conversation. It gave me space to reflect on where I’ve been and where I want to go—in my whole life, not just professionally.”
- Allison, Texas
The Experience
A GenerateHER retreat weaves together:
→ Guided group sessions and reflective conversation
→ Shared meals and Parisian moments curated for connection
→ Personal time to wander, write, and breathe
→ A community of open-hearted women navigating transformation
Preparation
You’ll receive a welcome packet with travel tips, packing suggestions, and the retreat rhythm.
Expect mornings of guided conversation and afternoons open for inspiration, journaling, or a walk through the Jardin du Luxembourg.
Bring an open mind, comfortable shoes, and a heart ready for connection.
Bonjour. I’m Jane Bertch
Why come on this journey with me? My own life has been a testament to embracing change.
I’ve built a life across two foreign countries and navigated three significant career shifts, including leaping from a corporate role into entrepreneurship in an unfamiliar industry and country. Having done it myself on several occasions, I love working with others. My Executive Master’s from INSEAD Business School in France, specializing in Psychodynamics—the psychology of change—deeply influences how I work. It’s shown me, time and again, that true transformation begins with investing in ourselves. I’m excited to share that journey with you.
Apply to Join La Vendange
This retreat is intentionally intimate, with a limited number of spaces. Applications ensure the right mix of voices and experiences, creating a safe, inspiring environment for everyone.
Tell us a bit about you—what drew you to this experience, what season of life you’re in, and what you hope to gain. After submitting, you’ll receive a confirmation email and details on next steps.
Before You Pack Your Bags…
A few helpful answers to guide your decision, calm your questions, and give you a glimpse into what’s waiting for you in Paris.
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These retreats are small and intimate to allow for group cohesion. There are never more than ten participants
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No French is needed! All parts of the retreat will be hosted in English.
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All activities and certain lunches and certain dinners.
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A non-refundable 50% deposit is required to reserve your seat. The remainder is due 60 days before the retreat.
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A non-refundable 50% deposit (EUR 1,625) is required to secure your seat. The remainder is due 30 days before the start of the retreat. The remaining payment (EUR 1,625) will be 75% refundable up to 29 days before the retreat, 50% refundable up to one week prior, and non-refundable with less than seven days' notice. If you need to cancel, the non-refundable portion will, of course, cover the cost of prearranged activities, and any remaining amount will be allocated to scholarships for women who wish to participate in future events but lack the financial means (inspired by a brilliant suggestion from a past attendee!).
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You should stay in the type of accommodation that makes you feel most at home during your Paris experience. I will be happy to share ideas.
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No need to know other participants - in fact, all the better. Sometimes it is easier to explore when we are in new situations!
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Departure and arrival are at your discretion, but please make sure that in either case you allow yourself the time you need to get settled.
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That is completely normal - and healthy - and wonderful! Being in a situation where you can face new circumstances in a safe environment is a privilege and a gift. If that speaks to you, join us!
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If you are not ready to share, not ready to explore, not ready to allow for magic, this is not for you.