THE LAKESIDE HOTEL & SPA

Friday 27th- Sunday 29th March 2026

*** ONE SPACE REMAINING***

I would love for you to join me for a 2 night Pilates, Yoga & Spa retreat, in the stunning Lakes.

It will be a wonderful time to make sometime for yourself as we emerge from Winter & celebrate Spring. You can enjoy a weekend away surrounded by like minded people, sharing movement & meditation, allowing ourselves to share the magic that we will create and leave us feeling energised & recharged, ready to step into Spring.

Set on the shore of Lake Windermere, this gorgeous hotel offers modern, laid back luxury and is the perfect base for exploring this stunning part of England. It is a perfect space to retreat to for a weekend of wellness. Did I mention it also has a wonderful view?

The hotel offers high quality ensuite rooms that will have a stunning view overlooking the Lake and fells. They are based on a twin sharing basis. You will have full access to all the spa facilities and gym throughout your stay including indoor heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and relaxation area. The spa also has a tranquil spa garden. Gorgeous treatments including massage and facials are also available.

Our Pilates & Yoga sessions will be held in the beautiful Oak Suite which will be our space exclusively for the weekend which adjoins our private area in the Conservatory overlooking the Lake for our use.

You can expect to enjoy a delicious continental buffet & hot breakfast each morning and a delicious three course meal each evening in a private dining room for our group.

The hotel also has many relaxation areas such as the conservatory, a beautiful spa garden or seating overlooking the Lake.

The weekend will find the perfect balance between activities and rest - which is so important when taking some time out of your busy schedule. Your break will include Pilates, Yoga, meditation, breathwork, journaling, relaxation and fine dining.

You can take time to relax in the spa, book a treatment or maybe you want to join us on a walk and then take a boat trip into Windermere which you can pick up from outside the hotel. Bliss!

Here's just what one of my lovely clients said about our last retreat:

"It’s difficult to put into words how amazing the retreat was. I had no expectations as I had never been on a retreat of any kind before. It was exceptional in every way and such a joy to become acquainted with the special group of women I met. I loved how all ages just mixed so easily and mealtimes became noisier and noisier as the days went on. 

Everything was meticulously planned and orchestrated by you Donna, without pressure but encouragement to join whatever was right for the individual. I loved the mix of Yoga, Pilates, breath work,  meditation, walking, touring the garden and the creative activity offered. The surroundings were perfect and the vegan food to die for.

Your teaching is outstanding and your support and professionalism sprinkled with the Donna sense of humour make for a wonderful experience. I have been feeling very positive since my return and also reflective. My health app tells me I am also less stressed, and have an improved heart rate variability.  I’m not religious but do  appreciate meditation, reflection and spirituality which again were carefully integrated into the long weekend. 

 Thank you again to you and your team. I will be returning for another retreat in Spring 2026."

If you haven't experienced a Retreat before, they can be transformative in more ways than you expect for lots of reasons, including that you are taking time out just for YOU for a few days. Not having to think about anyone else other than pleasing yourself and that in itself can be such a fabulous experience if you are usually busy thinking of and "doing" for others - whether that be at work, parenting, caring for loved ones, being a partner or friend - or maybe all of those!

Please email me for all the information.

BURLTON COTTAGES & SPA, SHROPSHIRE

Friday 24th April -Monday 27th April 2026

*** ONE SPACE LEFT***

I would love for you to join me for a 3 night Pilates and Yoga retreat, in the rural and peaceful Shropshire countryside.

It will be a wonderful time to make sometime for yourself as we emerge from Winter & celebrate Spring. You can enjoy a few days away surrounded by like minded people, sharing movement & meditation, allowing ourselves to share the magic that we will create and leave us feeling energised & recharged, ready to step into Spring.

The award winning Burlton Cottages and Spa offers unspoilt peace, tranquillity and escapism; a perfect space to retreat to for a weekend of wellness.

All rooms are based on a twin sharing basis within self contained stylish Cottages which include quality linen, fluffy bathrobes and slippers. You will have full access to all the spa facilities and small gym throughout your stay including indoor heated swimming pool, steam room, jacuzzi, sauna, rain shower and relaxation area. Our Pilates & Yoga sessions will be held in the beautiful space of the airy and light studio located next door to the spa.  

The weekend will find the perfect balance between activities and rest - which is so important when taking some time out of your busy schedule. Your break will include Pilates, Yoga, meditation, breathwork, journaling, relaxation and outstanding food. Bliss!

During your stay you will also have a relaxing massage or reiki treatment with our lovely beauty therapist, Emma (included in the cost of the weekend).

This Retreat will be full board with all meals, drinks and snacks (not including alcoholic drinks) throughout, with freshly cooked, nutritious and delicious plant based food from our private retreat chef, the wonderful Catherine at Wildings Vegan Kitchen who catered my last retreat.

I received such wonderful feedback from my last retreat. Here's what one of my lovely guests said:

"What an amazing weekend I had and I am still soaking all the energies in.

The food was divine, I never in my wildest dreams thought plant based food & cheese cake could taste so amazing.

From arriving to leaving the whole experience was fabulous.

I could of been anywhere in the world it was that magical, I learnt so much about myself and I have been given the advice and tools to reset my life which I really didn’t think needed so much attention but it definitely did.

I really didn’t want the weekend to end, everything was perfect and I can’t thank you Donna for organising such an amazing retreat, please hurry with the next retreat.

