Loulé, Algarve · May 31 to June 5, 2027
A private villa 20 minutes from Faro, reformers set up at the house, a chef in the kitchen, and nothing on the schedule you have to do.
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The rhythm of the day
Most retreats run you from sunrise to bedtime. This one is built around three things, and the rest of the day is yours.
Mornings and sunsets
Reformers rarely leave a studio. Here they are set up at the villa, so you start the day with a reformer class with Natalie and end it with a sunset session with Karen: restorative yoga, a sound bath or a slow flow.
Mealtimes
Fresh, seasonal, mostly local Portuguese food, cooked at the villa. Juices, tea and snacks out all day. Tell us about allergies or restrictions when you book and the chef plans around them.
Afternoons
Pool, jacuzzi, a nap under the olive trees, a coastal walk or a trip into Loulé. Some outings are included, a few are add-ons. Nothing is mandatory. Skipping a session is allowed and nobody will ask why.
Day by day
Some outings are included and others are optional add-ons. Every session is optional, and the plan may shift a little to suit the group.
Arrival is Monday, May 31 at 5 pm. Departure is Saturday, June 5 by 10 am. Group pickup from Faro airport is included both ways.
The villa
A private house in the hills above Loulé with a pool, jacuzzi, decks and gardens, and room for the reformers. Far enough out to feel like a reset, 20 minutes from the airport and the coast.
Only shared rooms remain, in three room types, each with its own bathroom. Prices are per person.
What the price covers
No surprises at the end. This is the whole list.
Your hosts
With you at the villa all week.
Co-founder of MIYU Beauty & Wellbeing · 500-hour certified yoga teacher
Karen is deeply passionate about creating spaces where people feel connected, to themselves and to each other. Through movement, mindfulness and shared experiences, she loves bringing people together in ways that go beyond the mat. On the retreat she leads the yoga.
Pilates teacher
Natalie has been practicing Pilates for over three years and teaching for more than one. After burning out in a corporate job, she made the pivot to helping others feel good about themselves. She loves what she does and she loves to travel, so this retreat is, in her words, the perfect marriage. She leads the reformer sessions.
Why Portugal
With its breathtaking coastline, charming villages, delicious food and slower pace of life, Portugal’s Algarve offers the perfect setting to step away from everyday life and embrace a vida boa, the good life. Together, we’ll share meaningful experiences, connect with like-minded people and create lasting memories through movement, exploration, relaxation and genuine connection.
Is this for you
And still, four things stop people from booking. Here are the honest answers.
Coming on your own is welcome. Solo guests are paired in a shared room, and shared meals at one long table and small morning classes mean you know everyone’s name by day two.
Beginners are welcome. Every session is taught for mixed levels, the same way MIYU classes are. The reformer groups are small enough for real adjustments. And every single session is optional. Sleeping in is part of the retreat too.
Two sessions a day, one in the morning and one at sunset, with a long open afternoon in between. You will move more than you do at home and still feel rested, which is the point.
The $500 deposit is non-refundable. Payments are non-refundable after February 1, 2027. Cancellations before that date forfeit the deposit, and any refund of other payments is reviewed at our discretion. Travel insurance is required.
Price and terms
You pay the deposit on WeTravel and the rest on a payment plan. Here are the dates and rules, in plain words, the same ones you will see at checkout.
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Questions
$2,650 to $2,950 per person, depending on the room. All rooms are shared and each has its own bathroom. A $500 deposit reserves your spot and the balance goes on a payment plan you choose at checkout on WeTravel. Flights, travel insurance, visa fees, spa add-ons and personal spending are on top.
Anyone looking for a packed, go-go-go itinerary. The afternoons here are open on purpose. Also anyone who cannot get travel insurance, because it is required. If you have an injury, send our team a note first and we will tell you honestly whether the sessions will work for you.
Fly into Faro Airport (FAO). We arrange a group pickup to the villa, about 20 minutes away, and the return trip on June 5. We will send pickup times once we have everyone’s flights.
Yes. Coming on your own is welcome, and solo guests are paired in a shared room. The retreat is built to feel like a small group of friends from the first dinner.
Of course. Each of you books separately on WeTravel and we room you together.
No. Every session, outing and meal is optional. Take a morning off, stay by the pool, sleep. Nobody keeps score.
A private chef prepares nourishing meals with fresh, seasonal, local ingredients. Juices, teas and snacks are out all day. Tell us about allergies or restrictions when you book and the chef plans around them.
You could. What you would not get is reformers at the villa, a chef who already knows your allergies, the group pickup, and two teachers who get to know how you move. The week is planned for you.
The $500 deposit is non-refundable under any circumstances. Payments are non-refundable after February 1, 2027. Cancellations before that date forfeit the deposit, and any refund of other payments is reviewed at our discretion. Travel insurance is required.
A detailed packing list will be shared closer to the retreat. In short: comfortable activewear, swimwear, layers for cooler evenings, comfortable walking shoes, sandals, sunscreen and anything that helps you feel at home.
May 31 to June 5, 2027 · Loulé, Algarve
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