Luxury retreat in the South of France
8th - 11th May 2025
25th - 28th September 2025
Set on the idyllic bay of St. Tropez, the gorgeous home, Balladou can be found in Sainte Maxime and is home to the Jessica May Wellness Retreats. It is the perfect reset for women to take time to move, breathe, nourish and reset.
Overview
8th - 11th May
25th - 28th September 2025
A carefully designed retreat which provides a sanctuary for women. Step away from everyday life and immerse yourself in true luxury. Take some much-needed 'me' time to workout, nourish your body and reset. Join on your own, with a friend or a family member..
An intimate setting, Balladou comprises of five super king en-suite bedrooms. Each with a terrace or a view of the sea.
A flexible itinerary of Pilates, Yoga, Meditation and Nutrition talks along with walks in nature, sea swimming and you time. You choose how much or how little you do.
Fully catered and will comprise of homemade fresh local ingredients.
Welcome to Balladou
The luxury villa, Balladou offers panoramic views over the bay of St. Tropez, within walking distance to the beach and town, St. Maxime.
Gorgeous pool, outside dining, delicious homemade breakfast, lunch & dinner, all in an intimate setting of just 6 gorgeous en-suite king size bedrooms.
Daily Pilates, yoga, meditation and breath work. Morning beach Pilates, sea swim and hiking with add-ons such as massages and facials.
Your Sanctuary
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BEDROOM ONE
The Master bedroom situated at the front of the house with two double aspect patio doors out to the pool.
Single: £2400.00
Double: £1450.00pp
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BEDROOM TWO
Situated at the front of the house with double aspect patio doors to the pool area. This bright light room has a large bath in the en-suite.
Single: £2400.00
Double: £1450.00pp
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BEDROOM THREE
A four poster bed and its own large private terrace, this secluded room is just gorgeous.
Single: £2400.00
Double: £1450pp
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BEDROOM FOUR
Situated on the ground level this large sanctuary is flooded with light. It has patio doors out onto a small but very tranquil terrace.
Single: £2100.00
Double: £1300.00pp
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BEDROOM FIVE
Situated on the ground level this beautiful room had a four poster bed and patio doors out onto a small but very tranquil terrace.
Single: £2000.00
Double: £1200.00pp
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BEDROOM SIX
Situated on the ground level, this newly built large bedroom has a king sized bed, private terrace and en-suite. We are awaiting Images (this image is put in as a placeholder.
Single: £2100
Double 1300pp
We ask you to request a room upon booking. Use the arrows to see the room availability. All bedrooms include a TV, en-suite, super king bed and air conditioning. Rooms one and three have no door into the en-suite while all the others do. Each room is fitted with toiletries, a welcome goodie bag and towels for the shower and pool. Housekeeping service offered each morning.
Choose from Single occupancy or share in a double occupancy room with your bestie, sister or mum and create memorable moments together.
A non-refundable deposit of 25% is required to secure your space.
Nourish your Body
This fully catered retreat aims to nourish you, we are not about restricting food but aim to educate you on the art of balance. Consuming a variety of plants along with locally and ethically sourced meat, fish and eggs. Start the morning with a family-style breakfast. Mid-day you can look forward to a light lunch of fresh delicious salads. Finish the day with an al fresco dinner cooked by our French chef, Moos. Dietary requirements catered to upon request.
What’s Included
3 night stay in the beautiful Balladou home.
Homemade and delicately prepared breakfast, lunches & dinners.
Optional Local wine with evening meals.
Catering to dietary requirements.
Dynamic Pilates Classes led by Jessica May
Yoga and Meditation classes led by yogi Sophia Lau
Nutrition workshops led by BANT & CNHC Registered Nutritional Therapist and NLP Practitioner, Jessica May
Luxury Welcome Gift Bag
Access to Jessica May Pilates on-demand platform 1 month prior to the retreat
Breathing Workshops
Plenty of free time to enjoy the pool, beach, read a book, visit the local town or close your eyes for a snooze.
Pilates/Yoga mats and equipment
Daily Housekeeping
Daily homemade snacks, tea & coffee.
Not Included: Flights/ transfers treatments, travel insurance.
Sample Retreat
Schedule
Please note this is a sample schedule, your confirmed schedule will be sent to you 3 weeks before arrival. All activities are of course entirely optional for you to do as much or as little as you wish
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Arrive 12pm onwards
Welcome drink & Lunch
Yoga Flow
Enjoy Balladou, take a swim
Dynamic Pilates Flow
Welcome talk
Nutriton workshop
Dinner
Meditation & breath work
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Tea/coffee/juice/smoothie
Morning Hike
Breakfast
Dynamic Pilates Flow
Nutrition Workshop
Swim/relax/unwind
Lunch
Vinyasa Yoga
Treatment time
Dinner
Restorative Yoga
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Dynamic Pilates
Breakfast
Option to visit St. Tropez
market
Dynamic Pilates
Dinner
Sound Bath Meditation
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Beach Sunrise Pilates & sea swim
Brunch
Pilates Stretch Flow
Check out by 12pm
Your Hosts
Meet Pilates instructor and Nutritional Therapist Jessica May and Yogi Sophia Lau. They will be bringing you daily Pilates, Yoga, meditation and Nutritional workshops. Days filled with movement, nourishing your body and enjoying nature. You will get full access to the Jessica May on-demand pilates library one month before joining the retreat.
Jessica
Founder of Jessica May Retreats, Jessica is a STOTT Pilates Instructor, Xtend Barre Instructor and Registered Nutritional Therapist.
Jessica has taught in some of the most prestigious studios in London, Hong Kong and Dubai before having her two wonderful children and building Jessica May Wellness. Jessica is passionate about helping women to feel the best version of themselves through the art of movement, nourishing food & resetting.
Sophia
Sophia will be teaching daily yoga and meditation workshops. In these sessions, Sophia wil guide you to look beyond the physical elements of yoga improving your mindfulness and body awareness.
With 8+ years in the fitness industry working in London gyms, Sophia is passionate about helping her clients feel stronger, more confident & grounded.
We can’t wait to host you
SPACES ARE LIMITED
Check in 12pm Thursday
Check out 12pm Sunday
We recommend to fly into Nice or Marseille airport. Transfers costs range from 110 Euros to 180 Euros for a 4 seater taxi. We do our best to pair you up with other guests to share the costs.
