July 25th - 30th
Barre & Fitness Retreat with Mollie
Oru El Saltador
Join Mollie for a 5 day Barre & Fitness retreat in the vibrant summer sunshine of Southern Spain! Enjoy two movement classes per day including barre, strength & conditioning, cardio barre, circuits in the sunshine, mobility & stretch, and more! Alongside this you can expect plenty of time to read and relax, soak up the sunshine in the peaceful tranquility of the Andalusian hills, eat delicious veggie meals together in community, stroll in the valley and enjoy trips to the stunning wild beaches of the Cabo de Gata national park! It's hard in our day to day lives to find time to reflect, pause and connect with ourselves - so coming on retreat enables us to return to a place of balance and heightened awareness. In just 5 days it can feel like we are a totally renewed version of ourselves, with more clarity, more calm and more self-compassion than before.
So what will each day on retreat look like?
Morning classes will be strong and fun, including barre, fitness, strength & conditioning and mixed movement modalities. You'll have plenty of time to soak up the sun, curl up with a book, stroll around the beautiful grounds or enjoy a massage onsite.
There will be 3 meals per day which are all veggie, seasonal organic foods, so you can feel nourished from the inside out. Evenings will be slow and restorative, and you can end the day star gazing on the rooftop, reading in the snug or chatting with new friends.
Whilst all are welcome on this retreat, we recommend having attended one of Mollie's classes here at Oru first and that you aim to have a minimum of 6 months experience attending barre/fitness/strength classes.
What’s Included
5 nights accommodation at Oru El Saltador
3 meals per day plus morning tea and coffee through the day
2 classes per day including morning barre, strength training and fitness classes and evening gentle mobility sessions and wind down relaxation
Beautiful walking trails, relaxation spots and rooftop for sunbathing
Afternoon workshop breaking down tools and techniques for strength, alignment, body awareness and mobility
Welcome gift
What’s Not Included
Flights
Transfers to and from airport
Additional excursions
Treatments
Travel insurance
Facilities and Activities
Beautiful views and hikes from our doorstep
Massage treatments available
Trip to the beach, mountain hike and dolphin watching tour available
Rooftop for sunbathing and classes
Hammocks and secluded relaxation spots
Retreat Schedule
7.30am - Teas, Coffee, Fruit
8am - Morning Barre or Strength
10am - Brunch
11am - Relaxation time / treatments
2pm - Lunch
3pm - Local walks, trips to the beach, optional excursions
5pm - Evening restorative relaxation and mobility practice
7pm - Dinner
9pm - Star gazing and relaxation
*subject to change
Room Options
Accommodation will be classic Cortijo (Spanish farm house) style and comfortable. Choose from limited solo occupancy rooms, or a twin/dorm room.
Twin / Double Room
£850pp - shared bathroom
Individual pod dorms
Shared bathroom
£750pp
Single room (solo occupancy - limited)
£1025 - shared bathroom
Off-grid Living
Off-grid Living
Nestled in the heart of the Andalusian desert, our retreat centre is completely off-grid - and we think that's something worth celebrating.
We run entirely on solar energy, we have our own water supply, and we reduce our footprint wherever possible. There are no mains connections here, no hum of the national grid, no endless supply of resources on tap. What there is, is something rarer: a genuine invitation to slow down, consume less, and reconnect with the natural rhythms of the land.
What this means in practice
The desert is a place of abundance and scarcity in equal measure. The sun gives us everything we need to power our days, but we ask guests to be mindful of how they use that energy, turning off lights when leaving a room, avoiding charging devices overnight, and embracing the quiet that comes when screens are set aside.
Water here is precious. We ask everyone to take shorter showers, turn off taps fully, and treat every drop with the same respect the land itself demands. During drier periods, supplies can run low, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation when they do. Many guests tell us that the off-grid nature of the retreat becomes one of the most meaningful parts of their stay. There is something quietly powerful about living within limits, about noticing how little you actually need, and how much more present you become when the usual conveniences fall away.
This is a place to unplug in every sense of the word. To remember what it feels like to live lightly.
Where you’ll stay
Oru El Saltador, Almeria, Southern Spain
Oru Space’s off-grid retreat centre
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Nestled in the gentle hills of the Sierra Alhamilla in Almeria, Spain, lies Oru El Saltador. It is located at the crossroads of the Tabernas Desert and the wild beauty of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park.
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You will need to book your own flights for this retreat. For this retreat we recommend flying to and from Almeria airport. There is also the option to fly to Murcia or Granada but please note that it is a longer drive to either airport (roughly 2 hours).
If you want to spend a little longer in the area, or extend your trip, we really recommend this - there’s so much to enjoy in the area!
Once at either airport, we can arrange taxi transfers to collect you (this will be an additional cost) or you are welcome to arrange your own transfer/hire a car if you wish.
Almeria airport is 45 minutes drive away, Murcia is 1 hour 45 minutes away. Granada is 2 hours away.
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Once you have chosen your airport of choice, we can help arrange taxi transfers for you direct to the venue.
Almeria - 45 minute drive
Murcia - 1 hour 45 minute drive
Granada - 2 hour drive
If you'd like a no-fly option, we recommend checking out seat61.com to plan an over-land route. To get from London to Almeria via train you can plan one or two overnight stays in South of France, Madrid or Barcelona!
Your Teacher
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Mollie trained in all styles of dance from a young age and has always been passionate about movement. She believes that exercise should be an inclusive, safe and positive environment for everyone to be able to grow, achieve and most importantly have fun! Her classes are all about using the mind and body together to really see what you’re capable of. You’ll leave class feeling energised, strong and very proud of yourself.
Ready to unwind and reconnect with yourself?
Secure your spot today.