July 11th - 16th
Oru El Saltador
Pilates Retreat with Jen
Join Jen for a 5 day Pilates retreat in the vibrant summer 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.
So what will each day on retreat look like?
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 for you to soak up the sun, go off on a stroll in the nearby land, read on the rooftop or chat with new friends. 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.
We believe at Oru that retreats can be transformative experiences that allow us to connect deeply with our true essence. By removing the distractions of modern lift and remembering what is truly important, we can come back to ourselves and re-define how we want to live this precious life!
What’s Included
5 nights accommodation at Oru El Saltador
3 meals per day plus morning juice, tea and coffee through the day
2 classes per day including morning dynamic and classical pilates and evening gentle slow pilates
Beautiful walking trails, relaxation spots and rooftop for sunbathing
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 Pilates
10am - Brunch
11am - Relaxation time / treatments
2pm - Lunch
3pm - Local walks, trips to the beach, optional excursions
5pm - Evening restorative pilates 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
Shared bathroom
£875pp
Dorm room (5 spaces)
Limited ensuite available (£50 more pp)
Shared bathroom
£750pp
Single room (solo occupancy - limited)
Limited ensuite available (£50 more pp)
Shared bathroom
£1100pp
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 want to make your trip longer and a little different, you can get a high speed train from Barcelona to Almeria (opening Spring 2026)!
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.