October 21, 2026
Trade the vacation hangover and book a Pilates wellness retreat instead
Raise your hand if you've ever come home from vacation needing ANOTHER vacation…because same. If you’re the friend who wrangles the girls to get the trip OUT of the group chat, you’re in the right place. And if you’re on the receiving end of a friend like that…you’re also in the right place (and please thank them for their service).
As someone who is living the 5-9 after the 9-5 life, I've had to be so much more intentional about how I am actually spending my PTO because time off and actual rest are not the same thing. Imagine if all you had to do was literally just get yourself onto the plane and then turn your brain off. If you want your daily workouts taken care of, get true uninterrupted time to reflect on what matters, go someplace culturally rich, be immersed in nature, and share all that with a set group of friends who are all just as excited to be there as you…girl, we got you.
Nourish yourself from the inside out – why opt for a Pilates wellness retreat
It's all about balance. A Pilates retreat anchored in wellness balances intentional class programming with the rest and nourishment that lets the work actually LAND. Sustainable strength doesn't come from grinding harder; it comes from consistency and recovery. The best retreats hold space for both.
Hit the “mind gym.” Pilates is based in the mind to muscle connection. You can’t find your deep core while thinking about your next to-do. It takes focus, breath, and presence. That’s why we treat the body as one integrated system and nourish you inside AND out. On our retreats, our Pilates work is coupled with breathwork, meditation, and guided journaling, so that you have real space to think about what fuels you and what thought patterns you want to take with you when you leave.
¿Por qué no los dos? Don’t pick between the culture, the nature, or the wellness. Most trips we plan make you choose: the beach trip where your workout routine falls off, the city trip where you never see a tree, or the wellness only retreat where there’s a little too much free time. We feel like you can have it all. Move in the morning, then spend the afternoon hiking somewhere breathtaking, wandering a local market, or lingering over a long lunch with views.
We plan the whole vacation for you. Turn your brain off. No spreadsheets, no group-chat negotiations, no Whatsapping restaurants to make a reservation during their time zones…and no pulling teeth to close out those lingering Venmo requests. Your accommodations, meals, workouts, and activities are all taken care of. Your only job is to show up and be present.
This is why we built the At Our Core retreats the way we did. If you’re ready to trade planning your next vacation for a white glove wellness and movement experience, check out our itinerary and booking details for our first wellness Pilates retreat in Portugal in late September 2027. Have questions or want to talk through whether our retreat is right for you? We'd love to get to know you. Book a consult here or email at.our.core.pilates@gmail.com, or DM us on Instagram @at_our_core.
With love, Gabby