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    Stand Tall Pilates presents

    PILATES & PINOT

    A Westcoast retreat for Pilates lovers 

    unwind & recharge

    Sitting by Campfire

    JUNE 27 - 29, 2025

    LOON LAKE LODGE MAPLE RIDGE, BC

    About the weekend

    A weekend away with your friends doing Pilates and reconnecting with nature? We can't imagine anything better! 

    This year at our 4th annual event, we have THREE amazing Pilates teachers hosting 4 classes over the weekend. As something different, we will have Friday night trivia together and Saturday night movie night in the great room. Popcorn included!

    Not only will you get to unplug in this remote setting only minutes away from Greater Vancouver, but you will get to learn some new skills from some of Vancouver's best teachers, make some new friends and just be yourself for a couple of days away from it all.

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    DAYS
    PRESENTERS
    PARTICIPANTS

    Instructors

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    Kirsten McFarlane

    Pilates nerd at heart

    Kirsten McFarlane, is a 2nd Generation Classical Pilates Teacher and co-owner of The Pilates Collective. She lives and breathes Pilates and continues to invest in her growth through regular self-practice and participation in The Method, an invitation-only graduate level internship program offered through Vintage Pilates in LA. Through this program, she was one of the lucky few to study with Jay Grimes, who studied with and taught beside Joe Pilates. She is involved in training and mentoring teachers at all stages in their journey. And she is the founder of the Pilates Teachers Collective Sessions, which are monthly learning opportunities for Pilates teachers. When she is not in the studio, she is mum to two teenagers, or playing with her dog Revi, preferably in the mountains

    Lela Dawson

    Engaging, encouraging & enthusiastic!

    Lela has been practicing Pilates for over 25 years. She is the owner of Lela D Pilates Studio where she is devoted to helping people  improve their posture and strength through her Pilates private lessons.  

    Lela is a graduate of Classical Pilates training through The Pilates Centre in Boulder Colorado USA, where she completed her program requirements at Kalijo Pilates on the Sunshine Coast. She has also studied with Balanced Body and Polestar Pilates. Lela has a Certificate in Health and Wellness from Simon Fraser University and is Nationally and Provincially Certified with NPCP and BCRPA.  She is a BCRPA Trainer of Fitness Leaders (TFL), workshop presenter,  and an active member of the BCRPA Fitness Advisory Committee.

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    PACKAGE F - Triple or quadruple occupancy, vegan or vegetarian

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    Lauren Brandt

    Functional and practical movement

    For over two decades, Lauren has been a leading figure in the world of Movement and Manual Therapy. As a Master Pilates Instructor, Balanced Body Educator, and Registered Massage Therapist, Lauren's journey is marked by passion, precision, and a deep commitment to helping others feel their best.

     

    She developed her own unique teaching style and, as a Balanced Body Educator, she’s now shaping the future of Pilates. Beyond training the next generation of instructors, Lauren contributes to curriculum development and creates essential learning resources, continuously advancing her knowledge of the latest research and techniques to keep her approach dynamic and relevant. Her passion for education led her to teach as a Clinic Supervisor and Educator of Spinal Orthopedics at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy, where she supported and mentored future therapists. This background significantly influenced Lauren's unique teaching style in Pilates, where she makes the complexity of anatomy and biomechanics fun and easy to understand.

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    Lauren runs Pilates Teacher Training and has a practice in beautiful Victoria, BC, Canada. You can find her on the stunning West Coast of Canada, where her focus remains unwavering: to help people move with greater ease, enjoyment, and confidence.

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    The Venue

    Loon Lake Lodge

    Maple Ridge, BC

    Hidden away 20 minutes past Maple Ridge next to

    Golden Ears Park, lies the serene Loon Lake. Originally a UBC Forestry department research facility, the lodge is now used year round for retreats and summer camps.

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    The weekend schedule

    FRIDAY

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    4:00PM

    Check-in and unpack

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    4:30PM

    Class 1 with Kirsten

    Location: Great Room

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    6:30PM

    Dinner

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    8:00PM

    Trivia!

    Location: Outside (weather

    permitting) or Great Room.

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    SATURDAY

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    8:30AM

    Breakfast

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    10:00AM

    Class 2 with Lauren 

    Location: Great Room

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    12:00PM

    Lunch

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    1:00 - 4:00PM

    Free time (enjoy a swim, hike or

    nap!)

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    2:30PM

    Light snacks provided in dining

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    4:00PM

    Class 3 with Lela 

    Location: Great Room

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    6:00PM

    Dinner

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    7:30PM

    Movie night!

    Location: Great Room​

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    SUNDAY

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    8:30AM

    Breakfast

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    10:30AM

    Class 4 with Lauren

    Location: Great Room

    *Have bags packed and out of rooms

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    11:30AM

    Lunch

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    Depart.

    FAQ

    Q: I am new to Pilates - are beginners welcome?

    A: Yes, all levels are welcome! Our experienced teachers are experts at working with all body types and capabilities! If you have an injury, please let the teacher know ahead of class.

    Q: What's included in the cost?

    A: 2 nights shared accommodation (double room or triple/quad room), 6 meals, 4 Pilates classes hosted by 3 outstanding Pilates instructors, & a welcome gift.

    Q: I would prefer to have my own room. Are single rooms available?

    A: Yes, there are 6 single rooms available. The single room availability is limited due to the lodge only sleeping 36 max. Single supplement is limited to allow the maximum number of attendees possible.

    Q: What if I fall ill or I cannot attend for another reason?

    A: Your ticket is non-refundable, but we will do our utmost to help you resell your ticket via our email list and social media channels.

    Q: I am vegan, are there vegan or vegetarian food options?

    A: Yes! You can indicate this on your registration form. GF is also accomodated.

    Q: What kind of equipment is needed for the weekend?

    A: Just your yoga mat! (Feel free to bring a Magic Circle, Pilates ball, etc. to enhance your practice!)

    Q: I am coming with a couple of friends - can we share a room?

    A: Of course! Please indicate your friend(s) name in the registration page. There are a few triple and quad rooms available.

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    Q: I would like to attend, but am not coming with a friend and want to share a room. Who will I be paired up with?

    A: We will ensure you are paired up with someone great! 

    Package options

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    SINGLE OCCUPANCY: $995 + GST (early bird) | $1055 + GST (regular)

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    DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: $795 + GST (early bird) | $855 + GST (regular)

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    QUAD SHARE: $755 + GST (early bird) | $805 + GST (regular)

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    * Early Bird pricing ends Feb 28th.

    * Only 6 single occupancy rooms available.

    * Room assignment is based on registration date. First come first served. 6 double rooms, 4 quad rooms, 6 single rooms.

    * All rooms have a private bathroom.

    * If the package you desire is sold out, please contact pilatesandpinotretreat@gmail.com. Due to WIX ticket set up, limited numbers       of tickets can be sold in each category but this may be adjusted if available.

    * Tickets are non-refundable once purchased. Should you need to cancel, we will do our utmost to assist in helping to sell your spot!

    * Allergies/Vegetarian/Vegan/ GF can be accomodated. Please specify needs in registration form.

    Unwind & recharge.
    Pilates & Pinot 2025.

    What

    Connecting like- minded people doing what we love

    When

    June 27-29, 2025.

    Where

    Loon Lake Lodge

    Maple Ridge, BC

    Contact Us

    Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions!

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    Send an email to: pilatesandpinotretreat@gmail.com

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