Yoga and Pilates Retreats

2024 : May 16-21 / June 6-11 / September 19-24

Yoga and Pilates Retreats, alicante, spain

Our Yoga and Pilates Retreats are THE perfect way to boost your wellbeing & restore your vitality in the sunshine.

Expect immersive Yoga & Pilates sessions, educational workshops, invigorating beach walks, morning dips, a healing Sound bath,  time for rest & reflection, gorgeous treatments,  Face Yoga plus, optional fun-but-good-for-you activities.  All whilst we nourish you with healthy plant based cuisine. 

Sounds good, Yes?!

These retreats are designed to meet you where you are regardless of your Yoga & Pilates experience.  With seperate classes for keen beginners & those with more experience you’ll feel challenged without being pushed beyond your limits. 

Leave us Fitter. Calmer. Stronger.

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Our Yoga & Pilates Retreats are for you if …

* You’re looking for ‘me-time’ but happy to connect with like minded people

* You want to reconnect with your body & immerse yourself in healthier habits

* You feel the call to move out of your comfort zone & challenge yourself a little

* You’re looking for a holiday that blends relaxation & activity

* You want to pick & choose how much – or how little – you do.  No pressure.

* You LOVE exploring somewhere new

"I really enjoyed this retreat. The location was stunning and the yoga & pilates were excellent. I would definitely come back because I had such a great time." Lucy

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Altea : A place to call home

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Altea sits on one of Europe’s sunniest & most gorgeous coastlines – the Alicante coast of Spain.

Altea is a charming town surrounded by mountains that tumble to the sea and a lush green landscape thanks to the underground springs giving life to abundant orchards of olive, orange, fig, pomegranate, almond & avocado which we use in our retreat meals.

A visit to the beautiful ‘old town’ is a must.  Just a 10 minute stroll from our hotel you’ll find cobbled streets with little white washed houses, a selection of artisan studios, boutiques & alfresco cafes all waiting to be explored.   And, if you fancy a dip in the sea, that’s just a 20 minute walk where maybe you’ll spot the pod of dolphins that call this place home. 

Above all, we are perfectly located for exploring & trips to the beach.

 

The Accommodation : Your home by the Sea

We’re delighted to host our Yoga & Pilates Retreats at an 300 year old olive farm tucked away down a quiet lane near the sea in the coastal town of Altea, just 45 mins north of Alicante airport from where we offer a transfer service .

The farm is owned & run by a local Spanish family who have restored it into a welcoming country house hotel with 22 spacious rooms each with a private ensuite bathroom. 

In the garden is a chlorine-free pool, a private gym & sauna, a light & airy yoga studio with great views and enough space inside & out for individual calm & contemplation.

All bedrooms are generous in size & well equipped with double or twin beds, quality cotton bedlinen, hot/cold air-conditioning, WiFi, a safe, fridge, TV &  a daily visit from housekeeping to keep everything fresh.  The bathrooms have fluffy towels, hairdryer & complimentary organic toiletries.   

Thinking of coming on your own?  Please do!  

As we never ask – nor expect – our solo guests to share, if coming on your own you’ll have your own spacious room with private bathroom.   Of course, if you’d like to bring & share with a friend that’s totally OK.

Choose a Classic room or upgrade to one of the 7 Superior rooms each with either,  a private terrace or balcony which are perfect for watching the sun rise & the clear night skies.     

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"I loved the tranquility of the hotel, its location and the food. It was great to see a group of strangers grow & laugh together. Nicole’s attention to detail and care of her clients has been exceptional and made the experience a real treat" Sabine

YOUR yoga & Pilates Retreat Experience

Wake up as the sun rises and start your day quietly with some teas & fresh fruits whilst you slowly awaken  before heading to your morning Yoga or Pilates session.   

You’ll have a class of yoga and a class of Pilates each day graded to your ability so you’ll never feel out of your depth.   

During your retreat we’ll help you deepen your Yoga & Pilates knowledge with 4  educational workshops and experience a beautiful healing sound bath plus, learn some essential facial toning techniques in the Face Yoga session.

After morning class there’s an abundant buffet breakfast taken alfresco beside the garden after which the day is free for you to relax before lunch & the afternoon Yoga or Pilates sessions.

Perhaps you’d like to lie by the pool,  browse the boutiques nearby,  head to the beach, use the gym, take a guilt free snooze, join the walking tour or, how about some gorgeous treatments?  It’s your holiday .. listen to what your body needs.

Late afternoon we gather for your next Yoga or Pilates session before a tasty supper where Chef has created a 3-course plant based meal using seasonal local produce.  We dine at the hotel on all but 2 evenings, leaving you two eves free for your taste buds to explore local restaurants as there’s nothing like feeling you’re on holiday than dining with the locals!  

Retreat Experience

Optional Activities & workshops

  • 10k ‘coast & country’ walking tour of the local area
  • 2x ‘Essentials’ workshops for both Yoga & Pilates where we go over the basics for anyone who needs a refresher
  • 2x ‘Explorative’ workshops for Yoga & Pilates where we delve a little deeper into these two fantastic body shaping disciplines
  • Healing Sound Bath taking you to a state of deep, deep relaxation
  • Face Yoga workshop
  • Gorgeous treatments & massages 
  • Plus, if you fancy a bit of sea fun there’ Kayaking or Paddle Boarding available too

Everything is optional. 

