Koh Samui Retreat
25-31 July 2025

Feel Better with us in Koh Samui! Escape the Canberra winter with a 6 night stay in a tropical oasis, surrounded by luscious green, yet only a 10 minute shuttle ride away from the famous Choeng Mon and and Chaweng beaches. Summer vibes abound.

The experience

Elevate your Pilates practice with daily reformer and mat Pilates classes. The days are yours to use as you please for sight seeing, cultural experiences, foodie adventures and to indulge in some well-deserved relaxation at our beautiful resort. With an abundance of mind and body rejuvenating activities to choose from, you’ll leave feeling refreshed and energised.

Throughout your retreat you will challenge, deepen and progress your Pilates practice; with the opportunity to attend both early morning and late afternoon classes daily allowing you to manage your energy and take what you need. We are also excited to be able to offer studio apparatus sessions where you will receive your own personal program aligned with your goals.

With daily breakfasts and combination of group lunches and dinners catered on site at the beautiful resort you will be able to find the perfect balance of staying in and going out to experience the islands culinary delights. As a group we will also visit the the Samui Elephant Sanctuary, an ethical sanctuary that allows you to observe elephants rescued and retired from the logging and tourism industries.

You’ll receive a 60 minute massage for some full body bliss at a time of your choosing, and can add on as many additional experiences available on and off-site as you choose. You’ll also have plenty of time during the day to take refreshing dips in the pool, catch a shuttle or stroll to the beach, boost your recovery in the onsite infrared sauna, relax, reconnect with yourself and explore this magical island.

The location

Absolute Sanctuary is located on the North Eastern side of Koh Samui, also known as the island of healing. It is only 10 minutes by free shuttle to the famous Chaweng and Choeng Mon beaches, or a 15 minute stroll to nearby Rock Beach (which despite its name is not in fact all rocks). Spread across 5 buildings, Absolute Sanctuary’s Mediterranean inspired accommodation options range from cosy superior rooms to spacious suites.

The inclusions

Included in your retreat price is:

  • 6 nights accommodation

  • Return airport transfers

  • Daily breakfast

  • 3 lunches and dinners at Absolute Sanctuary

  • A visit to Samui Elephant Sanctuary. This is an ethical sanctuary where animals have been rescued from tourism and logging labour. Riding or bathing with elephants is not supported at this venue.

  • 60 minute massage

  • Daily reformer and mat Pilates classes

  • 1 apparatus session with your own personalised program (additional sessions available for purchase upon request)

  • See additional experiences and special treats for special offers to indulge and treat yourself

A day in the life…

Here’s a sample of what your average day will look like. Times may vary slightly depending on group activities -

  • Wake up

  • 7:00am Pilates

  • 8:00am Breakfast

  • Free time, pool vibes or tour time. You might also book in for an apparatus session to focus on your personal Pilates goals. Pre-arranged lunch can be eaten at the resort or head out for some local eats.

  • 5:00pm Pilates

  • 7:00pm Dinner

    All classes are optional, so if you’re in the mood for a sleep in or a poolside reading sesh go for it!

Exclusions

What’s not included in the price?

  • Flights

  • Travel and medical insurance

  • Travel to and from the resort if you are coming from/going to other accommodation either side of the retreat

  • Additional excursions or onsite experiences

  • Additional spa treatments aside from included 60 minute massage

Pricing

Guests who wish to twin share are required to identify the person they wish to share with. King and queen beds are unable to be split - only Sanctuary Superior rooms offer true twin bed room sharing.

TIER 1: Rooms have a dedicated living room space
Sanctuary Suite King Bed 46 sqm - only 4 available (SOLD OUT)

  • Twin share early bird $2650

  • Private early bird $4000

TIER 2: Ocean view rooms have a cosy balcony, while regular deluxe rooms have a private terrace
Sanctuary Deluxe King Bed 37 sqm - 5 of each room type available

  • Twin share early bird $2450/ early bird ocean view $2550

  • Private early bird $3675/ early bird ocean view $3825

TIER 3:
Sanctuary Superior Queen or Twin 30 sqm

  • Twin share early bird $2300

  • Private early bird $3450

All rooms feature the following amenities:

  • Air conditioning

  • Kettle

  • Fan

  • Hairdryer

  • Minibar

  • Satellite TV

  • Safe deposit box

  • Slippers and robe

  • Wi-Fi

  • Yoga mat

Please note all prices will increase by $200 per person at the end of the early bird period in September 2024.

