Arrival
Arrive, settle in, and get comfortable in the space.
Seattle · Autumn 2026
A seasonal day retreat
Root.
Release.
Reconnect.
A day-long Pilates and mindfulness retreat to feel grounded and rejuvenated for the new season ahead.
WhenSeptember 19, 2026
WhereDowntown Seattle
Price$225 early bird · $250 regularEarly bird through September 4
We’re now full. Join the waitlist and we’ll reach out if a place becomes available.
Life can get loud
Between the roles you hold and the expectations you carry
and the constant stream of decisions
it’s easy to feel disconnected from yourself
The heart of the day
Through grounding Pilates, meditation, mindful movement, reflection, and meaningful connection, we’ll explore three pillars
01 · The first pillar
Root
What do I want to strengthen, ground, nourish, and make more space for in this season?
02 · The second pillar
Release
What patterns, expectations, or ways of being am I ready to let go of?
03 · The third pillar
Reconnect
What becomes possible when I quiet the noise and listen to my own inner wisdom?
What comes alive when I reconnect with myself and community?
Together
We’ll create space to reconnect with your whole self—mind, body, emotions, and spirit
so that you can listen more deeply to what you need, what matters, and what’s calling for your attention.
The flow of the day
A Day to Root,
Release & Reconnect
Opening Ceremony
Meet the group, set intentions for the day, and arrive fully into the experience.
Root
Rooting Pilates
Grounding movement focused on connecting your feet to your center.
Walking Meditation
Grounding outdoor meditation to feel centered while in motion.
Release
Mindfulness & Release
Guided reflection and meditation practice to release what no longer serves you.
Lunch
A nourishing lunch and opportunity to practice mindful eating.
Myofascial Evaluation
A brief individual assessment to explore patterns of tension and restriction in the body.
Reflection Time
Space for walking meditation, journaling, or simply being.
Reconnect
Group Connection
A facilitated conversation for reflection, connection, and shared experience.
Reconnecting Through Movement
Explore new ways of moving, responding to tension, and building supportive movement patterns.
Intention for the Season
Guided meditation and journaling to reconnect with your wiser self and consider how you want to move into the season ahead.
Sharing & Takeaways
Reflect on the day, share what you're taking with you, and learn about the 100-day challenge.
Closing Ceremony
A final moment together to close the day with intention.
*Schedule may be adjusted as needed.
Meet your guides
Held by experience.
Led with care.
Pilates · Structural Medicine
Sara Haakenson
Sara Haakenson has been teaching Pilates as a way to find your center for almost 20 years. With her knowledge of fascia and anatomy through her practice of Structural Medicine, Sara can guide you through the Patterns that lie within your body.
Visit Pattern BodyworksClient reflections
01 / 03
Sara's bodywork helped Anna change long-held movement patterns in her legs and discover strength she had not thought possible.
Mindfulness · Coaching
Wade Brill
Wade Brill is a certified mindfulness coach, author, and speaker who helps ambitious women find more calm, clarity and confidence without asking them to want less.
Visit Centered in the CityClient reflections
01 / 03
During a time of massive uncertainty, meditation with Wade was one of the only ways I was able to center myself. She created deeply moving themes and a nonjudgmental place to try meditation. It by no means needs to be a perfect practice and has taught me so much over this year.
The space
Room to arrive.
Space to reconnect.
The Pavilion at 2+U · 1201 2nd Avenue, Seattle
Above the city
Set on the rooftop level of 2+U in downtown Seattle, The Pavilion pairs a quiet, private indoor retreat with an open-air deck. Warm wood, soft light, and walls of glass create an inviting place to move and reflect, while the planted terrace offers fresh air and a wider view of the city around us.
It is a setting designed for both connection and pause—close to the energy of downtown, yet held apart from it. Throughout the day, we will move naturally between the pavilion and rooftop as the practices invite us to root, release, and reconnect.
Carry the day with you
You’ll leave feeling grounded in your body, clearer in your mind, connected to yourself, and empowered to step into the season ahead with greater trust and intention.
Good to know
Questions,
answered.
How much meditation experience do I need?
As long as you have an open mind and curiosity to practice meditation, all levels of experience are welcome. On this retreat, you will be guided in various types of formal mindfulness practice (i.e. sitting meditation, walking meditation, lying down meditation and standing).
You will also be guided with various types of informal guided mindfulness practices (i.e. mindful eating practices, movement practices, writing practices, listening and speaking practices).
How much Pilates experience do I need?
The answer is none. This movement practice will meet you wherever you are. All bodies welcome.
How much of the retreat will be silent?
Teachers will be offering verbal instruction throughout the day. For participants, we will honor a container of silence for the first half of the day to support us in deepening our experience.
What should I bring?
- Journal and pens.
- Comfy clothes to move in and weather-appropriate layers, as we will dance between being indoors and outdoors.
- Mats will be provided. If you have your own meditation equipment, we encourage you to bring it. Otherwise, pillows and blankets will be provided.
Will lunch be provided?
Yes, we will be serving a nourishing warm lunch, as well as water and tea. In the registration form, please let us know if you have any food limitations or allergies.