Four nights in Cartagena de Indias with New York movement expert Katya Bryleva, founder of Elevé Sculpt. Sweat, sail, slow down, and come home stronger in body, quieter in mind and more at home in yourself.

Set in a private villa in the heart of Cartagena's colonial old town, the retreat balances Katya's high-energy Sculpt method with deep rest.

Mornings begin with Sculpt and Pilates. One day, a private boat takes you to the Rosario Islands for beach time, snorkeling and lunch by the sea. Other afternoons are for wandering cobblestone streets and finding the city's rhythm in a private salsa class. Evenings slow down with sunset yoga, sound healing and a farewell night in Getsemaní, the city's most vibrant neighborhood. A private chef keeps you nourished throughout, and a Caribbean cooking class brings the flavors home with you.

For the woman who wants to feel strong, move well and actually switch off. No experience needed. You'll feel at home here if you:

• Believe wellness is a whole experience. Movement, nourishment, culture and beauty go together, and Cartagena's light and rhythm are part of the medicine.

• Travel for connection. You want a small circle of like-minded women who know rest matters as much as movement.

• Want to feel stronger. Whether you're new to Sculpt and Pilates or have been practicing for years, Katya meets you where you are, with space to reconnect away from the noise of everyday life.

• Value the details. Everything is taken care of, from the villa to the chef to each day's plan, so all you have to do is show up.

Come solo or with someone who moves alongside you, and leave with a circle that feels like home.

Land at Rafael Nuñez Airport in Cartagena de Indias by 3 PM.

A private transfer will be witing for you at the airport, ready to take you to your sanctuary in the walled city.

Check into your home for the retreat: a private villa within the Walled City. A sanctuary behind centuries-old walls, kept calm and yours alone.

Your retreat officially begins. Gather over a welcome ritual and tea to meet Katya, your host, and the women you'll share these days with - the first exhale, and the moment the retreat truly starts.

Settled in and unhurried, flow into a restorative sunset yoga session as Cartagena's golden light spills over the villa. A slow, grounding practice to release the journey behind you and arrive — in your body, in this place, in the days ahead.

Come together for a candlelit welcome dinner at the villa. Over a menu crafted by your private chef, the circle settles in - conversation flows, connections form, and the excitement of the days ahead fills the table.

Begin the day with a fresh, nourishing breakfast at the villa - vibrant local fruit, wholesome plates, and ease into what's ahead.

Move through a signature sculpt session with Katya. Her method meets you where you are - building strength, control, and length through intentional, low-impact movement that leaves you energized rather than depleted.

Step into the heart of Colombian cooking. Guided through recipes passed down along the Caribbean coast, you'll work with ingredients at their freshest. Tropical fruit, local herbs, produce still warm from the market. This is food with a story: an invitation to understand where your nourishment comes from, to cook with intention, and to taste the difference that freshness and heritage make.

Walk through the Walled City to Casa Carolina for your afternoon session - whether flowing yoga, a restorative sound healing class, or a guided meditation led alongside Tata Umaña.

Just after your sculpt session, a nourishing dinner awaits, prepared by your private chef to replenish and restore.

In Colombia, culture lives in music and movement, and tonight you step into it. A private instructor arrives at the villa to guide your first steps, salsa as both joyful release and a genuine way to understand this place and its people. Then the night opens up: a walk through the lamplit Walled City to one of Cartagena's iconic salsa bars, where live rhythm, warmth, and Caribbean soul invite you to feel the culture rather than simply observe it.

Begin the day with a fresh, nourishing breakfast at the villa - vibrant local fruit, wholesome plates, and ease into what's ahead.

A private transfer will be waiting to take you to the pier as soon as you are ready.

Depart Cartagena aboard your private speedboat for a scenic 45-minute journey to the Rosario Islands, leaving the city behind as the Caribbean opens up around you. Upon arrival, dive into the turquoise waters for a refreshing swim and snorkel among the vibrant coral reefs.

Continue to Fragata, one of our favorite island beach clubs, where Katya will lead a sculpt session either on the pier, surrounded by the sea, or on the soft sandy beach. Afterwards, settle in for a leisurely lunch, with freshly prepared seafood and island flavors served just steps from the water.

With nowhere else to be, take the afternoon to unwind, soak up the sunshine, and digest in the tranquility of island life. When the time comes, board your speedboat for a relaxed return journey to Cartagena, carrying a little of the Caribbean calm back with you.

A private transfer will be waiting to take you from the pier back to your villa in the Walled City.

Your private chef will have dinner ready on the table for you by the time you return home.

Start the day early with an active walk through Cartagena’s historic streets. Explore the city while it’s still waking up, with your guide bringing its history, architecture and stories to life along the way. After the walk, Katya will lead a short, energising workout to get your body moving and set a positive tone for the day ahead.

Head back to the villa for a relaxed brunch, with fresh, nourishing dishes and time to refuel after your morning walk.

Slow things down with some dedicated journalling time, creating space to reflect on the week, followed by free time to stretch out, take a dip or simply enjoy the pool and sunshine.

Return to Casa Carolina for a restorative sound healing session on your final day — a gentle opportunity to slow down, release tension, and reconnect with yourself. Through soothing sounds and vibrations, ease into a state of deep relaxation and stillness, allowing your retreat to come to a peaceful close.

Your final evening unfolds at El Beso, tucked into the vibrant streets of Getsemaní - Cartagena's most soulful quarter, alive with murals, music, and lamplit corners. Over a memorable shared meal, the circle comes together one last time to savor the journey: the movement, the stillness, the connection, and the city that held it all.

Begin the day with a fresh, nourishing breakfast at the villa - vibrant local fruit, wholesome plates, and ease into what's ahead.

Begin your final morning with a closing sculpt session led by Katya, a chance to feel how far your body has come over these days, and to carry that strength home with you.

After checking out of the villa, a transfer will take you straight to the aiport in time for your departure.