Pilates Retreat
Friday 16th to Sunday 18th October 2026
Step away from the business of everyday life and immerse yourself in a weekend dedicated to movement, strength, and self-care. Set in the beautiful Somerset countryside, our Pilates retreat offers a welcoming space to reconnect with your body, restore your energy, and nurture your overall wellbeing.
Enjoy effective Pilates movement classes designed to improve strength, mobility, posture, and balance, alongside a pelvic floor workshop that will provide practical knowledge and techniques to support lifelong health and confidence.
Whether you're looking to deepen your Pilates practice, learn more about your body, or simply take time out for yourself, this retreat offers the perfect balance of movement, education, relaxation, and connection. You'll leave feeling stronger, refreshed, and inspired to continue caring for your body long after the retreat has ended.
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Schedule: With a maximum of 6 people at each retreat, Ellie’s Pilates sessions provide you with individual attention throughout the weekend. The schedule allows you time to enjoy the surrounding countryside, go for a walk, have a sauna or reflexology treatment or just sit in the lounge by the warming fire.
The venue: A beautifully converted barn surrounded by a large relaxing garden. All meals are taken in the heated conservatory so you can enjoy being surrounded by the beautiful views and natural light. The barn has a light and spacious feeling with plenty of room for you to find solitude or be sociable. There are 4 bedrooms in the barn and a cosy cottage sleeping 2. Tucked away in the garden is an outdoor sauna and cold shower. In the colder months a wood burner welcomes you into the barn lounge.
The food: Delicious vegetarian 2 course meals using local and seasonal produce. Help yourself to hot drinks, fruit and delicious snacks which are available throughout the weekend.
The bedrooms: A cosy self contained cottage with king sized bed, single occupancy king sized bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, twin bedroom with ensuite bathroom or single bedrooms with shared bathroom.
Prices: From £360 to £390
Schedule
Friday: Arrive anytime from 4pm; 6 pm Mobility Pilates; Dinner 7 30pm
Saturday: 8am breakfast; 10 30am Strength Pilates; 1pm lunch; 4 30pm Pelvic Floor Workshop; 7 pm dinner
Sunday: 8 am breakfast; 10 30am Release Pilates; 12 30pm Farewell Feast; 2pm departures
During your free/self care time you can relax and enjoy the space, take a countryside or hill walk, enjoy a sauna and book a reflexology treatment (extra cost)
Meet The Team
I began my journey with Pilates after being diagnosed with arthritis in my lower spine. Following a course of physiotherapy, I turned to Pilates as a way to manage pain and support my spine through improved core strength.
Inspired by the positive impact it had on my own wellbeing, I went on to train, qualify, and begin teaching around 10 years ago. Today, I run a successful Pilates practice across West Somerset.
My personal experience shapes the way I teach—I bring enthusiasm, empathy, and genuine care to every session. I truly believe in the benefits Pilates can offer people of all ages and abilities, from improving posture and balance to relieving back pain. There are few things more rewarding than hearing how it has made a real difference in someone’s life.
Outside of teaching, I’m an avid walker and particularly enjoy exploring Dorset. I live in South Somerset with my husband and our two cats, Fergus and Finlay, and have easy access to the beautiful Quantocks and Exmoor. When I’m not out walking, I enjoy knitting—especially since discovering sock knitting, which has become a passion in its own right.
I have been going on retreats for many years and feel passionately about well-being and allowing yourself time to rest and switch off from the demands of every day life. Experiencing the benefits of going on a retreat inspired me to start co-organising one and I have been running these small retreats since 2024. I particularly enjoy personalising your time away and helping to curate a relaxing and nurturing atmosphere.
I qualified as a reflexologist in 2020 and have a self-contained treatment space on site. The treatment room is tranquil and calm, enabling you to fully relax and make the most of your reflexology. I am trained in foot, hand and facial reflexology. I have also qualified in reflexology lymphatic drainage based on manual lymphatic drainage techniques.
In my spare time I enjoy yoga, Pilates and going on retreats. I also love cooking and trying new recipes especially for these retreats!