FULLY BOOKED

Join Pilates Master Teachers Rhona Gemmell and Mariana da Silva Parreira for five nights in Provence. Our friend and co-host Erin Clarke contributes her skills as a massage therapist as well as her local knowledge and fluent French. We stay at the beautiful Monastère de Ségriès, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Haute Provence, France Sunday 8th - Friday 13th September 2024.

Our aim; To offer an opportunity to spend time in this very special monastery, surrounded by nature, with classes each day devoted to developing your movement; learning, expanding and consolidating your Pilates practice. With an emphasis on health, well-being and enjoyment of life, we share mealtimes, Pilates classes and can individually or collectively enjoy exploring the peaceful gardens, landscape and stunning local area. We recognise the value of shared new experience and host our retreats with warmth and support for all guests.

The Place; We are grateful to have found this beautiful location for our retreats in the heart of Verdon Natural Park in Haute-Provence, ninety minutes’ drive from Marseille airport. Catering for up to 18 people, this retreat offers the chance to develop your Pilates practice with the support of two master teachers and to enjoy the peace and restorative effect of time spent in the blissful surroundings of this mid 19th Century monastery. Monastère De Ségriès - the home for our time together, is a 150 year old monastery offering a garden with ancient trees, swimming pool, gym and chapel. This large historic site offers boutique accommodation to various groups affording plenty of opportunity to meet interesting people in the calming spirit of this monastic gem. We will occupy 7 shared and 4 single rooms, all with private bathrooms.

The Food; Beautiful vegetarian food will be provided by the excellent chef in the monastery and is prepared with organic produce from their extensive gardens. There will be one lunch out at Moustiers-Sainte-Marie Village located 6 Km away from the monastery.

The Pilates; Classes will be run in the chapel or one of the big rooms in the monastery or, if weather permits, outside in the lovely gardens. Rhona and Mariana will both be present at all classes, sharing teaching, correction and support to clients so you will have the opportunity to be taught by both teachers during your stay. The chapel will be available during the day for your own practice/meditation.

Massage; For an extra 85 EUR per 75mins treatment, Erin Clarke, our beloved co-host on this retreat will be available for massage therapies each day.

The Area; There is great opportunity for walks/hikes from the monastery into the surrounding landscape. We will have an organised trip to Moustiers-Ste-Marie and weather permitting to the lake of Ste-Croix and Gorge du Verdon for sightseeing and a swim.

The price;
£1060 for a shared room 2 people (potentially 3 if desired)
£1370 for a single room
Included in the price;
5 nights accommodation,
5 dinners, 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches one of which is in the village,
2 Pilates classes per day, 10 classes in total (one on Sunday 8th September evening after check- in and one Friday 13th April morning before check-out)
1 30 minute private Pilates lesson (not compulsory!)

Extra costs; Not included in the price are flights and transfers to and from the monastery. We can organise the transfers with our trusted drivers from Marseille city or airport in groups of 5 for 90 EUR return journey per person.

Distances

• Railway station : Aix-TGV (95 km)
• Airport : Marseille – Provence (110 km)
• Cities : Aix-en-Provence (80 km); Nice (150 km), Lyon and Genève (350 km)

Erin Clarke’s wonderful massage therapy 1 hour 15 minutes for 85 EUR (highly recommended)
A Private Pilates session can be booked outside of class time 1 hour for £60

To make a booking a NON refundable deposit of £200 payable to Mariana is required to secure your place. Payment of the remaining balance for the September retreat due by mid July 2024.

Check in Sunday 8th September 4pm and Check out Friday 13th September 11am (you can remain in the monastery until the afternoon)
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Note: As a condition of booking this Retreat, we advise all participants to obtain travel insurance.