Pilates & Poles! at The Farmhouse

  • Eat, Drink, Sleep, Ski + Pilates!

    Accommodation: 

    4 nights at ‘The Farmhouse’ Boutique hotel

    Provision:
    
Breakfast, cooked to order or continental.
    Afternoon tea and delicious homemade breads and cakes

    Pre-dinner canapés
    Dinner. An indulgent yet relaxed affair served with wine in the atmospheric dining room. A seasonal 4-course menu and home-grown produce taken from the garden.
    Coffee with delectable home made chocolates.

    Transfers from/ to Geneva Airport Pick up and drop off times based on my recommended arrival/ departure times. Transfer time approximately 90 minutes.

    Equipment Fitting: hire company come to the hotel to fit boots and other equipment! (Phew, no need to traipse off and leave your delightfully comfortable surroundings!)

    4 day lift pass + mountain rescue insurance.

    Shuttle minibus to and from slopes (5 minutes away). Exclusively for our group at times to suit, brilliant!

    Morning Pilates taught by Zoe

    Evening stretching led by Zoe

    Pilates with Zoe ‘Ski-fit’ exercise videos sent prior to arrival for your retreat preparation.

    NB I respect that this is your holiday so if you'd rather have a lie in than join morning Pilates you have my blessing!

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    NOT included in the price, for example, not limited to:

    Flights. Closest airport is Geneva.

    Ski/ board equipment.

    Lunch/ other refreshments/ hotel bar drinks

    Ski/ board lessons or guide. If you are new/ wish to improve your skiing or snowboarding I can organise lessons for you, maybe teaming up with other, similar standard guests.

    Pilates mat/ small equipment. A recommended kit list will be issued upon booking.

  • 12 charming bedrooms to choose from (depending on current availability). Each room is decorated with unique antiques and furnishings.

    Atelier Dbl / Twin

    Grange Dbl / Twin

    IndiaDbl/ Twin

    Cell Dbl/ Twin

    Corner Dbl/ twin

    Blue Dbl/ twin

    Old Kitchen Dbl/ twin

    Family Suite Two interconnected areas sharing a bathroom.

    Room A Dbl/ twin
    Room B Dbl/ twin

    Cottage 1 Double

    Cottage 2 Double

    Mazot Double

  • The Farmhouse

    A boutique hotel nestled in a 250-year-old manor house in the oldest quarter of the French Alpine resort of Morzine. A stylish sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle yet just a stone’s throw from the slopes.

    The charming bedrooms, sumptuous deep leather chairs by the roaring log fire in the bar and the piano that begs to be played in the sitting room create a personal feel throughout the hotel.

    This supremely comfortable space combined with my approach to running the retreat invites you to step back from the world and enjoy the best things in life- you’ll feel like a special guest at a secret party in an exquisite venue!

    The bar is the heart of the building and the perfect place to relax after skiing, with comfortable furniture and a large open fireplace.

    Whether you’re looking for a brew or fresh coffee, a bone dry Martini before dinner, or to open a bottle of champagne or some big wines from their cellar, the bar befits every mood.

    The bar and dining room are relaxed spaces to enjoy the evenings with new friends as well as those you came with on retreat.

  • Morzine, Portes du Soleil, France.


    The Portes du Soleil’s varied terrain and snowparks is a paradise for beginner through to advanced level skiers and snowboarders.

    Morzine offers world-class ski tuition, from the huge ESF operation to smaller independent outfits, so its always possible to find something that matches your needs. I can book lessons on your behalf, teaming you up with others of a similar level from our group, if you wish.

    Portes du Soleil is one of the largest ski areas in the world with over 600km of groomed piste and excellent opportunities for off-piste.

    The ski domain encompasses 228 ski lifts and 12 resorts spanning the Franco-Swiss border between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc.

  • To reach the lifts we have exclusive use of the hotel's private mini-bus! Staff will shuttle us to where we want (& even pick up!).

    If you wanted to explore the town, The Farmhouse is a short 5 minute stroll from the centre with its ice rink, bars, boutiques and boulangeries.

    There is also a swimming complex 'Parc des Dérêches' with a pool and spa.

  • Deposit: 15% of the room price is required within 3 days of confirming your attendance to secure the rate and your choice of bedroom. Payment via BACS.

    Deposits are NON-refundable.

    Balance: The remaining balance is due at least 12 weeks prior to arrival date. Payment via BACS.

    If you wish to cancel your booking for any reason, you must inform me in writing. If you cancel the booking, I will calculate any refund due to you as follows:

    If you cancel at least 8 weeks (8 weeks or more) before the first date of the retreat, I will refund any amount you have paid in excess of the deposit;

    If you cancel within 8 weeks (less than 8 weeks) before the first date of the retreat, I will not refund any payment you have made, including the deposit and any amount you have paid in excess of the deposit.

    Terms and Conditions

    Full terms and conditions are available upon request/ will be issued upon booking.

    Please ensure you have sufficient insurance and health care.

  • "Zoe, your enthusiasm and joie de vivre was infectious so you made the whole trip a delight from beginning to end with a perfect mix of work and play."

    Prices & Availability

    NB The retreat price is dependent on bedroom choice which is based on two people sharing. Single occupant pays 70% of the full room price.

    Contact me to book!

  • "There is so much activity packed in we felt completely satiated and a bit smug as we were hardly missed back home!"

    Tuesday March 10th (if you are staying 4 nights) OR
    Wednesday March 11th (if you are staying 3 nights)

    Geneva airport: Private transfer departs at 14:15 hours to hotel with other guests.

    Retreat welcome

    Hire company fit equipment at the hotel.

    Evening routine- eat, drink and make merry!

    Wednesday/ Thursday and Friday, Saturday

    A Pilates session will start the day followed by a delicious breakfast to set us up for our exertions!
    NB I totally respect that this is your holiday so if you'd rather have a lie in I'm not going to drag you out of bed for Pilates, I pinky-promise!

    Hit the slopes! Or,

    If you prefer, feel free to explore this beautiful Alpine town, peruse the shops or perhaps relax in the resort spa. Maybe you’d simply like to chill out back at the hotel, have a guilt free nap or even read a book in peace!

    A guided, informal stretch session and afternoon tea will be available for those wishing to gather back at the hotel late afternoon.

    Of an evening, tuck into a home cooked, delicious 4 course dinner and a well deserved glass (or two!) of wine while sharing epic stories from your day!

    Saturday departure from The Farmhouse at 16:30 hours by private transfer. We can leave luggage and change at the hotel in preparation for our return journey.

    If you would prefer to depart after breakfast on Saturday let me know upon booking.

Contact Zoe