Luma × Raise the Barre
Move. Rest. Connect.
Five days of Reformer and Barre in the hills of the Algarve: private chef, infinity pool, evening wine, and the kind of conversation that only happens when everyone has properly exhaled.
The Venue
Private, unhurried, quietly spectacular
A beautifully restored country house nestled in the hills of Loulé, with panoramic nature and coastal views. The perfect backdrop for your reset.
View the rooms“Your only task here is to arrive. The chef, the classes, the wine at dusk: everything has been thought of.”
Everything taken care of
What's included
Movement
- Daily Reformer Pilates sessions
- Daily Barre sculpt classes
- Mobility, stretch & wellness sessions
Stay & Dining
- Private luxury accommodation (en-suite in all rooms except Slavia, which has a private bathroom adjacent to the room)
- Breakfasts, lunches & sunset dinners
- Evening wine
- Airport transfers included
Also included
- Poolside relaxation
- Massage
- Sound bath
- Welcome gift
The Days
Your days unfold slowly
A poolside Barre flow before the heat sets in, breakfast from your private chef, then a Reformer class or a morning by the infinity pool.
Afternoons are yours. Hike, explore, or simply do nothing.
An early evening class brings the group back together, followed by dinner, wine, and conversation that lasts long after the sun has gone.
Your Hosts
Two disciplines. Two experts.
Lucia Poulter
Reformer · Co-founder, Luma Pilates
Comprehensive BASI-certified Reformer instructor with 26 years of experience teaching across the world, known for precision, depth, and meeting every client exactly where they are.
On this retreat, Lucia leads the Reformer programme: technically excellent, carefully sequenced, and warm throughout.
Serena Crolla
Barre · Founder, Raise The Barre
Barre and Reformer instructor with 20 years of movement experience and a professional dance background, bringing precision and genuine warmth to every class she teaches.
On this retreat, Serena leads the Barre programme: sessions built on a dancer's eye for detail, designed to lengthen and strengthen.
Better together
Lucia and Serena have been teaching side by side at Luma since the studio opened, and that ease shows. Deep Reformer expertise and high-energy, dance-rooted Barre: two disciplines that complement each other beautifully, led by two people who genuinely love what they do.
The Rooms
Choose your room
All rooms include every class, daily breakfast, brunch, sunset dinners, evening wine, a sound bath, a massage, and airport transfers. Secure your place with a 25% deposit or pay in full.
Rooms are offered on a strictly first come first served basis. Your place is provisionally held for 24 hours, but confirmed only once your deposit is received. If two bookings are received for the same room, the first deposit to clear takes priority.
Classic
Slavia
A flexible, modular room arranged as a double or triple. Shared bathroom adjacent to the room.
Superior
Garden Suites
Spacious suites with a king-size bed, convertible to twins. Five named rooms: Figo, Amêndoa, Medronho, Malva, Alecrim. En-suite bathroom.
5 rooms available
Signature
Lavanda
A serene suite with a king-size bed, private patio, and direct garden access. En-suite bathroom. Ideal for solo occupancy; couples or friends happy to share a king bed are welcome.
Signature
Tomilho
A cosy suite with a queen-size bed, Japanese soaking tub, private patio, and direct garden access. En-suite bathroom. Ideal for solo occupancy; couples or friends happy to share a queen bed are welcome.
Prestige
Alfarroba
A private apartment with a king-size bed, separate living room, dining for four, kitchenette, and an outdoor patio with a small private natural pool and access to the main pool. Water is unheated. Ideal for solo occupancy; couples or friends happy to share a king bed are welcome.
Prestige
Oliveira
A private apartment with a king-size bed, separate living room, dining for four, kitchenette, and an outdoor patio with a small private natural pool and access to the main pool. Water is unheated. Ideal for solo occupancy; couples or friends happy to share a king bed are welcome.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What level of fitness do I need? +
This retreat is designed to meet you where you are. Whether you are completely new to Reformer Pilates or Barre, or deepening an existing practice, both Lucia and Serena are experienced at working with a range of abilities in the same session. You do not need to be fit to join us. You just need to be willing to move.
Is Reformer or Barre experience required? +
No. Both Lucia's Reformer sessions and Serena's Barre classes are carefully sequenced with modifications available throughout. If you have never tried either before, you will be in exceptionally skilled hands. If you are more experienced, you will be appropriately challenged.
What's included in the price? +
Everything you need for the week: all accommodation, all Reformer and Barre sessions, daily breakfast, lunch, and sunset dinners, evening wine, a sound bath, a massage, poolside relaxation time, and a welcome gift. Flights are not included. Return transfers between Faro Airport and the venue are included for guests travelling on our suggested Jet2 flight. If you choose a different flight, transfers are not included and you will need to arrange your own transport.
How do I get there? +
Fly into Faro. There is one Jet2 flight serving our dates, and we will share the full flight details when you book. Return transfers between Faro Airport and Villa Majestosa are included in the price for guests travelling on our suggested Jet2 flight. If you choose to travel on a different flight, transfers are not included and you will need to arrange your own transport to and from the venue.
What is the cancellation policy? +
A 25% deposit is required at booking to secure your place and is non-refundable in all circumstances. Cancellations made more than 180 days before the retreat receive a full refund of payments made beyond the deposit. Between 91 and 180 days, a 50% refund applies to those payments. Within 90 days, no refund is available. Full details are in our Terms and Cancellation Policy, which you will be asked to agree to at the time of booking.
Can I come on my own? +
Absolutely. Several room types are available for solo occupancy, and the retreat is designed to be a welcoming, connected experience whether you are travelling alone or with a friend or partner. Many guests come solo and leave having made lasting friendships.
Are meals catered for dietary requirements? +
Yes. Please let us know your dietary requirements at the time of booking and our private chef will accommodate them.
What should I pack? +
Comfortable movement wear for Reformer and Barre sessions, something light for evenings, sun cream, and a sense of adventure. We will send a full kit list with your booking confirmation.
5 – 9 June 2027 · Algarve
The hills are waiting
Rooms are limited and intentionally few. Pay in full, or reserve with a 25% deposit. The rest can follow slowly, like everything else here.