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Pilates, Cooking & Surf
- Spain -
CANARY ISLANDS
FUERTEVENTURA
{Retreat Menu}
16 - 23 February 2025
Overview
Immerse yourself in our inspiring Pilates and cooking retreat on Fuerteventura!
Our absolutely stunning 6 bedroom villa, at the foot of the majestic Caledron Hondo volcano, will be your retreat for a whole week.
Experience daily Pilates sessions with Louise, masterful & healthy cooking classes with our gifted chef Vanessa, relaxing reading sessions by the pool and much more. Please note that both cooking and Pilates classes are held in English.
For adventure seekers looking for an extra thrill, there is also a surf package to book. The beautiful waves are just 15 minutes away from our beautiful village of Lajares. Enjoy three unforgettable sessions of 4 hours each (170 euros) in the company of your retreat buddies and other action lovers.
Come and enjoy the company of like-minded people, no matter where you are on your sports and cooking journey. Alone or with a companion, you are warmly invited to share this unforgettable experience with us!
"Official" Retreat Languages: 🇬🇧 & 🇩🇪
Film Set Villa with Volcano View
We rent a truly breathtaking luxury villa on the outskirts of Lajares, which could just as well be a film set.
It is difficult to accurately capture the atmosphere of the 8-meter-wide windows on pictures - but the view of the volcano through them is simply fantastic!
Each room has an en-suite bathroom and magnificent views of the volcanic landscape.
On the large terrace you will find a huge, heated pool, comfortable deck chairs and a cozy lounge to chill out.
There is also a long wooden table around which we will sit while we enjoy delicious meals and interesting workshops together.
And of course we can't forget the incredible living room, which can also be transformed into our Pilates studio.
The extremely high windows allow you to enjoy the breathtaking view of the volcano during your sports lessons.
You have probably never trained so luxuriously before!
Cooking Classes
It doesn't matter whether you are already a gifted cook or are just starting out on your cooking career!
In this Pilates & Cooking Retreat you will learn how to efficiently incorporate healthy cooking into your everyday life.
Our experienced chef Vanessa, who has explored most corners of the world and discovered the culinary secrets of many countries, will take you on a journey through different cooking styles.
In four cooking classes, Vanessa will share her passion for food with you and, among other things, teach you the basics of Ayurvedic cuisine.
From healthy breakfast and lunch menus to dinner and snacks, you'll explore the diversity of the cuisine. You'll also learn how to incorporate natural ingredients into your dishes in Vanessa's classes on spice science and more.
Experience the simplicity of sophisticated cooking, where enjoyment and well-being are in harmony. You will fly home with new ideas and inspiration and will be able to easily and sustainably implement the newly acquired knowledge in your own kitchen.
Vanessa is an omnivore and will prepare her inputs accordingly.
Pilates
One thing in advance: Everything is possible, nothing is mandatory.
If you e.g. For example, if you only want to do sports once a week, then that's completely okay. We don't attract people who come on vacation to shred and want to fly home with a six-pack.
With us you will find relaxed people who like to live a healthy and balanced life or who want to give their life a kick-start towards a sustainably healthier direction with this retreat.
Example weekly plan
Arrive and immerse yourself
Our shuttle will pick you up from the airport in Puerto Del Rosario and take you first to the pretty coastal village of El Cotillo, where you can explore the lovely little town on your own. You can leave your luggage with us and just set off with your book and beach towel.
We will pick you up again at 3:30 pm so that you can move into your new home in Lajares.
When you check in, the Templeshape team will be waiting for you with a welcome drink and snack so that you are strengthened for the first Pilates session with Louise.
The kick-off of your adventure
If you want, your Fuerteventura adventure can start with a surfing session on Monday. You will be picked up and taken to one of the nearby beaches, where our coaches will take good care of you and introduce you to the art of surfing.
This is not a must, but we recommend it - Fuerteventura is a surfer's mecca for a reason. Trying is better than studying!
If you prefer to stay at home, there are comfortable lounge chairs waiting for you to read your book. Chilling doesn't hurt either :-)
After lunch there is an exciting input on the topic of sport and nutrition before we start the second Pilates class with Louise.
We prepare dinner together - in our first cooking session with Vanessa. If that isn't already a perfect day?!
Wine Tour & Tasting
We start Tuesday with another activating Pilates class before enjoying a delicious breakfast together.
Today there is also a cooking class on the agenda: namely on the topic of "Healthy & Quick Lunch". Vanessa shows us how to prepare super nutritious and delicious lunches without much effort.
