Pilates Reformer & Fitness Retreat in the Ramapo Mountains

Katherine Marion, the founder of Core Values Retreats, started this company because she couldn't find a retreat that actually offered Pilates reformer classes—most so-called Pilates retreats only had mat classes. So she decided to create her own, and this is the third one she's hosted. The fall edition takes place in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains at the Valley Rock Inn & Mountain Club, a restored historic property just outside New York City.

The retreat brings together instructors from different studios and gyms, so you get variety in teaching styles. As one past guest put it, 'I LOVED the diversity in the teaching styles! Tara had amazing (and hard- lol) Pilates x strength training. Kate was wonderful with classic and foundational classes, and I loved Cory's HIIT.' Classes are semi-private, meaning smaller groups, so you get more personalized attention.

The property itself is part of the experience. It's a true oasis, with historic houses and barns forming a wall around an interior garden, and five guest houses nestled among the trees. There's a pool, an on-site gym, and a yoga studio. Harriman State Park and Sterling Forest surround the area, offering endless trails and lakes for hiking and exploring.

All meals are provided from dinner on check-in day through lunch on checkout day, prepared by the team behind the Valley Rock Inn Lodge & Cantina. The menus change daily, and allergies and dietary restrictions are accommodated. There's also a wine tasting and a group hike, so it's not all workouts—there's time to socialize and enjoy the setting.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off (Lyft credit provided) - 3 nights accommodation in a private room - 3 daily nutritious meals (from dinner on arrival day to lunch on departure day) - Specialized Pilates reformer classes - Pilates mat classes - Yoga classes - Meditation classes - HIIT classes - Wine tasting at a local vineyard - Guided hike in the Ramapo Mountains - Group excursions and activities - Transportation during the retreat - Free parking - Luggage storage - Wi-Fi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee