Pilates in Italy | May 25-31, 2025

Ciao my friends!

Come join me for a week-long Pilates retreat in picturesque Piemonte, a beautiful hidden gem in the northwest corner of Italy.

Take a week for yourself at this stunning property, with daily reformer pilates! Set among rolling, vineyard-covered hills (rows and rows of fine vines: Moscato, Barbera, Dolcetto, Freisa, Cortese and Chardonnay) above Canelli, we’ll have lots of time to relax and enjoy the 360-degree views over the beautiful Italian countryside. This area is ringed by the Alps, the country’s most famous lakes, and the valley achieved UNESCO World Heritage Status in 2014.

Sunday, May 25 - Saturday, May 31, 2025  

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This week of wellness, rejuvenation and fun will be centred in a beautiful villa, rebuilt from a traditional farmhouse, just a few kilometres away from Canelli, in the Province of Asti (the closest spots to fly into are Milan or Turin - more transportation info will be provided).

Mountain views and vineyards surround this beautiful property. Owned by a Montrealer, I learned about it during COVID when I was reading an article in a Pilates publication and it’s been on my dream list to host a group here ever since.

  • 6-night stay in a beautiful Piemontese farmhouse villa with 5 suites, a common lounge and bar area, a modern chef’s kitchen and a dining room - we’ll have stunning vistas, an outdoor heated swimming pool and hot tub, and lounge areas to enjoy morning coffees and evening aperitivos

  • Morning and afternoon reformer pilates classes for all levels (beginner to advanced) in the fully equipped, state-of-the-art Pilates and fitness studio 

  • Almost all meals included and we’ll be in Italy so get excited for some beautiful and delicious food

  • Visit to a local wine cave

  • A traditional Italian cooking class

  • E-bike/hike in the beautiful countryside 

  • And some special surprises!

You will be treated to an all-inclusive week of wellness:

About the Villa

The Villa features 5 spacious bedrooms that sleep two guests in individual beds. Each bedroom is air-conditioned, has its own ensuite bathroom, and there is AppleTV and high-speed Wi-fi. The closest town is Canelli, 3km away.  Other neighbouring towns include Nizza Monferrato, Asti, Alexandria, Acqui Terme and Alba. 

The villa includes indoor and outdoor spaces for relaxing and enjoying “la dolce vita!” We’ll be very comfortable with lounge areas, a modern chef’s kitchen and dining room, a modern reformer Pilates studio, bike storage, onsite laundry, an outdoor heated swimming pool and hot tub, and woo hoo, Italian views galore!

This restorative retreat has been carefully curated to include six nights in a luxurious villa with twice-daily Pilates sessions and beautiful culinary experiences. Almost all meals are included, featuring in-villa chef-created meals, a private cooking class for our group, wine tasting and tour, evening cocktail hours, and visits to nearby towns and sights.  

There will be ample free time to enjoy the sunshine by the pool, walk/bike through the countryside, relax with a good book, share moments with others, and simply relax and experience “la dolce vita.” 

All Pilates classes will be taught by Robin Fowler of Flex Pilates in Toronto. Robin brings fun and creative choreography to the studio with each class.

*All levels are welcome-beginner to advanced. Participation in classes and activities is all optional throughout the retreat.

Interested in joining us?

To save your retreat spot, sign up by completing the registration form below or book directly with Robin:

robin@flexpilates.ca

Once you confirm you’re in and pay your deposit, lots more info will come your way!

CANCELLATION POLICY - The quick info is this: If you need to cancel your reservation/spot more than 61 days before the retreat date, we can offer a refund of 50% of the total amount paid (less the deposit). 61 days before this retreat is March 25, 2025. Cancellations made within 60 days of your stay are non-refundable. Everyone should have travel insurance. Please consider purchasing travel insurance because unexpected things do come up. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies. Also recommended is trip cancellation insurance so that your trip fees will be covered should you or a family member have a medical problem prior to the trip or while away. Medical insurance is also important in the unlikely event you have any injury or medical issue while away. Most travel insurance has to be purchased within 14 days of making your travel reservations. Flex Pilates reserves the right to cancel retreats with insufficient numbers of participants, in which case all funds paid to Flex Pilates will be refunded. Should this happen, participants will be notified at least 1 month before the start of the retreat. Flex Pilates cannot be held liable for any personal expenses, such as airline or hotel changes, weather, injury/illness or personal emergencies.