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, and acro-yoga teacher.
- Randy Peterson: Energy healer and mind-body-soul recovery instructor. Learn more at 4ethers.com
- 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.
You will also be able to partake in acro-yoga, movement, meditation, and a wide-range of energy healing and recovery sessions at the house as part of your retreat!
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.
Meet Your Hosts
Coach Hugh
For 25 years, I have coached all levels of gymnastics and helped adults achieve levels they never thought possible!
- Competed at Worlds 3x, Pan American Games 3x, and Olympic events 2x
- Part of the National Canadian Gymnastics Team for 15 years
- Official Cirque du Soleil coach
- NCCP Certified Gymnastics Coach
- Certified life coach and personal trainer
- Breathwork, meditation, and sound bath facilitator
Please learn more about me via my full profile, wildwavesbreathwork.com, @gymnastics_coach_hugh on Instagram, and watch my floor routine!
Coach Crystal
I'm an Olympian (Sydney 2000), 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. She will be leading acro-yoga classes at the retreat.
Randy Peterson: Energy Healer
Services that you can receive during the retreat:
- Cymatherapy/AMI Board: Frequency healing for pain, stress, inflammation, recovery, headaches, etc.
- Akashic Records: Randy will guide you to access the wisdom of your soul, uncovering insights about your life’s purpose, relationships, past lives, and more.
- Custom energy healing sessions: It could include Chakra, Nervous System, and Aura clearing and activations.
Randy is a skilled practitioner in frequency medicine, holistic lifestyle coaching, and intuitive guidance, dedicated to helping clients align with their highest potential. Learn more: 4ethers.com
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
- 5 small group gymnastics classes led by expert and Olympic coaches
- Energy healing sessions with Randy Peterson: Cymatherapy, Akashic Records, Ching Reading, AMI Therapy, Customized Vibrational Healing, and more.
- Yoga Nidra, Chi-Gong, energy healing educational classes led by Randy Peterson
- 1 aerial/silks class
- 1 acro yoga class
- Opening night welcome dinner
- All breakfasts, snacks, and lunches at the Villa
- Pizza dinner night
- 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?
- Your flights (But our concierge service can help you book them)
- Transportation to and from the airport (Uber is available in Malta)
- Travel insurance
- Alcohol
- Dinners out in Malta
- Gas for your motor scooter
Please email Jenny with any questions, comments, and ideas >> GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com
Payment Info & Options
Shared Rooms
>> One Spot Left!! <<
All of our rooms are shared (3-5 single beds), but it's not like you will be spending much time there anyway.
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.
Note: If you sign up in July or August, your final payment is due by September 1st.
Please email us with questions: GymnasticsRetreats@gmail.com
Assistant Plan
You will stay in a room with 2 bunk beds (4 people total), and help out with making and cleaning up breakfast and lunch for a deeply discounted price!
Price: $1,600
>> ONE Spot Left!! <<
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.
Note: If you sign up in July or August, your final payment is due by September 1st.
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.
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
These retreats are just too good to pass up on!! I've wanted to be a world traveler but didn't really know the first thing about making it happen until YOU came along! <3 It can be kinda overwhelming and scary, especially in places where you're alone and don't speak the language. - Casey
What I loved most was the perfect balance of hard work, fun, and rest—we pushed ourselves, laughed a lot, made new friends, and still found time to unwind in the stunning surroundings. It was the kind of experience that left both my body and mind feeling stronger. -Christie