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Congratulations on your acceptance to the Pilates Magic Retreat with Lori Coleman-Brown and Katie Kahumoku.

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    Click any of the Book Now buttons on this page.

  • Step Two.

    Choose your room—we have shared, private, and luxury options!

  • Step Three.

    Complete your reservation and start dreaming about a week in France with Lori and Katie!

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What You’re Getting

Enriching Workshops and Invigorating Workouts

Daily workshops with Lori Coleman-Brown and Katie Kahumoku, plus one on one sessions and small group workouts on authentic Gratz equipment.

Authentic French Culture and Food

From staying in a gorgeous chateau to enjoying homemade meals by a private chef from Paris, you’ll experience the best of life in the French countryside.

An Incredible Community

Join a cohort of like-minded, curious, and highly passionate Pilates instructors hand selected by Lori Coleman-Brown to participate in this one of a kind experience.

This all inclusive Pilates Magic retreat is the first of its kind!

  • You’ll be staying in the beautiful Manoir D’Amiel, a luxury chateau in the South of France, near Carcassone.

    Shared and Private rooms available on a first come, first served basis.

  • Our private chef comes from Paris via Seattle and will prepare nourishing and delicious seasonal meals and snacks for you to enjoy all week long.

    Dietary restrictions can be accommodated upon request.

  • Every day, Lori and Katie will lead workshops to inspire your teaching and take you deeper into the work.

    There will also be daily small group gatherings accompanied by Lori and Katie to process that day’s information, connect, and share ideas with your cohort.

  • Your spot in the retreat includes a one on one session with Katie Kahumoku and a small group class with Lori herself.

    Upon acceptance, you’ll also have the opportunity to book private sessions with Lori. These sessions will be available on a first come, first served basis.

  • Experience the beauty of France with guided excursions into the surrounding area, learning more about French cooking, history, and culture, and enjoying stunning sights along the way.

  • This week is about reinvigoration, so there will be plenty of down time on the schedule for you to relax by the pool, connect with your fellow retreat goers, or explore the surrounding village.

    We’ll also offer a list of resources to connect you to your surroundings and point you towards our favorite spots.

  • We’re hiring a professional photo/videographer to document the week! After the retreat, you’ll have access to our curated video library of professionally shot and edited photos and video, ready for use on your website or social media.

  • We’re thrilled to be partnering with Gratz for this retreat! As a retreat member, you’ll have early access to join our group equipment order, as well as the possibility to take home equipment used in the retreat at a discounted rate.

FAQ

  • This retreat will be held from April 27th-May 3rd, 2026 at Manor D’Amiel near Carcassone in the South of France.

  • Carcassone is easy to access by train or plane.

    We’ll be sending more transportation details over closer to the date.

    Once you know your specific itineraries, we’re happy to help plan and coordinate your arrival.

  • Due to high demand, we’re only holding spots for 72 hours before passing them on to the waitlist. Unconfirmed reservations cannot be guaranteed outside of the 72 hour window, even if you’ve been accepted.

    Don’t wait to reserve your spot!

  • This retreat is all inclusive, and your admission covers all housing and meals for the week, as well as all workshops and mentoring groups.

    It also includes a private with Katie and a small group class with Lori, all held on Gratz.

    You’ll also have the chance to participate in cultural excursions to soak up the magic of the French countryside.

    Plus there’s lots of extras—think dance parties, access to the retreat photo library of our professional photographer, and the chance to participate in an exclusive Gratz sale!

  • Along with daily Pilates workshops, mentoring groups, workouts, and meals from our private chef, we’ll also be taking excursions to explore all France has to offer.

    But don’t worry! We’re saving plenty of time for dance parties and relaxing by the pool too.

    We’re still finalizing the exact schedule, to give you the perfect blend of the magic of Pilates + the magic of France. You’ll receive more details closer to the date.

  • You’ll be able to choose between a shared, private, or luxury room.

    Shared rooms have 2-3 European Single or Queen beds and share a bathroom between 2-4 people.

    Private rooms have a European Queen or Double bed and share a bathroom between 2-4 people.

    Luxury rooms have a European Double or King bed, and a private bathtub or bathroom. They are also our most spacious rooms.

  • Absolutely! If you and a friend are attending the retreat together and each book a shared room, we’re happy to room you together.

    Once you’re signed up, you’ll be sent a form to give us more info, including any roommate preferences.

  • Yes! Our private chef will be able to accommodate dietary restrictions. Once you’re signed up, you’ll be sent a form to give us more info, including your dietary preferences.

    If you have a severe food allergy, please reach out to us in advance at hannahraetraining.com so we can be sure we’ll be able to have the proper safety measures in place.

  • Lori Coleman-Brown is a Pilates educator, physical therapist, teacher, teacher trainer, featured presenter in the popular website Pilatesology, and author. 

    She traces her Pilates lineage directly to Joseph Pilates through her teacher and mentor Romana Kryzanowska and is honored to be one of Romana’s hand chosen teacher of teachers.

    Highly sought after nationally and internationally for her thoughtful, fun and effective approach to doing and teaching Classical Pilates; when Lori isn’t teaching Pilates workshops around the world, she is the Director of Education at Atlas Pilates in Seattle where she also teaches her regular weekly clients.

    Katie Kahumoku is a Romana certified Classical Pilates instructor, teacher trainer, mentor, presenter, and studio owner with over 25 years of Pilates teaching experience.

    A member of Lori Coleman-Brown’s trusted presenter team, Katie’s approach is informed by her own dedicated practice, which has helped her heal several injuries.

    The personal connection she has with clients is very important to her, and she has built her career on the belief that Pilates and hard work can at the very least reduce, and most of the time eliminate pain.

    In addition to her original certification and testing with Romana, Katie has done graduate work with Lori Coleman-Brown and Chris Robinson.

  • We’re delighted to partner with Gratz for this magical retreat!

    Participants will get the chance to join a bulk buy from Gratz shipping to France (with BIG savings on shipping costs + 10% off their whole order).

    Want to take home some equipment used at the retreat? Get 10% off and take home a special piece with a custom “Pilates Magic Retreat” plaque!

  • Reach out to hello@hannahraetraining.com for additional questions or support.

Ready for some Pilates Magic?

We’re so excited to see you in France, but remember, your spot isn’t reserved until you’ve completed your reservation. We only hold spots for 72 hours before passing them on to the waitlist, so don’t wait to reserve your spot.