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Relax. Refresh. Restore. Reconnect.

2026 OBX FALL WELLNESS RETREAT

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 

Claim your Spot

Picture yourself here

This way to exhale.

 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. 

Your path to unwind.

 Walk toward the waves, breathe in the salt air, and feel the pace of everyday life begin to fall away. 

What's Included

Two Nights Lodging

Two Nights Lodging

Two Nights Lodging

 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.)

Nourishing Meals

Two Nights Lodging

Two Nights Lodging

 Healthy, whole food, plant-based meals, served buffet style, to include a morning breakfast bar, light fare midday, and dinner each night.

Morning Pilates

Two Nights Lodging

Wellness Conversations

Mat Pilates each morning led by Laurie

Wellness Conversations

Wellness Conversations

Wellness Conversations

  Seminars on various health and wellness topics that may be of interest to you

Beach & Power Walks

Wellness Conversations

Beach & Power Walks

Daily morning power walks and evening beach walks for those inclined

Time to Yourself

Wellness Conversations

Beach & Power Walks

 Read, journal, nap, beach, shop or do nothing 

Choose your Day

Choose your Day

Choose your Day

  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.)

Schedule

ALL SESSIONS AND ACTIVITIES ARE OPTIONAL. Come to what serves you, pass on what doesn’t!

🔆 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

Weekend Information

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ESCAPE TO THE OUTER BANKS

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

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