Pilates & Wellness Retreats South of France & Cotswolds

No, all Pilates sessions are suitable for beginners and experienced movers alike. We start the retreat with the fundamentals of pilates and level up or down depending on your body.

Each retreat includes daily Pilates sessions, access to our reformer pilates machine, yoga classes, evening meditation, hikes, sea swims (in France), 3 nourishing meals a day, nutrition & wellness guidance (through workshops) and plenty of time to rest and reset.

Jessica May Retreats are thoughtfully curated, small-group experiences that combine reformer Pilates, guided yoga and meditation to support both physical strength and nervous system reset. Each retreat is led by an experienced Pilates instructor and registered nutritional therapist, blending intelligent movement with nourishment and calm. Every detail is considered, from the schedule to the setting, so you can fully switch off, feel at home and relax without having to make decisions or lift a finger.

Absolutely. Many guests attend solo and leave feeling deeply connected and supported.

Cotswolds rooms start from £900pp sharing and South of France rooms from £1,250pp sharing. You’ll find individual room pricing listed under My Sanctuary on each retreat page. Each room is priced individually, with the option to choose double occupancy if you’d like to share with a friend, or single occupancy for your own private space.

Yes. Reformer Pilates is available during the retreat, with reformer machines accessible for you to use in your own time. You’ll also have free access to our on-demand app, so you can follow expert guidance from Jessica May and complement the retreat with additional reformer sessions whenever it suits you.

To book your place, please email hello@jessicamaywellness.com and let us know which room you’d like to reserve, along with your preference for single or double occupancy. A 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.

Yes. Instalment options are available, simply let us know when you enquire and we’ll happily work with you to find a payment plan that feels supportive and manageable.

Yes. All our Pilates and wellness retreats are women-only, all-female small groups, designed for women who want to rest, move and reset. Many guests come on their own, and leave having made new friends.

In the UK, our Cotswolds Pilates retreat is held at Anthology Farm near Cheltenham, with a heated indoor pool and yoga studio. In France, our South of France Pilates retreat is at Villa Balladou, overlooking the bay of St Tropez in Sainte-Maxime.