A boutique retreat for Pilates teachers
Let’s take a wild guess. You care.
You care about your students, your clients, the Pilates method, your continuing education, your co-workers, kids, partner, aging parents, friends… You care a great deal about a great deal.
And all this care is leaving you depleted. At the end of the day, there’s not much left of you. You don’t even have time to think or plan your next move.
We see you – and we’ve got just what the doctor ordered.
And Breathe is a retreat like no other, designed with your needs front and centre, a special moment for you to pause, refuel and recharge in the company of like-minded Pilates professionals.
As such, it has been designed around a few principles:
Intimacy
With a maximum capacity of 10 participants, And Breathe promises to be a truly personal experience.
Equality
No guest teachers, no hierarchy and no teaching. Well, that’s a novel concept! Whether you have decades of experience or are a newly qualified teacher, we see you in all your beautiful individuality – because we each have something unique to bring to the table. One hour a day is dedicated for your own silent matwork (small equipment provided) to give you a chance to recenter and nourish your individual practice.
Curiosity
An opportunity to do something other than Pilates, whether it’s meditation, breathwork, a Nordic thermal cycle or trying your hand at swinging Indian clubs.
Mindfulness
A chance to slow down, be fully present and focus on your lived experience.
Freedom
Oodles of free time to socialize and connect with other teachers - or not! Sleep, read, journal, walk on the beach, go for a hike, do nothing… no packed schedule in sight, no expectations, you are free to do whatever helps you recharge.
Affordability
In order to keep costs down and because you may want to do your own thing, not all activities or meals are included (remember that 24/7 socialization isn’t expected). A payment plan is possible if cost is a barrier.
Customizability
For the same reason, we offer a few optional add-ons: whale-watching, visit to local gardens, massage.
Consciousness
Our goodie bag will be plastic-free and locally crafted. Food will be made fresh and locally sourced. We will happily connect you with other participants so you can share travel arrangements and reduce our carbon footprint.
Friendliness and good vibes.
And Breathe is a safe space, a relaxed environment, free from toxicity, judgment and gossip. If this is your kind of vibe, we’d love to hang out with you!
3 days to care for your needs, experiment with other movement and wellness modalities, make new connections, leaving you refreshed, ready to plan your next move and care for others from a place of abundance, not further depletion.
And Breathe: a little Pilates,
a whole lot of Far Niente*
*that’s Italian for “do nothing” 😉
Location
Just across the border from Maine, St Andrews-by-the-Sea, NB (Canada) offers similarly beautiful landscapes, heart-stopping sunsets and finger-licking food - at a fraction of Maine’s prices. It’s also one of our favourite spots on earth (no kidding) and we cannot wait to share this heavenly haven with you.
According to Fodor’s Travel Guide, “St. Andrews by-the-Sea is one of North America's prettiest resort towns. It has long been a summer retreat of the affluent, and mansions ring the town”.
Check it out and tell us you can’t taste the lobster already!
Luxury accommodation, award-winning restaurants, craft breweries and bijou shops (gift, craft artists' studios) all combine to make it the perfect destination for some well-deserved R&R.
Come breathe the sea air and let us show you what Atlantic Canada hospitality is all about!
Program
(Subject to change)
There is zero obligation to participate in all/any of the programmed activities, nor to socialize 24/7.
We can’t highlight this enough: this is time for you to refill your cup however you see fit. This is why dinner on Thursday and lunches (every day) are not included in the price (the options are many and you may wish to do your own thing).
Please note however that there will be no refund should you choose not to attend the activities included in the retreat price (Friday and Saturday dinners, Nordic spa and Breathwork session) as those have been budgeted for and/or are a fixed price independent of the number of participants.
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3-8pm check in and registration at Treadwell Inn and Windsor House of Saint Andrews
Free time to explore Saint Andrews, do a quick matwork and/or socialize in the Windsor House courtyard or bar
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7.30-8.30am silent mat practice (Pilates, yoga, somatic movement, tai chi, mindfulness… you decide!)
8.30-9.30am breakfast
9.30am-4.30pm free time: massage, reading, walking, mindful movement or meditation, visit of Kingsbrae Gardens and lunch at Garden Café, or hike and picnic at Ministers Island (tide dependent)… choose your own adventure!
4.30-5.30pm silent mat practice and/or Indian club swinging
5.30-6.30pm guided Breathwork session with Jackie Johnstone
6.30-7.30pm free time
7.30pm dinner (drinks not included)
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7.30-8.30am silent mat practice
8.30-9.30am breakfast
9.30-11.30am free time (reading, Indian clubs swinging, walk on the beach)
12-4pm Nordic spa (Kōv in Bocabec – a 20 min drive away)
4.30-6.30pm free time (a nap may be a good idea 😉)
6.30pm apéritif
7.30pm dinner (drinks not included)
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7.30-8.30am silent mat practice
8.30-9.30am breakfast
9.30-11am free time (walk, read, Indian clubs swinging)
11am check out and goodbyes
(11.30am-2pm whale-watching Zodiac tour - optional extra)
If you would like to add an extra night, please let us know as soon as possible.
Price
Inclusive of all taxes. All prices are in Canadian dollars.
Full Retreat
$1,595
2 nights only (Fri/Sat)
$1,395
EARLY BIRD
Ends 15th Sept 2024
Full retreat
$1,395
Full PricE From 16th Sept 2024
2 nights only (Fri/Sat)
$1,195
Registration
Secure your spot with a 50% deposit. Balance due 1st Feb 2025.
However, we understand cashflow can be a challenge and we are happy to offer the following payment plan upon request:
25% on registration
25% 1st November 2024
25% 1st Feb 2025
25% 1st May 2025
Cancellation refund policy
If you need to cancel the following sliding scale for refund will apply:
Before 1st Nov 2024 – full refund minus $100 admin fees
1st Nov-1st Feb 2025 – 25% of total fee (including any extras) non-refundable*
1st Feb-1st May 2025 – 50% of total fee (including any extras) non-refundable*
After 1st May – no refund*
*We will however do our best to fill your spot. If we manage to do so, we will happily offer a full refund minus $150 admin fees.