Reformer Retreats Reviews 14

A Truly Special Retreat – My Second Pilates Weekend in Girona

I recently returned to Girona for my second Pilates retreat, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish.

The house itself is stunning and immediately welcoming. The moment I stepped inside, I felt completely at home. There is a genuine warmth and homely atmosphere that makes it hard to leave at the end of the weekend. The setting is peaceful and beautiful – the perfect environment in which to unwind and reconnect with yourself.

The vegetarian cuisine was excellent. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, full of flavour, and varied, so I never felt I was missing anything. The quality and care taken with the meals added greatly to the overall experience.

Sophie and Louise are exceptional teachers. Their warmth, professionalism, and ability to adapt the classes to each participant’s level created a supportive and inspiring environment for everyone. The retreat also offered a lovely balance of yoga practice, relaxation time, and optional treatments, leaving me feeling refreshed and restored.

I wholeheartedly recommend Pilates retreats. Whether you are a returning guest like myself or attending for the first time, you will not be disappointed. I am already looking forward to joining them again for my next

Unbelievable experience. I attended the Girona retreat at La Cura in April 2026 and it exceeded my expectations. Exactly the reset I needed, with (1) 2-3 Pilates sessions a day (mat, reformer and the winda chair), (2) complimentary floating sunset sound bath and yin yoga (3) exceptional treatments (acupuncture with Montserrat was life changing), and (4) a plant based Ayurvedic diet. Sophie and Louise are experts in classic Pilates and as well as being technically brilliant, teach with passion and patience. I have learnt so much about my form, body and intentions which I will continue to work on at home. Thank you Sophie and Louise - I will be back!! X

Words cannot describe how amazing my experience was during this retreat. Sophie and Louise went above and beyond as teachers and hosts. My knowledge of Pilates expanded and both demonstrated great patience and a genuine interest in helping me work to the best of my ability without any judgment if I was unable to ‘get it quite right’. The timetable had the perfect balance between mat, reformer 2-1 & relaxation time in the most stunning setting, with the most delicious healthy prepared meals and heavenly accommodation. And such a beautiful community of woman with plenty of giggles to boot! Just didn’t want to leave as felt like utopia.

So I went again to Reformer Retreats amazing retreat in Girona, 🇪🇸. This is my 3rd time there with them and I keep coming back! Why? Because La Cura is so special, the whole experience is expertly curated by Sophie and Louise and you feel totally cosseted and relaxed in a beautiful environment! Oh yes and of course the Pilates……using the reformer , mat , barrel & chair you are able to adapt your practice for your body and level of experience under the expert guidance of Sophie & Louise. Will I go back again? Yes…in September ☺️✨

Loved every minute of this luxurious retreat. Informative Pilate Reformer classes in beautiful surroundings with experience instructors. Delicious homemade plant based menu served in style. The rooms were gorgeous too & the staff couldn’t do enough to make you feel at home. I can’t think of one negative thing to say. Thoroughly enjoyed myself!

I had never attended a retreat before, but knew Sophie through her reputation, and excellent Zoom Pilates sessions. The Turin Castle retreat was an unforgettable experience, we could not have been looked after any better than we were. Fantastic food, amazing accommodation - the small group sessions for reformer beginners (I had only experience of mat Pilates) were professional and supportive, many thanks to Louise for guiding me. I experienced the best back massage from Jac, and was able t relax with Carley's meditation sessions. Without doubt the best yoga session possible was led by the gorgeous Kilted Yogis. Yvonne and her team at Turin made four days feel far too short a stay. Amazing!

I had an amazing time at the reformer retreat, the location was amazing with spectacular views while on the reformer !
Meeting so many lovely ladies was a special experience, all with different stories to why they were there, but all wanting to focus on themselves for weekend, a real treat for us all!
The well thought out extras, including spa treatments, paddle boarding, meditation and women’s health talks were all fantastic.
Whatever your pilates level, even if you have an injury like I did, the girls worked around it without anyone else being held back.

It was a fabulous weekend and one I will definitely repeat.

As somebody who is not often stuck for words I am not sure I have enough words to describe our experience at the retreat. How often is the whole thing all about you? From arriving on Friday to leaving on Sunday you are cared for and focussed on. Along with the Pilates instructors who work so hard to improve your practice, you have life coaches, medical practitioners, nutrition advice, beauty therapists, masseurs, meditation. Lots of time to work on yourself and plan the next part of your life. All of this and MORE … the other women on the course naturally come together to provide a safe place to explore each other difficulties and life experiences, to help each other over a beautiful meal and a glass of wine. Sit on the terrace with a gin and tonic and offer support to each other, to laugh and cry, offer a much needed hug. To leave with new friends and a new perspective. I cannot recommend this experience enough. Thank you to Sophie and the team

As I know how excellent Sophie is at Pilates Work, I decided to try Reformerretreats for some ‘me time’.
Sophie’s knowledge of the discipline and the way in which she can get you and your body to feel more focused, aligned and stronger is a true credit to her teaching.
The day was such wonderful experience, and I will be back again.

I can thoroughly recommend Reformer Retreats! Both Sophie and Louise are fantastic teachers of the Pilates method and I am really looking forward to seeing them again for a relaxing weekend of well-being at the September retreat at the beautiful Bliss Hotel. Kate

I have been attending Sophie's pilates classes for nearly 2 years and my body shape is signifucantly more toned and I feel so much stronger. Sophie's classes are so much fun, her knowledge is exceptional and I've improved from an beginner/intermediate level to advanced moves. I recommend Sophie's classes and retreats whole heartedly and look forward to continue with her classes for many years to come.
Larissa McArdle

WHAT AN AMAZING PLACE
I joined Pilates works because I had Heard how Pilates strengthens your inner core muscles. Having gone through 2 childbirths my body didn’t feel strong anymore and I had lost all my confidence.

What can I say not only Sophie, but all the team at Pilates works were incredibly friendly and welcoming. I never once felt embarrassed or out of my depth. After my initial consultation with Sophie she advised me what classes would be best for me and my body. The class timetable was very flexible and fitted in with my girls both being at school. Sophie offers online classes and on demand classes which I have also enjoyed doing whilst we were away on holiday.

The studio is very modern and clean, the equipment is cleaned thoroughly after each class.
I enjoy doing both Mat ,wall tower and magic circle classes I worked my way up from beginner classes to now being on the intermediate stage. I feel so much stronger internally and externally and get many comments from family and friends about how much my body shape has changed.

I’ve also made some lovely friends who’s been on this Pilates journey with me.
I can’t recommend Pilates work enough it’s amazing.

Rebecca smith