Thighs in the Skies Aerial Hoop Retreat: Oct 10-17, 2027

Thighs in the Skies: A Body Inclusive Aerial Retreat

October 10-17, 2027 | House of Honey Aerial Retreat Center

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Join Leigh Fisher and Ivy Baron, aerial instructors for the Plus-Sized program at Sky Candy in Austin, TX, for an all-inclusive week of aerial arts, excursions on land and sea, restoration, and JOY for all bodies!

Run away with us to Portugal for an unforgettable week of circus where YOU belong, not despite your body size or ability, but because of it. Practice the aerial arts on the spectacular Algarve coast, with delicious food, good company, and as much relaxation time as you need.

Arrival: Sunday, October 10, 2027 | Departure: Sunday, October 17, 2027

House of Honey Aerial Retreat Center, Quinta de Verao, 8600-310 Lagos, Portugal.

Pricing (details below): €2750 - €3950

Portugal Aerial Retreat 2027

Thighs in the Skies: A Body Inclusive Aerial Retreat

October 10-17, 2027 | Lagos, Portugal

Run away and join the circus with Leigh Fisher and Ivy Baron for an unforgettable week in Portugal where YOU belong, not despite your body size or ability, but because of it. Practice the aerial arts on the spectacular Algarve coast, with delicious food, good company, and as much relaxation time as you need.

With a main focus on the Lyra (Aerial Hoop), you can enjoy classes in accessible progressions, creative sequencing, floor-to-air transitions, and duo work for all bodies! We will also offer grounding mat Pilates and chill aerial yoga.

Leigh and Ivy provide joyful movement instruction through the lens of Body Liberation, believing that all bodies are circus bodies. While the retreat is plus-size-centered, all are welcome with the understanding that this week will be free from diet and weight talk and any other toxic fitness tropes.

With equal parts nerdy alignment, movement theory, accessible choreo, and the very best in dad jokes, you can expect clear progression for ALL skill levels, big belly laughs, and a community-forward, 100% judgement-free zone!

Build your own schedule, join as much or as little as you like. You might spend an afternoon exploring all that Lagos, Portugal has to offer: lounging on a beach watching the waves roll in, strolling the historic cobblestone streets in search of Portuguese pottery, sampling some Cataplana de Marisco, or simply breathing in the ocean air.  Whatever your chosen path, you will have the time of your life!

Time & Location

Arrival: Sunday, October 10, 2027 | Departure: Sunday, October 17, 2027

House of Honey Aerial Retreat Center, Quinta de Verao, 8600-310 Lagos, Portugal.

Pricing Details:

• Private suite w/ sea view: €3950
• Private room w/ ensuite bathroom + balcony/patio: €3800
• Private room extra cozy w/ ensuite: €3600
• Shared room w/ ensuite: €2950
• Shared room w/o ensuite: €2750

Included: 

• 6-day, 7-night stay at the stunning House of Honey Resort
• 24/7 access to on-site salt hot tubs
• 3 meals a day of some of the best food you’ve ever tasted
• Wild Cave Photoshoot Excursion: We will travel by van to a semi-private beach, then take a short boat ride to the stunning sea caves of the Algarve. Our professional team of sailors, riggers, and photographers will help you get safely set up on your apparatus and capture incredible photos to commemorate this unique experience.

Not Included: 

• Airfare to Faro (recommended) or Lisbon
• Travel insurance
• Airport transfers to and from the resort
• Optional add-ons (Adventure excursions like surfing, hiking, and exploring; massages, shopping, or dinners out in Lagos.)

About your Coaches:

Ivy Baron, MSW (@gravityshmavity), has been in the air (static trapeze and Lyra) since 2003 and teaching movement since 2005. She owns Requisite Pilates, a size-inclusive private studio in Austin, TX. Her judgment-free approach to teaching aerials and Pilates is informed by her Social Work and social justice background. Ivy is dedicated to creating an inclusive experience for all students to explore movement that works for their unique bodies, especially those who have not felt safe and included in traditional settings. She likes to make shapes in the air and on her reformer, and cheer a little too loud (if there is such a thing) for her students’ accomplishments.

Rainbow sparkle unicorn of feminism and rage, Leigh Fisher (@BlackberryDeathcake) is a teacher, artist, performer, and occasional witch. When they're not flying through the air with the greatest of ease, Leigh likes to scream along to 90s riot grrrl music in her ancient yet beloved car, Beatrix. Leigh teaches Lyra, mobility, and aerial yoga, and infuses her classes with a dash of nerdy biomechanics and a heaping spoonful of humor. She believes in size-inclusive, joyful movement classes for all bodies and thinks you (yes, you!) should run away and join the circus.

Testimonials:

“Lyra has taught me so much about myself mentally, physically, and emotionally. I’ve learned that I can do more than watch from the sidelines; I can participate and excel. It’s taught me that with a little patience, a lot of “umm, am I doing this right?” and an instructor that is willing to meet you where you are, I can do hard things! Ivy has been the constant along this journey, reminding me to extend myself grace and making class better than the last. She makes it easy to want to come back and try again!” -Brittany T.

“Leigh is an awesome teacher! She creates a safe, accessible, and inclusive environment to come as you are and learn in a supportive and judgement-free zone. In Leigh's class, I felt empowered to play and not take things too seriously, while maintaining a focus on important fundamentals like conditioning and body awareness. Leigh does a fantastic job of maintaining a balance between it all! I would recommend any class led by Leigh in a heartbeat!” - Felix C.