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Luma × Raise the Barre
Luxury Reformer & Barre Retreat
Algarve, Portugal 2027
Move. Rest.
Connect. Reset.
Step away from the everyday and reconnect with yourself through movement, sunshine, nourishing food, and meaningful connection.
We have designed this retreat carefully: a complete reset for mind and body, set in a stunning private coastal villa in the Algarve. Slow mornings under the Portuguese sun, energising Reformer sessions, sculpting Barre classes, and evenings spent unwinding in a luxury setting surrounded by like-minded people.
This is more than a fitness retreat. It is a complete reset.
Monte Sobradinho
Loulé, Algarve
The Venue
A beautifully restored country house nestled in the hills of Loulé, with panoramic nature and coastal views. The perfect backdrop for your reset. Private, unhurried, and quietly spectacular.
Two disciplines. Two experts. One unforgettable week.
Lucia is a fully certified Advanced BASI Pilates instructor and Ashtanga yoga teacher with 26 years of experience teaching across the world. She is co-owner and Lead Instructor at Luma Pilates in Edinburgh, where her teaching is known for its precision, depth, and ability to meet every client exactly where they are.
Lucia’s teaching style is rooted in a deep understanding of how the body works, adapts, and grows stronger. She programmes with intention, building sessions that challenge, restore, and create lasting change.
On this retreat, Lucia leads the Reformer programme. Expect technically excellent, carefully sequenced classes and a warm, encouraging presence throughout. Whether you are new to the Reformer or deepening an existing practice, you will be in exceptionally skilled hands.
Lucia Poulter
Serena is a Barre and Reformer Pilates instructor with a professional dance background and founder of Raise The Barre. With 20 years of movement experience, her teaching is rooted in precision, creativity and intelligent programming to deliver sessions that are both sculpting and empowering.
Her movement philosophy is centered on intention, body awareness, and connection, helping clients move in a way that feels strong, challenged, and transformative.
Throughout the retreat, every session is created with purpose and care. Expect carefully sequenced classes, her signature burn, and an uplifting approach designed to strengthen, restore and reconnect both body and mind.
Serena Crolla
Better together
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Lucia and Serena have been teaching side by side at Luma since the studio opened, and that ease shows. Lucia's deep Reformer expertise and Serena's high-energy, dance-rooted Barre are a natural pairing.
Two disciplines that complement each other beautifully, led by two people who genuinely love what they do.
You’re in the safest of hands
From your first Reformer or Barre session to your last sunset dinner, every detail has been taken care of.
Daily Reformer Pilates sessions
Daily Barre sculpt classes
Mobility, stretch & wellness sessions
MOVEMENT
Private luxury accommodation
Ensuite in every room
Breakfasts, brunches & sunset dinners
Evening wine
STAY & DINING
Poolside relaxation
Massage or creative workshop
Sound bath
Welcome gift
ALSO INCLUDED
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 the kind of conversation that only happens when everyone has properly exhaled.
Interested in joining us?
Dates and pricing coming soon. Register your interest, choose your date(s) and we’ll be in touch when details are confirmed.