Move, restore, reconnect and glow on my Pilates & Wellbeing Retreats for Women
Join me for a
La Dolce Vita Retreat in Italy
Santa Cesarea Terme, Puglia
A Mediterranean escape for women to rebuild strength, restore energy, and feel like themselves again.
29 May - 3 June 2027
A Mediterranean Pilates & Wellbeing Retreat for Women
Imagine beautiful days where your only job is to move, breathe, swim, eat well, and relax.
This retreat is designed for women who want more than a holiday. It’s for you if you want to return home:
• lighter and more comfortable in your body
• calmer in your mind
• more confident in how you move and how you feel
• and quietly glowing from the inside out
This is not about pushing harder.
It’s about rebuilding from the inside and living well.
Your Retreat Home
Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
You’ll be staying at the beautiful Grand Hotel Mediterraneo, a seafront hotel perched above the Adriatic Sea in the spa town of Santa Cesarea Terme, Puglia.
With panoramic sea views, a rooftop relaxation garden, and immediate access to the coastline and thermal spa town, it’s the perfect setting for morning Pilates, sea swimming, slow Italian breakfasts, spa afternoons and sunset conversations.
This is a place designed for light, warmth, restoration and wellbeing.
Imagine if…
Imagine if you were here with me, living the Mediterranean lifestyle on…
“A true Italian experience like no other group holiday or retreat.”
Picture yourself waking to the sound of the sea, breathing in the fresh Adriatic air and spending your days immersed in the simple pleasures that make Italian life so special.
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Mindful movement designed to help you move better, feel stronger and stand taller.
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Sea air and sunshine that encourage you to slow down and breathe deeply.
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Beautiful Mediterranean food.
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Authentic Italian experiences that connect you to the true soul of Puglia.
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Time to rest and reconnect with yourself.
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Days designed around strength, restoration and joy.
Join me in Santa Cesarea Terme, Puglia, a beautiful seaside spa town built along the cliffs of southern Italy, famous for its natural thermal waters, elegant historic villas and turquoise coves.
For generations, people have travelled here to rest, heal and renew. Warm mineral springs rise from sea caves into thermal spas overlooking the Adriatic. There is something about this place that naturally invites your whole system to soften.
A Day on Retreat
Wake up to breathtaking sea views and join me on our rooftop terrace overlooking the Adriatic.
Our morning movement sessions are built on Pilates foundations and specifically designed to help you move, feel and look better.
This is the type of movement I love to teach. Supportive, intentional and effective. Movement that helps you improve your posture, build core strength, enhance balance and feel more confident in your body every day.
Then it’s time for breakfast Italian style.
Fresh coffee. Frisella drizzled with local olive oil. Fresh fruit. Fresh local breads. And of course, the beloved Pasticciotto, the iconic pastry of Salento.
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The rest of the day is yours to enjoy as we experience some of the very best of southern Italy.
Included experiences:
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Daily Movement Sessions
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Pasticciotto Making Class
Learn how to make Salento’s most famous pastry and discover why it quickly became a retreat favourite.
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Adriatic Boat Trip
Explore hidden caves and secluded coves, swim and snorkel in crystal-clear waters, and enjoy an aperitivo on board.
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Thermal Pool Experience
Relax in the famous sulphur-rich thermal waters of Santa Cesarea Terme, renowned for their healing and restorative properties.
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Lecce Street Food & Culture Day
Explore the beautiful baroque city of Lecce, often called the Florence of the South, while enjoying local street food and regional specialities.
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Dolce Far Niente Day
A day to embrace the Italian art of doing nothing. Relax by the sea, enjoy a spa treatment, explore the town, or join an optional coastal walk to Porto Badisco with a swim stop and refreshments at the legendary Bar da Carlo.
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Farewell Wine Tasting Dinner
Raise a glass to an unforgettable week as we sample some of Puglia’s finest wines and local delicacies.
As evening arrives imagine…
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An Aperitivo?
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Dinner together.
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Local food, conversation, laughter.
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Then a gentle return to your room for deep, restorative sleep.
Because this retreat isn’t just about where you go.
It’s about how you feel.
Stronger.
Lighter.
More relaxed.
More connected.
And completely immersed in the magic of authentic southern Italy.
Santa Cesarea Terme & The Local Area
A historic spa town where healing waters meet turquoise seas, coastal paths, dramatic cliffs and the slow, nourishing rhythm of southern Italy.
Perfect for sea swimming, gentle walks, sunshine moments and that deep holiday exhale.
What This Retreat Is
This retreat is a carefully designed blend of:
• Pilates inspired movement and exercises
• Strength and stability work for joint health and confidence
• Walking for longevity and joy
• Sea swimming and thermal spa restoration
• Mediterranean food, sunshine and connection
You’ll leave feeling stronger, calmer, lighter and more confident in your body.
