We all experience all sorts of loss, from loss of a loved one or pet, to loss of a job or relationship, or even a loss of identity. Our retreat will guide you to move beyond the pain of any type of loss whether it be recent or from long ago. Often the pain of one loss is eased by processing one that occurred years prior. This process is not an alternative to therapy, but a supplement and an alternative way to integrate the lessons that come from losses in our lives. If you are feeling stuck, want to see things from a different perspective, let go and move forward then this retreat is for you. More

Summer is a beautiful time, warm days and cool mornings and evenings. It is rainy season, which means it may rain very hard for part of the day. You should bring clothes for hot weather, but also a sweater and raincoat. Also don't forget your bathing suit!

Whether you are new to yoga or an advanced practitioner, classes will be scaffoled and leveled for all levels of yoga practitioners. We will be a small group so all levels can be integrated. If you have any minor conditions or injuries, Jen is skilled to adjust. Please speak with her about your personal condition so she can accomodate or recommend. Most important is a willingness to work with your body in a new way and connect with yourself through the yoga practice to enhance awareness and open your heart and mind.

There is no art experience required. The focus in this retreat is on the process of creating, which will open up new ways of seeing memories and thoughts. Ri is primarily a photographer and will be sharing basic photography and basic photoshop techniques. You will be making collages, both on and off the computer. Ri can adjust for those who are not comfortable with the computer and photoshop, and she can assist those well versed in photography and photoshop as well. You will need to bring a laptop computer and some kind of camera, whether it be your phone, ipod, digital compact or SLR camera. The important part of the art experience is your willingness to experiment with various techniques, honing in on the ones that speak to you. At the end of the retreat you will complete an original piece of art, which I will profesionally print for you as an archival giclée to take home with you to remind you of your life-changing retreat experience.

The closest airport is Leon, Guanajuato, airport code BJX. You can also travel to Queretaro, airport code QRO. We will arrange a shuttle to pick you up from the airport and take you directly to the hotel. If you would prefer to travel to Mexico City we can arrange an airport shuttle to and from the hotel for an additional fee.

You will need a valid passport. You will fill out a tourist visa provided to you on the plane.

Congratulations on making the decision to move your life forward! The most important thing to bring is yourself with a willingness to experience new growth! Additionally, you should bring yoga clothes, a laptop computer, and some sort of camera whether it is a phone, point and shoot, or SLR.

We chose the luxurious Viñedos San Lucas to comfort you during your retreat. You will stay in a private suite with a full bathroom including tub. The property is spacious and you will have time to take walks or ride a bike and enjoy the lavender fields and grape vineyards. Included in the retreat is a tour and tasting! In addition there 2 saunas, jacuzzi, a yoga room that looks out onto a lake, and a pool. And you will have the option to take advantage of various spa services, go horseback riding, and walk the beautiful hotel grounds. Jr suite: Private bathroomRoom size 36 m²This suite has a balcony, tile/marble floor and satellite TV.Room facilities:• Minibar• Shower• Safety Deposit Box• Hairdryer• Bathrobe• Refrigerator• Desk• Seating Area• Free toiletries• Fan• Toilet• Private bathroom• Slippers• Satellite Channels• Bath or Shower• Flat-screen TV• Private entrance• Tile/Marble floor• View• Hardwood or parquet floors• Mosquito net• Wardrobe or closet• Lake view• Coffee machine• Terrace• Towels• Linen• Outdoor furniture• Entire unit located on ground floor• Upper floors accessible by stairs only• Entire unit wheelchair accessible• Clothes rack• ​​ Suite : Room size 68 m² (includes a sala with sofa and tv room) This suite features a balcony, minibar and tile/marble floor.Room facilities:• Minibar• Shower• Safety Deposit Box• Hairdryer• Bathrobe• Refrigerator• Desk• Seating Area• Free toiletries• Fan• Toilet• Private bathroom• Slippers• Satellite Channels• Bath or Shower• Flat-screen TV• Private entrance• Tile/Marble floor• View• Hardwood or parquet floors• Mosquito net• Wardrobe or closet• Lake view• Coffee machine• Terrace• Towels• Linen• Outdoor furniture• Entire unit located on ground floor• Upper floors accessible by stairs only• Entire unit wheelchair accessible• Clothes rack ** INDIVIDUAL BED can be added to this room to share.

We have a full schedule with daily morning yoga classes and guided creative exercises. There is time built in to enjoy the luxurious grounds of the hotel, and there will be some free time for you to explore or relax on your own. You will arrive July 2nd and departure is after breakfast on Sunday July 7th. More

Don't worry! Airport and airplane personnel are bilingual, as are shuttle drivers and hotel staff. Many many Mexicans speak English. San Miguel de Allende has a huge expatriate community and the town is very much geared towards non-Spanish speakers. Somos dos son bilinguales y damos el taller en ingles. Si tienes dudas o preguntas podemos contactanos

Watch Anna as she describes what she thought at the beginning of the retreat and the liberation she felt afterwards. "Strength. Grace. Empowerment. I enrolled in this class during a stressful, challenging time....I was feeling exhausted in a way I never had before and I was in need of some fierce self-care. The creativity and stretching of my limited Photoshop skills revived me, and seeing myself as eagle-woman was a non-verbal, powerful way to communicate to myself what I was going through." "I feel so much more expansion in my body and my mind. And I feel much more stable and aware in every part of my life. And my heart is more open. In my life, I am now able to see what I can control and not control. I’m a lot more at peace. I used to grip a lot in my poses and my life. I can be very stubborn. Now, I can let go and see a different perspective. My relationship with my partner is so much better!"