Pilates & Wild Dipping Retreat
October 2026
Saturday 17th October - Wednesday 21st October 2026
Step away from the noise and sink into five slow, soul‑restoring days in the heart of the Midi‑Pyrénées. This retreat is designed for those who crave nature, movement, stillness, and the simple joy of being immersed in water and landscape.
Daily Wild Dips in Nature’s Finest Waters
Each day brings a new adventure
Cool, glassy lakes
Glistening rivers
Hidden mountain pools
Vast, tranquil reservoirs
Visit to the Region’s natural thermal springs
Guided by the team at Zero Neuf, you’ll explore some of the region’s most breathtaking wild swim spots. Expect refreshing dips, gentle soaks, and moments of awe as you float beneath open skies.
Movement That Grounds You
Begin each morning with Pilates to awaken the body, strengthen the core, and prepare you for the day’s explorations.
Afternoons invite gentle hikes through rolling hills and forest paths, leading you to secluded waters where you can swim, float, or simply breathe.
Food That Feels Like Home
Your host, Joss, welcomes you with nourishing, home‑cooked meals crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Expect vibrant flavours, seasonal produce, and the kind of food that brings people together around the table.
A Place To Slow Down
Your home for the week is the peaceful hamlet of Gaudiès, a place where time stretches and softens. Between swims and movement sessions, you’ll have space to:
Read
Sketch or journal
Wander the village
Sit quietly with a cup of something warm
Do absolutely nothing at all
This retreat is an invitation to reconnect—with nature, with your body, and with the quiet parts of yourself that are so often overlooked.
Five Days of Calm, Connection & Cold Water Magic
Whether you’re a seasoned wild swimmer or dipping your toes in for the first time, this experience offers a gentle, joyful way to rediscover your energy and ease.
Saturday 17th October - Wednesday 21st October 2026
4 nights - based on a twin share
£1260 per person*
Arrive - Saturday 17th October - collection Toulouse airport 2:30pm
Depart - Wednesday 21st October - drop-off Toulouse airport at 10:30am
What’s included:
Full Board - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Airport Transfers
Group Pilates & Relaxation Classes
Daily excursions - gentle hikes & wild dips
4 nights - based on a twin share
*£1260 per person - 20% discount for existing Essence Studio clients and Blue Light card holders (card must be presented when booking)
To book your space please email our retreat hosts on [email protected]