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​We wrapped up our days chasing sunsets. Portugal gave us some spectacular ones. There is nothing quite like sitting by an infinity pool, watching the sky turn from blue to fiery orange, silhouetting the tall grass. ​Final Thoughts That week in Portugal was a reminder that everything I sought to create in 2025 was about Read more

We toured a hundred+ year old, family owned vineyard, Quinta do Sanguinhal, and there is no question it was a highlight of the week. Quinta do Sanguinhal—one of the oldest family-owned wine estates in the region. There is nothing quite like a little movement excursion followed by a deep dive into local history (and local Read more

​One of the absolute highlights of the week was the early morning ride thru sandy trails lined with cedar and eucalyptus trees. Fragrant and peaceful, and absolutely magical. Trotting through the eucalyptus trees. The smell of the woods and the sound of hooves was therapeutic. Some of us were a little more free and fluid Read more

Arrival & Reset Whew! After traveling for 10 hours and getting acclimated to “home” in new surroundings, chill and pool lounging is the only thing possible. Of course, after a morning Pilates Mat class, that is! I used the yoga bolsters as a “bootleg” small barrel to help the group ease into opening the chest Read more

The historic town of Obidios and lunch in Nazaré followed by a visit to the top of the cliffs for the most spectaular, breathtaking views. ​There is a reason we take our practice out of the studio and into the world. In Pilates, we focus on alignment and breath, but sometimes, you need a change Read more

We spent two days in Lisbon and stayed at the Moxi Hotel; ending the trip soaking up the atmosphere in Lisbon.Some opted for massages and a handful of us took a stroll for coffee and followed Anyara’s lead to the top of Parque Eduardo VII, looking down over the manicured hedges toward the river. It Read more