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Contrology Retreat

2026 Florence

May 9 - 16, 2026

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Joe Pilates' health philosophy encompassed so much more than exercise. Fresh air, sunshine, nutrition, dry brushing, ergonomic furniture: he knew health is a holistic endeavor.

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Every summer and many weekends, he would escape his New York apartment to find respite at his cottage in the Berkshires, saying, "I couldn't stay alive if every weekend I didn't go to the country." It was essential for his health.

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Voltage's Joe-approved retreats are designed to offer the perfect balance of restoration and adventure.

Included:

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  • 7 nights in a beautiful 4-star boutique hotel (Read the Elle Decor article here)​

    • Private room with en-suite bathroom in the House (limited availability) or your own luxe hotel room with a King-sized bed in the main hotel. Double occupancy in the hotel will receive a larger room with the option of one super-king bed or two twin beds.

    • Enjoy the peace of a non-touristy neighborhood while being just a 15 minute walk away from the city's main cultural attractions

    • Hang out at The House, a private, luxe full home on the property

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  • Return to Life Intensive

    • Daily Pilates mat class

    • Study the instructions, breath, and transitions of the heart of Joe's work

    • Learn the context and history of Joe's most well known publication

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  • Explore Florence

    • The capital of Tuscany and center for arts and culture

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  • Daily catered brunch and dinner*

    • Enjoy healthy, whole food, plant-forward nutrition

    • Make the most of our beautiful location and enjoy your contrology companions with meals on both our beautiful outdoor dining terrace at The House and in the stylish on-site restaurant

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  • A Day Excursion to Cinque Terre 

    • An easy train ride (2.5 h) take us on a day trip to gorgeous Cinque Terre, a picturesque hill city overlooking the sea

    • Follow in the footsteps of poets such as Lord Byron and hike the pedestrian-only paths between the beautiful villages 

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  • Hiking in Fiesole

    • A 15-minute train takes us to the hillside town overlooking Florence

    • Explore the rich history of Fiesole, from Etruscan-Roman settlements to the country retreats of the 19th C aristocracy 

    • Meander the 3 mile Stonemasons and Leonardo Trail​​​

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$5250

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*$950 double occupancy fee

Not Included:
Flights to and from Florence
*Personal expenses such as dinner out in Cinque Terre
Travel insurance
Passport

Tips

Sea and Sun

A collage of moments from the last 4 Contrology Retreats.
 

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Reserve your 

room by calling/texting Lindsey

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812-350-1009

Retreat Agreements

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  • Payment Schedule

    • $500 deposit due upon registration 

    • $500 due January 15 with confirmation*

    • 50% balance due March 1, 2026

    • 50% balance due May 1, 2026

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  • Cash/Check/Zelle Payment Discount

    • $100 discount off the final payment when paying with a method that does not charge me a transaction fee- you get the savings!

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  • T&C

    • All payments are non-refundable

    • Registration deposit is an agreement to make the scheduled payments

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*A minimum number of participants is required to make this financially feasible. If we do not meet that minimum, you will instead be refunded your registration January 15

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Our Florentine Adventure

From the gorgeous, artsy Hoxton, where where we will establish base camp, to the colorful hills of Cinque Terre....

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