Here there are no ‘to do’s’ only ‘to wants’.

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What You'll Receive :

May 16-21 / June 6-11 / Sept 19-24

  • 5 nights in your own Classic ensuite room or upgrade to a larger Superior room
  • Option to extend your stay – ask us for details
  • Welcome sharing circle
  • Morning teas & fruits 
  • Abundant buffet breakfasts each day
  • Light lunches  – except Friday when we’ll be out on the walking tour passing many cafes/restaurants that you might want to pop into
  • Nutritious plant based 3-course suppers on all but 2 eves.  We’ll organise a meal out on one of these free eves for those that would like to join us.
  • 4x Pilates sessions
  • 4 x Yoga classes
  • A blissful Sound Bath
  •  Face Yoga workshop 
  • 2x ‘Essentials’ workshops & 2x ‘Explorative’ workshops 
  • Guided 10k walking tour 
  • Teas & spring water available all day
  • All Yoga & Pilates equipment
  • Free use of the hotel’s private gym
  • Onsite wellness team to pamper with massages, facials, body treatments
  • Retreat host to organise everything for you so you don’t have to lift a finger – we’re quite serious about that!

RETREAT DATES & INVESTMENT

All prices are per person

2024 CLASSIC ROOM
Single / Shared		 SUPERIOR ROOM
Single / Shared
May 16-21 £1,400 / £1,250 £1,520 / £1,460
June 6-11 £1,400 / £1,250 £1,520 / £1,460
Sept 19-24 £1,400 / £1,250 £1,520 / £1,460
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Secure your space with full payment or a £350 deposit with balance due 8 weeks prior.

Bookings within 8 weeks of retreat are paid in full.

Payment plans are available.

"When I arrived I was tired and felt ‘swollen’. Now I feel wonderful, healthier, lighter and happier! Nicole your yoga teaching is marvellous and I loved the Pilates sessions too" Anne

Retreat Summary

  • Airfare, airport transfers – see below for details of our transfer service, travel insurance, suppers on 2 evenings and any optional activities or therapies you choose.

A Day  on Retreat Looks Like This :

08.00  Awaken teas & fresh fruits in the peace & quiet- sip & graze

08.30   Morning Yoga or Pilates 

10.00  Breakfast/brunch

11.30  Free time to dip in the pool / use the gym /  sunbathe /  exploring / browsing boutiques / treatments / guided walk (Friday)

14.30 Light lunch

16.00  Workshops (Friday, Saturday, Monday)

17.30   Evening Yoga or Pilates session – Sound Bath on Sunday.

19.30   Supper, chats & bed when you’re ready 

Classes begin on the afternoon of arrival day. There are no classes on  departure day.

Yoga and Pilates, when practiced together, create a strong toned lean body, improve postural alignment & flexibility,  reduce back pain, increase mobility, ease anxiety, improve balance, breath control & mindfulness. 

With separate classes for beginners and intermediate/advanced, you’ll feel stretched without being pushed beyond your limits.

Each day includes a class of Yoga and a class of Pilates led by super experienced teaching team dedicated to their chosen field of Yoga or Pilates to ensure you receive the ‘pure’ form and not a ‘yogalates’ blend.

Pilates sessions are mat based and include Pilates equipment to help build a strong toned body.  Yoga sessions are a mix of strength building  Hatha yoga, warming slow flow Vinyasa & relaxing Yin yoga, perfect to allow the body to sink deeper and release deeply held tension. 

Local.  Healthy.  Nourishing.

As you’ll be pretty active with daily Yoga, Pilates, workshops & optional activities, we make sure we nourish your body so you have the energy to do all that you’d like to do. 

Breakfasts are buffet style where you help yourself to a wide range of dishes.  Mid afternoon we have lunch – something light to top you up like a hearty soup or a tuna salad.  We dine ‘at home’ on 3-course healthy plant based suppers using locally sourced produce on all but 2 eves.  Fish is occasionally offered for those that would like it.   

Our private airport transfer service operates from/to Alicante airport.  We aim to leave the airport on arrival day between 12.00-13.00 and arrive back at airport on final day for midday.   Journey to us takes 45 minutes & is  €38 each way. 

Ideally, book a flight that arrives no later than 11.30am to allow time to collect your luggage & meet our driver.    On the final day your flight should depart after than 13.30.

Can’t find a flight to join our transfers?

A taxi can be organised for any guests that miss our private transfer (aprox €95 between guests).  Or, we can reserve a seat on a local airport shuttle bus (€30) that runs throughout the day & stops at a point that is a 10 minute taxi to us.   

Or, some guests arrive a day before, spend the night in Alicante & return to the airport the following day to meet our transfer.

We’ll give you a suggested packing list before you arrive but you might like to know all yoga & Pilates equipment is provided as are pool & bathroom towels.  Our hotel offers a reasonably priced laundry service too so you can pack light & refresh your things during your stay.