Win a Culinary Retreat For Two in Loire Valley!

Thank you to everyone who made a donation before midnight on March 25, 2024. Those who gave have been entered to win the Spring Fundraiser Grand Prize: an unforgettable trip for two to the Loire Valley in France this September. Enjoy a 6-day cultural and culinary retreat curated by our generous friends Rêverie!


The Spring 2024 Grand Prize winner and their guest will join Rêverie founders Lisa Donovan and Julie Belcher, and All Classical Radio Host and Director of Programming John Pitman, at the meticulously renovated Château de Jalesnes, from September 24-30, 2024. You’ll also be joined by the host behind your Sunday Brunch musical banquet, Suzanne Nance. This once-in-a-lifetime retreat will delight your senses with delicious food, fine wines, stunning scenery, local excursions, and so much more.

This sold-out retreat includes a credit toward round trip airfare: a Grand Prize valued at $11,000! Read on for itinerary details and contest rules.

This contest has concluded, but it is not too late to donate to All Classical Radio at allclassical.org/donate or by calling 888-899-5722.

Photos courtesy of Rêverie.


THE LOIRE VALLEY RETREAT GRAND PRIZE INCLUDES:

  • A six day/six night retreat in the Loire Valley in central France, September 24-30, 2024, with accommodations for two in the Vue Forêt Suite at the historic Château de Jalesnes.
  • Curated experiences hosted by Rêverie founders Lisa Donovan and Julie Belcher, accompanied by All Classical Radio Host and Director of Programming John Pitman, and Host of Sunday Brunch Suzanne Nance.
  • Immersive culinary experiences including pastry and baking workshops, wine tastings, and daily meals hand-crafted for retreat guests.
  • A $2,000 credit toward round-trip airfare.

View the complete itinerary for Rêverie’s September 2024 retreat to Loire Valley at reverieforever.com.

This Grand Prize is valued at $11,000. Official Grand Prize Contest Rules.


ABOUT THE RETREAT

The Château de Jalesnes, a captivating 17th-century Renaissance castle steeped in illustrious history, features a heated pool, beautiful paths to explore, and cozy spaces for reading or relaxation. It’s the perfect setting for an exquisite culinary and cultural retreat.

Travelers will enjoy unique and authentic experiences with French culture, history, and culinary delights in the Loire Valley, including: hands-on cooking experiences; excursions to view art, vineyards, markets, and more. Plus, enjoy curated tastings and meals featuring French flavors and delicacies. The winner will also receive a generous credit toward round-trip airfare to enjoy this unforgettable retreat.

Donate to All Classical Radio to support the music that provides a perfect soundtrack for every adventure. Those who gave by March 25, 2024, have been entered to win a place on this sold-out retreat!

If you’ve already donated toward this 2024 Spring Fundraiser, you’ve been entered into the drawing. Current Sustainers are automatically entered into every drawing. You don’t have to make a donation to be entered, but we hope you will.

This contest has concluded.

Official Grand Prize Contest Rules.

Spring 2024 grand prize: The historic Château de Jalesnes, in the Loire Valley in central France, built in 1610
The historic Château de Jalesnes, in the Loire Valley in central France, built in 1610.

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ABOUT RÊVERIE

Rêverie brings you into the heart of travel. During a Rêverie Retreat, hospitality and a generous spirit of shared time are a high priority. Co-founded by Lisa Donovan and Julie Belcher, the entire team is dedicated to an immersive guest experience revolving around education, relaxation, joy, and a deep commitment to local agrarian and producer commerce and communities.

Chefs, writers, artists move around differently in this world. Their curiosity and deep dives and rabbit hole spelunking and natural-born lust for life – it all brings a very special kind of experience that feels at once wild and unique, and that’s what you can expect with Rêverie. They’re not serious people, but they’re serious about food and keeping their hands in good work. They can’t wait for you to join them.

Learn more at reverieforever.com.

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Spring 2024 grand prize:The picturesque view of the Loire Valley in central France, curated by Rêverie.
The picturesque view of the Loire Valley in central France, curated by Rêverie.

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