Pilates retreat: Nourish & Reset

Join us for a restorative weekend of food and Pilates.

Norfolk | 6–8 November 2026

Slow down before the festive season

Life has a habit of becoming busier as the year draws to a close, so we wanted to create a weekend that encourages you to pause for a moment. Join us in the beautiful Norfolk countryside for three days of nourishing food, energising Pilates and plenty of time to simply slow down.

Hosted by myself, Maria, and my wonderful friend and Pilates instructor Bethany, this retreat combines everything we love most: good food, movement and bringing people together. Whether you're coming with a friend or travelling on your own, you'll be warmly welcomed into our little retreat community.

No previous Pilates or cooking experience is needed - just a willingness to unwind and enjoy yourself.

What You Can Expect

Daily Pilates

Each morning begins with an energising Pilates session to wake up the body and set the tone for the day. We'll also enjoy a restorative movement session later in the weekend to help you relax and recharge.

Seasonal Cooking & Baking

We'll spend time together in the kitchen preparing delicious seasonal dishes, baking fresh bread and learning recipes you'll want to recreate at home.

Time to Rest

There will be plenty of free time to curl up with a book, enjoy a cup of coffee, take a walk or simply relax in our beautiful surroundings.

Shared Meals

Every meal is designed to be enjoyed together around one table. Expect colourful seasonal food, homemade bakes and plenty of conversation.

Pricing

£400 - Retreat only (arrange your own accommodation)

£600 - Shared double room

£750 - Private room

Optional massage treatments and one-to-one Pilates sessions are also available.

We'd Love to Welcome You

Whether you're looking to recharge, meet like-minded people or simply enjoy a weekend doing something different, we'd love to have you join us.

For bookings and enquiries:

maria@bakewithmaria.com

I can’t begin to express how much I loved this session — it truly felt like four hours of pure therapy. For the first time in a long while, I was able to completely switch off and just enjoy the simple joy of baking.
— Helena
 

Weekend Highlights

During the weekend you'll enjoy:

• Daily Pilates sessions

• Hands-on cooking and baking workshops

• Seasonal vegetarian meals

• Guided countryside walk

• Restorative Pilates and sound bath

• Fire pit, hot chocolate and homemade cake

• Plenty of time to rest and recharge

The House

Our retreat takes place in a beautiful countryside home in Norfolk, offering comfortable bedrooms, cosy communal spaces and peaceful surroundings.

There are plenty of quiet corners to relax with a book, enjoy a cup of coffee or simply switch off for a while.

Meet your hosts

Maria is a professional baking and cookery teacher. She has spent over 15 years teaching thousands of students the joy of baking.

Bethany is a certified Pilates instructor with over a decade of practice, helping clients build strength, confidence and ease of movement.