Villa La Tosca, France
October 2-7, 2026
Welcome to Movefree Retreats!
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Savor
Villa La Tosca is located in the South West of France, just outside Bordeaux, in the heart of Arcachon Bay, where the garden gates open right up to the sea. Just 35 min from Bordeaux Int Airport or a 2.5 hr train from Paris.
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Breathe
The Arcachon Bay is renowned for it’s healing and soothing properties for the respiratory system. The daily movement of the tides and the natural environment diffuse a quality of ionzed air and energy that exists nowhere else.
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Arrive
Your senses awaken gently and you feel the edges melting away. You see the light on the water, the scent of the sea, the long exhale that tells you you’ve finally arrived.
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Drift
Let yourself slip out of the hamster wheel of everyday life and into a rest that holds you. Sink into the weight of gravity, into stillness, into the kind of restoration that happens only when you’re on your own time, your own rhythm, with no one to answer to but your your body.
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Nourish
A local private chef will nourish your stomach, heart, and soul with high quality locally and organically sourced food. All meals are included, including one evening out to watch the sunset over the sand dunes.
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Soothe
Within 7 minutes of being surrounded by water your heart rate will drop and your nervous system feels calm.
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Nurture
Slip into this warm cocoon and let the world fall away. Close your eyes, release the noise, and allow yourself the rare gift of doing nothing. Here, in the hush of steam and stillness you nurture your body and soul, softening your edges, calming your nervous system, and returning to the quiet that restores you.
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Wander
Located in a culturally rich area, surrounded by nature preservation parks and unique coastal towns with winding cobblestone streets, all within walking distance. Vinyards and wide beaches with the highest sand dune in Europe envelop this magical and quiet corner of France.
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Indulge
Indulge in time that is entirely yours. In this place, with the bay stretching out before you, caring for your body, your spirit, and your soul isn’t excessive or extravagant. It’s meaningful. It’s valuable. It’s essential.
Day 1 - Friday October 2
Arrive In Bordeuax
Check-in to Villa La Tosca
Settle into your room.
Welcome Reception and gathering circle
Day 2 - Saturday October 3
Rest and Recover from travel
2x Group Pilates and Movement Practice
Enjoy an in-villa massage, steam, pool, walking on the beach
1:1 Private Sessions
Commencement dinner at La Corniche, a sand dune restaurant, at sunset
Day 3 - Sunday October 4
2x Group Pilates and Movement Practice
Boat Tour on a traditional Pinasse Boat- visit the island and stilt house, oyster shacks, local landscapes, lunch on board
Free Time
Day 4- Monday October 5
2x Group Pilates and Movement Practice
Private Chateau tour, wine tasting and lunch in the chateau restaurant
Free Time
Day 5 - Tuesday October 6
2x Group Pilates and Movement Practice
Nature Immersion - connecting to the present moment using nature as the guide.
1:1 Private Sessions
Free Time
Farewell Dinner/ Closing Circle
Day 6 - Wednesday October 7
Breakfast
Departures
Included
5-StarAccommodations - 5 nights at the luxury boutique villa, Villa La Tosca. Entire buyout of villa
Private or Shared Room- ensuite bath in all.
All meals. Crafted and curated exclusively for our group by our private French chef. Locally and organically sourced.
One dinner out at premium restaurant
8 Specially designed Pilates and Movement Classes.
1:1 Private Sessions
Massage
Cultural Excursions; Private Boat Tour, Private Chateau Tour and Wine Tasting, Nature Immersion
Ground Transportation to and from Bordeaux Int Airport or Train station to villa
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This retreat elevated my practice and I'm forever grateful for Jessica and the supportive community that joined”
Jo-Anne M
“The retreat was wonderful! The classes, private sessions, accommodations, mindfulness exercises, food, comraderie - all meshed well to provide a fulfilling experience. I benefitted physically and mentally.”
Karin P
“Just returned from the most amazing Pilates retreat. Every class felt energizing and grounding. We had two sessions a day that really challenged us (in the best way!), and I’m feeling stronger and so refreshed.
The lodge was beautiful—big enough for our whole group to gather for meals and laughs, but everyone had their own cozy room and bath, which made it feel like the best mix of togetherness and relaxation. The food was incredible, and the people… just the best.
Feeling so grateful for the experience, the movement, and the memories.”
Linda P
Reserve Your Room
Private Room
$7222
Shared Room
$4777
Reserve your preferred room today with a $500 non-refundable deposit.
Payment Plans are available upon request.