I really cannot express my gratitude enough to all involved.

Thank you, Namaste, Elaine"

If you haven't experienced a Retreat before, they can be transformative in more ways than you expect for lots of reasons, including that you are taking time out just for YOU for a few days. Not having to think about anyone else other than pleasing yourself and that in itself can be such a fabulous experience if you are usually busy thinking of and "doing" for others - whether that be at work, parenting, caring for loved ones, being a partner or friend - or maybe all of those!

Please email me for all the information.

Have you heard of the incredible health benefits of Pilates? Do you want to get stronger and/or relieve aching joints or reduce the pain in your back, knees, neck or hips?

Then welcome to my Pilates Beginners block.

This will be perfect if you are new to it or if you already practice Pilates but want an in-depth refresher of the method to perfect your alignment and technique, then join my welcoming, friendly and supportive group.

Come and try it out and see how it can help you

* relax and release tension

* build muscle tone to improve your strength

* improve your posture and core stability

* develop easeful movement in the body and

* increase stamina

This 3 week course of 45 minute classes will cover the fundamentals and method of Pilates.

We will cover:

✨The breathing technique

✨How to engage your core and pelvic floor, body stability, alignment and control principles

✨How to be aware of your posture and the importance of it

✨Basic mobility and strengthening exercises gently progressing each week

It will be a carefully planned progression of Pilates each week to get you familiar with the Pilates method, connection to your body and breath, and confidence in moving on the mat.

The course will run over 6 weeks at 7.10pm at Haslingden Community Link, Bury Road, Haslingden from Tuesday 24th February.

Investment £57.00

Are you in?

Have you heard of the incredible health benefits of Pilates? Do you want to get stronger and/or relieve aching joints or reduce the pain in your back, knees, neck or hips? Then welcome to my 6 week Pilates Beginners.

This will be perfect if you are brand new to it or if you already practice Pilates but want an in-depth refresher of the method to perfect your alignment and technique, then join my welcoming, friendly and supportive group.

Come and try it out and see how it can help you

* relax and release tension

* build muscle tone to improve your strength

* improve your posture and core stability

* develop easeful movement in the body and

* increase stamina

This 6 week course of 45 minute classes will cover the fundamentals and method of Pilates.

We will cover:

✨The breathing technique

✨How to engage your core and pelvic floor, body stability, alignment and control principles

✨How to be aware of your posture and the importance of it

✨Basic mobility and strengthening exercises gently progressing each week

It will be a carefully planned progression of Pilates each week to get you familiar with the Pilates method, connection to your body and breath, and confidence in moving on the mat.

The course will run over 6 weeks from Wednesday 25th February to Wednesday 1st April at 9am at St Thomas' Church Hall, Helmshore Road.

Investment £57 or the course

Are you in?

The hall manager asks you not to park on Rhodes Avenue please. It is a private unadopted road maintained by the residents and the Church gets complaints if folk are spotted parking there. Thank you for your understanding.

There is plenty of parking on Helmshore Road.

EVERY BODY IS A YOGA BODY! For that reason, my classes are suitable for everyone, whether you are a complete newbie or a more experienced Yogi. All are very welcome.

We will work through the elements of Hatha yoga to connect mind, body and soul.

The classes run on:

Mondays - 6pm (1hr class) Rawtenstall

Tuesdays - 1.30pm (1hr 15mins) Helmshore

Wednesdays -10.15am (1hr 15mins) Helmshore

**Please arrive 10 minutes before if possible and bring your own mat and blanket for Savasana (relaxation) at the end of class**

I also encourage you to bring blocks and straps to assist your practice. Props are always your friend in Yoga!

Start your week with an energising mat based Pilates class to make you feel mobile, strengthened and lengthened! It is suitable for all abilities as modifications and progressions will be given for all levels.

The classes:

Monday mornings at 9.30am

Tuesday evenings at 6.00pm

both at The Link, Bury Road in Haslingden.

Please bring your own mat.

This is a bespoke and confidential one to one Progressive Plan where I work with you individually each week either in person or online. I will listen, motivate you and provide accountability to help you achieve your goals.

The package includes:

• Initial consultation with posture assessment and analysis, identification of goals, understanding your current activity levels and lifestyle, barriers to exercise, provision of nutritional guidance and health and fitness advice
• Preparation of a personalised, realistic and progressive 12 week Pilates plan based on the matters arising from the posture assessment, your current fitness level and personal goals
• 10 private sessions in total (once a week)
• Closing session to evaluate progress and next steps

Please reach out to me by email at [email protected].

I am happy to have a no obligation discovery call with you to see if you think I would be a good fit for you.

I offer private or duet yoga classes in person or online.

I teach Hatha, Vinyasa and restorative yoga.

Please get in touch by email at [email protected] if you are interested.

This is a perfect class to do if you are new to Pilates, or you are recovering from an injury/surgery, or simply if you‘ve not exercised in a while and are not feeling confident about joining a group class yet.

This is a welcoming and supportive class where we go through the fundamentals of Pilates including:

✨The breathing technique

✨How to engage your core and pelvic floor

✨How to be aware of your posture and the importance of it

✨Basic mobility and strengthening exercises

Alternatively, I can tailor this class to teach intermediate or advanced Pilates.

Private or dual Pilates classes in person or online.

Please reach out to me by email at [email protected] if you are interested.