THE PILATES ESCAPE - 2025

Friday 7 November - Monday 10 NOVember

Bookings now open!

Join Carrie in the Hawkesbury for 4 days and 3 nights of Pilates, mindfulness, relaxation, delicious food and stunning countryside.

Located in stunning Darug country, Berry Hill is a hidden off-grid gem less than 90 mins from Sydney.

This retreat is a perfect blend of relaxation, movement and social time with like-minded people. Your body will feel nourished and energised with daily Pilates reformer classes and movement workshops.

We won’t overload you because we believe in movement to nourish NOT punish.

This is time for you to ESCAPE the city and unwind with us.

What is Included

4 days / 3 nights

Reformer classes - 2x day

Daily mindfulness

Movement & Wellness workshops

Chef prepared meals

Kayak, SUP, Swimming, Nature walks

Sauna & hot tub

Nook Tote Bag with gifts

BYO wine

Your Escape Team

CARRIE GUeST

Carrie is a qualified Pilates Instructor, Sports Massage Therapist and holds a BSc Hons Degree in Sports Science & Biology. After completing a Diploma of Sports Massage in 2005 she worked in London with sports clients, before emigrating to Sydney in 2007.

Carrie first began attending Pilates classes in London to improve her strength and reduce her risk of injury working in a busy massage practice. Her love of Pilates grew from the positive effect it had on her body and the increased efficiency she found with her massage work. Retiring from massage therapy in 2016 she continues to use her manual therapy skills in her Pilates sessions to improve outcomes for her clients.

Carrie completed her Diploma in Professional Pilates with Polestar Pilates in 2010. She believes in continued education and attends many courses to expand her knowledge in the world of health and wellness. Carrie has completed specialised courses in Pre/Post Natal, Osteoporosis - Buff Bones®, Craniosacral Therapy and Oov training.

Carrie loves to teach studio Pilates to private and duet clients with a focus on rehabilitation and sports performance but she also loves the energy of a group class! She brings her own unique personality and creativity to every session and has an eagle eye for technique and the subtleties of alignment.

MATT Bowrey

Chef Matt has worked in commercial kitchens in Austria, Latin America and London, where he worked as the sous-chef for the famous Notting Hill eatery, Tacqueria. Upon returning to Sydney, Matt joined Bondi Icebergs Dining Room and Bar; one of Sydney’s most prestigious restaurants and winner of two chefs hats for six consecutive years.

Matt now owns Pescado Catering which combines his passion for good food and bringing people together, with his impressive culinary experience and dedication to excellence. He will be our chef for the duration of the Retreat!

Plus workshop facilitator and second Pilates instructor - details coming soon

Accommodation

Berry Hill Farm has 3 beautiful accommodation options for us:

The original homestead, lovingly restored with respect to its heritage has two ensuite bedrooms. A mix of antique, rustic and modern influences create a sense of understated luxury. With a grand veranda overlooking the rolling hills and river, the homestead is also where retreat guests will relax in the common areas and enjoy their meals.

The classic Australian tractor shed has been lovingly converted into three contemporary ensuite bedrooms. Clean, modern interiors play off a charming rustic exterior, with each room featuring wall-to-wall bifold doors and expansive river views.

Lastly, there are a number of luxury glamping tents which have been beautifully furnished with full-size spring mattresses (king/twin) and wooden bed bases, duck down quilts and pillows, Egyptian cotton sheets, tables, chairs, rugs and throws. The tents are fully powered with outdoor heating, each has an outdoor seating area and shared bathroom with showers.