Women's Mat Pilates & Wellness Retreat in Portugal

Root & Restore is a women-only retreat that runs over five days and four nights in a comfortable house near the coast of northern Portugal. The program is anchored by mat Pilates, taught by host Tiffany, whose sessions are deliberately accessible — no prior experience needed, and every exercise can be adapted to how you feel on the day. One session each day is more energizing, the other is slower and focused on mobility and release.

The schedule leaves generous gaps for unscheduled time. Mornings might start with a grounding Pilates flow, then move into breakfast and hours of free time. Afternoons bring a restorative session, followed by dinner and an early, quiet evening. Midweek there's an immersive sound bath designed to settle the nervous system, and on the final night there's an optional group dinner out in the local area (not included in the price).

The setting matters as much as the schedule. The retreat house is surrounded by nature, with a pool, free wifi, and laundry facilities, and it's close enough to the coast for cycling, hiking, kayaking, and surfing if you want to venture out. But nothing is mandatory — the common thread is permission to simply be.

Tiffany, the host, is a Pilates facilitator who trained in a gentle, breath-focused style. Her teaching emphasizes posture, strength, and alignment without pushing for intensity, and her sessions suit everyone from complete beginners to advanced practitioners who want a slower approach. The group is capped at eight people, so the atmosphere stays intimate and personal.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation (shared or private) - Daily breakfast & 3 private chef-prepared dinners - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Daily mat Pilates sessions (2 per day) - Opening circle and intention setting - Sound bath experience (midweek) - Free wifi - Use of pool - Laundry facilities - Retreat goody bag

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Lunch (not provided) - Farewell dinner (optional group night out) - Additional activities and treatments - Private room upgrade (available at extra cost)