20th-24th February
Winter Sun Pilates Retreat
At Oru El Saltador with Jen
Join Jen for a 5-day Pilates retreat in the warm winter sunshine of Southern Spain! Enjoy two daily Pilates classes, plenty of time to read and relax, delicious veggie meals eaten together in community, walks in the hills, and trips to the beautiful 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.
Our morning Pilates practice will be focusing on strengthening, mobilising and awakening with a mix of classical Pilates and dynamic Pilates. There will also be strength sessions targeting key muscle groups to build core stability, tone, and functional strength. Evening classes will be gentle, restorative and slow, focusing on breathwork, relaxation exercises and soft movement to calm the body and mind. In between, there will be plenty of time to soak up the sun, go for a stroll in the nearby land, read on the rooftop, or chat with new friends.
You will also get a complimentary 1-1 reformer Pilates session with Jen, where you can expect personalised support with strength, mobility, technique and alignment! Whilst all are welcome on this retreat, we recommend having attended one of Jen's classes here at Oru first and that you aim to have a minimum of 6 months’ experience attending Pilates classes.
What’s Included
5 nights accommodation at Oru El Saltador
3 meals per day plus morning juice, tea, coffee through the day
2 classes per day including āsana, pranayama, meditation and journaling
daily sangha
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
Additional workshop provided on one afternoon
Massage treatments available
Trip to the beach and dolphin watching tour available
Rooftop for sunbathing and classes
Hammocks and secluded relaxation spots
Retreat Schedule
7.30am - Teas, Coffee, Fruit
8am - 90 minute breathwork, dynamic yoga and meditation practice with optional journaling
10am - Brunch
11am - Free time for relaxing, reading, walking in nature
2pm - Lunch
3pm - Excursions or chill time
5pm - Evening yin yoga and restorative practice with optional journaling
6.30pm - Sangha and philosophy chats
7.30pm - Dinner
*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
Shared bathroom
£875pp
Mixed gender dorm (individual pods) with shared bathroom
£750pp
Single room (solo occupancy - limited)
Shared bathroom
£1100pp
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 but please note that it is a longer drive to this airport (roughly 2 hours). Granada is also 2 hours away for additional flight options.
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 will arrange taxi transfers to collect you (this will be an additional cost) or you are welcome to hire a car if you wish. Almeria airport is 45 minutes drive away, Murcia is 1 hour 45 minutes 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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Jen is a professional dancer and has been a Pilates student for over 10 years. She truly believes in the transformative power of this practice - it has helped her rehabilitate from injuries and supported her journey into motherhood, which inspired her to train as a Pilates instructor. Her approach blends the discipline and precision of classical Pilates with playful, dynamic twists, creating sessions that are both energising and deeply restorative. With a performer’s eye for alignment and detail, Jen guides each practice with clarity - helping you refine technique, build stability, and cultivate a quiet, confident strength that carries beyond the mat.
Ready to unwind and reconnect with yourself?
Secure your spot today.