THE AUTUMN PEAKS Retreat
15—18 OCTOBER 2026 SOLD OUT
***12—15 OCTOBER 2026 NOW BOOKING***
WITH MAI & ZOË
THE QUIET CALL OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS ——
A SEASONAL RETREAT FOR SOFTENING AND SPACE.
The retreat is built around movement, nature and rest. Mornings begin with yoga or pilates: grounding, intelligent, designed to replenish your energy rather than demand more of it. Evenings are slower — sessions that bring the nervous system down, that ask less of you as the day settles.
In between, the day is yours. Hike the Peak District’s wild beauty or sink into the wood-fired hot tub. Sleep, read a book, sit in nature without your phone. From bending rivers to a 12-metre indoor pool, water and earth surround you. Nothing here is compulsory.
Long-table dinners. Slow breakfasts worth getting up for. Our private chef cooks meals with the season — considered and nourishing. Meals here are part of the experience: unhurried, communal, the kind that turn into evenings without anyone planning it.
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This retreat is for you if:
you’ve been meaning to slow down but not quite managing it
you’re running on empty
you want to be in nature without having to organise it
you need rest that goes deeper than a lie-in
you want to experience movement that feels intelligent and not just intense
you want space to yourself and space to feel community.
You don’t need to have an existing yoga or Pilates practice to be here. All levels of practice are welcome.
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Driving distance from:
London — 3 hours / 174 miles
Manchester — 45 mins / 28 miles
Birmingham — 1 hour 25 mins / 66 milesNearest airport:
Manchester — 30mins / 19 miles
Nearest train station:
Macclesfield — 20 mins / 8 miles (2 hours from London, 20 mins from Manchester)
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Living and working in London, Mai and Zoë know the pace of the city well — the noise, the busyness, the burnout. Movement and nature have always brought them back to regulation, two things they share a love for. This time, they invite you to The Autumn Peaks retreat to step into ritual over routine — in doing fewer things, more intentionally.
Mai
With seven years of teaching yoga from studios to retreats, international events to intimate workshops, Mai teaches both revitalising and restorative practices that invites all bodies and capabilities.Mai’s guidance in yoga and sound will drift you into a flow state through the body and breath, leaving you in a state of calm that’s potent enough to linger beyond the weekend.
find Mai on Instagram
ZoëWith over eight years of teaching and seventeen years of practice, Zoë brings a combination of precision and ease to every class.
Her background in dance and classical Pilates informs an approach that is both technically grounded and deeply intuitive.
She is interested in how movement carries beyond the studio - helping you feel more connected, more supported, and more at ease in your body day to day.
find Zoë on Instagram
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Everything is designed so you can properly switch off — no overthinking, no pressure to do it all. Just arrive and land and we’ll take care of the rest.
What’s included:
3 nights luxury accommodation at ARC Peaks
All meals throughout your stay (breakfast, lunch + dinner) by our private chef
Twice daily movement with Mai + Zoë
Full access to the wood-fired hot tub
Full access to the indoor pool
Use of the on-site cinema room
Yoga mats and props provided
Tea, coffee + snacks available throughout
Welcome drink on arrival
Towels and pool towels provided
A cosy ARC sweatshirt to wear during your stay
Private retreat WhatsApp group pre-arrival
Plenty of intentionally spacious solo time built into the schedule
What’s not included:
your transport to get to ARC Peaks (we can help with taxi recommendations and connect you with other guests for shared transfers)
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12-15 October 2026: NEW DATES ADDED
Solo superking ensuite: £1300 pp
Shared superking (or twin) ensuite: £895 pp
Shared loft room (private single alcove + shared bathroom): £650 pp
15-18 October 2026: **SOLD OUT**
Solo super king ensuite: £1560 pp
Shared superking (or twin) ensuite: £995 pp
Only 10 rooms available: spaces are expected to go quickly. Payment plans available.
Come on your own or come with a friend or partner. If you are thinking of coming solo, we warmly encourage shared rooms - we have many guests join solo and leave with new friendships.
A non-refundable deposit of £300 is required to secure your space. You can pay this by emailing us at hello@maizustudios.com + zoe@pilatez.co.uk (please address to both of us) and spots will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
HOW TO SECURE YOUR SPOT:
Email us at hello@maizustudios.com + zoe@pilatez.co.uk (please address to both of us) with email subject title: PEAKS + [your full name] and we will get back to you on how to pay your deposit. Spots will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.