
Escape to the serene shores of the Outer Banks for a restorative weekend of Pilates, nourishing food, wellness conversations, beach walks, intentional quiet, and plenty of time to simply be.
October 9 - 11
Outer Banks of North Carolina
$550 ($500 before 9/15)
Optional Extensions: $100/night: Thurs. 10/8 and/or Sun. 10/11

Hear the sound of the Atlantic waves just steps from your room. Watch the sunset over the Sound from the balcony of a peaceful Outer Banks home.

Walk toward the waves, breathe in the salt air, and feel the pace of everyday life begin to fall away.
Two nights lodging (double occupancy per room) at the lovely Ocean Paradise, just steps from the Atlantic shore. (Option to extend to three or four nights lodging for additional fee.)
Healthy, whole food, plant-based meals, served buffet style, to include a morning breakfast bar, light fare midday, and dinner each night.
Mat Pilates each morning led by Laurie
Seminars on various health and wellness topics that may be of interest to you
Daily morning power walks and evening beach walks for those inclined
Read, journal, nap, beach, shop or do nothing
All sessions are optional and led by Laurie Sitterding, owner of Parkside Pilates in Virginia Beach. Laurie is a Comprehensively Certified Pilates Teacher (CPT), TRX Qualified Trainer, and holds certificates in Personalized Nutrition, Plant-Based Cookery, and Plant-Based Food & Nutrition. (See additional qualifications here.)
🔆 THURSDAY ($100 ADD-ON), 10/8/26
Arrive one day early, any time after noon. No scheduled activities or meals. Just you and unhurried, unscheduled time to unwind, find peace, and prepare your heart, soul, mind, and body for the restorative weekend ahead.
🔆 FRIDAY, 10/9/26
Arrive any time after noon
❤️1 pm: How I Got Here
❤️3 pm: How Not to Hurt
🍴 5 pm meal
❤️6 pm: How Not to Waste the Weekend
🚩7 pm Intentional Quiet
🚩8 pm: Beach Walk
🔆 SATURDAY, 10/10/26
🚩6:45 am Morning Devotional (if that’s your jam)
🚩7:15 Morning Power Walk (3.5 miles)
🚩8:45 Outdoor Pilates Mat Class
🍴 9:30 Meal
❤️11 am How Not to Waste Your Pilates
🍴 12:30 pm Meal
🚩1–5 Intentional Free Time
🍴 5:30 Meal
❤️7 pm How Not to Fall Down
🚩8 pm Beach Walk
🔆 SUNDAY, 10/11/26
🚩6:30 am Worship Time on the Beach (if that’s your jam)
🚩7:15 Morning Power Walk (3 miles)
🚩8:45 Meal
🍴 9:30 Outdoor Pilates Mat Class
❤️11 am How Not to Wet Your Pants
🍴 12:30 pm Meal
🚩2 pm check out & depart if not staying
🔆 EXTENDED HOURS ($100 ADD-ON)
🔆 EXTENDED SUNDAY
🚩2–4 pm Intentional Free Time
❤️4 pm Let’s Talk Anything (Q&A)
🍴 5 pm Dinner (together at restaurant)
❤️7 pm How Not to Lose Your Mind
🚩 8 pm Beach Walk
🔆 EXTENDED MONDAY, 10/12/26
🚩 6:45 am Morning Devotional (if that’s your jam)
🚩 7:15 Forest Bathing Walk (roughly 5 miles out & back)
🍴 9:30 Meal
❤️10:30 How Not to Waste Your Life
🚩 11:30 Intentional Quiet
🚩12–3 pm Intentional Free Time
🚩 4 pm Depart
OBX Fall Wellness Retreat • October 9–11, 2026
Relax, refresh, restore, and reconnect with a restorative weekend of Pilates, nourishing meals, beach walks, wellness conversations and plenty of time to simply unwind.
$550 inclusive • Save $50 when you register by September 15