A luxury home from home
Curl into sumptuous armchairs, enjoy wine by the fire, snuggle down into the most luxurious of beds. The Farmhouse hotel is a stylish sanctuary nestled inside the ancient walls of a 250-year-old manor house. Set apart from the hustle and bustle of the ski resort, yet just a stone’s throw from the slopes and the lively village, it’s the perfect place to relax after an exhilarating day on the slopes.
Exceptional food
In the flame-lit dining room laugh amongst (new) friends over freshly made, nourishing and delicious meals, created using the finest seasonal ingredients from our rich Alpine region. A plentiful breakfast is cooked (or continental if you wish) to ensure skiers are well fuelled after morning Pilates, and ready to hit the slopes. A lovely afternoon tea with freshly baked treats is served in the bar area daily.
An incredible ski area
Morzine is the gateway to the vast Portes du Soleil mountains – a paradise for mixed ability skiing and snowboarding. This is one of the largest ski areas in the world with over 600km of groomed piste and excellent opportunities for off-piste. In a stunning location between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc, the ski area offers up 228 ski lifts and 12 resorts with incredible views and cross-border skiing between France and Switzerland.
Your fabulous retreat leader and Pilates instructor
Having gained a BSc in Sport & Exercise Sciences from Exeter University in 2000, training as a Pilates instructor was a natural progression for Zoe, who feels a personal calling to help people ‘feel better’ in their mind and body. Sheloves everything about Pilates and believes it is not only a pure exercise form in itself but also the ideal accompaniment to any other activity. With a passion for the health benefits and enjoyment of outdoor activities, she is blissfully happy when in the mountains: climbing up or whizzing down.
Retreat Itinerary
Tuesday 10th March 2026
- Geneva airport: pick up and transfer to hotel with other guests
- Retreat welcome
- Ski/snowboard fitting at the hotel (if time allows otherwise on Sunday)
- Evening 4-course meal and wine
Wednesday 11th , Thursday 12th, Friday 13th March 2026
Morning Pilates – a guided session by Zoe to start the day
Breakfast – with fruit, hot and cold options
Skiing (option to take ski lessons, or not ski if you prefer to explore the beautiful Alpine resort)
Afternoon stretch – a guided stretch session to alleviate any aches and pains
Afternoon tea – tea/coffee with sweet or savoury treats
Dinner – canapés, 4-course meal and wine
Saturday 14th March 2026
- Breakfast – with fruit, hot and cold options
- Depart hotel by 10:30am for transfer to Geneva airport with other guests
What’s included in the Pilates & Poles retreat
The following is included in the cost of your retreat:
- Pilates taught by Zoe
- Stretching led by Zoe
- Zoe ‘Ski-fit’ exercise video sent prior to arrival
- Your room at The Farmhouse Hotel
- Food – breakfast, afternoon tea, canapés and dinner with wine
- Shuttle bus to and from slopes
- Transfers from/ to Geneva airport to tie-in with recommended arrival/ departure times
- 3 day lift pass including mountain rescue insurance
What is not included
Flights – the nearest Airport is Geneva – approximately an hour’s drive away. Most UK airports fly to Geneva in around 1.5 hours
Ski/ board equipment
Lunch/ other refreshments/ hotel bar drinks. Lunchtime restaurants will be suggested and can be booked for you
Ski/ board lessons
Pilates mat/ small equipment – a recommended kit list will be issued upon booking
Prices from €1990 per person
Escape the everyday routine for a true rejuvenation of mind, body and soul in the stunning French Alps. Spaces are limited, book now to secure your spot on the retreat.
