Pilates & Yoga Retreat in a Rural Village Setting
- Garden
- Hot Tub
- Swimming Pool
- Beach nearby
- Courses Available
- Cycling
- Golf nearby
- Horse Riding
- Therapies
- Walking
- Child Friendly
- Cook available
- Ideal for honeymoons
- Pet Friendly
- Wheelchair Friendly
In the heart of rural Murcia is Tara Casa, a dedicated retreat to relaxation which runs classes in Pilates, Yoga, Weight Loss and Mosaic Art. It is a beautiful, private country house in a typical Spanish village, in what the WHO describe as the healthiest climate in the world!
Tara Casa is situated just outside Cartagena, in a tiny village called La Magdalena. Tara Casa has been set up to accommodate groups of people coming to stay and use the facilities, whilst learning or improving their Pilates or Yoga practice. They can also learn the basics of the mosaic glass making technique. The meals cooked with local, fresh and organic produce, are wholesome and allow for vegetarian and special diets if required. The schedule can be as exact, or as casual as you want but we want you to enjoy your stay. So, your hosts Tara and Dan will be on hand to help your holiday, be a pleasurable, enjoyable and unique experience.
Visit the nearby beaches and resorts and the historic city of Cartagena, all within 15 minutes. The weather in the Costa Calida/Murcia is very mild (and well known for it), making it an ideal destination for holiday makers in both the summer and winter months. Our area is surrounded and sheltered by hills and high mountains allowing for a kind of micro climate. This limits rainfall, and as a result the region enjoys sunshine for in excess of 320 days per year. The sun is at its hottest during the summer, with temperatures rarely falling below 30
Getting There:
Murcia (San Javier) airport is 25 minutes away. Flights are inexpensive even during the school holidays and only approx. 2 hours from the UK. To reach the village is a straight road from Tallante until you reach the village of Cuesta Blanca; a few hundred yards past the BP garage in Cuesta Blanca there is a signpost on the left to La Magdalena, drive into the village and the first house you see on the right is a large orange house and immediately after that there is a small turning on the right where you will find Tara Casa on your left, with white washed walls and a beautiful Tara Goddess mosaic on the wall outside. There are plenty of places to park in the village.
Nearest Airport:
Murcia 25 minutes
Nearest Train Station:
Cartagena 20 minutes
Nearest Bus Stop:
La Magdalena 1 minute
Nearest Ferry:
Alicante 60 minutes
Nearest Restaurant:
10 minutes
Nearest Beach:
20 minutes
Nearest Shop:
20 minutes
Nearest Market:
20 minutes
Car Hire:
Optional
Interior Details
Vivienne and Dan offer comfortable accommodation at their retreat house. There are comfortable spaces and bedrooms that have been designed for the well-being of the retreat participants. There are 4 guest bedrooms. The sunshine room, is a large bedroom that can accommodate 4 single beds, or twin/double for couples or 2 sharing. It has a garden view, air con and is en suite. The blue room can accommodate 2 singles/ or a double. It has a garden view, air con and is en suite. The purple room can accommodate twin or double, overlooks the inner courtyard is en suite.The pink room is a single room overlooking the inner courtyard and has en-suite toilet and wash facilities and shared bathroom. There is a dining room and separate sitting room for guest use with TV, music facilities and wi fi and a good choice of books and games available for guests to read and play during their stay.
Exterior Details
You can enjoy secluded Mediterranean gardens with mature plants and trees, the Jacuzzi is available at any time for guests. Alternatively the terraced swimming pool garden, with sunbeds, umbrellas and seating with a pool bar offering juices, creamy fresh coffees and a glass of wine when the sun sets is the perfect place to sunbathe and chill out.
Further Details
It is important to practice Pilates with a qualified instructor. At Tara Casa, Pilates classes are taught by Vivienne Wharton. Vivienne is trained by The Body Control Pilates Association (BCPA) is Europe's foremost professional Pilates organisation. They have been regarded as one of the world’s foremost Pilates teacher training organisations for well over 10 years. Pilates is suitable for all – from the first time exerciser to the top athlete. It is also suitable for back and neck pain sufferers along with many other ailments including sports injuries, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, repetitive strain injury, stress related illnesses and ME.
Conditions of Rental
All rooms are supplied with bathroom and pool towels. Snacks beverages, tea making facilities and fridge, are also available 24hours a day in the dining area for guest’s convenience. All of the food at Tara Casa is prepared freshly each day. Where we can, we use local organic ingredients. 50% deposit is payable upon booking and the full amount due 6 weeks prior to start date. If booking is less than 3 months to holiday date full payment is due upon booking. Cancellations ; no refunds will be given for cancellations less than 6 weeks plus 1 day prior to retreat date, a cancellation fee will be applicable.
