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Malta: Gymnastics, Sailing, and Maltese Villa Living

Train with Olympians & Expert Coaches

Small group gymnastics training at GymStars gym. Click here and here to check out their newly remodeled gym! You will be placed in groups according to your skill level. Your coaches include:

  • Crystal Gilmore: Canadian Olympian (Sydney 2000), adult gymnast, and coach of 20+ years.
  • Hugh Smith: 15-year veteran of the Canadian Gymnastics team, Cirque du Soleil coach, and adult gymnastics coach of 25+ years.
  • Coach Rachel: Rachel lived in Malta as a child and trained at GymStars! She now lives in California and is Youtube's Gymnastics Coach, life-long gymnast, movement master, acro-yoga teacher, and our professional photo/videographer. Make sure to get your package here.
  • Coaches at GymStars: We will hire coaches as needed to ensure the coach-to-athlete ratio remains low.

Stay, swim, and relax in a massive Villa

You and your new best gymnastics friends will create lasting memories from 5 nights of sleepovers in a massive villa near the coast, complete with an outdoor pool, indoor pool, game room, and all the space to relax.

Sailing, aerial classes, acro yoga workshops, iconic dinners & more

We are all about the MORE! This is why we will be spending a full day exploring islands via our private boat, experiencing aerial and acro yoga classes, and exploring Malta's most charming dinner spots. 

The retreat will all be in English and is open to adults of all backgrounds, skills, and ages.

Itinerary

Sept. 25

Sept. 25

Sept. 25

Arrive at any time at your Villa, give everyone a huge hug, jump in the pool, and get your retreat started with a massive Maltese-style group dinner and intention-setting ceremony led by Coach Hugh.

Sept. 26

Sept. 25

Sept. 25

  • Wake up with morning movement led by Coach Hugh and enjoy a fresh breakfast of Maltese breads and fruits.
  • Power up your motorscooter and ride to an all-morning practice (9-1pm) with the crew.
  • Come home to a big lunch and spend the afternoon at the pool, basking at the beach, attend a group aerial/silks class, or whatever you want!
  • For dinner, we will all step back into time via a night in the "Silent City" for picturesque horse carriage rides, dinner, shopping, and wherever the evening takes you.

Sept. 27

Sept. 25

Sept. 27

Another marvelous Malta day of...

  • Wake up with morning movement led by Coach Hugh and enjoy a fresh breakfast.
  • Power up your motorscooter and ride to an all-morning (9-1pm) practice with the crew.
  • Come home to a big lunch and spend the afternoon however you please, as you have a scooter to whisk you around.
  • Tonight, we will explore all the old-world charm of Valletta, a walled city of palaces and churches from the 1500s.  There will be optional activities such as historical shows.

Sept. 28

Sept. 28

Sept. 27

  • Ahoy! It's sailing day! To recover your sore muscles and explore some of the most turquoise water and majestic cliff faces, we are chartering a boat to take us to tiny islands around Malta!
  • At night we will relax with a nostalgic night of fun! Complete with pizza making, movie watching, bracelet making, and hair braiding fun! Time to re-live your childhood gymnastics days or start them.


Sept. 29

Sept. 28

Sept. 29

Last full day of the retreat!

  • Morning meditation and breathwork led by Coach Hugh.
  • Another amazing, all-morning gymnastics session with your group.
  • Lunch at the house and an acro-yoga class led by Coach Rachel, explore Malta...or nap!
  • Dinner at Malta's iconic fishing village (Marsaxlokk).
  • Evening mediation and breathwork led by Coach Hugh to help you zen into a deep sleep.

Sept. 30

Sept. 28

Sept. 29

Our last morning and practice together (9-1pm)! 

Get all your last flips and hugs in, and then take off to the airport or wherever life takes you! 


Staying in Malta for a few more days? Feel free to stay with us at the house until Oct. 1st at 11am for $100 (pay below), and Rachel will give you plenty of tips and ideas!

Meet Your Hosts

Coach Hugh

For 25 years, I have coached all levels of gymnastics and helped adults achieve levels they never thought possible! 

My love of gymnastics has taken me to:

  • Coached Cirque du Soleil performers
  • Competing at Worlds, Pan American Games, and Olympic events
  • Being part of the National Canadian Gymnastics Team for 15 years
  • Coaching all levels of gymnastics as an NCCP Certified Gymnastics Coach.
  • Teaching and leading breathwork, meditation, and sound bath. 

