“The Brightest Side of Movement”
4 Day Papaya Pilates Retreat in California, USA, with Laguna Beach Exploration & Art Festival
Calle de Los Molinos, San Clemente, CA, USA
Pilates and Wellness Retreat in the USA
Join Papaya Pilates on the West Coast this summer 2025 for the first Papaya Pilates luxury retreat. Indulge in holistic wellness through wholesome eating, functional Pilates classes, exploring beautiful surroundings, and workshops that will transform and inspire you for a lifetime of healthful living.
Meet the instructors
Carissa
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Highlights
- Rejuvenate in beautiful, Southern California
- Enjoy some of Laguna's best beaches and activities
- Revitalize through Pilates mat and holistic wellness practices
- Take time to mentally rest and rediscover your dreams
- Experience a vibrant, cooking class
- 3 night accommodations
- Organic continental breakfast, natural lunch, and snacks
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
3 days with instruction
Group size: 3-5 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
17:30
Check-out Time:
09:30
Facilities
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Wireless internet
Stay in San Clemente
- Four private bedrooms
- Two bathrooms
- Calm living room
- Serene outdoors
- 10-minute walk to the beach / three-minute drive
- Washer / dryer
- Wi-Fi
- Not centrally air conditioned. The home has one a/c unit and fans.
Program
July is a spectacular time in the Orange County, with lively events and beautiful views. Enjoy the ocean breeze through walks, mat classes, and art shows. Enhance your wellness journey with a vibrant cooking class and more. Reset and reflect in an ocean-view home in San Clemente for three nights.
Sample itinerary
Thursday
- 17:30 Arrival / snacks
- 19:00 Beach welcome circle / sunset
Friday
- 06:00 Sunrise, continental breakfast
- 07:00 Pilates for mobility
- 09:30 Laguna beaches
- 11:00 Lunch at A.C.C.
- 12:00 Boutique shopping
- 14:00 Rest / free time
- 16:00 Mini-Wellness Workshop
Saturday
- 06:00 Sunrise, continental breakfast
- 07:00 Pilates sculpt
- 10:00 Art festival
- 12:30 Cooking class
- 14:00 Rest / free time
- 16:00 Beach walk or book a massage (not included in price)
- 20:00 Mini-Wellness Workshop
Sunday
- 06:00 Sunrise, continental breakfast
- 07:00 Pilates Flow
- 09:30 Check-out
Included excursions
- Art festival
- Vibrant cooking class
Instructors
Carissa
Carissa is deeply committed to movement. She is the founder and instructor of Papaya Pilates. She is a dance educator at a public school in Massachusetts. Her teaching repertoire includes: Pilates mat, Pilates reformer, barre fitness, and many styles of dance. Upon graduating with a BA in Dance, she became a director of a dance studio and a dance team performer. Some of her most cherished performance and promotional credits include being a member of the New England Revolution promotional team, Springfield Armor dance team, and Springfield Falcons cheer team.
Location
Participants will stay in an ocean view home in San Clemente. San Clemente is a coastal city located in Orange County, CA. It provides local beaches and boutique shopping. It is approximately a 20-minute drive South from some of the areas that the group will be exploring in Laguna Beach.
Food
Included
- Daily, continental breakfast (organic and / or gluten-free)
- Natural lunch from a local cafe
- Wholesome snacks
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Snacks
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
There is fantastic hiking in the area, although this retreat does not include hiking in the itinerary. Note that you are responsible for your own transportation and safety.
Spa treatments
- Optional: book a massage appointment located in Laguna Beach (not included in retreat price).
What's included
- Daily pilates practice
- Wholesome snacks
- Art festival ticket fee
- Cooking class
- 3 nights accommodation
- Continental breakfast
- Natural lunch
What's not included
- Dinner (the group may plan together)
- Travel (you will be responsible for booking and purchasing your airfare / transportation / travel insurance, etc.)
- Spa services, other excursions, or shopping
How to get there
Recommended Airports
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
91 km
Transfer not provided
SNA
John Wayne Airport (Orange County Airport)
34 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at John Wayne Airport (Orange County Airport) (SNA) or Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, CA is the closest and most convenient airport. It is approximately, a 30-minute drive from the retreat. Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, CA is also an option. It is approximately a one hour and 15-minute drive, but does not include potential L.A. traffic.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 21 days before arrival.
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