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is for you if…
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You want to relax and reset, but still come home stronger
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You love the idea of Italy, Pilates and mindful movement, sea air, walking, good food, laughter and deep rest
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You want to experience the Mediterranean lifestyle
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And you love the idea of combining morning exercise with a relaxing and fun day
If you’re craving sunshine, movement that actually works, and the kind of break that leaves you glowing from the inside out… this retreat was made for you.
No Pilates experience needed. Everything is layered, coached and adaptable.
What’s Included
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5 nights half-board accommodation with wine
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Dedicated airport transfer on 29/05 and 03/06 time to be confirmed
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Daily movement sessions
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Pasticciotto Making Class
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Adriatic Boat Trip
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Thermal Pool Experience
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Lecce Street Food & Culture Day
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Dolce Far Niente Day
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Farewell Wine Tasting Dinner
Flights and travel insurance not included.
Your Host
Emma Lynas | The Pilates Lady
Pilates instructor, personal trainer and nurse specialising in helping women rebuild strength, confidence and wellbeing.
This retreat is the real-life expression of everything I coach. Blending intentional movement, Mediterranean living, recovery practices and beautiful experiences so you leave not only relaxed, but stronger for life.
Come to Puglia.
Move your body.
Restore your nervous system.
Leave glowing.
Testimonials from my 2026 Retreat
“The fact that ‘someone else like Emma’ was looking after me for once.”
“Emma you are an excellent teacher: inclusive, supportive and always bringing a lovely sense of humour to each session.”
“Emma you are the most inclusive guide, teacher, friend, person I know!”
“Pilates was my opportunity to focus on myself.”
“Loved all the morning Pilates sessions.”
“Best Pilates sessions ever.”
"Emma!! The retreat was YOU."
"A true Italian experience like no other group holiday or retreat.”
"The perfect blend of movement, relaxation, authentic Italian culture, incredible food and genuine connection. Every detail was thoughtfully planned and created memories that will stay with me forever."
“I returned home feeling lighter, stronger and completely refreshed.”
"The morning movement sessions overlooking the Adriatic Sea were magical. The sound of the birds, the sea breeze and the stunning views created the perfect start to each day. I left feeling taller, stronger and with a renewed sense of wellbeing."
“My heart is bursting with happiness.”
“The perfect balance of movement, relaxation and authentic Italy.”
“I felt welcomed from the moment I arrived.”
“The rooftop sessions overlooking the sea were unforgettable.”
“I haven’t laughed that much in years.”
“I came home feeling stronger, calmer and more like myself.”
“The food, the people, the experiences… simply magical.”
“A truly uplifting and restorative experience.”
Your Investment
La Dolce Vita Retreat
29 May – 3 June 2027
Santa Cesarea Terme, Puglia, Italy
Early Bird Offer
£1,297 per person
From 15 July until 31 August 2026, secure your place at our Early Bird price.
If you’re travelling with a friend, they’ll also enjoy the same Early Bird rate of £1,297.
£1,497 per person
Full Investment
From 1 September 2026.
Secure Your Place
£300 deposit
Remaining balance due six weeks before the retreat begins.
All prices are per person and include single occupancy, sea-view accommodation, daily mindful movement, authentic Italian experiences, breakfast and dinner each day, airport transfers, and everything listed in the itinerary.
Registration opens 15th July 2026.
Sign up to the waitlist to get priority booking.
Terms, Deposits & Important Information
Important Dates
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Early bird prices end: 31 August 2026
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Final payment due: 6 weeks before start date (by 17 April 2027)
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Retreat dates: Arrive 29 May 2027 (welcome drink at 6pm) – Depart 3 June 2027 (after check-out at 11am)
Booking & Payment
• All prices are per person and based on single-occupancy sea-view accommodation.
• Your place is secured once full payment or your deposit of £300 has been received.
• All remaining balances must be paid in full 6 weeks before the retreat start date – by 17 April 2027.
Cancellations by You
• All payments include a £300 deposit which is non-refundable.
• Cancellations made on or before 17 April 2027 will receive a refund of any payments made above the £300 deposit.
• Cancellations made after 17 April 2027: all payments are non-refundable.
• If your place can be filled, any amounts paid above the £300 deposit may be refunded, minus reasonable administrative costs.
• We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering cancellation, illness and travel disruption.
Cancellations or Changes by Us
• In the unlikely event the retreat must be cancelled or significantly changed, you will be offered either:
– a full refund of all monies paid, or
– a transfer to a rescheduled retreat date.
• We cannot accept responsibility for costs related to flights or independent travel arrangements.
Travel & Insurance
• Flights, transfers (unless stated) and travel insurance are the responsibility of the guest.
• You must ensure you have adequate insurance covering health, activities, cancellation and personal belongings.
Health & Participation
• By booking, you confirm you are medically fit to take part in Pilates, walking, swimming and wellbeing activities.
• Any injuries, medical conditions or special requirements must be disclosed.
• All activities are optional and undertaken at your own pace.
Liability
• We are not liable for loss, damage, illness or injury except where required by law due to negligence.
• Nothing in these terms limits your statutory rights under UK consumer law.