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ReadReset your body - without stepping away from your life.
Structured retreats for women who push hard and need a reset that actually works.
Be the first to knowOur first retreat is complete. The next one is coming.
100% gluten-free, by design
OUR CONCEPT
Glow Besties is a space for women who are used to performing - in work, in sports, in life.
Our retreats are designed to help you slow down, regulate your system, and reconnect with your body without losing your structure or ambition.
Grounded in movement, nourishment, and real recovery, we focus on what actually helps you feel better long-term.
FOR YOU
This is for you if...
- you're always "on" and struggle to switch off
- you push yourself - in your career, workouts, and daily life
- you want to feel better, not just function
- you care about your long-term health and energy
- you enjoy movement and challenge
- you're looking for real connection and a clear mind
ABOUT US
Two friends. Same pace.
We built Glow Besties to combine performance and recovery because we needed it ourselves.
About us
THE EXPERIENCE
What you'll experience
Slow Mornings
Calm routines, sunlight, and space to ease into your day.
Intentional Movement
Fascia, mobility, Pilates, hiking, and light running.
Nervous System Reset
Breathwork and guided sessions to shift out of stress mode.
Nourishment
Fully gluten-free meals focused on balance, energy, and quality.
Reflection & Clarity
Journaling and guided prompts to clear your mind.
Real Connection
A small group, honest conversations, and shared experience.
IN THEIR WORDS
What the girls said
★★★★★From start to finish, everything was organised with incredible care and professionalism. You could feel in every detail how much heart and love went into this retreat. Thank you for an unforgettable weekend - I would join again in a heartbeat!
Paulina
★★★★★Within just two days, I felt like a completely different person - calm, clear-headed, grounded and truly connected with myself again. This retreat wasn't just relaxing. It was genuinely life-changing.
Lucy
★★★★★The yoga retreat was the perfect little breather from everyday life. A relaxed, small group, so much attention to detail, stunning nature and lovely takeaways for daily life. My highlight was the meditation by the fire and the morning sessions - starting the day so mindfully and calmly did me so much good.
Birte
FULLY GLUTEN-FREE
100% Gluten-Free
Gluten-free, start to finish.
Every meal at our retreats is 100% gluten-free. Not as an afterthought or a special request, but by design.
Our co-founder Leonie lives with celiac disease, so we built the whole experience around food that is safe, nourishing, and genuinely good. No cross-contamination worries, no compromises, no feeling left out.
GOOD TO KNOW
Questions, answered
Is it really 100% gluten-free?
Yes, all of it. Every meal, snack and drink at the retreat is gluten-free. Leonie, one of the two of us, has celiac disease, so this isn't a menu option we added on. It is how the whole weekend is built: no shared surfaces with gluten, no "should be fine", no exceptions.
Who is it for?
Women who run at full speed. Demanding jobs, hard training, full lives, and the need to switch off without falling behind. If you care about your long-term health and want a few real days out, not just another holiday, this is for you. No fitness or yoga background needed.
Where does it take place?
It moves. We pick a new location for every retreat, so each one is its own trip. The first was in the Austrian Alps, at Tanafreida above the Montafon valley in Vorarlberg. The next one is already in the works, somewhere new.
When is the next one?
We're planning it now and the dates aren't public yet. Put yourself on the waitlist and you'll be the first to hear when they are.
How big is the group?
Small. It's a handful of women, not a crowd, so there's room to actually talk and be seen. The first retreat was twelve of us.
Can you handle other dietary needs too?
Yes. Everything is gluten-free by default, and beyond that we cook around what you need, whether that's vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian or no restrictions at all. Just tell us when you sign up.
Do I need any retreat or yoga experience?
No. The sessions cover movement (Pilates, mobility, hiking, easy running), breathwork and reflection, and they work at any level. Most women come on their own and have never done a retreat before. Nothing is compulsory and nothing is rushed, so you do as much or as little as you feel like.
Stay tuned for the next retreat.
Our first retreat is complete. Sign up to be the first to know when we plan the next one.