ped·a·go·gy
ˈpe-də-ˌgō-jē
: the art, science, or profession of teaching
Pilates Pedagogy
June 12 - 15, 2025
Learning something new can be fun. Deepening your knowledge in an area about which you are passionate can be rewarding. Doing either of these things in a beautiful, comfortable and intimate setting with world-class instruction, hands-on guidance, likeminded friends, and nutrient-dense meals prepared with love can be a dream come true. It was, in fact, my dream to create such a program for the international Pilates community. I am so happy I now get to invite you to Heirloom Springs, a farm in rural Virginia where nature, movement, mentoring, and more come together. I hope you will join me for a long weekend where honing your Pilates skills is only the beginning.
Reinventing ourselves and continuing to define who we want to be as teachers is an ongoing journey. Whether you have two years of experience or 20, continuing to redefine what’s important, keeping up with your education journey, and staying grounded in your body is what will give you the longevity needed to teach in the Pilates world.
Join us for a weekend filled with exploration, education, redefining skills, and taking a deep inward look on where we may have neglected ourselves and importantly, how to fill that void. Each attendee will have the opportunity to book a personal assessment (during free time) with follow up notes about what they can be working on to improve their personal practice, and how that might benefit their teaching going forward.
This is a retreat not a conference, so we will enjoy a weekend filled with camaraderie, farm to table for the soul, soaking in the forest, and all Mother Nature has to offer, while taking a much needed digital detox.
2025 Pedagogy Retreat Schedule
June 12 - 15, 2025
*2025 Full Schedule coming soon.
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2:00pm Arrival
2:30pm Farm Tour + Nourishing Yourself with Rachael Lieck Bryce
3:30pm Workshop #1 ‘Honoring the Masters, Making It My Own – A Journey of Application & Inspirationr’ with Rachael Lieck Bryce
5:30pm Hike to Gazebo & Yoga with Grace Ranson
6:45pm Dinner and Drinks
9:00pm End of Day
Subject to change. Private Mentoring sessions will be available for booking before the start of the day and during free time. -
8:30am Breakfast
9:30am Mat Class with Valerie Ezzo Lopata
10:30am Workshop #3 Coming Soon with Valerie Ezzo Lopata
12:00pm Lunch + Farm Time
1:30pm Workshop#4 Coming Soon with Valerie Ezzo Lopata
3:45pm Optional Hike with Grace Ranson (and our goats Reese, Oreo & Buttercup!)
5:30pm Yoga Class with Grace Ranson
7:00pm Dinner
9:00pm End of Day
Subject to change. Private Mentoring sessions will be available for booking before the start of the day and during free time.
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8:30am Breakfast
9:30am Mat Class with Coming soon
10:30am Workshop #5 Coming soon
12:00pm Lunch + Farm Time
1:30pm Workshop #6 Coming soon
3:45pm Optional Hike
5:30pm Yoga Class with Grace Ranson
7:30pm Dinner
Fireside + Star Gazing
9:00pm End of Day
Subject to change. Private Mentoring sessions will be available for booking before the start of the day and during free time.
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8:30am Breakfast
9:30am Mat Class with Grace Ranson
10:30am Workshop #7 Strategic Vision & Goal-Setting: A 3-5 Year Plan for Pilates Teachers & Studio Owners with Russell Bryce
12:00pm Lunch + Farm Time
1:00pm Depart
Subject to change. Private Mentoring sessions will be available for booking before the start of the day and during free time.
2025 Guest Presenters and Workshops Coming Soon!
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Grace Ranson
NCPT PILATES AND YOGA INSTRUCTOR, WILDERNESS GUIDE
Grace began her yoga journey in 2002 obtaining her 200-hour Integral Yoga certification at Yogaville Ashram in Virginia. Then in 2005, she traveled to Coimbatore, India, to receive her 500-hour Integral Yoga certification. Additionally, Grace is certified in prenatal, postnatal, and labor yoga. -
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Valerie Ezzo Lopata
BODYWISE PURE PILATES FOUNDER AND LEAD TEACHER TRAINER
With over 25 years of experience in the Pilates industry, Valerie is an exceptional educator and highly respected instructor known for her expertise, precision, and passion for the method. She trained under the legendary Romana Kryzanowska in the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning from 1998 to 2001 and in 2001, opened Bodywise Pure Pilates in Utica, NY. -
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Rachael Lieck Bryce
HEIRLOOM SPRINGS FOUNDER + TEACHER TRAINER + RETREAT GUIDE + ENTREPRENEUR
Rachael is an international educator in the Pilates community at large and has presented on topics ranging from pre and post-natal, athletes, business coaching, and a range of special conditions. As a teacher of teachers, she continues to teach for Alycea Ungaro’s Real Pilates, training the next generation of teachers.
