Mother-Daughter Pilates & Yoga Escape on the French Riviera

The retreat runs September 19–23, 2026, four nights in a private villa estate overlooking the Mediterranean. Days follow a loose rhythm: 7:30–9:00 is movement time, a mat pilates class followed by guided meditation; breakfast all together at 9:30. After that the day opens up. You might walk down to the beach, paddleboard, relax by the infinity pool, explore the coastal towns and shops, or join a planned activity. Lunch is on your own (with one exception — see below). Evening yoga at 5pm, then dinner together at 7pm.

The two big excursions break up the week nicely. One day is a cooking class in the French countryside, and lunch is provided that day. Another is a private catamaran cruise on the Mediterranean.

What separates this from a generic Riviera yoga week is that you sign up as a pair. Pricing is per person, so you book two spots, and the rooming options are set up for two — a shared king or queen suite in the main villa, or a private house suite with either a queen or king bed, plus a shared residence option. It's a small group, and the point is the shared experience rather than dropping into a class with strangers.

There's a professional photographer on the retreat taking pictures throughout, so you leave with proper photos of the two of you rather than phone snaps. Kait has run over 20 retreats, and past guests consistently mention the balance of planned activity and free time, the food, and how quickly the group gels. Cristina handles coordination and is often the person answering your emails before you arrive.

Movement is genuinely all-levels — mat pilates and vinyasa, taught so that a total beginner and someone who practises daily can be in the same room. Everything on the schedule is optional. The villa is privately tucked away but walkable to town, so you're not stranded, and the closest airports are Marseille Provence (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE), each about 1.5 hours away.

What's included

- 5 days / 4 nights at a private villa estate overlooking the Côte d'Azur - Morning mat pilates classes (all levels) - Evening yoga classes (all levels) - Daily guided meditation - Breakfast and dinner daily by a private chef - Lunch on the cooking class day - Cooking class in the French countryside - Private catamaran cruise on the Mediterranean - Use of the estate's infinity pool, swimming spa and tennis court - Professional photographer throughout the retreat - Access to a pre-retreat group chat - Help coordinating arrival logistics

What's not included

- Flights - Airport transfers / travel to and from the villa - Lunches, except on the cooking class day - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Any activities or excursions not listed as included