We end the day with an exciting wine tasting at a local winery. Learn new and exciting things about the cultivation and production of delicious Canarian wines.
Cheers to another awesome day!
The glass is half full - we are ONLY halfway through the retreat!
Wednesday is very similar to Monday.
The adventurous guests start the day with the second surf session. Today you can finally deepen what you learned on Monday.
In the afternoon we will be creative and make a small souvenir that you can take home and that will always remind you of your wonderful time on Fuerte.
Before we have dinner together, there is a volcano excursion at sunset on the agenda (today you get a Pilates break). Wear sturdy shoes for the hike, as it will be rocky and steep. But don't worry: the view of the sea and the view into the large volcanic crater are well worth the effort.
Friyay!
The surf team will enjoy their last surf session today and work on their pop-up and turtle-turn skills again. You don't know what that is? No problemo: by this day you will be more than familiar with these terms.
Also on the program today are the second to last Pilates and cooking classes.
Learn from Vanessa how to use spices and herbs skillfully in your daily life, what effects they have and how you can spice up your meals with them.
Sand dunes and fine dining
Well rested (today we start a little later because it's the weekend ;-)) we enjoy the last cooking class with Vanessa with the focus on "brunch".
Afterwards we'll head to the sand dunes in Corralejo. Get ready for endless sand and space - a place where you can easily get lost.
In the evening we dress up a bit and go to a nice restaurant together.
Get ready to treat yourself! The food is delicious, the service is excellent and your company is great.
Nothing stands in the way of a successful last evening.
Goodbye friends!
It's time to say goodbye - but not to be sad!
The friendships you made this week will stay with you for a long time. Believe us, we speak from experience.
The final brunch gives you the final energy boost before our shuttle takes you to the airport in Puerto Del Rosario.
Hello home.
Hello new, healthy habits!
PS: Check-out is at 11 a.m.
getting there
The retreat takes place in Lajares on Fuerteventura.
For that it is best to fly to Puerto del Rosario.
We strongly recommend that you share a rental car with other guests (we will be happy to connect you in advance) so that you can flexibly drive to beaches or the nearest village with cool shops in your free time.
Alternatively, we can pick you up from the airport :)
Direct flights are available from:
- Zurich
- Basel (usually much cheaper)
The villa is about 30 minutes drive from the airport.
Check-in is at 4 p.m. & check-out at 11 a.m.
Rooms & booking
triple room
Solo travelers, friends – don’t wait too long, only 6 places available
2299 CHF
/person
Send non-binding inquiry
We will let you know what places are still available!
In Wildhaus the maximum group size is 12 people plus the Templeshape team. On average there are usually around 10 guests.
We design our Pilates sessions so that both beginners and advanced students get their money's worth. You don't need to have any previous knowledge. Everyone goes at their own pace and will make sure that exercises are performed correctly to prevent injuries.
And you don't need any previous cooking knowledge either. Our goal is for everyone to be able to learn how to cook efficiently and healthily in everyday life and have fun doing it!
Please note that both Pilates and cooking classes are held in English as it is the teachers' native language.
There is no compulsory program.
If you don't feel like doing sports or yoga or going on an excursion, then you can simply not join in. No one will be mad at you - it's your vacation and you should relax in the way that suits you best!
We are mostly a mixed group, with the majority of the group being in their 30s.
However, we have had everyone from 20 to 70 and we love this group. We really want to encourage everyone to come along, because age is absolutely irrelevant to us.
That's correct. Everyone books their own flights :)
Cancellation up to 8 weeks before the retreat: You will be refunded 80% of your total payment (minus the deposit).
Cancellation 4-8 weeks before the retreat:
You will be refunded 501% of your total payment (minus the deposit).
Cancellation within 2-4 weeks before the retreat: You will be refunded 251% of your total payment (minus the deposit).
Cancellation less than 2 weeks before the retreat: You will not receive a refund.
Your hosts
In addition to the other guests, the hosting team is of course an important factor in making your experience unique.
I am your first point of contact at Templeshape and will ensure that your vacation runs smoothly and that you don't miss anything. I am available at any time :)
Daniel
Hosting
From the taxi driver to the kitchen assistant who cuts carrots, potatoes and other fresh produce with 6 knives at the same time – our Swiss Army knife.
Gerrit
Hosting
Not only do I make sure that you have delicious food on the table every day – I also teach you how to cook healthily in your everyday life without having to invest hours every time.
Vanessa
Head Chef
Do you have any questions? Get in touch!
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