Please learn more about me via my full profile, wildwavesbreathwork.com, @gymnastics_for_everyone_ on Instagram, and watch my floor routine!

Coach Crystal

I'm an Olympian, 2 x World Champion team member, and still competing at an Elite level at age 40 and as a mom of two!

I started gymnastics at age 5, and never leaving! 

I currently coach adults at ALTA Gymnastics Club in Halifax, Canada, and judge meets. I'm well known for my unique, eye-catching moves and creative floor choreography, and I'm so excited to coach you in Malta!

Please learn more about me via my full bio.

Coach Rachel

 I lived in Malta as a child and trained at GymStars, so it's a full-circle experience "coming home" and coaching at my beloved gym. Movement has always been my passion—growing up as a gymnast, I traveled the world, discovering new ways to push my limits and embrace the art of motion. Over the years, my love for gymnastics evolved into a deep appreciation for acrobatics, circus arts, and all forms of dynamic expression. Life is too precious not to do what you love, and I believe in capturing those moments that make you feel alive. Let me help you preserve the beauty of your journey—one breathtaking photo or video at a time. Secure your photo/video package here!  

Organizer Jenny

I'm a tall, mid-30s mom of two who started taking adult classes after a 27 year break—and gymnastics has never been more fun! I am organizing the logistics of this retreat because this is something I have done as a career, and now I get to host the retreats of my wildest dreams!

 Pop over to JennyWoudenberg.com to learn more about 

my work and children's books!

Please email me with all questions: GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com

Additional Details

What's included in the total payment?

  • Your stay in the Villa in a shared room
  • Opening night welcome dinner
  • All breakfasts, snacks, and lunches at the Villa
  • Pizza dinner night
  • 5 small group gymnastics classes led by expert and Olympic coaches
  • 1 aerial/silks class
  • 1 acro yoga class
  • An all-day sailing trip
  • Your motor scooter or van transportation 
  • Daily movement, meditation, breathwork, and qi gong sessions
  • Swag bag
  • Gym, transportation, and house insurance
  • Flight concierge services
  • A few extra surprises! 

What is NOT included in the total payment?

  • Professional video, photo, and mini-documentary options created by Coach Rachel. Check out her packages.
  • Your flights (But our concierge service can help you book them)
  • Travel insurance 
  • Alcohol
  • Dinners out in Malta
  • Gas for your motor scooter 
  • Uber and taxis are available for use


Please email Jenny with any questions, comments, and ideas >> GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com

Traverse Tours and Travel

Our official travel concierge partner can assist you with great airfare rates, tours, hotels, cars, (before or after the retreat), and any other requests you may have, all backed by their 24/7 service. 

This is a FREE service for all Retreaters!

Please email: Mauricio@flytraverse.com

Payment Info & Options

Shared Rooms

All of our rooms are shared (3-5 single beds), but it's not like you will be spending much time there anyway. The first 9 people to book will get the coveted rooms with gorgeous balcony views of the ocean and city!

Price: $2,300 


The final payment is due by July 31st. We do not offer refunds, but you may "sell your spot" to a friend or someone on the waiting list. If you do not pay in full by the deadline, we charge a $50/week late fee. 


Payment options: You can pay in 2 or 4 installments. Please email us with questions: GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com

Stay An Extra Night (Sept. 30 - Oct 1)

The retreat is over Sept. 30 at 1pm, but we have the Villa until Oct. 1st at 11am, so feel free to stay an extra night with us! 

Price: $100

All pricing is in US Dollar.

Secure Your Spot!

What do other adult gymnasts think of our retreats...

The inaugural adult gymnastics retreat in Cancun was so much fun! You would expect there to be some hiccups or kinks to work out, but everything was planned extremely well by Jenny and Hugh. It was an amazing time with incredible coaches and new friends in a beautiful location. Very thoughtful and engaging activities were offered throughout the weekend. I definitely want to attend more retreats in the future!

Best retreat! Best coaches--amazing tips and advice! My skills increased by 60%! I LOVED all the extra stuff -- meditation under the stars at the beach, pool time, beach time, cacao ceremony, fire show, and made amazing friends! -Audry

It's everything! I feel so good and supported I felt like it was hand-tailored for ME! 

All the things - gymnastics, yoga, breathwork, cacao, beach, travel, swimming, and amazing people! Such gratitude to Adult Gymnastics Retreats for hosting this incredible adventure! Can't wait for the next one! -Catherine

A few pictures of the villa, gym, and Malta!

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