Retreat details
Caroline Ponto and Carly Tomei are collaborating with the team at Vale de Moses to create 5 days of pure escapism to get you back in touch with nature and most importantly, yourself.
As you step into this scenic getaway, you'll be welcomed into a nurturing environment where the focus is wholly on your well-being. This 5-night retreat is designed to deepen your Pilates practice, allowing you time to refine your techniques amidst the stunning Portuguese backdrop.
When you are not participating in a rejuvenating Pilates session, you might be taking a hike in the valley, a dip in one of the rock pools or enjoying the sound of rushing water from the forest waterfalls. With plenty of opportunities to relax and take your time to attune to a more natural rhythm, you can explore the local landscape or simply read under the olive trees.
Your days will be balanced with mindfulness activities, hikes in the valley, optional excursions and workshops, offering a complete escape from the hustle of daily life. There will be time for stillness and reflection; to really breathe and let go. It's the perfect blend of movement and relaxation.
You'll be surrounded by a community that values health and connection, making it easy to both meet new friends and rediscover yourself. Our intention is to provide you with a rejuvenating experience that refreshes not just your body but your spirit too. Why not make this retreat your special time to reconnect and recharge.
Caroline Ponto
Pilates Instructor
Prior to discovering Pilates, Caroline spent 8 years delivering yoga, circuits and personal training sessions in body building gyms, leisure centres and private health clubs across London and the SE.
Understanding hypermobility and severe low back pain rehabilitation personally (following painful pregnancies and traumatic childbirth), led her to pursue an Advanced Diploma in Mat Pilates, where she met and trained alongside Carly Tomei. This was followed by GP Exercise Referral and specialism in Exercise for Low Back Pain, also with Future Fit.
With an additional 8 years hands-on Pilates teaching experience, personal rehab post-COVID and twins (!) and a further diploma in Biomechanics Coaching, her focus shifted away from health clubs towards community classes and private coaching at her home practice.
Caroline has opened opportunities for her clients to deepen their Pilates knowledge with weekend workshops and by collaborating with other wellness professionals, to curate local luxury day retreats and escapist eco-retreats in the heart of Portugal with Carly and the team at Vale de Moses.
Her emphasis is on clear instruction, moving without pain and connecting the mind with the body, to help people create strong, aligned and resilient bodies. Caroline continues her learning journey with anatomy trains, fascia and pelvic floor health to best guide her clients so they can live, move and breathe with ease and vitality.