In order to secure your room please send us an email with your room preference and whether you intend to share your room or stay in a private room. If twin sharing please provide the name and email address of your intended room mate. We will then provide payment details and instructions for securing your room with a $500 non-refundable deposit.

Rooms will be allocated on a first come, first served basis however a room is not considered secured until we have received your non-refundable deposit. You will have 3 calendar days to secure your spot and then it will be offered to the next person in line. Once a room is secured we can establish a payment plan at your preferred intervals, noting that 50% of remaining accommodation costs after must be received by end of 2024, and 100% of costs must be received by end April 2025.

Additional experiences and special treats

There are a number of additional experiences available to guests that can be booked prior to our arrival. External tour or experience preferences can be confirmed any time up until three weeks prior to departure. We will distribute information about experiences any time upon request or to the booked group closer to the time of departure.

To assist you in planning any additional experiences you may wish to book we will provide confirmed dates and times for those included activities that will be shared by the whole group e.g. visit to Samui Elephant Sanctuary prior to requiring confirmation of extra activities.

Absolute Sanctuary is also pleased to offer retreat participants the following benefits during your stay:

  • Bt 500 spending voucher to redeem on a la carte spa treatments (with a minimum

    spending of Bt 1,500). Applies exclusively for participants staying in-house

  • 20% discount on all a la carte treatments for Spa & Detox (except alternative

    therapies)

  • 15% discount on all Wellness Holiday programs

  • 15% discount on all Food & Beverage items

  • Bt 250 for Drop-In Yoga Class (from Bt 700)

  • Bt 350 for Drop-in Group Pilates Reformer class hosted by Absolute Sanctuary instructors (from Bt 1,300)

  • Bt 2,500 for 1-month unlimited yoga membership (from Bt 3,900)

  • 20% discount on room rate for post-retreat stay (based on website rates)

What people said about our last retreat…

Sally - Feel Better in Bali Retreat participant and studio member

“Feel Better Pilates in Bali was a blast. Jordana so very thoughtfully considered every detail of the retreat. I had never done mat Pilates before, only reformer and tower, and my husband had never done any. We were beautifully encouraged and supported throughout. Cannot wait for the next retreat!”

Grant - Feel Better in Bali Retreat participant and studio member

“This was my first time ever investing in an exercise/wellbeing retreat, and I can safely say that I wouldn't have felt motivated or confident to do so if it hadn't been with Jordana and Feel Better Pilates.

The Feel Better in Bali retreat was a great combination of Pilates, relaxing and exploring, and gave me the opportunity to improve my practice with twice-daily Pilates sessions that pushed my understanding but allowed me to go at my own pace.

Thank you to the Feel Better team for this wonderful event - I can't wait to see where next year will take us!”

Bernadette - Feel Better in Bali Retreat participant and studio member

“The Bali Pilates retreat was a wonderful experience. Attending Pilates outdoors, amidst the jungle, was pretty spectacular. The company was great and I met many new friends. The food and hospitality was exceptional. Would definitely recommend.”

FAQs

  • In order to secure your room please send us an email with your room preference and whether you intend to share your room or stay in a private room. If twin sharing please provide the name and email address of your intended room mate. We will then provide payment details for securing your room with a $500 non-refundable deposit. You will have 3 days to secure your spot and then your preferred room will be offered to the next person in line.

    If you’re interested in a twin share but don’t have someone to retreat with just let us know and we will do our best to match you up with someone else also looking for a twin share.

  • You are more than welcome to elect to twin share a room with your partner and they will receive all the inclusions. They may elect not to participate in Pilates classes if it’s not their jam.

  • Children over the age of 12 are welcome at the accommodation venue however we cannot accommodate children under 14 in Pilates sessions. Please contact us if you’d like more information.

  • Australian passport holders are not required to obtain a visa when entering Thailand for tourism purposes and will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period not exceeding 30 days on each visit.

  • Nope! All we ask is that you come with an open mind and a willingness to try. We’ll assist with any layers or modifications you might like to make it the best experience for you.

  • Of course! By default the resort can cater easily for vegetarian, pescatarian or omnivorous eaters however if you have allergies or preferences for vegan diet this can also be catered to and we will confirm in the lead up to the retreat.

  • If you cancel before the end of April 2025 any monies paid aside from your $500 non-refundable deposit will be returned.

    We cannot offer refunds for cancellations less than 80 days prior to the retreat.

  • No problem! Send us an email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!