This 7-day retreat is for you to relax, play, and connect where the jungle meets the sea. The emphasis is on movement, nature, pleasure, fun, and connection. Each day we'll move together blending a variety of practices and modalities including Yoga, Contact Improv, and Conscious/Ecstatic Dance. There'll be plenty of free time and of course you are always at choice about your participation and engagement level.

Want to dance on the beach in the moonlight beneath a sky full of stars?

Ready for adventure and connection in a tropical paradise?

Would you like to relax, unwind, and share good times with your community?

Could you use some sun and warm water in the middle of winter?

Begin 2026 with a week-long retreat at the spectacular yoga resort of Mar de Jade located about 90 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta. This epic wellness and retreat center is nestled between the tropical jungle and pristine sandy beach of Chacala, Mexico.

Enjoy the following:

• Sunrise yoga sessions

• Daily Contact Improv classes and jams

• Nightly conscious/ecstatic dances

• Silent Disco on the beach

• Plus a variety of activities, workshops and labs

There will be plenty of time to relax as well. Take a nap in a hammock, a gentle swim in the warm ocean, or lounge by the pool and hot tub. Special excursions including hikes, whale watching, ancient petroglyphs, and massages also available.

Basic Daily Schedule:

7:30am Yoga

9:00am Breakfast

10:30am Contact Improv class

1:30pm Lunch

2:00pm Free time (or adventure opportunity!)

6:30pm Dinner

8:00pm Contact jam, Indoor Ecstatic, or Beach Silent Disco

//// Room prices range from $1,150 to $2,950 based on room type and occupancy (includes meals).

//// Plus an add'l $475/person for all classes, workshops, jams, and dances.

//// Deposit of $200 reserves your space. Final payment due at the end of August.

//// Air travel and shuttle are separate expenses.

//// 25 participants max. Open to all ages. Families most welcome!

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Food and Farm

Meals at Mar de Jade are delicious and well balanced buffet-style meals served three times daily in the open-air dining room overlooking Chacala bay. Every dish is made daily from scratch using fresh ingredients from their Organic Farm. The menu is inspired by traditional Mexican cuisine and international flavors, and features vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes as well as fresh fish, seafood, and chicken. They do not serve red meat or pork.

The kitchen is happy to accommodate your dietary restrictions and food allergies, if given advance notice. All of the raw foods are carefully disinfected and washed with purified water. Free purified water is available at stations throughout the grounds.

Throughout the day visit the snack bar at any time to enjoy coffee, tea, fruit, bread, and the stellar homemade organic peanut butter and mango marmalade.

Costs

The essential expenses for the trip include air travel ($500-$600 if you get tix early), shuttle costs ($25-$40) and Mar de Jade accommodations (see rates below) which includes 3 delicious meals. IMPT NOTE: you can only stay at Mar de Jade and must book something with them to attend the retreat!

Sample expense total:

$475 Retreat cost

$1,450 Mar de Jade accommodations

$500 Roundtrip airfare

$50 Shuttle to and from PVR

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$2,475 Basic no-frills total (not incl. gratuities)

The resort also can arrange for some great activities including whale watching, horseback riding, shopping at nearby towns all at additional expense if you'd like some further adventures. Sign up for them before arriving OR once you arrive, either is fine.

Deposit for the Retreat

Make your initial $200 deposit and register here today! This reserves your spot at the retreat which is limited to 25 participants. Final payment of $275 is due at the end of August and covers all classes, workshops, jams, and dances. You must also book your accommodations with Mar de Jade directly.

Booking Accommodations with Mar de Jade

1. Book rooms directly with Mar de Jade by placing a 50% deposit with a Visa or Mastercard. The balance of your room will be automatically billed to your credit card on file two weeks prior to arrival.

2. Rooms are assigned on a first-reserved basis and guests are encouraged to book early for a wider choice of room types and occupancy. Mar de Jade reserves the right to limit single room bookings in order to maximize overall occupancy.

Cancellation Policy

Full refund less $50 for cancellations up to December 2nd, 2025. After December 2nd, a 50% refund if space can be filled. Please note, when cancelling you must cancel separately with Mar de Jade (see their policy on their website).

Passport

You must carry a valid passport and the passport must be valid for at least 6 months. No visa is required.

Currency Exchange

Credit cards are generally accepted. In Chacala, there are a few shops that may exchange dollars to pesos. If you travel to a larger town, there are banks for currency exchange. It is recommended that you bring at least $25.00 in pesos to cover small expenses.

Getting There

The closest major airport is Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. Airport code: PVR. All major US carriers (Alaska, American, United, Southwest, Frontier) as well as Mexican, Canadian and some European charter flights serve Puerto Vallarta. There are many daily non-stop and connecting flights from US, Canadian and Mexican major cities.

Mar de Jade will arrange transportation to/from the airport with a trusted company. But it is a little early to do this - we will send an email out a few months before the workshop reminding you to do this. It is highly recommended that you let Mar de Jade handle the shuttle to and from the resort. It much cheaper if you share the ride with others - with 8 passengers, the cost is about $25.00.

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More about Mar de Jade

I'll say a bit here but you absolutely must go to their website to really see and appreciate how special and glorious this place is. You'll particularly want to watch their 7-minute video...so inspiring! Mar de Jade is so much more than a seaside retreat. It is also has an organic farm, a school for local children, and a medical clinic for the village. There is a volunteer program if you'd like to be of service before or after our retreat. My family and I are going to look into this and see if we can help out in some way!