One Day Pilates and Paddle Retreat
9 June 2024
Put your balance to the test and try Pilates on a Paddle Board
You don’t need to be an experienced paddleboarder or own any equipment as a lesson and equipment hire can be included. An on-land Pilates workshop is also included in the price plus refreshments. Facilities on-site include a café, hot showers, car-parking and lovely walks around the lake.
See the pictures and read the reviews from the last event
There will be three booking options:
a) if you need a lesson and equipment – this includes, parking, refreshments, board, wetsuit, life jacket plus a lesson
b) if you need just equipment – this includes, parking, refreshments, board, wetsuit and life jacket
c) if you are bringing your own board and don’t need a lesson – this includes parking, refreshments, self-launch fee
Location: Croft Farm Water Park Bredon's Hardwick, Tewkesbury GL20 7EE
The price for group a) is £140 and the price for group b) is £110 and the price for group c) is £75
Staged payment plan also available. Secure your space with a deposit of £50
Available as a gift voucher and suitable for over 14s, complete beginners and those familiar with Pilates and Paddle boarding.
Retreat Schedule
10.00 Arrival and Welcome drink
10.30 Pilates workshop with Rachel Garwood-Gowers
11.30 SUP lesson or time on the lake for experienced paddlers
13.30 Lunch (either bring a picnic or try the café)
14.15 Take a walk, more paddle time (for group C) or read a book and enjoy the views
15.00 Pilates on the water session with Rachel Garwood-Gowers
16.00 – 16.30 Coffee and event close
Please bring your own mat, layers, swimwear and footwear plus your own water bottle. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know when you book.
A detailed list of what to wear and bring will be provided two weeks before the date. If the weather is very windy and the centre think it unsafe the retreat will be rescheduled to another date. If you can’t make the new date a full refund will be offered.
Your Instructor
After 25 years of working in colleges and universities, I was feeling exhausted and worn out after the pandemic. The long hours, back-to-back meetings and high stress took a heavy toll on my mental health.
I decided to take a break, gave up my job, bought a campervan and set off on a 3,000 mile journey with my dog Edmund. The trip was an incredible experience. It taught me how to find joy in the simple things, how to overcome problems, and how, even in my 50s, I could take on new challenges.
When I returned, I decided to turn my passion into my life, I trained to become a Pilates Instructor. I wanted people to experience that feeling of stepping away from the world, and dedicating some time for themselves, like I had on my journey. I also knew I wanted to start developing Retreats where there was more time to focus on the mind and body connection and where new experiences and memories could be made.
I’ve helped dozens of people improve their mobility, alignment and strength already. I could never have found a more satisfying job.
