PILATES MAGIC RETREAT
Carcassonne, France | 2026
SELECTED RETREAT PHOTOSMOMENTS WE LOVED
“Hannah made possible something I would not have been able to create alone
When Hannah first asked me, “If you could do ANYTHING, what would you do?” she opened a door that felt bigger than event planning. She created space for vision, imagination, and possibility. She drew me out and helped me dream big. Together, we dreamed up the Pilates Magic Retreat — and then Hannah somehow made that dream real.
What impressed me most was not only her organization and professionalism, but her ability to hold the spirit of the experience while managing countless moving parts behind the scenes. She consistently exceeded my expectations with her care, responsiveness, and follow-through. I felt deeply supported throughout the entire process.
Hannah made possible something I would not have been able to create alone: an experience that felt intentional, personal, and alive in every detail. She helped transform ideas into a lived environment where people could connect, learn, move, rest, and grow together.
One of my favorite things about working with Hannah was her understanding of the retreat as a whole experience. She thoughtfully cultivated all the moving parts to create the feeling we wanted — nurturing, connection, rest, and stimulation. One of my favorite parts of the retreat was the kitchen environment: the aroma, the welcome, and the incredible food.
The Pilates Magic Retreat was one of the most meaningful experiences I’ve been part of, and Hannah was a huge reason why. I’m deeply grateful for her partnership, her heart, and her ability to bring vision into form.
Lori Coleman-Brown
Pilates Instructor/Studio Owner
“Hannah thought of all the things on my radar and things that I had not even considered
In 2006, I opened my first studio. Two weeks after opening, I received an invitation for pilates instructors to travel and teach at retreat center in Italy. While I knew and was interested in travel teaching at some point, I had not considered or even knew about this type of environment. That invite, two decades ago planted a seed, that was able to come into full bloom at the Pilates Magic Retreat 2026 with Hannah and my pilates mentor Lori Coleman-Brown
From the dreaming stages, to logistics, to planning for pilates offerings, outings, travel, marketing, to all the daily needs while there, as well as providing a calm, confident, happy “go to” attitude we all depended on, Hannah earned an A+!!
She thought of all the things on my radar and things that I had not even considered, as well as if anything came up, she handled it, so nothing was ever a problem.
I am a person who always prefer a job and has a hard time relaxing. I found that when my work part of the day was done, I was able to not only socialize with our guests, but can say I was relaxed, had a lot of fun, even looked forward to those times with excited
anticipation! I found myself saying and feeling like this was like sleep away camp for professional women, in the South of France!
One of my favorite things was the family style atmosphere at our meal times. Not only being surrounded by an amazing group of women, but to have our chef in the open kitchen dining area was the perfect combo.
The photography she provided with two photographers were not only professional, but did an amazing capturing our beautiful time together!
Another amazing huge part was our pilates studio, provided by Gratz. The covered, but open outdoor barn we got to use as our space allowed everyone to enjoy the outside beauty southern France has to offer.
I am looking forward to many more shared retreats in the future with her and her team!! Thank you Hannah and The Retreat Atelier!
Katie Kahumoku
Pilates Instructor/Studio Owner
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